Leif The Curious

"Erikson Day is an annual observance that occurs on October 9. 

It honors Leif Erikson (Old Norse: Leifr Eiríksson), the Norse explorer who, in approximately 1000 AD, led the first Europeans believed to have set foot on the continent of North America (other than Greenland).

Because the exact date of Leif's arrival to the Americas is unknown, the October 9 date was chosen in commemoration of the Restauration's arrival to New York Harbor in 1825 carrying some of the first Norwegian immigrants to the United States." - Wikipedia

How 'bout some sillies?

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October 9 is also Curious Events Day, celebrating the strange, odd, and weird. 

If you have a questioning and curious mind, this is your day!

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Pirated Moon

September 19 is Talk/Meow Like A Pirate Day!

Celebrated to give us all something to be silly about.

 

September 19 is also International Observe The Moon Day!

A worldwide public program that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon.

A few random moon photos of mine:

August 28, 2026

June 28, 2025

March 5, 2023

For Caturday, one of Da Boyz was lurking in the kitchen, and the photo snap had his eyes like automotive headlamps.

Artified with Prisma's Lantern filter, I think it's purrfect for this changing time of year.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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We Are All Just Shaking Our Heads, Right?

It's been a wacky time!

A few items from me to you, hoping that you smile.

Our deepest thanks to all who commented on this past Monday's post: Celestial Pommy.

The five year reminder was especially difficult.

We all know that grief follows its own path, unique to each of us, and one treads it alone.

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From Wikipedia:

"Book Lovers Day is celebrated on 9 August every year.

This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature. 

People are advised to put away their smartphones and every possible technological distraction and pick up a book to read. 

Book Lovers Day is widely recognized on global scale yet its origin and creator remain unknown to date."

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Just learned that Katie Isabella earned her angels wings.

Please leave a note of condolence at https://katieisabella.blogspot.com/.

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Lonely Hearts

June 25 is World Beatles Day!

This band was an integral part of my youth; the music, the albums, their movies.

I even saw Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band film in 1978 SEVERAL TIMES at the theater; it starred The Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aerosmith, and handfuls of other music stars, but had really nothing to do with The Beatles themselves.

FYI, the film was not well received, except by teenagers like me.

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Some meme's for your Beatles amusement today:

DO'H!

A "Young Frankenstein" joke.

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My siblings and I made up dances to go with every song on the Sgt. Pepper's album, and I am thankful for the fond memories.

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Henry Update:

On Tuesday, June 23,  Henry's second chemo pill was administered.

No outward changes in any of his habits, for which I am grateful.

Other than a couple of seriously stinky litter box events.

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Next chemo pill: July 7.

Next vet visit: July 10.

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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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What A Bite

 On May 26, 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula was published.

The gothic horror story is legendary, and you've got to believe that I've collected a few sillies for your viewing pleasure:

Just wait, as I've collected memes and cartoons for more monsters:

Godzilla

Dragons

Bigfoot

Space Aliens

and more!

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Henry Update:

He looks innocent, but Henry bit me.

I was absentmindedly petting him while looking at my phone, and *CHOMP*!

My left thumbnail is purple, turning black, and there's a hole near the tip of the pad.

This occurred days ago, and I've taken all precautions against developing an infection from a puncture wound made by cat teeth.

As I push pills into his maw with my right thumb, we are all doing just fine.

A lesson in staying focused.

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Hopeful

For Sunday Selfies,  it's Henry again!

He was much too excited, and put his snoot right up in the lens, but darn, he's cute!

I artified it and made a jigsaw puzzle; click on the image above.

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Aww, C'mon Now!

I think there are a lot of us who feel this way.

Am tired of wearing my puffer coat, and how a hat smushes my hair.

Of having to wrap a scarf around my face in order to breath when outside.

Our snow shovels have rounded edges now, from being worn away on the sidewalks and driveway.

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Let's Hop!