Feasts for the Eyes and Ears

It's Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday, and here are some lovelies seen recently:

Ruby, who is a sweet wee pupper.

Niko owns the street.

Nightfury

Thomas

Feral Colony, of which Eightball is one of the four.

We loaned a humane trap to these folks, when Eightball was wounded; he's all better now.

These neighbors have got to hear me making smoochie noises at their cat; the window is open!

Just haven't caught anyone outside yet, in order for me to ask.

Recent audiobooks:

Swordheart, by T. Kingfisher, narrated by Jesse Vilinsky

"A sensible widow, Halla, inherits an estate and is threatened by her in-laws, leading her to accidentally release an immortal warrior, Sarkis, trapped in a sword; he becomes her reluctant bodyguard as they fight to secure her inheritance." - Goodreads

Entertaining romp, with magic, talking badger-like oxen drivers, and a woman who finds her groove.

The Lost Masterpiece, by B. A. Shapiro, narrated by Lucy Rayner, Christine Lakin, and Hannah Curtis

"A story of love, adultery, betrayal, longing, family secrets, and the birth of Impressionism." - Goodreads

Have enjoyed a few books by this author, and this one is good too!

Wylding Hall, by Elizabeth Hand, narrated by about a dozen narrators

What really happened to Julian Blake, who disappeared at Wylding Hall when his British acid-folk band gathered to make an album?

A short audiobook, with a gobstopper of an ending; entertaining! 

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Henry Update:

His first chemo pill was administered on Tuesday evening.

The very kind vet technician saw my worried face when I'd stopped in the vet's office to pick up meds, and assured me all would be well.

We hope so; Henry The Ninth is one heckuva kitty, and we want him to have a good, comfortable life.

❤️❤️❤️

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You Otter Know

"World Otter Day takes place on the last Wednesday in May each year. 

The day was established by International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) to help draw attention to otters, celebrate them, and raise awareness and support for their conservation globally. 

The aim is to put otters on the map, and at the forefront of people’s mind!" -- IOSF Website

Otters are watercats, in my book, and they are adorable!

A few sillies:

😻😻😻

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Henry Update:

The H Man is doing well.

We have a terrific med routine, and he's eating.

Look at him in the photo above; the dude really has no worries.

And that's the way we like it!

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Howdy, Sheriff!

OOPS!  I hit the 'publish now' button instead of 'publish tomorrow!'

It's Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday!

As seen while on 'the hoof' in my neighborhood:

This licky kitty has a caretaker.

This kitty also has a caretaker.

Image nabbed from the Macomb County Sheriff's Department website

The other day, I was stopped by two different Sheriff's Department squad cars, as the officers were looking for anyone who could identify a youngster found running in the middle of the street nearby.

I did not recognize the photo, continued on my walk as I witnessed the squad cars driving all over the place, stopping other neighbors.

A few hours later, on our community Facebook feed, a report advised that the parents were located, and everyone is safe.

It's just not every day that I get to chat with two handsomes in uniform while strolling in the 'hood! 😻

Seriously, am simply glad all is well.

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Three recently listened to audiobooks that I recommend, and I'm on a British mystery kick:

The Keeper, by Tana French

Book #3 in the Cal Hooper trilogy

Narrated by Roger Clark

"Retired detective Cal Hooper moves to a remote village in rural Ireland. His plans are to fix up the dilapidated cottage he's bought, to walk the mountains, to put his old police instincts to bed forever." - Goodreads

Love listening to the Irish narration, and the mysteries are intricate, the characters feel real, and I'll miss them now that the series is over.  Book #3 The Keeper starts with a young woman's body found in a stream, and Lena (Cal's fiancee) was the last person to see her alive.

How to Get Away with Murder, by Rebecca Philipson

Narrated by Michael Geary and Tamsin Kennard

Standalone Novel

"This fresh debut thriller finds a Scotland Yard detective trying to find the author of a self-help book that promises quite literally to teach readers how to get away with murder, which seems to have inspired London's newest murderer." - Goodreads

The Burial Place by Stig Abell

Book #3 in the ongoing Jake Jackson Series

Narrated by Oliver Hembrough

"For years, Jake Jackson has been a high-flying detective in London. But then one day he receives a letter from his reclusive uncle – he has left Jake his property in the middle of the countryside. For Jake, it is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for a quiet life in Caelum Parvum." - Goodreads

Book #3 The Burial Place begins with the nearby archaeology dig finding bodies; fresh ones.

