A.B.C. – Years ago I read that we must always be curious to stay engaged. Where did I read that? I Googled around and it was Einstein that said โThe important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.” As for napping, now that is a different story … I worked out in the yard and logged in 17 hours over the weekend. I pulled weeds, gripped the pruners, and hauled 25 bags of mulch around – I nodded off both Saturday and Sunday nights at around 8:30 and my fingers hurt. Gardening I decided is for much younger legs, but it looks presentable now, but made me 4 days behind in Reader. I am slowly catching up and trying to beat a bad storm headed our way. I was secure in the knowledge that my boss was on vacation all this week – easy to read and catch up, but a client emergency had him return to the office two days later – yikes … we have had nothing to do of substance for two months, so this had to crop up. ๐
Sounds like you had a very productive few days. I fall asleep earlier when I work outside. Combination of more physical work and all that sunshine! Feels good as long as I don’t have to do it every day.
I did get a lot done Kate and lugging all that mulch around, even my fingers hurt. It does feel good to finish a big project like that and I usually do it on Memorial Day weekend so I try to get in at least one afternoon to relax a little. It was too hot here on the long weekend and Memorial Day holiday was early this year and I didn’t want re-growth. I made that mistake once – never again.
We have had one of the driest and sunniest springs on record and we are finally allowed out to meet friends or family in the park so things are looking up.
We are looking outside more too! Definitely agree that hunkering down inside allows me to focus outside. We’re learning car ways, linger in a sunny window and observe baby birds. Enjoy your weekend!
I know! Her weight has doubled! She spreads out. Picking her up is like a 20 lb. sack of potatoes. (Not that she weighs that much but it’s the floppy factor.)
There are short people next door. They make loud squeaky noises and I like to watch them. Even better though, there is a new bird’s nest with eggs and a sitting mama in the cherry laurel right outside the screening. We all love to watch. We are very protective and would love to give her a lick but the peeps won’t let us.
We will have a muggy, humid, rainy, yucky day today and Saturday but Sunday promises great things….I’ll believe it when I see it! Meanwhile, love the photos – I think we’re all (like our cats) spending a lot of time staring out into space. I do that when I’m on my front porch in my rocking chair – hours at a time. It’s my “thinking place” !! Have a super Friday and weekend.
I see Sasha has the dangle down leg position perfected. I have to have a dangled down leg when on the couch or in bed. Gracie has two wheels up! Lovely pictures, Kate.
Sasha is getting too big to fit on anything. She has almost doubled her weight in the year she’s been here. Chow hound. Gracie takes the best sleeping pictures. She’s always contorted in some fashion!
A.B.C. – Years ago I read that we must always be curious to stay engaged. Where did I read that? I Googled around and it was Einstein that said โThe important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.” As for napping, now that is a different story … I worked out in the yard and logged in 17 hours over the weekend. I pulled weeds, gripped the pruners, and hauled 25 bags of mulch around – I nodded off both Saturday and Sunday nights at around 8:30 and my fingers hurt. Gardening I decided is for much younger legs, but it looks presentable now, but made me 4 days behind in Reader. I am slowly catching up and trying to beat a bad storm headed our way. I was secure in the knowledge that my boss was on vacation all this week – easy to read and catch up, but a client emergency had him return to the office two days later – yikes … we have had nothing to do of substance for two months, so this had to crop up. ๐
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Sounds like you had a very productive few days. I fall asleep earlier when I work outside. Combination of more physical work and all that sunshine! Feels good as long as I don’t have to do it every day.
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I did get a lot done Kate and lugging all that mulch around, even my fingers hurt. It does feel good to finish a big project like that and I usually do it on Memorial Day weekend so I try to get in at least one afternoon to relax a little. It was too hot here on the long weekend and Memorial Day holiday was early this year and I didn’t want re-growth. I made that mistake once – never again.
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Love that sunny nap pose. Very Brigitte Bardot-ish.
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Ooh la la!
