Midwinter

The word 'solstice' comes from the Latin 'solstitium', meaning 'Sun stands still' – because the apparent movement of the Sun's path north or south stops before changing direction.

December 21, 2024 at 4:21 AM Eastern/9:21 AM UTC

So let's celebrate with a few Stonehenge jokes!

Cool neon Stonehenge light!

Packing Peanut Henge

Henry camped out on the round rug all night last night, instead of hiding in the back room.

Of course, I snapped away at him, then played with one image in Prisma, to make a collage.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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Feline Existentialism

For laughs and giggles!

Well Met

Recent snaps of my neighborhood cat friends:

Star

Sorry, kitty, but I've forgotten your name!

Thomas

My Man Sly!

Visiting with my feline friends while out brings a special kind of happiness, and I am thankful for it.

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The Lads

Our boys!

Manny and Chili Bruce
Or, CB and Manny...

Henry

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Wright Bros

Wright Brothers Day is a United States national observation. It is codified in the US Code, and commemorates the first successful flights in a heavier-than-air, mechanically propelled airplane, the Wright Flyer, that were made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Let's take a look at my photo library for something to commemorate this day, using the word 'flying':

SR71 Blackbird Reconnaissance Aircraft at the USAF Museum, Dayton Ohio USA

No Dragon Ride for you!

Aww, darn!

✈️😹🐉

Snowy Pommy

It's PO'Monday!

The following images from December 15, 2016.

Inside, looking through the back door.

Loving on Pommy!

Fluffy!

 

The first International Tea Day was held in New Delhi, India in 2005, and is celebrated annually in tea producing countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda and Tanzania. 

The United Nations established a separate International Tea Day on May 21 in 2019 to commemorate the signing of the First International Tea Agreement.

Two Tea Day Holidays?  

That's okay with me!

I love my Earl Grey tea, but must limit how much I drink each day due to caffeine levels.

When I really want to be rebellious, however, I have two cups of Earl Grey. 😹

Flap Ears

It's Caturday!

The top of Manny's noggin, taken while he was a lap kitty while I was in MY chair.

Artified, turned 'round and 'round, then made into a collage.

His ears look like flaps!

Click on the image to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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Friday the 13th

On Friday the 13th, folks often approach the day with caution, avoiding significant decisions or events. 

Superstitions around this day include eschewing travel, delaying surgeries, or steering clear of major financial decisions. 

Great idea!

Let's go hug a black cat:

Rats...Da Boyz are hugging themselves!

For me, it's simply Fri-YAY!

Purrsday

Thank goodness it's Thursday, 'cause Friday is next!

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Up High

December 11: United Nations: International Mountain Day

Did you know?

Of the 20 plant species that supply 80% of the world's food, six originated and have been diversified in mountains: maize, potatoes, barley, sorghum, tomatoes, and apples

Mountain ecosystems are under threat from pollution. Microplastics have even been found as high as the summit of Mt. Everest.

Up to 84 percent of endemic mountain species are at risk of extinction, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

‎⁨Eldorado Canyon State Park⁩, ⁨Eldorado Springs⁩, ⁨Eastern Rockies Corridor⁩
May 2019⁩

Head Turners

It's Twozday!

Manny and Chili Bruce get everywhere, and they are so adorable.

At the kitchen door.

On the futon.

In the big beddy.

Gah, they are handsome devils!

Two Years

It's PO'Monday!

Guess what?

It's been two years since my Paddy O'Malley tattoo.

Yes, it's unconventional and silly, and so was he.

Seeing Himself often, as artwork on my body, has helped ease the grief that I'd felt since losing him in such a surprising way.

He was my ❤️ cat.

Since the above, I've been inked with Da Boyz and Sweetie, as well as a crescent moon holding a cat, a homage to the Solar Eclipse from April, 2024, and a sparkling star.

Next on my hit list:

Angel and Chuck

Won't show a pic of the new tat; will reveal when it's properly unwrapped and healed.

When the artist stepped away and turned off his tattoo pen, I looked at my Celestial Babies, and whispered, "Oh, it's so good to see you two again!"

The Fellas

For today's Sunday Selfies, we present each Eastside Cat showing their purrsonalities:

Chili Bruce

Henry

Manny

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Peek

It's Caturday!

Henry is so adorable, as he peeks out from the edge of the snuggley beddy, and artified with Lunapic.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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Curiouser

Feral Friday?

Henry has taken wee paw steps every day.

He chooses new locations to enjoy.

Those toys are where they are because he played with them!

Yeah, yeah I know...it's a litter box...and it's USED!
But that's the beauty of it; this is a second litter box set up right next to a big heating vent.
And within a day, Henry used it.

Henry O is adapting, and we are pleased as heck.

Celebrate!

Celebrate Shelter Pets Day is held on the Thursday after Thanksgiving.

This year, it's December 5.

This is a message that we all sing daily, however a little more oomph won't hurt, will it?

There is so much love waiting for you at your nearest rescue or shelter!

💞💓💖🩷💞

Am so very thankful for all of the big-hearted people who rescue, foster, and manage animal shelters and rescues; you are doing great work!

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