Honor Those Who've Served

France, Belgium, and Serbia: Armistice Day, November 11

Commonwealth of Nations: Remembrance Day, November 11

My father and two uncles served in World War II.

My cousin/godfather served in Vietnam.

My brother-in-law (The Hubby's brother) also served in Vietnam.

❤️ We honor all ❤️

In addition, here in Mount Clemens, Michigan, we are very near an air national guard base, and regularly see serving military members out and about in the area, and witness military vehicles on the roads.

Folks 'round here are very supportive, and "thank you for your service" is heard often.

War is not the answer, yet good people sign up to defend our countries.

These are amazing people.

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Comments are off today.

Twinsies: Yes and No

It's Twozday!

Although we cannot be sure that Manny and CB are actual siblings, they were found together in an abandoned apartment (so the rescue told me), and are definitely a bonded pair.

The differences in their purrsonalities and habits become more pronounced every day, and it's fun for The Hubby and I to swap stories about their antics.

Manny, on the pedestal.

Yes, it's really Manny because of his eyebrow baldy-beans.

Da Boyz, on MY chair.

Lots of light from the window behind me, as I snapped this pic from above.

I'm not even going to try to identify who is whom!

Chili Bruce: actual photo, no tweaking shadows or color or anything!

His Brown Bear nickname is apt.

Manny:

Chews on basil plant.

Eats slowly, and walks away from the bowl often, only to demand it back after a while.

Really, really, REALLY doesn't like his paws and nails looked at.

Chili Bruce:

Runs for the hills whenever there is loud noise, like the coffee grinder, or thunder.

Wolfs his food like he hasn't eaten in a month.

Has become a real snuggle-bunny; he once fought when picked up and cuddled; now allows being held like a baby and is a lap cat for both of his humans these days.

❤️ 🐈‍⬛ ❤️ 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

Art Museum Chaos

 November 9 is National Go To An Art Museum Day!

A few sillies:

Unfortunately, most art museums are closed on Mondays, so go another day and enjoy!

If you can, find a guided tour because those docents have the backstory on items that you didn't know about.

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November 9 is also Chaos Never Dies Day!

And more sillies:

Yes, chaos is de rigueur these days, no?

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Sweetie and The PO'M, in 2015 🍁

 The leaves are falling!

On this day, November 8, in 2015, 'O' Cats Sweetie and Paddy O'Malley were enjoying the autumn weather:

We were so lucky to have had these kitties in our lives, and they are missed.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Precious

We are sad that Angel Precious had suddenly earned her angels wings.

Image borrowed from Precious' Blog

😿 Please leave a kind condolence note by clicking on the link above.😿

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My keys were found by a neighbor, who reported them on the resident's FB page Friday afternoon.

I've not lost a key before, so my nerves were jingle jangle jingling, and The Hubby and I walked, drove, bicycled over and over again, hoping to find my keys.

Am grateful to the whole 'hood for pitching in to help; I received a lot of support from folks online, and those who we stopped as they were pushing a baby stroller, walking their doggo, or raking leaves to keep a lookout, and every one seemed to care.

🔑 Whew!!! 🔑

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For Caturday, here's a cutie pic of Henry, artified on Prisma with two filters: Transverse Line Two and Tenderness.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Let's Hop!

Lost Keys

Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday...on Friday!

As seen around my neighborhood:

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Also, please send good vibes for me as I search my 'hood for the missing set of keys that I dropped yesterday.

Probaby hidden under fallen leaves, both myself and The Hubby each did multiple laps but didn't find them.

🍂 😡 🍁

Recommended Audiobooks:

The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon

Narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya

Goodreads blurb: "In a near future where even the smallest of appliances are sentient, a robotic vacuum sets out to save the humans of her house from a rising technological power."

My two cents: Excellent, thought-provoking, and heart-warming.  

Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents by Valerie Fridland

Non-fiction

Narrated by Valerie Fridland, Christophe Landa, Khaya Fraites, Elisabeth Lagelée, Aaron Goodson, Micheael Mola, Max Newland, Magnus Rook, Lucy Archer Woodcock

Goodreads blurb: "A fun, smart and surprising dive into the past, present and future of accents – and the enduring power of sounding different."

My two cents: This was amusing, and educational.

