Do you remember when the primary function of a phone was making calls? Not too many decades ago, phones were wired directly into the walls. Now we walk around not only carrying our phones in our pockets, but the internet and multi-feature cameras as well.
I was playing around with the cartoon setting on my phone's camera the other day and this was the result.
This is what my Rosie looks like after having been cartooned. It reminds me of an old paint-by-number picture.
Showing posts with label Cats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cats. Show all posts
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
The Stalker
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Stalking is something that happens to other people. You know famous people, important people. I never figured that would be me. She is beautiful, I will admit, and I suppose I'm partly to blame for my situation. I took pity on her and friended her because...well she lives with a bunch of real dogs.
Now I find her waiting for me when I get home. She appears from out of nowhere whenever I venture outside. She boldly shows her affection for me and tries to force her way into my home. To get my attention, she throws herself at my feet, and when I try to leave her, she chases me down and trips me. She even attacked my hubby.
To make matters worse, she lives next door and can scale the fence in two seconds flat. Who knows...I may have to become a hermit. Where is the "unfriend" button?
This is the face of a stalker! |
She really is beautiful. |
You know I'll find you!
Her moods can be as explosive as the pistol she was named for, but in all fairness to the lovely Beretta, she has calmed down some, and I no longer fear a feline home invasion. Maybe living with six humans and a pack of dogs is sometimes just too much for her and she needs a little one-on-one with a cat person. I can understand...that would make me a little nuts too. I guess she could use a friend.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Rosie's 16th Birthday Party
At about 4 months old, Rosie joined our family in October 1997. He was such a sweet little thing. He was about 6 pounds with big feet and big ears. They didn't seem to match the rest of him, but I knew he would grow into them. He was going to be a big cat. If you think Rosie is a strange name for a male cat, you can read how he got his name here.
After many years of chronic allergies, sinus problems and several rounds of diabetes, we arrived at the celebration of his 16th birthday on June 1, 2013, although the actual date is unknown.
I went to my local Walmart for supplies.
I opened a can of chicken to make chicken salad - especially so that Rosie
could lick the can. It is a treat he enjoys very much, and after all,
it is his day!
That was good, mama.
This was a 10 oz. can of chicken. As you can see, it is just "head sized".
Clean up time!
How do I look?
Birthday cake, courtesy of Food Lion. No, Rosie did not eat the cake. He's more of a french fry, pizza crust kinda cat. We call him our carb kitty.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
My How Time Flies!
Is it that time again? |
Happy Anniversary, Sweetie. I'm looking forward to another 26 years.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Too Busy?
I've been busy at multiple tasks this morning, and thought there's no way I can get a post up today. I don't have any ideas, and I'm just too busy to take the time, so I figured I'd just share a picture. In looking for just the right one, I found this one of Dood when he lived outside.
It reminded me that no matter how busy we are or how long our "to do list" is, we should remember to take time to relax and enjoy the good things in life.
So as you face the busy day ahead or look forward to the weekend activities, take a little time to stop and smell the flowers.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Here Kitty Kitty
For all the cat lovers out there, here are just a few of the funny cat pictures in my seemingly endless collection.
I can haz french fry? Purty pleeze?
You can't really see me can you?
Arrgh!
Look, I got the girl.
I said "NO".
Sometimes bad shots are funny.
You should see that feather now.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
All About Dood
Our black and white cat's official name of record is R.P., but I started calling him Doodle, which eventually got shortened to Dood. Rosie usually takes center stage, so I thought this would be a good time to let Dood shine a bit. He is such a little dude and really does love his Rose buddy.
I'm feeling a little stressed out.
I don't get no respect.
This is my spot in the sun.
Can you see me now?
Are you talking to us? Whatever, dude!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Up a Tree
This picture makes me happy! |
In spite of all this, Rosie is still a happy cat, or as we like to say "an awesome cat". He still loves life. However, he has good days, and not so good days.
So why does this picture make me happy? This was one of his very best days lately. He loves Sophie and he was chasing her around the house. But amid chase, Sophie went up her tree. Uncharacteristically, Rosie followed - at least to the first perch. He's feeling good, and that makes me happy!
On top of the world. |
It's nappy time! |
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Sticky Business
It's hard to believe another Christmas is almost here. Another tree carefully selected and decorated. Gifts ordered with the click of my mouse. So what is different about this year? Well, this is the year that my 15 1/2 year old cat started taking insulin. We have been fortunate to maintain his condition for nearly 3 years with food, Alas, that time has passed. Now it is twice daily shots for Rosie B.
He's a good boy and so patient with all of our sticking and pricking. He, as well as Sophie and Dood, are really enjoying the Christmas tree. The tree skirt rumpled and covered in cat hair, but I don't mind. It is as much for them as it is for us.
He's a good boy and so patient with all of our sticking and pricking. He, as well as Sophie and Dood, are really enjoying the Christmas tree. The tree skirt rumpled and covered in cat hair, but I don't mind. It is as much for them as it is for us.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Good Stuff
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This food-friendly white wine from the Skeleton label is bottled, not in the standard 750ml bottle - but a full liter, and instead of the traditional cork or screw cap, as is becoming more popular, this wine had a pop top like soda bottles used to have.
We really enjoyed this, and as you can see it was quite a hit with Sophie, too.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Welcome to Autumn
From our house to yours - have a great weekend!
