It’s the Month of April. Do you know what that means? The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is on all month.

So Hubby and I drove from our home in Everett to see the tulips. It was a perfect day too. Bright and sunny with not a cloud in the sky. Our first stop was not for anything but for Hubs to get out and stretch his legs. I got out and got my first photos …

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Well, it IS Caturday, after all.

Here are some very catty things that I came across recently. Of course, it’s the cat telling the joke Cats are often thought of as pranksters. And haughty! Does your cat have a phone? Here’s how my kitty likes to spend her Caturday. And every other day, as a matter of fact! Lazy Kikyo And …

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On the Decline of Europe: Chad Crowley

This post, a very long one with many sections, is one that everyone should read. Everyone, even those of us who are paying attention, can learn something from Chad's well-thought-out exposition. Read this, and take it to heart. I am posting it in its entirety here, for those who are not on X/Twitter, and I …

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Friday Funnies

This week, we lead with some hilarious offerings from our new favorite kitty. Who hasn’t gone through something like this with their own feline lords and masters? https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1900194641271509313?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Simon’s cat adds a whole new level of devious https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1899501828225560855?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Our cat ignores the fish, but this fish is smart This week was a fantastic one for …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #338: Pick a Word

Since John said we could pick our own word for this week, mine is Reflections. Since I live in a state, Washington, that has numerous big and small bodies of water, reflections are pretty easy to find. Just yesterday, as I was on my travels around town, I noticed that our local lake, Silver Lake, …

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Friday Funnies: Cats, More Cats…And Environmental Wackos

Happy Friday! First on the agenda, more fabulous animation from Simon’s Cats. They outdid themselves this week. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1895175088166552041?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1894777048045904325?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Who hasn’t put up with cats while working? Cats are nocturnal, which most humans forget And, finally, wacky media who spew the climate alarmism, forgetting what they said last week. From the Guardian in Britain: https://twitter.com/jamesmelville/status/1895393327748690354?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ

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A romp through Arizona in photos.

We had a delightful journey around Arizona last week. The weather was ideal, we encountered no obstacles, and saw some amazing scenery. Here are some of the highlights, in no particular order. Tuesday and Wednesday we were in downtown Phoenix for a Hillsdale College seminar. It included two meals and lots of speakers. One of …

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It’s Friday! It’s Valentine’s Day! Time for Funnies!

I have to hand it to @SimonsCat over on X. He posts the cutest videos ever. Here’s his fun on Valentine’s Day. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1890439733941026960?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ A couple of memes that will make you smile. These chocolates won’t make you gain weight This has made many people very happy The management at my work re- purposed the Christmas …

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