Category Archives: black cats

Fall Creek, Trees, and Cat, Part 1

Posted on December 1, 2019 by

We went to the creek on November 1 but the above picture is from November 2. Notice that the reflections are mainly blue sky and green foliage. Franklin stays busy making himself comfortable but he’s ever watchful too. On November … Continue reading →

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News from the Cat Writers’ Association and University Art Department

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

In the last few days two exciting events have lifted my spirits! I learned I am now a member of an organization of cat writers and artists working in various media, the Cat Writers Association, Woo Hoo! Check out the … Continue reading →

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Fall Creeps Along, Cat and I Wait

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

We have red leaves! Got ’em in October! “I’m not impressed,” says Franklin. “Cats don’t see reds that well.” There’s still lots of green, even now. “Well I sure hear better, those raccoons really rocked out last night! While y’all … Continue reading →

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Franklin’s Actual Gotcha Day

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

We celebrated early in the last post but today, October 25th, is Franklin’s actual Gotcha Day! We’ve had him one year today! Franklin says, What book? But we know he’s secretly hoping it’ll do well so we can come out … Continue reading →

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Franklin the Cat’s October Gotcha! Day

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

Franklin’s Gotcha! Day was October 25, 2018. We were fortunate to be able to adopt a black cat that time of year, right before Halloween. Some rescues and shelters don’t adopt black cats out in October; others say that with … Continue reading →

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Fall Arrives in Patches; Cats Unfazed

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

Fall is usually brindled here anyway. Now it’s starting, but only in patches. The weather’s still hot and Franklin stays cool on smooth surfaces. Small areas are changing. Purple Mist Flowers are blooming on schedule. Our friend’s beautiful Shelley, who … Continue reading →

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Cat Presents: Green Fall Equinox

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

Franklin says, it’s technically the first day of fall, and we are . . . not there. We are . . . still green. Memes on social media show fall pictures with the qualification, “offer not available in (our state)”. … Continue reading →

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