HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE - FOR THE CAT LOVERS OUT THERE

 Just so that you don't think I am remiss in not mentioning our cats lately, this one is for all the cat lovers out there. Yes, just for you!

"Cats and humans have been partners for over ten thousand years. And what you realize when you've lived with a cat for a long time is that we may think we own them, but that's not the way it is. They simply allow us the pleasure of their company."

~Genki Kawamura~

"I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love."

~James Herriot~

"The word 'homeowner' has the word 'meow' in it. Good luck pronouncing it correctly ever again."

~mom-says-im-cute~

“I have been told that the training procedure with cats was difficult. It’s not. Mine had me trained in two days.”

~Bill Dana~

ODDS AND BODS - 10/1/24 - HAPPY FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER!

I am offering apples, would you like some?

How about these beautiful sunflowers?

These are a couple of jigsaw puzzles I put together, with a poem in between. 

 

Mr. Bear has the right idea.  I feel the need for a good long soak today.

because bear was a tad bit grumpy earlier.

Just kidding! 

For the love of children. 

Today’s dream cottage.  You would half expect to see a few fairies.

Here’s my dream kitchen showing a pretty walled-in garden outside.

Or I would be happy with this one, and what fun that would be to have my own pet chicken?

All that is needed now is a comfy corner to sit in a comfy chair.

Here’s my bedroom, or…

this one.

A new word for me and it's not only the clouds I love looking at.

Wise words but I welcome any thoughts, any comments on this. You can enlarge any of these pictures to see more details.

And now for a recipe or two.

This little bear and his little friend seem quite happy. A hot beverage has a way of being very comforting.

So, time for a warm beverage. Hot milk for them to share, and for us…

And now for some fun with Food

That's all for now.

 

LATEST ODDS AND BODS - 9/17/24

This one doesn’t look quite ready to get up yet. I know that feeling!

My latest cozy dream cottage.

I would definitely like this in there.

Or a crackling fire would be great on an extra cold morning.

Definitely this!

And maybe at the other end of the bedroom, or a cozy corner in a quiet part of the house.

And this in the garden.

And this, long considered to be a symbol of good luck. If you have a flight to fancy, if one lands on you it means better times are ahead, a positive experience is on its way. The dragonfly is also associated with change and rebirth, much like butterflies.

 

And talking of butterflies, how about some fun with food?

This is so cute!  I am not sure I would have the patience to put it together though. 

These look simpler, maybe not the lotus..

Does this sound good? This is the main part of our Christmas meal. I have never cooked it this way before. 

And for dessert? Once again, I have not made any of these recipes.

Or something healthier.  I am like the cartoon character who has the angel sitting on one shoulder, and the little devil on the on the other. Should I, shouldn’t I? 

Snacking for later, maybe! 

Pretty Fall art.

No rabbits this time, the bear wanted to say hello today.

How about some wildlife, the real kind this time?

Has she gone yet?  Not yet Baby, soon though, very soon but first, here are a few chuckles for you.

My dentist told me I needed a crown. I was like, I KNOW, RIGHT?”

The likelihood is that you have heard these before.

The following you have to know Marie Kondo to get it, and I believe she is known worldwide.  Her actual quote is, “Take each item in one’s hand and ask: ‘Does this spark joy? If it does, keep it. If it does not, dispose of it.’” I need Marie’s advice for getting into the closets this week. Otherwise I am tossing everything. 

Or I could always throw them back into the closet and wait until springtime, tsk!  I can hear distant laughter😆maybe, from those who know me are smiling or rolling their eyes up to the ceiling. 49 years of sentimentality in these bones. The man in the house has made his start, I will be following soon. Does this spark joy? I have 49 years of things that spark joy in this house, that's my problem.

A few wise words.

Ah yes, this is me.

It is time to tell the kitty that…

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone, 

And thanks for stopping by.