Allie

MAURICIO’S ODE TO ALLIE

Thoroughly Poetic and Thankful Thursday

Mauricio took the opportunity to use Angel Sammy’s Thoroughly Poetic Thursday and Brian’s Home Thankful Thursday blog hope to write a poem for his wife, Allie (Friend’s Furever), and let her know how grateful he is to have her in his life.

Ode to Allie

My wife Allie is gorgeous.
My wife Allie is glamorous.
She makes me feel amorous.

My wife Allie has stunning furs.
They are luxurious and floofy.
Thinking of her makes me goofy.

Allie fills my heart with gladness.
I grin like a fool when I see her.
Her sweet smile makes me purr.

My wife Allie is a good and gentle cat.
When she gazes upon me, I feel giddy,
As her eyes are so gloriously pretty.

I am grateful to be Allie’s husband,
And I love my wife with all my heart.
I know we will never ever be apart.

If you have not guessed, the prompt letter for this week’s poem is “G.”

To see Sammy’s “G” poem as well as find the links to others, click on his badge.

To join the Thankful Thursday blog hop, hosted by Brian’s Home, click on his badge.

MAURICIO’S BOO-BOOS

Friendly Fill-Ins: Week #37

Mauricio has some news to share, so he is doing the Friendly Fill-Ins today. His completions are in teal italics.

1. Cooper Murphy’s energy and enthusiasm make me feel old.

2. My beautiful wife Allie makes me feel young. We always have so much fun together, like we did at the Cat Scouts Sock Hop dance contest.

3. I have two infected boo-boos on my back.

So here’s my news: I had to visit Dr. Neel on Tuesday. Mom was petting me on Monday evening when she felt a lump on my back. She panicked and thought it was a tumor, but then she discovered an open, infected-looking wound. I wouldn’t stop licking it, so Mom thought she should apply a bandage until I could see Dr. Neel.

Mom’s bandaging technique leaves a lot to be desired if you ask me. She claims this was such a mess due to my continued wiggling. Excuses…excuses! She sure is good at those.

When Dr. Neel started looking through my furs, she found a second wound. This is how I look now. Sheesh! Look at all those missing furs. Dr. Neel says it appears as if I was bit by another cat. The holes would be from an upper and lower fang.

We do have neighborhood cats who occasionally invade our yard. Misty May and I always have to let them know they are not welcome. Dr. Neel thinks one of those hooligan cats did not appreciate my urging it to leave and attacked me from behind.

Dr. Neel opened my wounds a bit more to get out as much infection as possible and gave me an antibiotic shot. And now Mom and Dad have to put warm compresses on the wounds twice a day.

All three of us are super happy that I do not have to wear a stupid cone.

4. Going to the vet is no fun, but I was the purrfect patient. At home I am chatty Mau, but I only made two peeps when we first left the house. I sucked it up like a good Cat Scout and didn’t complain at all. I saved that for after I got home!

The Friendly Fill-Ins are hosted by Ellen (15AndMeowing) and Annie (McGuffy’s Reader). Ellen selected the first two statements and Annie the second two. This is a blog hop, and you can enter by visiting Annie’s blog.

Caio and meow, Mau

January 20, 2017 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Cat Scouts Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Kitty Written Blog Veterinarian 23

ZOMBIES IN LOVE

Sunday Selfies: Week #113

It doesn’t happen too often that one of us actually requests to do the Sunday Selfie, but today, I did just that. I wanted to do something for my sweet wife to brighten her day. Allie, Raz, Ellie, (Friends Furever) Mom Sharon and Dad Bill had to evacuate their home due to the threat of Hurricane Matthew. Though the expected storm surge did not materialize, and they are already back home, they are without power or cell service. And they do have some outdoor clean-up to do.

I pray this selfie will cheer her and that someone has the smelling salts close by. Allie usually faints when she sees my photo. She is such a sweet and delicate lady.

For a bit of fun, I am sharing an additional photo today. We are having our monthly Birthday/ Gotcha Day celebration today at Cat Scouts. Each month we have a different theme for the party. This month as a tribute to Halloween, our theme is zombies. My mom made costumes for Allie and me. (For those of you who don’t know, I have a Bake Shop at Cat Scouts, which is why I am a zombie baker.) Cat Scout Gracie added us to the scary background.

