Give Me Shade

Am thankful for the freedom to walk my neighborhood early as the sun comes up, and again when it sets.

We are experiencing warm temps, not boiling like elsewhere in the world, so am thankful for that too.

However, there are no clouds, and the sun is intense, so I hide from the heat and sun by being outside when it's most pleasant.

Am inside snuggling with cats, listening to audiobooks with earbuds, and drinking tea for the rest of the day.

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A few new-to-me kitties seen:

This cat wasn't bothered by me at all.

The cat under the car was friendly, then ran off to hide.

No worries, little one, you do what you need to do.

This tuxedo was in our backyard, and Da Boyz downstairs and Henry upstairs were in a tizzy.

Have not seen this cat before, and this image to taken AFTER I'd told it to move along.

He'd turned and left, then came back again once I was inside!

Cheeky.

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Spied

A few cuties seen while walking in my neighborhood:

Very friendly, but I've not met this cat before.

This cow-colored kitty is not afraid of me.

Am almost sure that this is Eightball, who needed medical attention in April.

Not seen regularly, this cat had a growing-out shaved area under his chin, just like Eightball had, even if it was several blocks from his feeding station.

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In honor of June is Audiobook Month, I recommend the following books by Fredrik Backman:

A Man Called Ove (2012)

Narrated by George Newbern

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry (2013)

Narrated by Joan Walker

My Friends (2025) 

Narrated by Marin Ireland

This author brings charm, humor, and attention to the poignant details of everyday life.

I finished "My Friends" yesterday, while acquiring a couple of new tattoos; it's a masterpiece worth the five star rating that I gave it.

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New 'Hood Friends

A fresh selection of 'hood cats, as observed on my walk:

This kitty has a name and a loving caregiver...I've simply forgotten the name!

New to me kitty, who hid under a parked car when I got interested.

Will continue to look for this dilute ginger, and ask any of the cat people I meet if they know this cat.

This threesome are cared for by the same kind people who rescued Eightball (click here for that post).

Eightball, however, is not in the picture.

No cat seemed upset with my making kissy noises and being silly, but who knows what any humans in the nearby homes thought of my performance!

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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.

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Sights

Miscellaneous items seen in my 'hood: 

Not a button, nor a piece of candy.

Don't worry, the Bald-Faced Hornets are long gone!
It's always surprising how many of these papery nests are seen when the tree branches are bare.
They look like something from outer space.

Me too, bumper sticker...me too!

Walk On The Wild Side

Some recent images of the wildlife found in my 'hood:

Star, napping on the front porch.
This is NOT her house!

Monarch butterfly dropped in for a visit as I strolled down the sidewalk.

Adorable Torty, and I've forgotten her name.
Using the neighbor's porch like it's her own!

A deer, who stayed on the other side of the street and ahead of me.

Not a great pic of a  groundhog, as 'dem critters can move mighty FAST when they want to!

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Wild 'Hood

As seen while in the 'hood:

Sly, sleeping in the yard

Sneakers, airing out his floof

Ruby is a doll of a doggo, and is rarely still for a proper photo.

Um...a 'hood froggo?

Sights

Stuff seen in my 'hood:

The world's biggest spent whisker; glad I haven't run into this kitty!

Doggo sculpture...

...and it's matching cat sculpture.

Star hanging out atop a van.

Proof that Henry is using The Cat Hotel!

Thankfully, we haven't experienced wild weather, as has other parts of the US has; only plenty of rain, sun, and temperatures fluctuating down and up, up and down.

As I continue to work from home, I tie up my chuggin' shoes and get out for a walk twice a day.

Unafraid to carry an umbrella, to wear a floppy sun hat, or to wrap my face in a scarf.

And I always have my phone with me, ready to snap a pic of anything that strikes my fancy.

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Ides

"Beware the Ides of March", sayeth the soothsayer to Julius Caesar, in Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar".

While walking my 'hood, I rarely need to beware of anything, except extreme cuteness:

But WAIT!

Gotta keep one's wits about you; the wildlife could be out to get you!

This turkey is a first-time sighting; we live in our small city's downtown!

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'Hood Kitties On The Paw

Always happy to be visited by my friends, while out in the 'hood!

Thankful to bump into both Niko and Star, after not seeing either of them during the snowiest and coldest weather.

Signs of Spring?!?

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New Friends

Folks, am just ticked pink to have found some new 'hood cat friends in windows!

And here I thought I'd seen every 'hood kitty there was, but NOPE!

I'll try to find names for these sweeties, should I ever come across their human servants.

Am thankful that cats are so beloved around us.

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'Hood Walk Gifts

Am so very thankful for the profusion of wildlife that I witness while in my 'hood.

Each one feels like a gift just for me to enjoy.

Here's a small sample:

Jackson and Luna (one-eye)

Caterpillar of a Polyphemus moth or a Luna moth

Stray ginger cat, peeking at me

Another caterpillar!
Maybe a Sycamore Moth or American Dagger Moth

Ruby, a sweet wee doggo

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