Celebrations ~ by Grace Augustine

So many things to celebrate! In our modern society, every day is jam-packed with celebrations. Today is no exception.  



Today is a special day in our home. It is the 6th anniversary of the day we found our sweet Babou, or I should say, she found us. What makes it doubly special is that it's also International Cat Day! =^.^=




Not only is it a day to celebrate our adorable cats, but here are a few other things to celebrate.  Let's hear it for--

• Bullet Journal Day
• Celebrate Your Lakes Day
• Dalek Day
• Happiness Happens Day
• International Hangover Day
• Middle Child Day
• National Bowling Day
• National CBD Day
• National Dollar Day
• National Frozen Custard Day
• National Garage Sale Day
• National Model Aviation Day
• Odie Day
• Scottish Wildcat Day
• Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Night
• The Date to Create
• Universal and International Infinity Day
• Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day

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Anyway you slice it, there is something for everyone to celebrate.  Now, if any of you have spare zucchini, I would welcome one or two on my patio...and you don't have to sneak it there. You can knock and I will wave a hearty thank you!

Mmmmm! I see mushroom garlic Alfredo zoodles in my not so distant future!

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Rabbits...How's a Girl to Get Any Rest ~ by Bou

I thought I'd drop by and visit a bit with you. It's been a while. I hope you all are behaving, practicing good hygiene--washing your paws frequently, eating a balanced diet, self distancing, and getting lots of sleep.


It's summer! Finally, my humans have opened the sliding glass door and I can breathe in the fresh outside air. The noise from the air conditioner gets old fast when it is running all the time.

Mommy rabbit

Baby bunny

As you can see by the photos throughout my post, I've been very
 busy! There seems to be an influx of furry little bunnies and their moms that think my patio is a raceway. And, Mom, gotta love her, decided they needed some treats, so she put out apple cores and steel cut oats. I think the rabbits sounded the alarm because now the chipmunks and squirrels are in on the feast.





I watched a squirrel at the water bowl (yeah, the demented woman did that, too) drink for 10 minutes. I timed her. Poor thing, she limped away like her leg hurt. I hope she's okay.

I celebrated a birthday since last we visited. I am now 6 years old. Can you believe it? That makes me 41 in human years. We didn't celebrate, other than lots of love and an extra portion of the "nip", if you know what I mean. **paw to mouth snickers.

I hope you enjoyed seeing my outdoor friends. Have a good summer and stay safe and healthy.  You never know when I might pop by!  Oh, yeah, and make sure you keep up on the antics of my best friend Mazie here on the blog. To view more of my blog posts, stop by my Mom's page by clicking HERE. I know she'd like if you read some of hers, too. =^.^=

**Kitteh purrs and love until next time!

The Year in Review ~ by Bou Kitteh

Well, while Mom is busy, I thought I’d give you an update on 2019 from my perspective. You know I see things differently because I’m only inches from the floor—even though I can jump on certain high surfaces, on others when no one is looking. **paw to mouth snickers.

January, February, and March were dreadful! All that white stuff out there, no one to watch, and the birds weren’t cooperating, either! You’d think with a tree strung with yummy popcorn and berries outside, they’d be grateful. I guess the weather kept them under wraps, too.

April came and it was a breath of fresh air! There were chipmunks! Holy moly…those little things can move so fast! Darting back and forth on the patio. I felt like I was watching one of those tennis things mom watches. My neck hurt by the end of that day! A few squirrels came by, one even up to the door, brazen little brat. Not sure what that one thought, but there was no way I’d be letting it inside. Not on my watch!

My boy surprised my mom one Sunday. He put together the most

amazing urban garden. He painted the bricks and placed them just so and helped plant them. It was cool. They didn’t know I watched, but I did. My boy is a good boy. **eye blinks.

The summer was icky, only because that noisy wall thing was running all the time! There was no fresh air, only the cool stuff coming out of the wall. Scared me when it turned on and off. I was thankful I could hide under the couch or under the beds! Some of the summer storms had me running, too.

September and October were unremarkable, for me at least. I sat

and did some editing, listened to some good music, and took a lot of naps on mom’s lap, of course! **kitteh grins.

