ASTRID IS A STAR!

Sunday Selfies: Week #439

 

Selfie of a tortie cat surrounded by colorful stars.

 

Yesterday I camped myself on Mom’s chest so she couldn’t read from her iPad. She said that I could stay if I took a selfie. So…I did. Of course, I am currently standing on her so that she cannot even type this. She continues to move me out of the way, but I am not leaving.

Consequently, this post is exceedingly short. I do hope you will find your way here and enter your selfie in our blog hop. Mom, I and all the other Kitties Blue truly appreciate your participation.

Purrs and paw-pats, Astrid

p.s. Kizmet got to have stars around her art yesterday, so I demanded stars for my selfie! PFFFT!

 

 



January 15, 2023 by Sunday Selfies 24

24 Responses

  1. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says:
    January 16, 2023 at 6:20 am

    Astrid mew look gorgeous, and torties are totally terrific, just ask Pandora! MOL

    Reply
  2. Melissa & Mudpie says:
    January 15, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    You’re just proving that torties rule the roost!

    Reply
  3. Mary McNeil says:
    January 15, 2023 at 4:24 pm

    Astrid, torties are stars no matter what is in their pictures !

    Reply
  4. The Swiss Cats says:
    January 15, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    Wonderful selfie, Astrid ! Purrs

    Reply
  5. Marvelous Marv says:
    January 15, 2023 at 2:06 pm

    Astrid, you ARE the star! You are also gorgeous, smart and AWESOME! Purrs Marv

    Reply
  6. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    January 15, 2023 at 11:11 am

    Rite on Astrid!!! Stand yore ground aka Aunty Janet!!! Mew mew mew……
    You are beeuteefull inn **starss** Astrid! Furabuluss Selfie!
    Thanx Aunty Janet for linky-up! Iss so lovelee to bee back!
    ***nose rubss*** BellaDharma an {{{hugss}}} BellaSita Mum

    Reply
  7. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:
    January 15, 2023 at 9:33 am

    That is a lovely selfie, Astrid.

    Reply
  8. The Island Cats says:
    January 15, 2023 at 9:13 am

    You look beautiful, Astrid, even if you’re a little miffed because your mom is paying more attention to the ipad than you. ~Ernie

    Reply
  9. Ellen J Pilch says:
    January 15, 2023 at 9:09 am

    Astrid, that is a beautiful selfie. Thanks for hosting. Have a great day. XO

    Reply
  10. Lucy and Xena says:
    January 15, 2023 at 8:59 am

    Astrid, it sounds like you were having some Mommy and Me time. Beautiful selfie!

    Reply
  11. The Florida Furkids says:
    January 15, 2023 at 8:20 am

    that’s a great Selfie. Nice that you sat on your Mom so you could help her on her iPad too.

    The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  12. Katie Isabella says:
    January 15, 2023 at 8:08 am

    Boy, can MY mom ever tella story about me that way!!!

    Reply
  13. Brian Frum says:
    January 15, 2023 at 8:04 am

    Your selfie sure is pretty sweet Astrid.

    Reply
  14. Deb Barnes - Zee and Zoey says:
    January 15, 2023 at 7:43 am

    Love this post – we share all kinds of ways kitties “help” our humans at Zee & Zoey’s today! Purrs from Deb and the Gang

    Reply
  15. Charles Huss says:
    January 15, 2023 at 7:24 am

    Short and sweet. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Maggie says:
    January 15, 2023 at 7:01 am

    Astrid looks like a very determined kitty.

    Reply
  17. The J-Cats says:
    January 15, 2023 at 6:07 am

    Stars for a Star, Astrid! You are such a Beauty!

    Reply
  18. Teddy says:
    January 15, 2023 at 4:46 am

    That’s a great idea how to keep Mom still – camp out on top of her! Astrid you sure got “up close and personal” with your Mom but I also know you were nice and warm lying on top of her. HAHAHA Good job!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  19. Angel Binky, Stippie, Peachy and Granny says:
    January 15, 2023 at 4:17 am

    Astrid, that’s a beautiful Selfie of yourselfie, and of course you must be surrounded by stars, as you are a Star😺Double Pawkisses to all of you, sweet KittiesBlue🐾😽💞

    Reply
  20. Loulou says:
    January 15, 2023 at 2:38 am

    What a beauty to have on a lap. Mama would love that!

    Reply
  21. Leah says:
    January 15, 2023 at 1:24 am

    Wow, quite a selfie, Astrid, and we love the way it’s decorated with stars! Very 😎 cool!

    Reply
  22. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    January 15, 2023 at 1:19 am

    That was fun to bribe your Mom with that pretty selfie! And we love the stars, too.

    Reply
  23. Marjorie at Dash Kitten says:
    January 15, 2023 at 12:10 am

    Stars for a super star cat, of course. I think you look lovely and Sienna (today’s selfie on the blog) agrees 100%

    Reply
  24. meowmeowmans says:
    January 15, 2023 at 12:06 am

    Astrid, that is a nice selfie, and we love how you exact your will on your mom. Excellent snoopervising! XO

    Reply

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YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy