Yes to the pollinators!! I was the same my first 2 years of gardening, I didn't plant flowers because...not food. But! They control other weeds, attract pollinators to your veggies and often repel other instects!! Bulbs are an excellent way to go!
The cat makes me laugh, he is hilarious. We got him at age 9 as a resuce. Crazy personality!

I hope you have the best day!
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