Thankful Tree Thursday

Copper Beech Trunk

A Redbud Tree

Our guide in front of a 300+ year-old Iron Elm

Canadian Goose feather

Wild ginger is the round leaves in the center

I had a delightful experience last Sunday, visiting Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit to learn about trees and plants.  Our guide was Cheryl English, from Black Cat Pottery, who knows her trees and plants, as well as her artwork and CATS!  I mean, just look at the name of her business!

My friend BG and I went to lunch with Cheryl and her friend B. after the walking lecture, and B. and I struck up a conversation about...you guessed it...plants and cats!  Woo Hoo!  This Friday, B. has invited me to her house to take away some of her overgrown plants; wild ginger, swamp milkweed, and a cup plant too, plus whatever else she finds.  She has four cats, and while speaking with her on the phone today, one of her cats serenaded me!  Native plants attract insects like butterflies and bees, and bats, and aren't fussy to grow.  The Hubby is going to wonder what the hey, but I've been dying to start a garden just for The 'O' Cats, with shrubs that they can hide in and hunt around.  Plus, I just want things to grow naturally.  And...there is little to no cost involved.  Double Woo Hoo!

Therefore, I am very thankful today, for plants and cats, for friends and nature, for trees and Summer!

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Making Cat Friends

While out and about in the 'hood, I met up with new friends....

This is Boots

I've met Boots a few times, and when he sees me, he runs over for petting!

Isn't he gorgeous?

While petting Boots, this fluffy black cat wanted some too!

...and then the Patty O'Malley look-alike showed up!

Such a pretty kitty!

So, I had three cats to pet, and only two hands.  Boots decided he'd be better off elsewhere, and he flopped down in another yard.  I know where he lives, but don't know much about the black or tabby cats.

And, as I finished my exercise, this kitty appeared in my driveway!

He didn't really like that Patty O'Malley was following at my heels, but I was able to pet this kitty. Notice the ear-tip; that means someone is caring for this cat, and I couldn't be happier!  I've named him Oliver...or could be Olive?  Am fairly certain that my across-the-street neighbor has made a home for Oliver, which is what I told The Hubby who immediately advised me that we do NOT need anymore 'O' Cats!

HA!  As if *he* has any say in the matter...

All in all, this four-cat-friend walk ranks pretty darn near the top of my best outings EVER!  Do I love warm weather or what?

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Thank you all for your loving words for Angel Sammy; he taught me to use my gut instincts when managing The 'O' Cats. 💕