This year takes me back to my elementary school days, where the start of school meant sweaters in the mornings, and enjoying the warmth of the sun rather than longing for shade. With luck we'll have a long Autumn before the arrival of old man winter.
What are some of your favorite Fall activities?
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
If The Shoe Fits
Can I get that for you in a smaller size?
Sophie trying on my shoe |
I hope I have better luck with these!
My first mail order shoes |
Do any of you order shoes online?
Friday, June 15, 2012
In the First Place
Written for the 30-day creative writing challenge hosted by Nicky and Mike of We Work For Cheese. Today's prompt is First Place. This is the 15th outrageously entertaining day of this challenge. Check out the Linky at WWFC for more winning stories.
And in the snuggle-bunkins category, we have three fabulous felines. While they are all friends, what you probably won't see is Sophie and Dood in a snuggle like this.
I am struggling a bit with today's prompt. Taking first place, winning contests, competitions, sports, spelling bees are not things I ever did. While other kids were joining teams and taking lessons, I was playing outside in the yard by myself or with my family. There aren't any awards for that.
However there were rewards. I was an only child, and so my parents were my best friends. Sure, there were some neighborhood kids, but most were boys and somewhat older than me. This made our family really close. We played badminton, kickball, grilled out (that's a barbeque for some of you), had picnics and had lots of fun. These things were worth more than taking first place in any competition.
First place had another meaning. Mom would occasionally use it when I should have done something differently, or that the outcome would have been different, if I had I listened to her "in the first place".
Now I leave you with a few contenders for my choice of first place. First, may I present my hubby, who has survived over 25 years of marriage to yours truly. That is no small feat to be sure. You see he brings home the bacon and I eat it.
My wonderful hubby |
And in the snuggle-bunkins category, we have three fabulous felines. While they are all friends, what you probably won't see is Sophie and Dood in a snuggle like this.
Rosie and Sophie |
Rosie and Dood |
To me they are all winners, which makes me the biggest winner of all.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Miss Molly
If you ask me about any of my feline friends, I would say he or she is or was just the sweetest thing. These are the words of a true cat lover. Yet they are all different. Each cat is a unique entity with his or her own special personality. Each has their own way of bonding with the people they share their homes with. That's right, nobody truly owns a cat. They let us live with them.
This was Molly. She was a very special lady, long and slender with a tail to make any cat proud. Molly came to live with us when she was 3 1/2 years old. Her story is told in more detail here.
As you see, she liked to help me at the computer. I would be sitting there working on something, oblivious to the world, and feel this tap on my leg..."Hi Mama". Other times she would just launch straight to the back of my chair. I would be startled, but she never missed. This was her way of bonding with me. It was our special thing.
Like most cats, she liked the high places, and would frequently be found sitting on top of the bookcase.
We miss you, Molly!
This was Molly. She was a very special lady, long and slender with a tail to make any cat proud. Molly came to live with us when she was 3 1/2 years old. Her story is told in more detail here.
1998 - 2007 |
Like most cats, she liked the high places, and would frequently be found sitting on top of the bookcase.
I'm on top of the world. |
Am I not just the sweetest thing ever? |
We miss you, Molly!
Friday, May 4, 2012
My Buddy
I have boxes full of pictures taken before we had a digital camera, so why not take advantage of the wealth. Looking back to early 2001, we see Dood in an over-sized kennel.
I'm here for you! |
He was friendly, but skittish about being picked up, so we worked with him to gain his trust. The smaller carrier on the left is how we rounded him up for a trip to the vet. I left it open and he wandered in and I closed the door behind him. Uh, what now? Take him to vet, of course. What? Here was this never before contained kitten, that I had to single-handedly take to the vet. This isn't what we'd planned...it just happened. So, looking somewhat like a wild thing myself, I grabbed my keys and away we went.
I was trying to keep him and me calm - singing, praying, and all the while figuring he would never trust me again. I had called hubby and he called the vet to tell them we were coming, and that I'd probably need a sedative (no, unfortunately they can't give people sedatives).
Sadly, he had to have part of his tail amputated, and while he was there we had him neutered, too. We borrowed the large dog kennel from the Humane Society, and turned it into a mini suite, complete with a loft perch for him to enjoy while he convalesced. His 10-day confinement allowed us to give his medication on schedule. Like any good friend, Red was never far away, so we provided him a comfortable place to visit.
Here they are several years later in their "summer house". They were the best of friends for years.
Me and my buddy |
Friday, April 27, 2012
Traveling Cat?
Ahhh...zzzzzz |
This was the scene one day as I was unpacking his overnight bag. There are two favorites in her life. One is her Daddy, and the other is finding great snuggly places.
This is the best of both worlds - she can nestle in with stuff that smells like her favorite human. It just doesn't get any better!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Good Morning To All!
There is nothing extraordinary about this sunrise...unless you consider that I snooze right through most of them.
Between the time change making sunrise later, and my inability to sleep any longer this morning, I saw the sun rise. Lest you think I'm a total slug, I do get the occasional glimpse of dawn breaking when I make my way to the kitchen to feed our...
Awesome Cat
Rosie's internal clock tells him (and me) when it's time for breakfast! After which I pad back to bed.
He has been dubbed an "awesome cat" in part because of all his health issues, and how he takes it all in stride and remains a happy, loving kitty.
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