Once a year, those musty boxes and totes we keep in the garage come in the house, and as I begin to unpack the contents, Jazmine wonders what the heck I am up to!

Oh! It’s stuff to decorate for Christmas! Kizmet who’s been around the block a year longer than Jazmine is already a pro and digs in to help (while finding the time to pose endearingly for the camera as well).

Yes, you Kizmet! Thanks for all the help!

Yes Mia, you’re a pretty little helper too! Oh, and hello Jazmine! Nice of you to join us!

So how is it in your house? If you decorate for the holidays, have you started yet? Do you cats help or are they bored with it all already?

ACK!!!!!!!!!!! It’s already the beginning of December! I haven’t even started my holiday shopping let alone making my list and checking it twice… And then there’s the tree I haven’t put up yet… For those of you starting to panic like I am, here’s a bit of advice for you:

I will not let the holidays stress me out. I will not let the holidays stress me out. I will not let the holidays stress me out. I will not let the holidays stress me out. I

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Today’s Wordless Wednesday photo is brought to you by the glorious and stunning eyes of our lovely Zoey… Thank you Zoey!

Frightening, huh? Wasn’t Christmas just a couple of months ago? It sure seems that way! Sigh… the older you get, the quicker time really goes!

Anyhow, have a great Wednesday everyone and enjoy each and every minute you have… even the annoying ones, like standing in the wrong line at the grocery store, or the boring ones, like when you’re at the bottom of your “procrastination pile” and are resigned to doing something you really hate, like filing old paperwork. Those minutes – from the good to the bad – are all we get… oh, and while you’re at it, hug a cat… that’s always time well spent!

Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to the Riverfront Cats Fundraiser and Giveaway. Today is the last day to donate and enter our giveaway – to find out who the lucky winner is, please come back on Caturday, October 31 to find out!

For those of you looking for a job like me, I seriously recommend you enlist the help of your cat. The love, support, and selfless encouragement you will get is incredibly uplifting and inspiring – the pictures don’t lie – here’s Jazmine helping me…

Mom? Mom who? You have the camera out – isn’t this all about me?

Oh… why didn’t you tell me cat treats and toys were in jeopardy?! Of course I’ll help Mom find a job!

Ahem… better?

Already lady… enough with the Facebook… and Instagram… and the blog… and emails… and Twitter… and anything else you can procrastinate with! Time to find a job! Am I making myself clear?

*Yawn* How long is this going to take? A cat’s gotta eat and nap, ya know…

This is exhausting… what is the problem, lady? You just applied for a job a minute ago that was purrfect for you – how come they didn’t call you yet?

Clearly I’ve done everything I can… Can we please focus back on me again… Being cute is a 24/7 job around here!

Sigh… thanks Jazmine! But I can’t argue with your logic – being cute is a 24/7 job and thank goodness you will never be in jeopardy of being let go like I was! Sorry I couldn’t find a job in less than 10 minutes… I promise I’ll keep trying!

Have a great Wednesday everyone!!

Sidenote – Yes… I’m still looking for a job. But with a helper like Jazmine and the love and support of all of you and the rest of my feline gang, family, and friends, it’s not so bad. Thank you all again for your kindness over the past couple of weeks – I couldn’t get through it without you!