Sunday, August 26, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Happy Birthday!
Today is my cat's 8th birthday! It's hard to believe they've been with me for eight years. Before these two found me, I was definitely not an animal person. One of the cats my daughter and her boyfriend had was having kittens and she persuaded me to adopt one. She also brought one to our place as "her" kitten. I was very quickly attached to both of them!
They are littermates and were born on the same day but quite a long time apart. Mellifera (mostly white with black cap on her head), was the first kitten born. She was born on my daughter's arm. Apparently her mother was scared and didn't know what to do. My daughter woke up and found a newborn kitten on her arm! Two more kittens were born after that and they figured that was it. They both went to work and when they came home, stumbled over a teeny kitten on the living room floor - that was Pippin (mostly black). He was definitely the runt of the litter although you'd never know it now - he weighs about 15 lbs. He's not a fat cat, just a very large one!
They have both brought so much joy to my life. I never could have imagined that two cats could bring so much happiness. They are totally spoiled and completely run my life and I'm quite happy with that! We have a party for them every year but this year it will be a day late. My daughter and her boyfriend will be here tomorrow so I've explained to Pippin & Mellifera that we will have their party tomorrow. They don't seem concerned.
Mellifera already got a special treat today. She likes to go out on the patio first thing in the morning. I don't let them out unsupervised so I have to stand by the door and watch when either one is on the patio. Consequently they usually doesn't stay out a long time. Since it was her birthday today, she got to stay out almost half an hour. I think that was just the beginning. Once Pippin gets up he'll want to go out also. Oh well. As I said, they do run my life!
About 1-1/2 - 2 months old. This was before they came to live with me.
I think they were about six months old here.
Mellifera on the bench on the patio. Her favorite spot to relax!
One of Pippin's favorite spots is the top of my filing cabinet. I put a throw there to make it more comfortable.
Mellifera on the patio again!
Pippin looking adorable!
They are littermates and were born on the same day but quite a long time apart. Mellifera (mostly white with black cap on her head), was the first kitten born. She was born on my daughter's arm. Apparently her mother was scared and didn't know what to do. My daughter woke up and found a newborn kitten on her arm! Two more kittens were born after that and they figured that was it. They both went to work and when they came home, stumbled over a teeny kitten on the living room floor - that was Pippin (mostly black). He was definitely the runt of the litter although you'd never know it now - he weighs about 15 lbs. He's not a fat cat, just a very large one!
They have both brought so much joy to my life. I never could have imagined that two cats could bring so much happiness. They are totally spoiled and completely run my life and I'm quite happy with that! We have a party for them every year but this year it will be a day late. My daughter and her boyfriend will be here tomorrow so I've explained to Pippin & Mellifera that we will have their party tomorrow. They don't seem concerned.
Mellifera already got a special treat today. She likes to go out on the patio first thing in the morning. I don't let them out unsupervised so I have to stand by the door and watch when either one is on the patio. Consequently they usually doesn't stay out a long time. Since it was her birthday today, she got to stay out almost half an hour. I think that was just the beginning. Once Pippin gets up he'll want to go out also. Oh well. As I said, they do run my life!
About 1-1/2 - 2 months old. This was before they came to live with me.
I think they were about six months old here.
Mellifera on the bench on the patio. Her favorite spot to relax!
One of Pippin's favorite spots is the top of my filing cabinet. I put a throw there to make it more comfortable.
Mellifera on the patio again!
Pippin looking adorable!
Monday, August 20, 2012
My Visitor!
I was sitting here thinking that I wanted to do a blog post today but I didn't have much to say. Fortunately I had a small visitor who provided me with a post!
I was sitting at the computer with my back to the patio when I heard a clicking noise. At first I assumed it was someone on the sidewalk. My patio faces the sidewalk and with the door open I hear a lot of noise and conversations from passing pedestrians. The clicking didn't stop though so I finally got up to see what it was. There was a bird on the tree outside my patio tapping at the tree! I'm going to say maybe it was a woodpecker because I don't know much about birds but they tap on trees right? Anyway I got a few pictures, they aren't terrific but maybe someone can identify my visitor. She (or he) made a nice break for me. I love that I can sit here, facing a city street and see birds in my tree. It isn't really my tree but it's right outside my patio so I figure I can claim it!
