International Mother Earth Day

April 22 is International Mother Earth Day, or Earth Day for short.

Learn more at Earth Day 2026.

"Libraries are uniquely positioned to act as catalysts for climate action by fostering social cohesion, an important factor in effectively responding to climate change impacts. 

Through diverse programming — such as workshops that bring community members together, services that connect individuals with vital resources, and welcoming spaces that encourage interaction across social divides — libraries cultivate the collaboration and collective energy essential to turning climate action plans into reality. 

Their presence generates the trust, buy-in, and partnerships necessary to drive meaningful environmental change." - EarthDay.org

National Library Week 2026: April 19–25

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Henry Update:

The new combo of meds seem to be making a difference, and now we have a schedule (nicely typed up by the vet staff, thankuverramuch!)

Henry and I had a delightful nap together on Tuesday afternoon.

Let's Hop!

October 22 Round Up

A simple search in my photo library under October 22 revealed some lovely images: 

Celestial Paddy O'Malley, 10/22/17

Turkey Tail Mushrooms,10/22/16

Celestial Chucky, 10/22/17

Autumn Leaves and Sky, 10/22/16

Napping Celestial Sweetie, 10/22/22

Manny and Chili Bruce, 10/22/22

Park Forest, 10/22/22

Henry, freshly inside on 10/22/24

Celestial Angel, 10/22/17

Mother Nature really turns on her charms in autumn, and we are so lucky to have shared both the inside and outside of Eastside Cats with our beloved felines.

❤️ 🍁 😻

Another Thing

So, I did another thing...

This is the artwork that my tattoo guy used on Tuesday.

Will take clear pics to share, after the wrapping comes off and some healing happens.

My Swee Wee, in her tiara and reclining upon an open book.

Before my appointment, I enjoyed a walk through my favorite natural landscape, Tenhave Woods, in Royal Oak, Michigan, and snapped a few pretty things:

Trillium
Am pretty sure these will be white, but they could be red.

Bloodroot
The red sap is used as a dye.

Trout Lily
The speckled leaf pattern reminded someone of a fish!

Also met a fellow nature-lover, who was watching for birds.

She pointed out a hawk not far above our heads.

We compared tattoos, our love of libraries, and had a delightful few moments of chat.

😺😸😺

P.S. It's The Hubby's Birthday today, but he doesn't want to hear the 'b' word!

It's lucky that he doesn't read this blog.

Happy Birthday, dearest, and may you celebrate many more.

😽😽😽

Wild

It's Caturday!

We've all had some wild weather, and while we pray for those severely affected by rain, snow, ice, and wind, there is still beauty.

Full moon, artified
Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Ice-coated branches, artified
Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

I played with Lunapic for these, then boosted the colors in iPhoto.

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Love Week Day 4: Mother Nature

I love Mother Nature!

Can't help but snap a few pics here and there; the textures of things fascinate me.

 

💕😻💗😻💕

Togetherness

It's Caturday!

This week has been surprisingly lacking in Da Boyz, so let's artify a cute pic of them cuddling.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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Bonus puzzle!

Artified woodsy photo; try the jigsaw puzzle.

Turtle and Opossum

Michigan had beautiful weather on Saturday, and being a college football widow, I spent hours outside with Mother Nature and her children.

Today's Sunday Selfie was made by Miss Woody, a wood turtle kept at the Nature Center of Stony Creek Metropark, in Shelby Township, Michigan.

Miss Woody!

This possum was enjoying snacks that had fallen from the bird feeder.

The colors were so bright!

So many beautiful images while enjoying the nature trails.

Below is a video of Stony Creek, burbling as it flowed beneath a bridge.

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#Blog4Peace

#blog4peace

We each make a difference.

Stand up for peace.

Can't say I'm a fan of the cold months of the year, and yet Mother Nature puts on such a show!

We all need more peace and quiet, beauty and fresh air, love and smiles.

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October 4: World Animal Day

Each and every one of us can make a difference for animals.

Make animal issue front page news - a vital catalyst for change.

Help make this world a fairer place for all animals.

Go to: https://www.worldanimalday.org.uk for more information!

One of our choices for helping animals:

Planting native-to-Midwest plants.

Native plants and native animals evolved together, and are co-dependent.

My gardens attract bees, birds, and bats.

We don't use pesticides.

Virginia Bluebells, in early Spring

Wild Petunia, in early Summer

Hyssop in Autumn

Be nice to Mother Nature and all of her children.

Don't buy furs or give your business to any company that promotes the fur trade.