Thoroughly Poetic Thursday
Here we are again with some poetry for Thursday. When I saw this week’s inspiration photo from Angel Sammy and Teddy (Two Spoiled Cats), it was obvious to me what was happening, but I was curious as to the circumstances. I found that these individuals were competing against an elephant to see which could win the race of pulling a jetliner to a set point. Not surprisingly, the elephant won in just 31 seconds. It took the 44 individuals 38 seconds to reach the line. I stopped my poem before the conclusion of the contest.
The Challenge
Just because that elephant weighs six tons,
it is not guaranteed he’ll be the one
to win this race to the line.
The 44 of us should do just fine.
Now, put your backs into it everyone.
This contest has just begun.
Keep pulling and don’t give in.
This is a contest we can definitely win.
© Janet Buickerood Blue – 08/26/2026
Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is a fantastic poet. I know you will want to read his poem for this week. To find it, click on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry. It can be loads of fun!
Thankful Thursday
Today also is when we share things for which we are thankful and then join the Thankful Thursday blog hop hosted by Brian’s Home.
I am happy and extremely thankful to have Cooper Murphy and Calista Jo’s vet visit completed. The two caterwauled and me-yowled the entire way there and home. Thankfully, they did quiet down while we were in the exam room. Cooper only needed a rabies vaccine. He did gain more than two pounds in the past year, which does not make me happy. Unfortunately, we do not have a solution to limit his food intake.
I am not thankful that Dr. McBane discovered some fleas on Coop. Now, all the Kitties Blue will be given flea treatment for the next three months. Yikes … another astronomical expense!
Calista Jo has lost a good deal of weight in the past year. Her blood work is all normal including her BUN and creatinine. In spite of this another indication of possible kidney disease is slightly elevated. We will be watching that. For the time being, we are starting her on some steroids in a hope she’ll gain some weight. She is not hyperthyroid.
Dad Tom and I are grateful that a second great-niece has joined her sister as a student at the University of Virginia. We were able to see both girls and their parents last Friday in Charlottesville.
I am totally thankful for a couple of days with cooler mornings, as I was able to spend some time working in the yard.
Kitties Blue and I thank each of you who have visited and commented on our posts and especially those who participate in our Sunday Selfies hop.
Throwback Thursday
This being a cat blog, I felt compelled to include a photo of one of our precious angels that I miss with all my heart. This photo of Sawyer was taken on this day in 2018.
Thanks for visiting today.
