Jazmine asks the question we’re all wondering…

Oh Jazmine…if only it were…It’s hard to believe that here it is, almost the end of February and over 68 million people are being affected by the ravages of winter. Or at least that’s what I think the number is – I heard Lester Holt say that on the news the other night, but being that he hasn’t had a day off since Brian Williams has been suspended, I’m not sure how clear his memory is either. But, in all fairness to both gentleman, I barely remember what I ate for dinner yesterday or what day of the week it is for that matter.

What I do know is that I’m pretty sure most of the country has had enough of the snow and is looking forward to clear roads and warmer days. Until that happens, enjoy this picture of my kitties snuggling on our favorite winter blanket, “Big Red” (yes, it even gets cold in Florida).

Zee, Kizmet, Mia, and Rolz keeping warm!

Happy Wednesday all!

Who can resist that sweet little face. Of course I will be your Valentine, Jazmine. Anyone else?

Valentine’s Day is upon us so you know what that means – a day filled with love, romance, greeting cards, chocolates, diamonds, red roses, and more. But love can come in many forms and it’s not always easy or happy. Especially when it causes us to remember what we love that we no longer have. For me, that is my darling Harley who I lost unexpectedly last June. Try as I might, reconciling her loss has been extremely difficult for me, so today I am making a milestone step by sharing the picture I posted of her for last years Valentine post. I am doing it because much as I want to remain in denial, and even though seeing her picture crushes my heart, I loved her dearly and I just couldn’t bear to share pictures of the rest of my gang without including her because she will always be a part of my heart.

I do apologize for starting this post off on such a sad note. I didn’t mean to do it, it just sort of happened. But I promise I am okay – I am actually happy to be remembering her and so please enjoy her picture as well as some others of my feline family (including a vintage card I made back in 2012 when Jazz was still with us) that I feel express the meaning of love. Happy Valentine’s Day to you all and make sure you give all the kitties and humans in your life a hug and kiss and let them know how much you love them.

Love is all around us if you care to look for it. It is in the small joys of life such as a purr, a hug, a kind word, or a smile. Thank you for the reminder, sweet Harley. I love you and miss you each and every day.

Jazmine and Kizmet fell in love the moment they met one another and are best buddies!

Mia and Peanut share a heart-shaped nap of love!

Zoey back in 2009 with Rolz who was about 6 weeks old in this picture. Love, love, love this.

Muah!!! Valentine kisses from handsome Zee!

Rolz is like a big-brother to Jazmine and loves her so much!

Zoey, Mia, and Zee in a beautiful line of content love!

The Valentine card I made back in 2012 – so much has changed since then…

Really??!! Mia, Peanut, and Rolz are six today? How the heck did that happen? Didn’t they just have their 5th birthday a few months ago? That’s what it sure seems like. Wow… time just keeps flying by and there’s not a darn thing I can do about it! Read more

Can anyone else relate to this picture?

Kittens. In my day, it was not uncommon to see a kid holding a box with a litter of them that read, “Free to a good home.” It was also not uncommon to see free kittens advertised in the classified section of the newspaper. And if you were going to the mall, a side trip to the pet store to visit with the kittens (and puppies) was always in order even if you had no plans to buy one. None of these scenarios came with baggage attached as to whether or not there was a larger implication at hand with all of these animals at the ready. Read more

I don’t know about you, but for me, I think we all could use a dose a sunshine, both literally and figuratively. What a better way to do that on Wordless Wednesday than to share some pictures of cats in sunlight?

There is just something so soothing about a sunbeam and I always marvel that no matter how small that last remaining sliver of sunlight might be, a cat will find it and take comfort in it for every precious second.

Isn’t that the ultimate message? To live life in the moment? I sure think so. Happy Wednesday and may you all find a sunbeam or two of your own along the way…

Kizmet, Rolz, and Zoey

Mia

Rolz

Zoey

Zee and Rolz

Jazmine

Kizmet back in 2012 when he was a kitten

Peanut

Rolz and Mia