The Fair…and some Dismay

So far, this has been an upsetting year all around. So the brief interlude at the Puyallup Fair was a welcome getaway from the the ugliness around us. We went on a weekday (last Friday), so the crowds were light, parking was plentiful, and the exhibits we wanted to see were open. First stop: 4H …

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I’m heartbroken today. R.I.P. Missy the Bobtail, my favorite Internet Cat Friend

My readers will know that I follow many accounts from and about cats. Missy, the tabby cat with the beautiful blue-green eyes and the always-serious expression was my most favorite of them all. Her mom is an excellent photographer so we always had new photos of her to admire. Here are some of the ones …

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This is Western Civilization

Since it’s been around 2,000 years, which is a long time, let’s take a look at more of the products of the culture of the West. https://twitter.com/atticuuuss/status/1961478343720669255?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ One of the greatest artists who ever lived https://twitter.com/biancodavinci/status/1961495811361022223?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Cathedrals could take hundreds of years to build https://twitter.com/biancodavinci/status/1961536838126252217?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Art Nouveau often features natural forms https://twitter.com/nouveaudeco/status/1960265275384750376?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Whoa! https://twitter.com/leodavinciwave/status/1961055798244815052?s=12 That’s …

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Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day

So here are some real and cartoon black cats who have crossed my path lately. Of course, the most important black cat in my life is the one who rules the roost at our house, and has both Hubby and me wrapped around her furry paw. The Lady Kikyo. She is 15 years old now, …

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Hey, kids, what day is it?! It’s Friday! Funnies day!

No Friday Funnies day would be complete without a new Simon’s Cat animation. I marvel at that kitty’s paw-dexterity every time. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1954893263795618006?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Every cat begs! This crime story from Washington DeSleaze (h/t Jewels Jones) started out as a serious account of a beta-male attacking a federal officer doing his duty, but ended up as comedy, …

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Once again, it’s International Cat Day!

Well, in any household where cats rule (every one), every day is Cat Day. So we celebrate! https://twitter.com/carneypurr67561/status/1953828867707142656?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Note the black cat https://twitter.com/owenclark3/status/1953550407956938986?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Wow! Three! https://twitter.com/shouldhavecat/status/1953599691855192399?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Making biscuits https://twitter.com/thestourbridge/status/1953740658444845077?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Quite the honor, George! The Simon’s Cat gang knows how to celebrate We know who rules this roost! The only way to get a cat on …

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Friday Funnies

Here are some cute memes and cartoons that I came across this week Half the population now? Real photo from Ari Hoffman Cat behavior! Speaking of which… Cat Distribution System strikes again Yep Leftists… Cats rule It’s all in how you look at it And it wouldn’t be a funnies day without something from Simon’s …

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Can you spot the media bias? Blue Angels vs Crazy Cat Lady in Seattle

Sigh…. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any crazier, opposition to the Navy’s precision flying team, the Blue Angels, breaks out in Seattle. The story gets covered in both the local and national media. There are actually two stories. The first one is the sob story of the woman who is suing the Navy …

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Friday Funnies. Simon’s Cat, memes, and cartoons

It’s been quite a week, what with the bombshell revelations on the Russia Collusion Hoax, celebrity deaths, and leftist meltdowns. How about some smiles? Truth! https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1948710320651870667?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ You can’t hate them enough! Your choice of leftist comment here Can we agree that this needs to happen? https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1948349695148871855?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ England welcomed rain after a hot spell https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1947622653814096206?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ It …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #356: Quiet Hours

Most often, what comes to mind when you think of "quiet hours", you imagine sunrise and sunset. But even if the background noise is audible, you can be quiet in your own little bubble and tune everything else out. This photo of the Skagit River near Rockport, Washington was taken in the late afternoon. Despite …

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