Here we are in December. Mom’s been busy editing and writing. My boy leaves every morning and comes home late. I don’t like that much. I like it better when he is here. He gives the best head and whisker rubs. **kitteh sigh.

Now, I’m sure that the pine cones are in the vase and the fancy

wreath is on the door, it won’t be long until that prickly green thing with all those lights and ornaments goes up…and I will be told countless times to leave it alone. Yeah, well, it bores me. Give me the patio door and the critters outside. That’s more my style. Although, that cute little mouse on the tree fascinates me.

It’s been a good year for this kitteh. I’m with two people who love me. I have lots of toys, although a girl could use more **Christmas present hint**, I’m warm, not hungry or thirsty, and I wish all kittehs could have this luxury.

Please, if you’re thinking your home needs a new kitteh, go to your local animal shelter and adopt. You won’t be sorry. Whomever you choose to love will love you back a hundredfold, I guarantee.

Happy holidays, everyone. Eat and drink responsibly and keep Uber on speed dial. (No Uber's needed here, but maybe a wee bit of the nip every now and again. **paw to mouth snicker)

Kitteh hugs and kisses to all.

Bou  =^.^=

For the Love of Cats ~ by Lisa Pellegrini

Ever since I was a college student, I've dreamt of becoming a writer. I remember writing my first story when I was twelve. It was about talking foxes who had strange names like Spirolite. It was only natural that I would write about animals, since I am an animal lover who has owned everything from goldfish to cats to a parakeet named Rocky (who I named after the movie).

So, when Carrie Wolfe, president of Cat Tales, offered me the chance to volunteer my time doing write-ups of the adoptable cats, I jumped at the chance to combine my love for writing with my love for cats. Cat Tales is a no-kill shelter in Warrington, Pennsylvania that rescues stray cats in Bucks County and finds them homes. 

Carrie said she needed a writer who could put a creative spin on the write-ups. So, I needed to include all the typical information -- age, sex, personality traits, etc. -- but in a way that tugs on the heartstrings of potential adopters. I needed to make the write-ups heartwarming so that when cat lovers saw the descriptions of the kitties on the Petfinder website, they would be anxious to visit the cats and spend time with them.

My heart goes out to the cats because so many of them have illnesses, which can make it difficult for them to find the right owner. Since I started volunteering in 2016, I have written about cats afflicted with FIV (feline AIDs), epilepsy, leukemia, diabetes, and asthma. One cat was found shot. Another needed to have an eye removed. It's so sad that animals have to suffer with disease and pain just like humans do. 

That's why I feel blessed and grateful for the opportunity to use my literary gifts to help the kitties find homes and ultimately better lives. I like to think that my words are like bursts of sunshine that help to connect the cats with people. I've always believed there is something unique about the bond between humans and animals. Pets bring so much joy into our lives. We consider them family members, friends, and confidantes. Whenever we have a bad day or we're just feeling blue, we cuddle up to our pets, and they heal our troubled hearts.

Take Chester for instance. He is a handsome 7-year-old black and

white cat with diabetes who needs insulin shots twice a day. He is also hard of hearing but not deaf. He is just starting to enter his senior years, and as we know, most people would rather adopt a kitten or young adult cat. So, it may be harder for a cat like Chester to find a good home. He will need a special owner who realizes that senior kitties are just as lovable and deserving of love as young cats. Someone who is willing and able to manage his diabetes treatment. 

That's where I come in. I help bridge the gap between cats like Chester and people who are committed to being the best owner possible. Thankfully many of the cats at Cat Tales are in perfect health. 

When I write about each cat, I sometimes find inspiration in their physical features and facial expressions. The way they sit or lie down. That's my way of tapping into each cat's unique personality.




I credit my mom for giving me my love for cats. She grew up loving them, and she passed that love down to me. Thank you, Mom!

Lisa Pellegrini

Lisa Pellegrini is a freelance writer who resides in Warrington, PA. Her poetry has appeared in The Lascaux Review, Foliate Oak Literary Magazine, Eunoia Review, REAL: Regarding Arts & Letters literary journal, and other publications. She is a 2015 Pushcart Prize nominee. She is currently working on her first novel.
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