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

😻

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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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.

😻

Cheeky-edited

Very disturbing news arrived yesterday, Monday March 31:

Happy Cat Sanctuary has burned; devastating loss of life:

Deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island under investigation; one dead

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.

That Face

It's PO'Monday!

😻 😽 😻

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:

🎈🎂 🎁 💋

DO NOT

March 29 is Declaw Awareness Day.

DON'T

DO 

IT!

One of Da Boyz showing off his murder mitts, from 2020, while up on the cat walkway.

Celestial Sweetie paw close-up.

Artified the Sweetie image with Lunapic:

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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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Trackball Education

Henry's trackball learning curve:

Well, that's not exactly playing!

He's learned to use the center scratching pad, but Henry's trackball action needs some work!

Aha!  He's got it...mostly....

So very thankful for Henry, and are looking forward to more of his adventures into housecathood.

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Felines On The Job

Just for kicks and giggles!

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Heritage

 3/25 International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Acknowledge the past. 

Repair the present. 

Build a future of dignity and justice.

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The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was passed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 1807.

The United Nations resolved to make March 25, 2007 an acknowledgement of the 200th anniversary of the abolishment of the enslavement trade, and then chose March 25 thereafter as a yearly remembrance of the terrible violations of human rights.

Personal Observations;

So much of the foundations of the United States government and society bear the markings of using enslaved peoples to make this country what it is today.

Watched a television program where famous people are given their family trees, and one successful man was so excited to find out about his relatives...until the researcher explained that his last name is the name of the plantation owner who paid for and enslaved his ancestors.

The blood in his veins came from people who were trafficked.

It broke that man's heart, and any who say that slavery is a thing of the past aren't aware of how damaging that history continues to affect us...ALL OF US.

There is anger.

There is pain.

And the inequality continues.

What a Character

 It's PO'Monday!

March, 2015, and Celestial Paddy O'Malley was enjoying the pale sunshine.

He did NOT like my attempt to take a pic of the neighbor's cat, however.

Paddy: "All eyes on ME, thankuverramuch!"

Of course, Pommy...of course...

Fight Club: CB versus Book

 It's difficult to read a book when Chili Bruce wants my lap!

At least CB had his purr machine running!

Shadowy

It's Caturday!

Just snapped this image of Manny in a sunpuddle, with his noggin shadow on the wall.

Use the Prisma filter Postcard to zhuzh it.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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Foresty

March 21: International Day of Forests

"Forests, pillars of global food security and nutrition, are the livelihoods of millions of families. 

They provide essential foods such as fruits, seeds, roots and wild meat, fundamental resources for indigenous and rural communities."

❤️Love to visit forests and woods!❤️

Seven Lakes Nature Center
Dryden, Michigan
March 19, 2025

Tenhave Woods
Royal Oak, Michigan
January 27, 2025

Lake Saint Clair Metropark
Harrison Township, Michigan
December 13, 2024

Cascades at Glen Helen Nature Preserve
Yellow Springs, Ohio
November 24, 2024

Anything that any of us can do to help preserve the flora and fauna of forests around the world is worth it!

Take only pictures, leave only footprints

~AND~

Thank you for the Birthday and Pommy good wishes!

Celebrate

It's the Vernal Equinox!

It's also my birthday, and we also celebrate Celestial Paddy O'Malley on this day.

❤️March, 2020❤️

Am beyond thankful for another trip around the sun, and for having my P'OM experience.

He changed my life.

Yeah, baby!

Spamhenge, to celebrate the equinox

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LAST DAY!

The Vernal Equinox occurs at 5:01 am EDT, 9:01 am GMT, 2:01 am PDT

IT'S THE LAST DAY OF WINTER!!!!

Why yes, yes I do!

Has an Ides of March vibe.

Wakie wakie wakie!
It's HERE...
SPRING!

Now, this isn't our first rodeo...we know that Old Man Winter fights back, and there may still be cold temperatures, storms, and maybe even some...*shudder*...snow.

But we can now face these trials with a 'fiddle-dee-dee' attitude, as they just won't last much longer.

Well, at least, this is how I manage to get through until I can finally put my puffer coat into the closet for six to eight months.

🥶 🌱 🌞

Detente

 It's Twozday, and there was mayhem!

And then, peace.

The fracas got really loud with hisses and screams, and they batted each other for a while, then chased across the room and under every piece of furniture...sloshing my tea...then it went quiet.  

The Hubby and I picked up chunks of black fur, wiped up the spills, and when it was time for the humans to go to bed, Manny and Chili Bruce were snuggled together on the foot rest of MY chair.

We'll never know what started it; Da Boyz aren't telling.

As long as there is (mostly) peace at Eastside Cats, then all is well.

March 17, 2020: Sweetie Retired

 March 17, 2020, we trapped Sweetie and brought her inside.

Taken one year before her retirement, on March 17, 2019.

Just two days after coming inside, Sweetie seemed happy to play!

March 17 is Celestial Sweetie's Inside Gotchversary, or Retirement.

We miss her dearly.

Knowing that her last years were spent in warmth, comfort, and snuggles means the world to us, and we are offering the same to Henry, hoping that he follows in Sweetie's pawprints.

Happy St. Patrick's Day and Happy St. Gertrude's Day!

☘️ ❤️ 🐈

A Rogue's Gallery

Eastside Cats pics taken on March 16:

Celestial Sammy
3/16/2013

Celestial Paddy O'Malley
3/16/2013

Celestial Sweetie
3/16/2014

Celestial Angel
3/16/2017

Celestial Chucky
3/16/2018

Manny and Chili Bruce
3/16/2024

Henry
3/16/25

❤️  My babies! ❤️