Did we scare you?

Now it is your turn to share your selfie with us. The link to add your photo is below. All anipals are always welcome, and I invite you to gather all your friends and encourage them to join us. Selfies are fun and you can make them as plain, fancy or scary as you like. If you’d like to include your human or even a zombie or witch in your selfie, go for it.

If you’d like to add the hop to your blog, the code is below. If you could please add our badge to your post and/or link back to The Cat on My Head, I won’t have to send any Cat Scout zombies to your house to frighten you and eat your brain.

Boos and paw-pats, Mauricio

October 9, 2016 by Janet Blue Backstory 41

HAPPINESS TAG

A couple of weeks ago our friends, The Canadian Cats Shoko and Kali nominated us for the Happiness Tag. We are happy to accept and sincerely thank Kali and Shoko for selecting us as a blog that makes them happy. In accepting we have some responsibilities.

List five things that make us happy:

1. Vacationing on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands

2. Family: Tom and kitties
3. Cycling and Swimming
4. Friends: both personal and blogging
5. Catio (Kitties Blue choice)

Name five favorite songs that make us happy:

This was very difficult. So many songs make me happy, and some of my favorite make me melancholy and nostalgic. I love some of those just as much, but these five always make me happy.

California Girls – Beach Boys

In Your Arms – Quito Rymer

Young Turks – Rod Stewart

Whenever God Shines His Light – Van Morrison

You Never Can Tell – Aaron Neville

Admit to adoring five bloggers who make us happy and notify those bloggers:

All the blogs we read and follow make us happy, which made it particularly difficult to select just five. But it should be evident why we have selected these five.

Friends Furever – The blog of Mauricio’s wife, Allie, (and housemates Ellie and Raz)

Kitty Cat Chronicles – The blog of Astrid’s husband, Sampson, (as well as five other kitties, dog Lucy and the Sugar Gliders)

onespoiledcat– Best pal Sammy’s blog (home of the Tuesday Teaser and Thoroughly Poetic Thursday)

McGuffy’s Reader – Annie is an amazingly talented writer and poet who has become a great friend. (As a bonus her household includes two woofies and four kitties.)

Bailey Boat Cat – Bailey is an honorary Kitty Blue

We are tagging these five blogs to complete the Happiness Tag challenge and hope each will accept and complete the task of naming those things which make them happy.

Once again, the kitties and I want to express our gratitude to Kali and Shoko for selecting us for the Happiness Tag!

September 13, 2016 by Janet Blue Happiness Tag Honorary Kitty Blue 22

LILY OLIVIA, OPUS, BILL THE CAT & NEWLYWEDS

Friendly Fill-Ins: Week 12

1. One quirk I have is going through the house turning off lights. I often don’t even look in a room. I just flip the switch and move on. More often than not, I’ll hear a blurted out, “Hey,” as Tom lets me know he’s actually in the room and hasn’t just left the light on and walked away.

2. My favorite comic strip is Bloom County, and I hate that it is no longer written. Opus the penguin was the funniest, and he had a crazy kitty friend, Bill the Cat.

3. I am really happy when one of the Kitties Blue lets me give her kisses and responds in kind. Usually only Lily Olivia and Misty May will return my kisses. Lisbeth refuses all kisses.

4. If I could go anywhere on a road trip, I would go to Savannah, GA, (after the hot summer weather abates). That’s where Mau took Allie on their honeymoon, and I am quite jealous, never having been there.

FriendlyFillIns We are participating in the Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15 And Meowing‘s, Ellen, and McGuffy’s Reader’s, Annie. This is a blog hop, and you can add your link on Annie’s blog.

If you missed yesterday’s post, “A Grand Affair,” I encourage you to click on the link below. Mauricio shared another of his poems and several more photos from Allie’s and his honeymoon. They truly are a sweet couple.

Thanks for being our followers. We’ll see you tomorrow for Caturday Art.

July 29, 2016 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Friendly Friday Fill-Ins 19

A GRAND AFFAIR

Everyone’s favorite blog hog has taken over our post again today. He’s written another poem for his Best Man Sammy‘s Thoroughly Poetic Thursday. Each week it is suggested that a letter of the alphabet be used as inspiration. This week’s letter is “G.” Mau thinks that is the purrfect letter for a poem about Allie‘s and his wedding last Saturday. It also gives him the opportunity to share a few more photos of that special day as well as of the honeymoon.

A Grand Affair

On Saturday I married the love of my life.
I cannot believe Allie is now my wife.
She was an absolute vision of Gorgeousness.
No Hollywood star could be more Glamorous.
But she wasn’t the only beauty of the day…
So was my sis Lisbeth when she caught the bouquet.
Her face lit up and she became downright Giddy.
She was indeed a totally happy kitty.
Allie and I’ve been away on our honeymoon,
But we’ll be back home and at Scouts very soon.
We’ll show more photos and tell you where we went,
And share some details of the joyful time we spent.
I am blessed to have a sweet and Generous wife
To whom I can give my love and spend my nine lives.

Wedding Party: Groomsman Charles, Best Man Sammy, Mau, Allie, Maid of Honor Gracie, Bridesmaid Anya, Bridesmaid Sundae

Allie and Mau on the dance floor at the Reception.

The Kitties Blue sisfurs: Lisbeth with the bridal bouquet, Giulietta, Calista Jo, Misty May, Astrid, Lily Olivia and Fiona

Allie and Mau in front of the Inn where they are honeymooning.

Newlyweds Sampson and Astrid join Mau and Allie for dinner.

Hope you enjoyed Mau’s poem and a few photos from Allie’s and his photo album.

July 28, 2016 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Asrid & Sampson Cat Scouts Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 17

ROMANTIC WEDDING DAY ART

Caturday Art

Today’s wedding of Allie (Friends Furever) and Mau was my inspiration for today’s art. I wanted something romantic to represent their love and commitment. If you look closely, you’ll see that both are present in the photo. This photo of Allie is one of Mauricio’s very favorites.

This week I used PicMonkey exclusively and just a few steps to make the romantic work of art.

Mau will share wedding photos sometime next week.

This is our entry in Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty’s Caturday Art Blog Hop. You can submit some art of your own and/or view the other submissions by clicking on Athena’s Badge.

Sunday Selfies

With Mau and all the ladies being busy with the wedding today, we will be having guest hosts (a two-fur as we call it) for the hop tomorrow. These two are regular visitors to our house. That’s the only hint you get. You’ll just need to come by tomorrow to see who is here. We look forward to having you join us and encourage you to spread the word among your friends about this fun hop.

Blogoversary Giveaway

If you missed our Thursday post, we are celebrating our Fourth Blogoversary with a giveaway of goodies from the BlogPaws Conference. To have the opportunity to win the surprise package, leave a comment here by Monday, July 25, at 5 p.m. ET. The winner will be selected using Random.org.

Finally, I would like to apologize for the lack of visiting and commenting by Kitties Blue. What with our Fourth Blogoversary and the wedding, time has been at a premium. I promise we will get back to making regular visits next week. Thanks for understanding and sticking with us.

July 23, 2016 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Cat Scouts Caturday Art Blog Hop Giveaway 28

FRIENDLY FILL-INS & WEDDING INVITATION

Friendly Fill-Ins Week 11

Mauricio asked to do the fill-ins this week as Saturday is a special day for him: He and Allie (Friends Furever) will be married.

1. I wish I could afford to hire someone to fly me to Florida to be with my beloved (soon to be wife) Allie.
2. Zucchini is not something Allie and I will be serving at our wedding reception.
3. One Summertime memory I recall is the riverboat trip Allie and I took with Cat Scouts on August 11, 2014. (Mau has included a photo from that trip as well as a ballad he wrote for the occasion. He thought some of you who were not following us then would be interested.)
4. This Summer, (tomorrow to be exact) I am marrying the love of my life, Allie.

This is a blog hop hosted by Mom Ellen from 15AndMeowing and Mom Annie from McGuffy’s Reader. You can enter the hop on Annie’s blog.

