Sun and Moon

 A new Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday.

King Sly, soaking in the sun!

Window kitty.

Crescent Moon.

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Audiobooks that I recommend:

Moonbound, by Robin Sloan

Narrated by Gabra Zackman

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore Series:

Book #.5: Ajax Penumbra

Book #1: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

Book #2: Moonbound

My two-cents: What happens when San Francisco, California, time-travel, hidden knowledge, and stories that just cannot be ignored get shaken, not stirred, then along comes a writer who will tell the tale?  Consider reading the books in order, for the timeline flow.  Oh yeah, there are dragons.

Dive Bar at the End of the Road by Kelley Armstrong

Narrated by Helen Laser, Sean Patrick Hopkins, and Shane Ghostkeeper

My two cents: Whoa, a dark and stormy night, in the woods, where the GPS doesn't work.  She sees a woman in the road, but no, that's a fallen log she hit.  Then a pick-up crashes, and there are two stunned people who need help.  Except the woods are creepy, yet there's a building 'way back...will it provide help?  Yeah, this was a ton of fun, and perfect horror for this time of year.

Let the Dead Sleep by Michael Wood

Narrated by Gemma Whelan

My two cents: Crime reporter Holly's sister was murdered 25 years earlier, and she was trying to forget that past, until her mother asks her to find the killer as her dying wish.  Great suspense, and a terrific whodunnit, as Holly fights her fears and the police, while the murderer gets close...very, very close.

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Tied

"On September 27, National Scarf Day recognizes the power of the scarf. 

Whatever your style, a scarf is the best way to express yourself, make a statement or update your look. 

Let a scarf inspire your style on National Scarf Day." - National Day Calendar

They keep you warm too!

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A few of my scarves over the years:

So, tie one on...a scarf, that is...to celebrate!

Wins

A few recent wins that I am thankful for:

The Hubby and I walked to the farmer's market, and I was treated to the largest hot Earl Grey tea they have at a local coffee shop: The Black Cat.  The Hubby had cataract surgery on his left eye last week, and the right eye will be next week, and he's doing fabulously enough to walk with me.

My 'hood friend Sly is thin under that fur, yet he still greets me whenever I come near.

I have new ink, and have two completed sleeves.  The watermelon slice and Sherlock Holmes are easy to understand.  The diamond shapes are an adaptation of Irish neolithic petroglyph designs. 

After searching for a year, I found a new mug that holds 14 oz. of hot beverage, has a handle that fits my hand, and keeps the drink warm longer that other mugs.

Henry makes me happy, as he's gotten comfortable with his inside existence.

Chili Bruce enjoys summer sunpuddles, while stretched out on the Pink Blue chair on the south side of the house.

Manny hides his face, as he spills out of his beddy, on the north side of the house.

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Let's Hop!

Rolling

 A quick video of some of the neighborhood cats and stuff that I noticed on my walks.

We have some talented sidewalk chalk artists!

The purple plants covered in bees is Giant Purple Hyssop.

The cat shown after the black cat is King Sly; he's very thin, but his meowmy tells me he's eating, jumping up on the bed, and continues to patrol his territory.

That's a full moon image, and a view out the back at the wildfire smoke we had for awhile.

I left out all of the bunny rabbit pics, and I've not collected any coins found on the sidewalk, since the handful of pennies from a month ago.

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Cannot Choose

A conundrum for Caturday: unable to make up my mind on which image to choose.

So, enjoy both!

A close up of King Sly, the neighbor's cat.

Artified on Prisma, Mouse filter.

Click on the image to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Henry, all cozy and sleepy!

Artified on Prisma, Thota Vaikuntam filter

Click on the image to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Let's Hop!

Mellow

It's Caturday!

My dear boyfriend neighborhood cat Sly allowed a few photos; I artified with Prisma's Walnut filter.

The pastel colors seem so mellow, just like Sly's attitude.

As folks noticed recently, Sly is a bit thin these days.

I no longer pet his back, as all of those vertebra are sticking out, so I run my hands along his sides.

This image is shows his regal attitude, despite his age.

Click on the image to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Let's Hop!

Penguins Rock!

April 25 is World Penguin Day, also known as Penguin Awareness Day, aiming to raise awareness about these flightless birds, to preserve their species and habitat so that future generations are able to see these remarkable animals.

Learn more at World Penguin Day here.

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For Caturday, my old friend King Sly was out the other day.

Artified with Prisma, Walnut filter.

His eyes look so crazy!

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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Henry Update:

Henry is eating regularly, sometimes even cleaning a bowl, and then demanding more.

He's getting food multiple times a day, even at 3 am when he squeaks into my sleeping ear.

I can always nap, but he needs to keep eating.

Henry, laid out on top of the quilt, with his rear end and back legs against my body (gray & white stripes).

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Let's Hop!

Ladies

April 19 is National Cat Lady Day, celebrating the bond between women and felines, rebranding the 'cat lady' stereotype from negative to empowering.

Henry Update:

Friday, he's had a healthy appetite.

Except when it comes to churus; now, he's not very keen on them.

That's okay, as I'd rather he eat good canned cat food instead of those treats.

Monday morning is our vet visit.

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For Selfie Sunday, here's neighbor's cat Sly and me, taken in April, 2024.

Nothing says cat lady like lovin' on other people's cats, and being known as 'Sly's Girlfriend' by Sly's humans.

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Well Met

Looky!

On Friday, while walking in my neighborhood, long lost boyfriend Sly was out enjoying the warmish temps.

What a lovely gift on my b'day!

His human dad told me Sly is now 17 years old, and only goes outside when it's NICE, as Friday was.

Click on the image to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Sly granted me permission to use his image for Sunday Selfies.

Let's Hop!

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.

Let's Hop!

Out and About

A new selection of 'hood cats:

Not a cat, just a large doggo!

As I didn't know the names of the above critters, I waited until I could ask someone by name to volunteer for a selfie:

Sly said 'yes', even if he looks like I'd just roused him from a nap.

And, as it happens, I HAD just woken him from his slumber on the garden wall.

Sorry, dude...I'll always want more photos of you.

Let's Hop!