Category Archives: black cats

Gotcha!Cat Rocks Spring

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

Franklin’s got me by the camera strap. My only purpose is to play with him, in his view. (He’s mewing at me now after playing fetch the wadded up paper with hubs for the last half hour.) I promised wisteria … Continue reading →

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Sunny Relief

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

I just needed a sunny picture today! And Franklin knows how to make the best use of our infrequent sun puddles. Working on yet more spring pictures, stay tuned!

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Spring Moves Fast, Like A Cat

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

All these violets are gone now. We’ve had plenty of rain, cloudy skies, and severe weather watches. Glorious Franklin On scarce days the sun lights Franklin. Occasional violets quickly became . . . Profusions. I love the bursting messiness of … Continue reading →

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Franklin’s All Cat Post

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

Looking mightily pleased with himself, climbing expert Franklin easily ascends to the top of an old speaker. He was inspired in this quest by squirrels on the roof. He’s just packed with energy, the most active young cat we’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Not Done With Fall Yet; Cat Growth Spurt

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

It’s January, but here we can have all four seasons in one week. We have two tornado seasons a year, the first in spring, and a second November-December season. A few days back we had warm weather with severe storms … Continue reading →

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Cat and Creek and Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Here’s one of my favorite pictures from the November 3rd trek to the creek this year. I love that this creek is complicated and messy, full of old tree trunks and branches that are fallen, or reaching. Stories that began … Continue reading →

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Street Kitty Comes to Live With Us!

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

“I have a black cat for you,” said the friend on the phone. (The sound of the universe making other plans.) That was the same friend who found our late sweetie Ultraviolet amongst ferals, and homed her with us. Friends … Continue reading →

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