On Patrol

It's Caturday!

Here is Chili Bruce, on top of the fridge while intensely watching something out the window.

Used my Prisma app, with the Hot Tea filter.

Click on the image to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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Briney

November 14 is National Pickle Day.

Oooh, I adore pickles, and have collected a few sillies from social media that made me laugh:

This one is for you, Ellen Pilch @ 15andMeowing!

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Y'all go enjoy a pickle or three today.

Be Gentle

November 13 is World Kindness Day and Mr. Roger's Cardigan Day.

A few collected quotes that match the day:

Pasta can solve any problem; this I believe!

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'Hood & Books

It's Walkin' and Reading Wednesday!

Some images from my time outside:

A wee bit of Northern Lights on November 5.

Sunday, November 9, it snowed overnight, then the trees dropped leaves.

A neighbor set up a Good Dog station, with water, dog treats, poop bags, and chalk to leave messages.

Recent audiobook listens that I recommend:

Carlene O'Connor's County Kerry Mysteries.

Dimpna Wilde has left Dublin and driven back to her childhood home of Dingle.

She's needed as a veterinarian, as her father's animal practice is failing due to his declining health.

Until she runs afoul of Detective Inspector Cormac O'Brien.

Book #4 Come Through Your Door involves a ruthless stalker who turns his sights on Dimpna.

Dan Brown's Robert Langdon/Da Vinci Code Series.

Book #6 The Secret of Secrets was another terrific puzzler, with action, bad guys, shady corporations, and a real twist on the mysterious man tracking Professor Langdon through the streets of Prague.

Lauren Biel's Slaycation Series.

Even serial killers need a break from work.

Book #3 Ship Happens takes place at sea, where old friends who kill for a living enjoy all the booze, good food, and games they want, but wait...is there a federal agent hiding amongst them?

Adult situations, handfuls of humor, and a few deaths of only really bad people, honest!

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With Gratitude

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Chubs

 It's PO'Monday!

2017 was a good year, since Celestial Paddy O'Malley was nicely rounded in early November.

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Liberation

November 9 is World Freedom Day.

World Freedom Day is a United States federal observance to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. 

We honor all who've served to make our world a more peaceful place.

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Sunday Selfies!

My 'hood boyfriend Sly is just so photogenic, and he graciously offered to be our model today.

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Coned

It's Caturday!

Came across this November 2004 pic of Celestial Angel, just after her spay surgery, and she was wearing a cone.

She looked so forlorn, but when I removed the cone, she'd lick at her stitches, thus the cone was put back in place.

That was 21 years ago, and she flew to the Rainbow Bridge almost five years ago when she was 15-1/2 years old, yet she'll always be my baby girl.

I used Prisma's Sea Horse filter, because of the pink blush.

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Good Living

It's Inside Feral Friday at Henryville!

Henry is fully recovered from his dental over week ago.

The Hubby and I feel recovered also.

Did I mention that the veterinarian projected that Henry could lose ALL OF HIS TEETH, and when I was told he's only lost two, we were pretty surprised...and very pleased.

Cats with FIV can have dental issues, and his gums looked rough a year ago, so the vet tech told me.

Guess having two square meals, water, litter boxes, toys, and humans who babytalk helped Henry's mouth to simmer down.

Chillin' on the round rug, lookin' cute!

Blurred image of Henry rubbing his face on my leg as I sit reading.

This is a new behavior!

Yep, he's still very attached to his spring toys.

Look at that laser-like focus.

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Boxheads

Why do cats love cardboard boxes?

Cats are so round, while boxes are so angular.

A few found images:

Even a pic of Chili Bruce in a box!

A little bit of 'awww!' for your Thursday, and I am thankful for our feline entertainers.

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New Friends

It's Walkin' and Reading Wednesday!

A few pics of new 'hood friends, spied while on my neighborhood walk:

We've had sunny days, with cooler temperatures, and I've learned to wear a hoodie to cover my ears while I'm heading into the wind.

Am NOT ready to put on a winter beanie yet!

It's a good thing that I've got lots of audiobooks to entertain me whilst out trudging 'round the neighborhood.

Recent listens that I recommend:

Jay Kristoff's Empire of the Vampire trilogy

War, magic, vampires, and betrayal, and adult.

Fantastic characters, and unputdownable.

Ken Follett's Circle of Days

A story of the peoples who built and lived where Stonehenge is today.

Farmers, Herders, Riverfolk, and Miners coming together, but also are at war with each other.

Richard Osman's The Impossible Fortune

Book 5 in the very popular Thursday Murder Club series, for a good reason.

Can these pensioners find the uncrackable password?

Kelley Armstrong's The Haunting of Paynes Hollow

Excellent creepy whodunnit on the shores of Lake Erie.

A favorite author of mine.

Karin Smirnoff's The Girl with Ice in Her Veins

Book 8 in the Millennium/Lisbeth Sander series, of which the first one was The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, so you know it's gritty and fast-paced.

 

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Speak Love ❤️

Blog4Peace is happening for the 20th year!

On November 4, we peace bloggers shout from every forum we have:

PEACE is the way.

There can be no peace without love.

Click here for more information.

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Tabby in Golden Light

It's PO'Monday.

The following Celestial Paddy O'Malley images are from November 3, 2018.

Oh, to be out in the yard with Paddy O again!

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Backwards

Daylight Saving Time Ends @ 2 am on 11/2 here in Michigan.

We gain back the hour that was ripped away from us on 3/9.

A few chuckles to honor this rather stupid ritual:

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Plant-based Writing

November 1 is National Authors Day

and

 World Vegan Day.

I recommend Jonathan Edward Durham's book "Winterset Hollow"; it's a sort of sci-fi, fantasy, locked-room mystery, but on an island.

Living the plant-based life.

I love to read, and I love to eat.

Authors are amazing humans, with characters and stories in their heads.

The Hubby and I have been vegan for decades, and there is more food available in stores and at restaurants now than ever before.

Since it's Caturday, here is a collage of Manny yawning which has nothing to do with authors or food.

I used several Prisma filters, then made the collage in Google.

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Get Spooky!

10/31 is Halloween or "All Hallows Eve", and the start of Samhain, (pronounced Sow-wen), a festival marking the end of the harvest season on 11/1.

A good time to embrace the coming longer nights; the dark season.

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There Was Chaos

 Henry had a dental appointment on Monday.

I'd coaxed Henry into the carrier with treats for days, rehearsing for this vet visit.

Of course, on the morning to the appointment, he wasn't having ANY OF IT.

There was swearing from both the humans and the cat.

There was blood, when Henry bit my left thumb HARD!

There was poop; you figure out who did that.

Finally, cornered under the writing desk, Henry was persuaded into the carrier...which is when he chomped on my gloved hand.

Am so very thankful that:

-He only lost two...count 'em!...two teeth.

-His bloodwork came back clean as a whistle, except for his positive FIV.

-Henry's age is 3-4 years.

-The vet tech petted Henry!

 ❤️ Henry ❤️

P.S. We all know that cat bites can be seriously dangerous.

As I was able to tend to the two holes in my thumb in a timely manner, I'm fine as of Wednesday evening, and will never hesitate to get medical care.

Some Halloween decorations in the 'hood are cute:

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