Category Archives: 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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4-27-11 Tornado 8th Anniversary

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

We thought we were over it, but last September when I was in the hospital we channel flipped to the movie “Twister” during the scene when people were in the shelter during the storm. We both freaked out, and had … Continue reading →

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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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We Have Spring! And Before That . . .

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

Spring’s here . . . and has been for awhile. I first noticed these blooms on February 27th. The tree is a crabapple as near as I can tell. The flowers change after the initial magenta buds open and they’re … 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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Fall Colors Soothe Us; Cat Frisks Around

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Yep, that’s last November. We’re freezing now, though we don’t have it nearly so bad as other regions. Perfect time to backtrack and indulge in fall colors. Franklin Thunderpaws gallops up and down the hall whenever it’s cold. But if … Continue reading →

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