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Henry Update:

The H Man doesn't like open windows, and he also doesn't like the window air-conditioner noise, nor the fans blowing either.  Poor baby.  Then the thunderbooms come along, and he's happy to live on the floor of the linen closet.  Smart cat!

No noticeable changes since we've added the new antibiotic, reduced the steroids from two pills a day to one-and-1/2 pills, and the doubling of his fiber powder.

❤️❤️❤️

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Bloomin'

 Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday

In the 'hood:

Recent audiobooks:

How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin, Castle Knoll Files series book #3

Narrated by Alexandra Dowling & Jaye Jacobs

Two murders decades apart appear to be tied to the artwork of Annie's mother, and her never-before-seen father just appears at the same time.

Tales of huge amounts of missing money, stolen heirlooms, nasty family infighting, and if Annie isn't careful, she'll lose more than her heart.

The Bookbinder's Secret, by A.D. Bell

Narrated by Olivia Vinall

 

"A young bookbinder begins a hunt for the truth when a confession hidden beneath the binding of a burned book reveals a story of forbidden love, lost fortune, and murder, in 1901 Oxford." - Goodreads

Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart

"At first denounced as a madman, Brunelleschi literally reinvented the field of architecture amid plagues, wars, and political feuds to raise seventy million pounds of metal, wood, and marble hundreds of feet in the air." - Amazon

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Henry Update:

Henry's appetite has diminished, and his lethargy returned.

Hoping it's all an aftershock to the vet visit, or the binding powder had a immediate effect, and he's reacting to some internal feeling.

I'll be on him to eat something, even if I have to tear open a dozen churu sticks.

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Pawsing Around

 It's Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday.

Some felines spotted on my travels through town:

Aren't these cute? 😹

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Audiobooks recently completed:

My Husband's Wife, by Alice Feeney

Narrated by Bel Powley, Richard Armitage, & Henry Rowley

Location: Cornwall, UK

"My Husband’s Wife is a tangled web of deception, obsession, and mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page." - Goodreads

I See You've Called in Dead, by John Kenney

Narrated by Sean Patrick Hopkins

Location: New York City

“I See You’ve Called in Dead is a riotously funny, poignantly introspective novel that dives headfirst into the absurdity of existence....Bud Stanley is an obituary writer who gets everything wrong—including accidentally publishing his own death notice...perfect for fans of dark, heartfelt comedy.” - Weike Wang, author

Everyone in this Bank is a Thief, Ernest Cunningham series book #4 by Benjamin Stevenson

Narrated by Barton Welch

Location: Australia

"I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I’ve never been a hostage before...turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money." - Goodreads

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Chalked

It's Walkin' & Readin' Wednesday!

Chalk drawings found on my neighborhood sidewalks:

Fish or marine animals

Golly, have no idea...

"Never Give Up!"

Now I want a box of chalk for myself.

🎨 🫟 🎨

Non-Fiction Audiobooks that I listened to recently and recommend:

Thirteen Perfect Fugitives: The True Story of the Mob, Murder, and the World's Largest Art Heist by Geoffrey Kelly, narrated by the author

The Gardner Museum heist in Boston in 1990 is a real mystery, but former FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly has the inside scoop.  We've got stories of the mob, cops, teenagers out drinking, and priceless artwork that has not yet been recovered, all told with humor, insight, and humility.

Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy by Chris Duffy, narrated by the author

"For anyone who has tried out meditation, a new year's resolution or gratitude practice as a self-improvement strategy, HUMOR ME offers a fresh and exciting path to greater presence, creativity, connection and joy."-Goodreads

If This Be Magic: The Unlikely Art of Shakespeare in Translation by Daniel Hahn, narrated by the author

"How does Shakespeare remain Shakespeare when every word is changed? In this playful, meditative exploration of translating the world’s most beloved playwright, Daniel Hahn guides us through the magic of bringing the Bard to a global audience."-Goodreads

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Henry Update:

Yeah, that didn't work.

I didn't give Henry his 8 pm appetite stimulant on Monday, to see if he would eat on his own.  He didn't/wouldn't eat Tuesday's breakfast.

*SIGH*

Therefore, he received the 1/4 pill with his 8 am meds, and he's eating well again.

I knew better, but allowed my logical mind to override my gut instinct:

Gut: "He didn't eat for days last week; leave him be."

Mind: "He's eating like crazy; time to scale back!"

*EYEROLL*

We enjoyed a quick cat nap together on Tuesday afternoon.

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