Guest Author: Steve Mullaney on Politicians in America

Aside from the fact that Steve has the cutest kittens in DC, and aside from the fact that he is already a published writer of thrillers, Mr. Mullaney also has something very cogent to say about the political climate in America today. He describes things as they are, and as they should be, for America's …

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Caturday Cat Tales (and tails, or lack thereof).

Today’s tales begin with a new (to me) account which I am following. Steve Mullaney is an author who recently heard noises in his attic. When he checked, he found a litter of kittens whose mom had disappeared. It took a while, but he eventually caught all the kittens and brought them down from the …

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Tuesday Cuteness Overload

These should get you through the week. https://twitter.com/amazingcatss/status/2051399112696668201?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/annamlulis/status/2051392293509152895?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/trhlofficial/status/2051471045547237442?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/farmercrafted/status/2051272173696758091?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/yoda4ever/status/2051273147945730360?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/thefigen_/status/2051330840886382868?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ I wonder what its name is. https://twitter.com/yoda4ever/status/2051665734485553601?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Owlet! https://twitter.com/tintinpapa1/status/2051609341808296284?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Cozy catio for the kitties. My cat wants one! https://twitter.com/s___h___a___h/status/2051567965686968607?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/birdscolour56/status/2051629228182159490?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Smart birds

Hello! It’s May Day again!

In the recent past, May Day looked a lot like this in most places. https://twitter.com/rj_abel/status/2050193893719720057?s=20 https://twitter.com/HWarlow/status/2050126366482243986?s=20 Artist above is Margaryta Yermolaeva. Even black cats celebrate May Day! https://twitter.com/BluebellRaven/status/2049953525824967108?s=20 Unfortunately, May Day acquired a new meaning in the 20th Century, and that new meaning is not quite as joyful or benign as its previous celebratory meaning. …

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Late on Friday. Animal tales (tails?)

So many great animal posts came out this week that I just had to share them. First, an absolutely belly-busting video from Simon’s Cat. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/2047635214294196468?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Ouch! Next, a new little member of the Snow Creek family in Tennessee. You will just love her. https://twitter.com/ashleyposey22/status/2046053742051570122?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/ashleyposey22/status/2046601499300462632?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/dustinkittle/status/2046578622647935279?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/dustinkittle/status/2046795007785394213?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/dustinkittle/status/2047140774320509057?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Beautiful, isn’t she? And kudos to Ashley …

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Feel-Good Stories

Despite all the gory news and tyrannical governments oppressing their citizens, there are always some good news and heartwarming stories out there. Here are a few. https://twitter.com/jackunheard/status/2047037555539857649?s=20 Wheels for a disabled tortoise, and it's such a simple fix! https://twitter.com/SamaHoole/status/2046498659307606521?s=20 I was around in 1998, but I sure don't remember this fun story from the UK. …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #391: Phone Photos

Since all of my photos these days are taken with my iPhone 15 Pro, it's pretty easy for me to find them to post! Since it's April, and the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is in progress, I thought I'd start with this one from 2023. The Skagit Valley of Washington is the second-largest provider of …

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Spring is here. And there.

Here are some signs of Spring. https://twitter.com/visitnorthyork/status/2041775090350559236?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/watergypsi/status/2042010099292508485?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ English narrowboats ply the canals https://twitter.com/buzzpatterson/status/2042107527996043479?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ American paratroopers doing their thing. You do have to watch till the end. https://twitter.com/paul__browning_/status/2041969681372766449?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/nancyh_60/status/2041907570235801941?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/axaxia88/status/2042105223347675254?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/mlproduce/status/2042044834588799018?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/worldscholar_/status/2041668466877325638?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Beautiful in any season https://twitter.com/theiaincameron/status/2041620783374479735?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/thisisireland3/status/2041950939377000480?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ I really want to visit Ireland https://twitter.com/thefigen_/status/2041887059090997407?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ This place does have the biggest waves! https://twitter.com/canyoncoyote1/status/2041993453664448546?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Local to …

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What day is it? Hmmm…. Fools, anyone?

You be the judge? Truth, or April Fools joke? https://twitter.com/lvmpd/status/2039362272993157630?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/unmaskthesys/status/2039370158033064216?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/real_armyci/status/2039315175677849932?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/theflowershow/status/2039377890077253993?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/logitechg/status/2039342395892937161?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/mbarkcherguia/status/2039359641885307023?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/govmikehuckabee/status/2039333143728070743?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/rawsalerts/status/2039382857227841907?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/dom_lucre/status/2039207608410574998?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/msiusa/status/2039326924997341504?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/thestourbridge/status/2038954017905103184?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ So, which ones are real? Can you guess? Best April Fools joke yet below. https://twitter.com/thehoffather/status/2039342024793452612?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ The real ones are: KitKat theft. Chick-fil-A employees fired. Viagra chocolate. The fashion show (yes, they are that weird).

Friday Funnies, because we all need a laugh in this crazy world

First, an introduction to Spring, from Simon’s Cat and friends. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/2034977408651030675?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ How many apply to you? What movie are they making fun of? Who makes mischief? Believe it or not, you can even find some humor in war. We Jews perfected the fine art of laughing at ourselves. Hard to find something to eat if …

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