It's the week of Halloween, and it's time to appreciate our mini-panthers, our black cats who rule us, sit and purr in our laps, and shed black cat hair all over the house. I have had a black cat in my home for the last about 30 years (not the same one!). Our home would …
Happy Caturday, the day of the week devoted to the promotion and recognition of our furry feline masters. In Western Washington, we are in the midst of what the meteorologists call an “atmospheric river”, known to the rest of the world as a rainstorm. It is mild, rainy, and windy, well-known to natives. The Lady …
Continue reading Caturday, and the last chance at local Fall Colors.
We have had a stretch of pleasant weather lately, and I have spent some time in the yard, refilling the bird feeders and standing around watching and listening. Here are some of the highlights. Fluffy, the Japanese Maple tree Downy Woodpecker on suet feeder Also notice the solitary yellow flower. A coworker gave me the …
This has been a God-awful week, and we are definitely in need of quiet moments, which are often found outdoors in nature. This week, I visited a park by the Snohomish River just north of my town. It was a very pleasant afternoon, sunny and warm, and I arrived late in the day. Much to …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #364: Quiet Moments
This week's subject is a trip through the Archives, to find photos on a number of themes. We were given the instruction to choose as many as 10 different themes, and find a photo that expresses it. Boy, that was a hard choice, as there were so many good ones to choose from. For my …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo challenge #363: Virtual Scavenger Hunt
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, …
Cat lovers everywhere, get ready for some animated delight from Simon’s Cat. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1942215693304250528?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1943295942741926399?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Yes, they sure are! Life is always better (and more exciting) with cats in it. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1943963039419830277?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Simon’s real cats! https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1943654693621608512?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1942556354029445499?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1941126025729188168?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Just good fun The Lady Kikyo and I wish everyone a happy, fun, Caturday!
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. …
Actually, it’s Hug Your Cat Day every day around here! Me and Kikyo Hubby and Kikyo Kikyo, keeping me warm while I read
Time for some kitty fun. Cat illustration of politics Here’s something to make you grin. https://twitter.com/simonscat/status/1913198323181183175?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ The Lady Kikyo greets her loyal staff on Caturday.
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