Mom's Lap

James McNeill Whistler, born July 11, 1834, was an American painter based mostly in Europe, in the Modern art, Aestheticism, and Tonalism esthetic styles.

Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1 (1871), popularly known as Whistler's Mother, Musée d'Orsay, Paris, image found online

The iconic image is so renowned, that it is a part of our everyday life now:

"Whistler’s Mother and the Cat" by Sveta Petrova

"Whistler's Goddam Cat" by New Yorker cartoonist Kim Warp, image found online.

"Whistler's Mother" by artist Godfrey Escota, image found online.

Can't decide if she'd rather have had a cat or a baby dragon in her lap.

(Sometimes, a cat IS like a dragon...no?)

Am a fan of Whistler's work, and wish him a Happy Celestial Birthday.

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For Caturday, hope no one minds that I've got a cute pic of Henry...again...that I've artified with Prisma's  Jellyfish filter.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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You've Gotta Be Kitten Me

July 10 is National Kitten Day!

A few items to make you smile on this most impawtant of days!

I'd take 'em all!

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TGIF, folks!

HB T.Hanks!

 Tom Hanks: actor and activist.

Born July 9, 1956.

Am a fan, and appreciate that he takes on difficult roles.

Haven't seen all of his films, but the ones that I will rewatch again are:

A League of Their Own (1992)
The Road to Perdition (2002)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Sully (2016)

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)

I also recommend his collection of typewriter short stories: Uncommon Type, published in 2017.

Right now in theaters in the U.S. and maybe elsewhere, is Toy Story 5, with Tom voicing Sheriff Woody, and comedian Tim Allen (who grew up in Metro Detroit like me*) as Buzz Lightyear.

In honor of Tom Hanks' birthday, here are a few photos and memes for your entertainment:

Chili Bruce wearing a Sheriff Woody hat.

Don't go anywhere with Tom Hanks! 😹

Disclaimer:

 Weird, I know, but I am NOT a fan of the Disney empire, and mention the Toy Story franchise of films, and merchandise only due to Tom Hanks' involvement, and is not intended to sell anything.

Tom Hanks Trivia:

President Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks, is a direct relative.

Tom and Abraham are third cousins, four times removed.

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*Yeah, let's face it, I may technically be an adult, but retirement is allowing me to enjoy life like a young'un again, so 'grown up' isn't a term that I'd use for myself.

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