Saturday, April 12, 2025

Eyeliner

It's Caturday!

Zeroed in on a cute pic of Henry, then played around with iPhoto filters until this sort of pencil sketch emerged. 

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Today is The Hubby's birthday, and all we have planned is to make sure all of the Eastside Cats give him the attention that he deserves.

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Friday, April 11, 2025

Honoring Orphaned Pets

"National Pet Day on April 11 dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention they deserve. 

While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions

It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption."



“Love is a four legged word.” – Author unknown
❤️ 😻 ❤️

Thursday, April 10, 2025

With A Sib Like That...

"Siblings Day is a holiday recognized in parts of the United States and Canada on April 10, and as Brothers and Sisters Day on May 31 in Europe.

In India, Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravana, which typically falls in August."

The above borrowed from online sources.

At Eastside Cats, our resident siblings have an odd relationship:
Manny, using his human as a cat bed...but wait, what is that?...
Looking closer, it seems Manny has a bald patch!

It's not the usual cat bald patch; this one (and on the other side) is pronounced.
And we know whom the over-licky culprit is.
Yes, it's sibling Chili Bruce!

For a brief moment, someone who will remain anonymous was fearing all kinds of cat diseases, symptoms, etc, until The Hubby gave testimony that he's watched CB give his brofur some serious bathing.

Whew...am thankful for that...

Or am I...er, um...hmmm...

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Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Hoof and Horn

"National Unicorn Day on April 9 each year celebrates the mythical horse-like creature with a single, pointed horn growing from the center of its forehead.

The unicorn heraldry is emblematic of the Scottish heritage and a valuable artefact denoting the ancient beliefs and value of this magical creature."

Learn more here.

Title: The Unicorn Rests in a Garden (from the Unicorn Tapestries)
Date: 1495–1505
Geography: Made in Paris, France (cartoon); Made in Southern Netherlands (woven)
Currently displayed at The Cloisters, New York City
Sometimes, it seems, we humans believe in the mythical more than we do facts.

And remember:
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Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Variety

 It's Twozday!

Manny and Chili Bruce seem to glow when on different blankets, or when in direct sunlight.

And sometimes, they look like one cat with two heads, or one head with two bodies.
😹 ❤️ 😹

Remember:
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Monday, April 07, 2025

Rollin'

It's PO'Monday!

Watch this, and understand how goofily loveable he was!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

And remember to visit the library!

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Sunday, April 06, 2025

Dol dhan bhòrd-leabhar

Tartan Day is celebration of Scottish heritage and the cultural contributions of Scottish and Scottish-diaspora figures of history.

"Dol dhan bhòrd-leabhar" is Scottish Gaelic for Go To The Library (according to Google), as this week is National Library Week, which is always the second full week in April.
I love the library!

As has been mentioned in the past, I'd be without any money if I purchased all of the books that I've read recently!

I attend free lectures, and use the 3-D printer, and help with jigsaw puzzles.

I check out books, I use apps to get ebook and audiobooks.

Chat up a library worker when you are next in a library, and ask about what's new: you'll be amazed at what is going on there!

Saturday, April 05, 2025

Choices, choices

It's Caturday!

I couldn't decide which of this images I liked best, so here are both.
Da Boyz, asleep on my legs...in MY chair, and prettied with Prisma.
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Sly, artified with another Prisma filter.
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Friday, April 04, 2025

Expanding

 Henry has begun to branch out in his exploration of his world:

#1 Peeping.
#2 Hiding in the linen closet
Here, he's stepped out to look nonchalant.
#3: Napping under the dresser.
He's now here all day.
Celestial Sweetie used the same location.

More progress for Henry, H.S.T.B.F.F.*

*hopefully-soon-to-be-formerly-feral
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Thursday, April 03, 2025

Gifty

Am so very thankful for surprise b'day gifts.
A paper cat, with accessories like this birthday hat or sunglasses.
Lovely cat earrings.
A cat scarf and cat toys.
Y'all know where these came from...15andMeowing.com
My boss crocheted these three kitties for me:
Manny, Henry, and CB
See their cute tailios?
Manny has his underwear spot on his belly!
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025

New Friends

While walking in the 'hood one day...

I was taken by surprise...by several cutie pies!
This is Zoomac, and he flopped at my feet and demanded attention.
I gladly gave it!
His tag fell off during the process, so I called the phone# and met Zoomac's human across the street, who assured me that he will flop for anyone.
That's okay with me!
Do you see the other doggo, through the fence posts?
Our friend Sly, first time I've seen him in several weeks.
He also demanded worshipping, but no flopping for my boyfriend.
This is Feather.
Our neighbor just TNR'd her, so no kittens for this wee one, and being a kitten herself, she was named Feather as she's as light as air.
My goal: make friends with Feather.
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025

Cheeky-edited

Very disturbing news arrived yesterday, Monday March 31:

Happy Cat Sanctuary has burned; devastating loss of life:


It is reported that Owner Chris Arsenault was the victim, as well as many cats.

Our hearts are broken over this terrible incident.

At this point, Jaegers Run Animal Rescue is assisting with the immediate needs of the cats, as is Strong Island Animal Rescue League, if you'd care to donate.

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April 1 is April Fools' Day, so let's be cheeky:

As a kid, we used to play tricks on our siblings, such as putting globs of wet tissue on the floor at bedtime, so bare feet would step on them.

As an adult, I've had a few tricks played on me, such as someone saying it's their birthday, but it's not.

Hope y'all have a laugh today.

Sunday, March 30, 2025

HB, Vincent!

Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, was born in the village of Zundert, The Netherlands on March 30, 1853.

In honor of his birthday, here are a few items found on the interwebs for your amusement:

🎈🎂 🎁 💋


Friday, March 28, 2025

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Maybe

March 28 is Respect Your Cat Day.

Oh, we feline fanatics respect our cats...

But do they respect US?
Hahaha!

You know that I'm just kidding, as I do not believe that cats have a mean bone in their body.

Maybe it's because they are really fur-covered liquid, but no, seriously...they just have to do what they MUST do, and humans simply have to get used to it.

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