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Oh my! That last photo of Gracie is priceless! I love it when a cat is so content it can sleep with its belly exposed ๐
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She was rescued from a hoarding situation but she must have been treated well. No fear of anything and very trustful!
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Well, she clearly feels that way with you ๐
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Morgan says, โThose people donโt appear to be from the same household. Someone call the police!โ
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There were checking for a tuna delivery or the possible smuggling in of a dog.
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Morgan certainly does appear focussed. You may wish to check your neighbours out! ๐
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She takes her job seriously!
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So cute
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Yes, they have lovely backends! ๐
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We have had one of the driest and sunniest springs on record and we are finally allowed out to meet friends or family in the park so things are looking up.
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Our spring has been dry but not sunny. It’s been unseasonably cool. We still have some restrictions. Next Friday things will loosen up a bit.
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I like your outdoor furniture frames and cushion color. And the cats are cute, too. ๐ธ
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All that happy snoozing is catchy. I think I need a nap. ๐
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Me too! Mover over Gracie!
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You probably have bookends in your house, but you write about back ends. I always enjoy photos of your cats.
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I do have bookends but this was a backend post for sure!
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Cute photos! Gracie sure looks like she enjoys her nap.
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Gracie sleeps like a champ! I should sleep that well.
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Take care Kate, Hope you can get out and take in some sun.
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Should be a good weekend here. Finally warm!
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Hot here again, but apparently a ‘cold spell’ is on the cards for next week.
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You would think it’s hot here but I’m comfortable! ๐
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That last photo, so adorable!
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Gracie sleeps in the oddest positions. It’s her best poses.
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We are looking outside more too! Definitely agree that hunkering down inside allows me to focus outside. We’re learning car ways, linger in a sunny window and observe baby birds. Enjoy your weekend!
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Yes and we are getting lovely weather for porch sitting!
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Awww..they are such cuties.
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They are cuties but they are also great cats. No issues of any sort. (Gosh, I hope I didn’t jinx things!)
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Who melted Sasha all over the table?
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I know! Her weight has doubled! She spreads out. Picking her up is like a 20 lb. sack of potatoes. (Not that she weighs that much but it’s the floppy factor.)
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Gracie has the right idea! Enjoy the weekend, Kate.
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Thanks! Although today is rainy, we are finally getting better weather.
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tell us the secrets you saw in your hood, Morgan,.. we love such fab chats about the people around us :O) have a good weekend all ;O)
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There are short people next door. They make loud squeaky noises and I like to watch them. Even better though, there is a new bird’s nest with eggs and a sitting mama in the cherry laurel right outside the screening. We all love to watch. We are very protective and would love to give her a lick but the peeps won’t let us.
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Pretty adorable there, Gracie!
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Gracie thanks you and says she will text you!
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Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We will have a muggy, humid, rainy, yucky day today and Saturday but Sunday promises great things….I’ll believe it when I see it! Meanwhile, love the photos – I think we’re all (like our cats) spending a lot of time staring out into space. I do that when I’m on my front porch in my rocking chair – hours at a time. It’s my “thinking place” !! Have a super Friday and weekend.
Hugs, Pam
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Thanks. We spend a lot of time on our screened porch. Even on muggy days like today. Walking is my thinking place and today it won’t be outside!
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I see Sasha has the dangle down leg position perfected. I have to have a dangled down leg when on the couch or in bed. Gracie has two wheels up! Lovely pictures, Kate.
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Sasha is getting too big to fit on anything. She has almost doubled her weight in the year she’s been here. Chow hound. Gracie takes the best sleeping pictures. She’s always contorted in some fashion!
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Have a wonderful weekend, Kate!
Wait!
Didn’t I “just” say that?
No, way!
That was a week ago?!
Man, how time flies!
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I know! Even with the lock down, time has been flying by. We’ve done some outdoor work and that makes the day shorter too.
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Should be a good porch weekend for 2 and 4 leggeds once we get past today! Enjoy.
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The cats have been out there since 6:30. Itโs a bit yucky for us 4 leggeds but Iโm not complaining. Been waiting for warm weather for a while.
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