Here's a pretty good close-up.
This one you have to look a little harder. The bird is mostly brown and blends in with tree. He had a sort of reddish head which you can kind of see in this picture.
Another close-up!
This one gives you a better idea of where the tree is. You can see the bird pretty well still!
I was sitting at the computer with my back to the patio when I heard a clicking noise. At first I assumed it was someone on the sidewalk. My patio faces the sidewalk and with the door open I hear a lot of noise and conversations from passing pedestrians. The clicking didn't stop though so I finally got up to see what it was. There was a bird on the tree outside my patio tapping at the tree! I'm going to say maybe it was a woodpecker because I don't know much about birds but they tap on trees right? Anyway I got a few pictures, they aren't terrific but maybe someone can identify my visitor. She (or he) made a nice break for me. I love that I can sit here, facing a city street and see birds in my tree. It isn't really my tree but it's right outside my patio so I figure I can claim it!
Here's a pretty good close-up.
This one you have to look a little harder. The bird is mostly brown and blends in with tree. He had a sort of reddish head which you can kind of see in this picture.
Another close-up!
This one gives you a better idea of where the tree is. You can see the bird pretty well still!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
My patio garden
Saturday is one of my days off from the computer. I've found that I need a couple of days a week when I don't turn the computer on. Otherwise I'm too easily distracted from things I need to do off-line!
However in case you do have your computer on today, here's some pictures from my garden. It's a small garden but it's been looking quite nice this summer. And of course the cats have enjoyed it!
However in case you do have your computer on today, here's some pictures from my garden. It's a small garden but it's been looking quite nice this summer. And of course the cats have enjoyed it!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Goodreads
I just finished updating my Goodreads account so I thought I'd ask: Are you on Goodreads? I found this site late last year and was instantly captivated. I can get hints on what to read, track what I'm reading, look at what friends are reading and join a challenge. I love it!
I used to save my list of books to be read on an Amazon wishlist. I like Goodreads to be read list much better. It's fun to see what other people are reading and get recommendations. My daughter is on also and I get a lot of recommendations from what she is reading. Sometimes we have similar tastes!
You can see the widget on the righthand side that shows my challenge for this year. Click on it and join me on Goodreads! Maybe you'll find something that sounds good in my lists!
Here's a screenshot of some of the books I've read this year.
I used to save my list of books to be read on an Amazon wishlist. I like Goodreads to be read list much better. It's fun to see what other people are reading and get recommendations. My daughter is on also and I get a lot of recommendations from what she is reading. Sometimes we have similar tastes!
You can see the widget on the righthand side that shows my challenge for this year. Click on it and join me on Goodreads! Maybe you'll find something that sounds good in my lists!
Here's a screenshot of some of the books I've read this year.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Sometimes . . .
I read a lot of poetry. Some I just like, some I love, some makes me think and some makes me squirm. And sometimes one slaps me in the face and says wake up and pay attention. This one did that.
Frozen
by Natasha Head
I have seen a life laid to waste,
Frozen
by Natasha Head
I have seen a life laid to waste,
in the name of pure stubbornness,
in the absolute definition of denial.
I see my own life.
Caught up on the same rails,
charging full steam ahead,
to a tunnel where no light shines.
The gates of experience fly by.
Still frames of adventures
I have excused myself from
for reasons, for selfishness.
Vanity . . . shame.
The double yellow line,
solid and illuminated,
laughs as I attempt to find the nerve.
To dare cross.
Throwing up walls of resistance
as the hourglass bleeds
grains of sand I can't afford.
I have seen a lifetime
laid to waste,
and in its shadow,
I have seen my own.
in the absolute definition of denial.
I see my own life.
Caught up on the same rails,
charging full steam ahead,
to a tunnel where no light shines.
The gates of experience fly by.
Still frames of adventures
I have excused myself from
for reasons, for selfishness.
Vanity . . . shame.
The double yellow line,
solid and illuminated,
laughs as I attempt to find the nerve.
To dare cross.
Throwing up walls of resistance
as the hourglass bleeds
grains of sand I can't afford.
I have seen a lifetime
laid to waste,
and in its shadow,
I have seen my own.
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