The Legend of MAUverick

This is the story of a purrported gunslinger and cardshark, MAUverick, and his beautiful and genteel girlfriend, Allie Scarlett. (She is not related to Austin Scarlett of Project Runway Fame but legend has it that all her gowns were designed by a distant relative named Miss Melanie. They were all hand-sewn by mice seamstresses.)

Getting back on track…legend has it that MAUverick could shoot the center heart out of the Ace of Hearts at a hundred paces. No photographic proof exists, so it remains a legend. All reports say, however, that he never drew his gun on any human or cat as he was a peace loving man-cat.

Before meeting Allie Scarlett, MAUverick traveled the Mississippi River on the paddle-wheeled boats playing poker and telling stories about his time in the Old West. Rumor abounds that MAUverick used to keep an ace or two up his sleeve, but this has never been proved. And it is known that he was not a cat of great wealth. Any money he won at cards was always donated to a worthy cat shelter of which there were many along the Mississippi.

Once he met the beautiful and charming Miss Allie Scarlett, he gave up his wandering ways. They settled in a modest cottage in New Orleans where they ran a kitty refuge and tended a garden of cat nip in their spare time. They were said to have lived happily ever after, well into old age, never letting a day go by without holding paws and sharing tender kisses.

The End

Inviting All Cat Scouts

Mau and Allie are inviting all Cat Scouts to their wedding. If you are a Scout but haven’t visited in a while, Cat Scouts has an all new and exciting look. Even if you are unable to attend the wedding, you need to go by and have a look. If you do want to attend the wedding, you must message either Denmother or Allie through Scout e-mail.

Blogoversary Giveaway

If you missed our post yesterday, we are celebrating our Fourth Blogoversary with a giveaway of goodies from the BlogPaws Conference. To have the opportunity to win the surprise package, leave a comment here by Monday, July 25, at 5 p.m. ET. The winner will be selected using Random.org.

See y’all tomorrow for Caturday Art.

July 22, 2016 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Cat Scouts Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Giveaway 19

MISTY MAY ON GUARD DUTY

Mauricio is our regular yard and home guard, but he decided to give Misty May that privilege a few days ago
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To create today’s art, I first used the Watercolor Portrait filter from Dreamscope. I then loaded the photo into PicMonkey and added one of the weave overlay textures, the border and the picture corners.

The original photo was taken by the kitties’ dad with a wide-angle lens when Misty May was lounging on our front walk. Unfortunately she’s wearing her usual grumpy expression.

This is our entry in Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty’s Caturday Art Blog Hop. To participate and/or view the other submissions, click on her badge.

Allie’s and Mau’s Adventure

Allie’s brofur Raz and his girlfriend, Madi, surprised Allie and Mau with a trip to celebrate their engagement. They traveled to Asheville, North Carolina, in a vintage car. They stayed at the famed Grove Park Inn. To see their adventure, click here.

Sunday Selfie Blog Hop

Tomorrow is week #92 of our blog hop. It’s also National Chocolate Chip Day. Maybe you can think of a way to include that in your selfie. I think I’ll just nibble some chocolate while creating and posting our selfie. No volunteers yet to be your host. Guess you’ll just need to check in tomorrow. Hope to see you then.

May 14, 2016 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Caturday Art Blog Hop 27

SPECIAL WISHES FOR A SPECIAL LADY

Today is the birthday of the love of my life, Allie (Friends Furever). I was smitten from the moment I laid my eyes upon her. She is totally gorgeous as well as loving, compassionate and caring. Plus she is a cracker-jack Cat Scout. She has reached the highest rank of Sabertooth Tiger and has been inducted into the Order of the Arrowhead. I am so fortunate that we are in the same Troop (Worldwide Wildcats) and the same Patrol (Wolverines). We are able to share so many adventures and good times together.

Today’s post is dedicated to this beautiful lady. I hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane of photos featuring the two of us.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLIE

I LOVE YOU!

If you have the opportunity please stop by and wish Allie and her sisfur, Ellie, a happy birthday. The link is in the first paragraph.

Purrs and paw-pats, Mau (with special smooches for Allie)

April 29, 2016 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Backstory Birthday Cat Scouts Kitty Written Blog 24

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.

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.

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.

UNTIL

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

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.