Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Ahem

Our Thankful Thursday

1. Someone...*ahem*...lost their keys while out on a neighborhood walk.

It was hot and very muggy, yet the look on The Hubby's face when I told him I'd lost my keys galvanized me into going back out to retrace my steps.

Then, I recalled that I'd stopped to snap pics of a new-to-me kitty, and my phone tracks where my photos are taken.

Beelining back; lo and behold!...there were my keys happily nestled in the lawn next to where Bruce Wayne came out to flirt with me.

Dodged a bullet, and am thankful for that.

Keys: front door key, back door key, barn/garage key, Cat Car key, and defense whistle.

2. After only a few mini-freakouts by someone...*ahem*...Henry received his first chemo capsule, and so far he seems to be fine.

There was concern about Henry's licks (he loves to lick my hands and arms), and he had a moment where he frothed at the mouth, but being careful to wash with soap and water, and using puppy pee pads have put everything to rights.

For a few days after a chemo treatment, the humans must avoid coming in contact with any excretions by the patient, hence wearing gloves when scooping the litter box, and washing/bleaching accidents. 

Chores for today: buy more nitrile gloves, and be thankful for this first step into helping Henry overcome his intestinal woes.

Henry will need a chemo pill every two weeks, for up to five months.

3. Someone...*ahem*...was in the tattoo chair yesterday, getting new ink.

The sea monster isn't very monstrous; rather a cutie pie!

Was thankful to be in an air-conditioned place, as our local temps were high, with high humidity.

Also, I managed to complete a long audiobook started on Tuesday, and an entire novella audiobook, while chatting away to the ink artist, and all of the other artists who had to visit to see what we've cooked up this time.

Will show the other art, once they've healed.

Let's Hop!



Feasts for the Eyes and Ears

It's Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday, and here are some lovelies seen recently:

Ruby, who is a sweet wee pupper.

Niko owns the street.

Nightfury

Thomas

Feral Colony, of which Eightball is one of the four.
We loaned a humane trap to these folks, when Eightball was wounded; he's all better now.

These neighbors have got to hear me making smoochie noises at their cat; the window is open!
Just haven't caught anyone outside yet, in order for me to ask.

Recent audiobooks:

Swordheart, by T. Kingfisher, narrated by Jesse Vilinsky

"A sensible widow, Halla, inherits an estate and is threatened by her in-laws, leading her to accidentally release an immortal warrior, Sarkis, trapped in a sword; he becomes her reluctant bodyguard as they fight to secure her inheritance." - Goodreads

Entertaining romp, with magic, talking badger-like oxen drivers, and a woman who finds her groove.

The Lost Masterpiece, by B. A. Shapiro, narrated by Lucy Rayner, Christine Lakin, and Hannah Curtis

"A story of love, adultery, betrayal, longing, family secrets, and the birth of Impressionism." - Goodreads

Have enjoyed a few books by this author, and this one is good too!

Wylding Hall, by Elizabeth Hand, narrated by about a dozen narrators

What really happened to Julian Blake, who disappeared at Wylding Hall when his British acid-folk band gathered to make an album?

A short audiobook, with a gobstopper of an ending; entertaining! 

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Henry Update:

His first chemo pill was administered on Tuesday evening.

The very kind vet technician saw my worried face when I'd stopped in the vet's office to pick up meds, and assured me all would be well.

We hope so; Henry The Ninth is one heckuva kitty, and we want him to have a good, comfortable life.

❤️❤️❤️

Let's Hop!

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Not Matching

Oops, this post came out on Monday in error, so I deleted it, and am reposting.

It's Twozday!

Da Boyz may or may not be littermates, but they are bonded and keep snuggling together.

Am still fascinated by their fur colors, probably due to the amount of time they hang out with each other.

The differences show with the right lighting.




Chili Bruce's nickname is Brown Bear.

Manny is Brows.

🤨 😹 🤨

Let's Hop!