Bury the Wren by Carlene O'Connor, Book #5 in County Kerry Series

Narrated by Emily O'Mahony

Book #1: No Strangers Here

Book #2: Some of Us Are Looking

Book #3: You Have Gone Too Far

Book #4: Come Through Your Door

Metro Library Blurb: Set in Ireland's striking, rugged countryside, Dimpna Wilde is an Dublin veterinarian who grapples with life, death, family dynamics, and the secrets at the heart of the small community that she's moved back to.

My two cents: Yes, I would stop hanging out with Dimpna and her family, because dead bodies keep showing up around them! 😹

However, I adore the Irish accent of Emily O'Mahony, plus the language and slang is delightful!

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Edit: I don't know why my audiobook reviews are in a different font and size.  Weird.

Boy King

Yesterday, November 4, was King Tut Day!

Am thankful for our family outing to Chicago in 1977, when we saw The Treasures of Tutankhamun exhibit at the Chicago Field Museum.

I read many books about Ancient Egypt after that, and even taught myself hieroglyphics.

Studied the pharaohs, and the buildings constructed during the near 3,000 years that they reigned.

Became quite intrigued by King Tutankhamun's father, Akhenaten, who was originally known as Amenhotep IV.  He changed his name when he ordered the multi-god religion of Egypt to become the worship of only The Aten, the Sun God.

Also, one of Akhenaten's wives was Nefertiti, known for the infamously beautiful bust. 

An interesting lineage, and poor Tut was not a particularly memorable pharaoh, other than his tomb was mostly intact when opened by archaeologist Howard Carter.

The first hint of this amazing archaeological find happened on November 4, 1922, when a worker uncovered a step, which later proved to be the beginning of a path to amazing discoveries.

Image taken at The Field Museum of Chicago.

Let's Hop!

I am a Peace Blogger

November 4 is Blog4Peace!

Website: Blog4Peace

Facebook: Peace Bloggers

Am not a perfect human being.

I get angry, pinch my lips, roll my eyes, and glare.

Yet, I will not allow someone who thinks, speaks, dresses, or prays differently from me to be harmed or belittled.

Let's talk together, to include and embrace.

We are all humans, and war, hate, poverty, and unjust persecutions are inhumane.

Give peace a chance, in all things.

☮ ☮ ☮ 

Edit: Update

My bad, I haven't been visiting other bloggers recently due to a family health issue.

Hoping it will resolve in the next day.

I'm okay, and am sorry to miss your posts.

However, I'll catch up soon!

❤️

Seriously

 Today, November 3 is Election Day in the U.S.A.

Congress passed a federal law in 1845, designating the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November as Election Day.

This is a midterm election, happening mid-way through every 4-year presidential election cycle. 

Midterms give voters a chance to decide which party controls Congress.

It's time to vote in reasonable people!

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Also, it's Godzilla Day!

He does care for all of us.

And...it's National Shenanigans Day!

And again, and again...

😹 😹 😹 

A bit of levity, but I'm darned serious about voting in change!

✌🏻

Surreal Cat Art

Once I'd discovered Matt McCarthy's surreal art, I was hooked!

Here's some snaps of his 2027 Calendar:

Click below for more!

 Facebook: Mr. Matt McCarthy Art

Website: Mr. Matt McCarthy

Etsy: Mr. Matt McCarthy

Have also scored some greeting cards, however a few will stay in my private collection.

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Disclaimer: 

I purchased the 2027 Mr. Matt McCarthy calendar for my personal use. I only post about items that I believe others will enjoy, and for no financial gain for myself.

Standard Vegan Authors Day...? 🙀

Today, November 1, is:

National Authors Day!

Return to Standard Time in Michigan!

World Vegan Day!

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Meowloween!

 Happy Meowloween!

A video of holiday decorations around Eastside Cats.

For Caturday, a pic of a couple of my Troll dolls in costumes!

Prisma filter Honey Bee.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Let's Hop!

Gimme Candy Corn

October 30 is Candy Corn Day!

"Sweet Tooth" by Maggie Vandewalle

Candy Corn Clonehenge

Yes, yes I do! 

Didn't know!

❤️ 😋 ❤️

How candy corn is made, from YouTube:

Egads, my teeth are falling out just watching this!