Tag Archives: color

In Winter, Cat and I Look Back at Fall

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Leah

Everything’s different now at the creek, all leaves were washed away by heavy rains. More storms are on the way, with severe weather potential. I miss all those quirky fall colors; Franklin misses the sunnier light and the autumn smell … Continue reading →

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Fall Creek, Trees, and Cat, Part 3

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Leah

I’ve bumped up the colors but hey, fall is the time to par-tay! The sweet house beast enjoys those slanty autumn rays. Oops, this one is out of sequence and was taken on November 19, 2019. On November 19th we … Continue reading →

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Fall Creek, Trees, and Cat, Part 1

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Leah

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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Fall Creeps Along, Cat and I Wait

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Leah

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 the Cat’s October Gotcha! Day

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Leah

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 Leah

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 Leah

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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Last Emerald Greens, Cats, and Book News

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Leah

While Franklin the cat seems unfazed by seasonal changes, when the last emerald greens leave I’ll have the blues. We have book news! There’s a lovely review of my book, Catwoods, on Goodreads and also on the Amazon link to … Continue reading →

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Summer and Cat and Trees

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Leah

Franklin can be puzzling. He’s so long-legged and limber; exactly how has he tucked himself up here? His front legs are poised in front of him, bent at the knee joint. They’re a little indistinct because I’m still working with … Continue reading →

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Gotcha!Cat Rocks Spring

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Leah

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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