Category: art

These musical sisters deserve a post of their own.

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I sure hope the Eyer Sisters win the Bands category in the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Here are Ivy on the accordion and Nelia on two different instruments. They call themselves Radio Helper. https://videopress.com/v/vYsY9UQi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Ivy and Nelia Eyer I think they were just wonderful. But then, I am prejudiced. I have been following them since …

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Sunday Funnies. Cute stuff from last week.

On By rushbabe49In art, business, cats, Culture, Fun and Games, humor, Media and the Internet, Nature, Random Musings About Life, social media3 Comments

The obligatory Simon’s Cat. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1933506605338767856?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Aah, little kitties! Who hasn’t encountered this, and almost fallen down the stairs?! In honor of Israel’s attacks on its arch-enemy Iran: And in honor of this past Friday the Thirteenth, some black cats. Kikyo in her happy place. Here I am! Eeeek!!! Parting shots, now that I am retired. …

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Late night Friday Chuckles

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Here are some things that made me laugh this week. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1923377894841016565?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Simon’s Cat is priceless! Be careful what you wish for Strictly true, but not really Two kinds of food, not the same Cats! https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1922715615103488235?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Have a nice weekend, everyone. Remember to get some laughs.

Friday Funnies. Catching up with Simon’s Cat.

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I am so thrilled that I discovered Simon’s Cat in my feed on X. I get lots more feline content now than I did before. I now understand why people laugh at crazy cat ladies and people who spend their time watching online cat videos. I must be one of them now! https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1919359168286503163?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ What do …

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

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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.

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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

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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

On By rushbabe49In art, cats, Culture, Fun and Games, humor, Politics in the Age of Trump, social media1 Comment

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

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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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