Feline Friday: Mortimer Wants a Squirrel

For Feline Friday, all you have to do is post a picture, drawing, cartoon, or video of a cat.

There’s a chair in our living room that the cats have mostly claimed as their own.  It’s comfortable, and it’s right in front of a window, so it makes sense that they like it. 

Mortimer

Since the cats spend so much time in that chair, we decided to put a window bird feeder in that window.  It definitely keeps them entertained! 

Theodore and Mortimer

As is the case with most of our bird feeders, the squirrels visit at least as often as the birds do.  I think the cats are more interested in the squirrels than the birds.  

Enjoy this video of Mortimer watching a squirrel.

Thursday 13: The Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens – Part 2

Last week, we began our tour of the Fairy Garden at Bullington Gardens.  The trail is beautiful, and there’s a lot to see, so join me as I take you along for Part 2 for this week’s Thursday 13.

1.    Fairies aren’t the only magical beings on this trail.  We’ll begin at the Woodland Park, which is shared by fairies and gnomes.

2.    There are quite a few gnomes along the trail, like this one resting on a bench.

3.    The gnomes even have a yoga studio. 

4.    This little friend is tucked away on a branch right next to Frogtown.

5.    Here’s one of the residents of Frogtown.

6.    Next, we come across even more gnomes.

7.    The gnomes even have a lake house.

8.    The magic continues with the Enchanted Forest, shared by fairies and gnomes.

9.    Next, we come to the Unicorn Meadow.

10. Along our way, we pass some cute little mushrooms and a butterfly made from stones.

11. Next, we come to the Fae Shed, shared by gnomes and other friends.  Of course, I was happy to see that they have a cat.

12.  We meet some more gnomes as we continue along the trail.

13. Finally, we end at Santa's Workshop.  

Join me next week as we finish our journey along the fairy trail. 

 

Feline Friday: Good News from Theodore’s Checkup

For Feline Friday, all you have to do is post a picture, drawing, cartoon, or video of a cat.

Since I mentioned recently that Theodore went to the vet for a cough and was scheduled for a re-check, I wanted to let you know that the infection is gone and Theodore is back to being in great health.

The vet said his lungs sounded great!  They still want us to give him Laxatone a few times a week to make sure it doesn't happen again. 

Theodore was born in the vet’s office, and he grew up there, so he gets treated like a celebrity whenever he goes back.  I think, by the time we left, everyone had carried him around, snuggled with him, and taken pictures of him.

Theodore loves going to the vet! 

Thursday 13: The Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens – Part 1

I have wanted to visit the Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens for years, but we kept missing it.  Every.  Single.  Year.  This year, though, I was determined to see it, so we went last Saturday.

It was so much better than I expected (and my expectations were high)! 

The trail is beautiful, and there’s so much to see.  So, for this Thursday 13, I’m going to take you along on the Fairy Trail.

1.    The magic begins at the entrance to the fairy trail.

2.    We’re reminded that we’re never too old for fairies.

3.    Little fairy doors are nestled in lots of the trees.

4.  Some are ground level.

5.    Some are reached by stairs or ladders.

6.    There’s even an elevator.

7.    You learn the fairy code along the way.

8.    Next is the International Church of Peace. 

9.    Everywhere, there are fairies going about their day.

10. There’s even a little fairy clothesline.

11. Some fairies are camping.

12. Look how cute the little fairy camper is!

13. There are fairy houses in all shapes and sizes. 

Join me next week as we continue along the fairy trail.  

My Quest for Water

Does it sometimes seem like it’s really hard to get everything together and get out the door on Monday morning?  

It does for me.  It seems like whenever something breaks or I leave the house without something I need, it happens on a Monday.  This brings me to today’s quest for water.

Shortly before leaving for work this morning, I filled up my water bottle and set it on the kitchen counter.  Then, I made my PB&J sandwich (one of my go-to choices when I didn’t pack or plan anything the night before) and packed it in my work bag. 

I arrived at work and unpacked my laptop and notebooks, but no water bottle.  It was still sitting on the kitchen counter.  Thus began my quest for water. 

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I went downstairs to the vending machine to buy a bottle of water.  

It was out of water.

Next, I walked to another building to buy a bottle of water from that vending machine. 

It was also out of water. 

My next stop was the cafeteria.  

I was finally able to buy a bottle of water!  

The elusive bottle of water!

Tomorrow, I will be double-checking my work bag to make sure I packed my water bottle! 

So, what about you?  Are you more prone to forgetting things on Monday?  

Here’s to the rest of the week being smooth for everyone! 

These have nothing to do with my quest for water, but they're pretty, so I wanted to share them.