Recuperation journey: Sharing a favorite from this date in 2015

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Recuperation journey: Giving thanks for my cat

So this morning I'm standing at the stovetop making stuffing, minding my own business, when the cat of the house starts horking (my word) right nearby, under the table. 

File photo

Ugh. Must he? I guess so. 
And as cat owners know, it always sounds much worse than it is. 

But like always, I thanked him for horking - luckily he doesn't understand sarcasm - and told him I hope he feels better! 

Wishing my readers a Happy Thanksgiving!

Recuperation journey: Summer slumber

  "I'm just resting my eyes." - Linus

Recuperation journey: Ceramic issue

Anyone who has a cat knows you can't shake a half-empty bowl of dry food to fool kitty that the bowl has plenty inside.

When a cat sees the ceramic at the bottom of a bowl (or stainless steel or whatever your vessel of choice) that finicky feline will sit and stare at you until you put a crown on the pile of kibbles.

And I won't even get into the non-stop water bowl issues!
That was what I dealt with first thing this morning.

Have a sparkling day today, local friends, before tomorrow's snowstorm in the forecast for Connecticut. ❄ ❄ ❄ 

Recuperation journey: Kitty says make the world go away

When I returned from a brisk midday walk I wondered what happened to our cat who had bugged me for 90 minutes this morning for his "lunch." 
He kept walking back and forth in front of the monitor and sitting next to the keyboard so that his tail swished on the keys and I had a hard time typing. 
He sat inches away from me and kept yawning (cat breath!) right in my face. 
I urged him to "eat the dry food," but finally gave in to his wet food demands at noon. I did make him wait!

Of course as soon as I got back I assumed he'd be begging for something else. 
But then I saw this:

So cute.

I was surprised to see Linus was using his condo. He never goes in there any more. 

I'm sure cat owners can relate to the above described behaviors to get attention. They sure know how to get us where they want us.

Oh the fun of having a furry friend around the house. 💜

Recuperation journey: Kitty knows best

Soon after I return to bed after getting up during the night Linus jumps up on the bed,  makes himself comfortable against me, nods off for about 15 minutes, and then just leaves. 
A cat nap, you could say.
This has happened many times, which makes me think that it's his way of making sure I go back to sleep.

Is he that considerate? If so, isn't that cute? 

Recuperation journey: Photo fun through the window

Neighborhood cat in the morning sun

Recuperation journey: Silly cat stuff

"I think I'll sleep on the hard tile next to the cold door."
How can this be comfortable? 

When life gives you lemons, look at your silly cat. 
If you have one, that is! 
Having one hanging around the house is quite therapeutic. They know how to relax. 
😺

Late morning box bath

My furry friend doing his thing.

Quiet evening at home

There's always time to relax, if you're a cat. What else do they have to do anyway? 

Shhh ... Don't let the cat out of the bag!

Saturday morning snooze. 

News alert: Christmas cactus finally blooms in Ansonia

Happy Monday! 
Just having a little fun and showing off our Linus, who appears to be deep in thought. 
He has been enjoying the morning sun and sitting next to the Christmas cactus, which finally bloomed last week. Better late than never, I say.

Happy Halloween, Valley friends

Linus and I wish everyone a spooky day! 

Cat wandering around Ansonia Hilltop tugs at heart strings

ANSONIA - Does anyone in the Ford Street area recognize this fluffy feline? 
He/she has been wandering around for the past few days, walking on top of the snow in our yard.
I feel so sorry for him but I can't take him in.

He must be someone's pet, he knew how to pose perfectly for a photo.

Please leave a comment if you recognize him, or e-mail me at pmcv394@gmail.com.