Category Archives: Cats

A Weird Weather Story, with Cats As Usual

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Leah

(Marvelous readers, sorry for starting this way.): Please do not reblog without asking for permission. Photos are for the use of Catwoods Porch Party only. Posting my link(s) on cat, animal, and nature fb pages is fine, but I ask … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at Fall in Bleak Winter, with Cats

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Leah

Please do not reblog without asking for my permission. Use the comment section to ask. Also please note that I have rarely granted anyone permission to use any of my photos, only about 7 or 8 times. So if you … Continue reading →

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Fall Haunts Us, with Cats Presenting

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Leah

Franklin, Our Mr. Bright Eyes Please do not reblog my posts without asking for permission. For more information see the “Extended Copyright and Image Talk” page at the link above, under the banner. Franklin is here to present more – … Continue reading →

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Purring and Hissing All-Cat Greetings

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Leah

Franklin, master of Resting Grouch Face, is not about to purr. In fact he’s about to pitch a hissy. Franklin: Phsssssst. I thought all-cat meant me only, not those others. I’m all-cat. Me: It just means no landscapes, no water … Continue reading →

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Cats and Creek, Traditional

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Leah

Here’s Frankie in 2019, demonstrating the panther-slung-over-a-branch style of repose. Today we’re going back to the old way of autumn creek posting, with just a two-cat escort. The “kittens” will be back soon! The reason being, there are so many … Continue reading →

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Sylvestris and Felis, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Edition

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Leah

Here’s Frankie to start us off. These pictures are all from October and November; most of these leaves are gone but I got their pictures before they absconded! And we still have fall color out there! (And several more creek … Continue reading →

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Cats Present: Creek and Leaf Scenes Change Fast While Fall Stalls; with Music!

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Leah

Franklin: Call me Franklinstein for today and tomorrow, it’s Halloween. Within our slow fall season scenes at the creek change rapidly. As they say about our area, “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes, it will change.” These … Continue reading →

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Beauties of Black Cats, Beauties of Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Leah

I can’t always tell the two black kittens apart in the pictures; I think that’s Boss. I know this is Moonpie. Looking out into trees glowing with autumn sunlight makes me think of nature’s beauties and how cats are part … Continue reading →

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Cool Snaps, Warm Winds, Leaf Colors, and Cats for Company

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Leah

Even wild guy Franklin stayed cozy with me during the recent cool snap. Saturday, everything turned eerily warm as the remnants of the hurricane came dragging air from the Gulf. Frankie knew that storm was out there and he doesn’t … Continue reading →

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New Copies of Catwoods Are Back!

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Leah

The buy button for Catwoods on Amazon is back! Catwoods has won both a Certificate of Excellence and a MUSE Medallion Award from the Cat Writers’ Association. For awhile new copies could not be ordered because there has been a … Continue reading →

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