Sawyer

SAWYER’S ART FOR NOELLE

Caturday Art

Yesterday, Sawyer was playing with a heart toy that had been a gift from Noelle’s big sister, Allie, to Sawyer’s big brother, Mau. He looked so cute, of course, I had to snap a few photos. After I’d done that, he asked me to turn one of the photos into art for Noelle (Friends Furever). I wouldn’t even think about turning down his request.

He sends it to Noelle with whisker kisses and hopes she likes it.

I used the Panda’s dream effect from Painnt to create this week’s art. I added the scroll border and text using piZap.

Sawyer is joining the Caturday Art blog hop hosted by the lovely Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty. If you’d like to do the same, click on her badge.

Sunday Selfies Reminder

Where the heck does the time go? We cannot believe Sunday is upon us again tomorrow. We have no clue who will be here as your host. Whichever of the Kitties Blue is here to welcome you, they’ll have paws wide open. We love all our followers, supporters and Sunday Selfie hoppers. So please join in the fun tomorrow and share your adorable self with us and all your friends.

June 6, 2020 by Janet Blue Caturday Art Blog Hop 16

ZOMBIE CATS

Wordless Wednesday

June 3, 2020 by Janet Blue Wordless Wednesday 14

WHAT’S IN A NAME AND MORE NAPPING

Friendly Fill-Ins: Week #210

Friday is here again, and we are as well with our completions of the Friendly Fill-ins blog hop hosted by Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). If you’d like to participate, the sentences to be filled in are on Ellen and Lorianne’s blogs on Thursday. To enter the hop, click on the badge at the left.

1. I would like to improve my photography and photo-editing skills.

2. My name (Janet) is of English origin and means God’s gracious gift.

3. My current to-do list includes getting all my photos transferred to the new laptop and learning how to use a new photo-editing program.

4. I finally feel as if I am getting my gardens back to looking decent after having the yard totally torn up due to last year’s construction project.

Feline Friday

This is day two in a row of Sawyer napping photos. This time he is with Calista Jo. She doesn’t mind him sleeping next to her. She does get miffed, however, when he tries to get her to play with him. Cats!

Sawyer and C.J. are participating in the Feline Friday blog hop at Comedy Plus. To join them click on the badge below.

May 29, 2020 by Janet Blue Doozy of a Snoozy Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins 12

MEMORIAL DAY 2020 WITH KITTIES BLUE

Memorial Day Spark & Awww Mondays

Kitties Blue and I decided to remember those who served and lost their lives for our country with today’s Spark. I also thought Maya Angelou’s quote appropriate as recognition for all those serving our country on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sparks began as a blog hop, created by our friend, Annie (McGuffy’s Reader). Annie is taking a “break” from blogging, so there is no hop. Many of us still continue to post a Spark on Monday, as we believe in Annie’s vision: “I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world!”

Astrid, Mau and Sawyer are representing Kitties Blue today and are joining the Awww Mondays blog hop. If you’d like to join them, click on the badge below to be whisked away to Comedy-Plus, our host.

We know Memorial Day is a big day for bar-b-ques, picnics, beach visits and family gatherings. If you are planning on participating in any of these type of events, please be careful and follow the CDC guidelines on social distancing, mask wearing and not gathering in groups of more than 10. Each of you and your families are very important to us, and we don’t want any of you to get the virus.

The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky

Our favorite tabby duo will return here tomorrow for another adventure. Please join them. They always have a blast!

May 25, 2020 by Janet Blue Awww Mondays Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Holiday Sparks 11

LIMERICK, THANKFULS, RAIN & NAPS

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Writing poetry is fun. That’s why we join Two Spoiled Cats, Teddy and Angel Sammy’s, poetry challenge each Thursday. They provide an inspiration photo, and participants write a poem based on the photo.

Last week, when Stinky and Periwinkle met for The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky, they wrote limericks. They had a blast, so I decided to make my poem a limerick this week.

Here is today’s photo and my limerick.

A couple was on vacation
When beset with total exhaustion.
Their tiredness overlooked,
A gondola ride they booked.
They slept the entire duration.

I loved this photo. The expression on the gondolier’s face is priceless. And I can relate: I have become so tired on some vacations that I needed a vacation when I got home.

If you would like to participate, click on the badge above. When visiting Two Spoiled Cats make certain you read Angel Sammy’s poem. He transmits it to Teddy each week from the Rainbow Bridge, and it’s always great!

Thankful Thursday

Dad Tom and I are thankful for all the good wishes we received for our anniversary both here and on Tom’s Facebook page.

Sawyer, Dad Tom and I are thankful Sawyer has not had a seizure since last Thursday. This is the longest time between seizures in a very long time. As always, I am praying that mentoring this does not jinx him. We continue to be grateful for all the prayers and POTP.

Finally we are happy and thankful we have not floated away, with the flooding from six inches of rain we have had from the storm stalled over us. We still have more than 24 hours of heavy rain ahead of us. Yikes!

Nothing for Kitties Blue to do but nap, as demonstrated by Sawyer and Calista Jo.

Thankful Thursday is a blog hop hosted by Brian. To join the hop, post on your blog for what you are thankful and then click on the badge below to go to the hop.

May 21, 2020 by Janet Blue Doozy of a Snoozy Health Thankful Thursday The Adventures of Stinky & Periwinkle Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 10

CONQUERING OBSTACLES WITH SAWYER

Sparks

I found this quote to be perfect for the time we all are currently living through. Not only that, it is relevant with regard to our young man, Sawyer. Having three seizures, he didn’t have his best week.

The author of today’s Spark, Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a British historian, satirical writer, essayist, translator, philosopher, mathematician and teacher.

Awww Mondays

Sawyer is joining the Awww Mondays blog hop at ComedyPlus.

The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky

This fun-loving, tabby duo will return tomorrow with the next installment in their adventure series. It is Periwinkle’s week to post, so look for them over at Friends Furever. I know both Periwinkle and Stinky will be looking forward to seeing you there tomorrow.

May 18, 2020 by Janet Blue Awww Mondays Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Health Sparks 17

TABBIES ARE THE STARS OF CATURDAY ART

Caturday Art

I used a photo of Cooper Murphy and Sawyer on the catio for today’s art. Dad Tom gave them a paper bag (with the handles cut). Cooper scurried into the bag before Sawyer could even get to it. Sawyer tried to join him, but that bag was only big enough for one 19-pound cat.

As usual I used Painnt and piZap to create my art. The effect I used from Painnt is Marvelian, and the stars are from piZap.

The tabby boys are joining the Caturday Art blog hop hosted by Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty. If you’d like to join them, check out Athena’s art or find links to art by other bloggers, click on Athena’s badge.

Friendly Fill-Ins: Week #207

Time to do some belated filling in for the Friendly Fill-Ins blog hop hosted on Fridays by Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). Kitties Blue passed off all four fill-ins to me this week. I have used teal italics for my completions.

To participate in the hop, click on the badge at the left.

1. I just finished reading a book entitled Tuesday’s Child by Dale Mayer.

2. I am hoping to start enjoying our pool/spa soon; though, we are having a cold snap, and I am waiting to have new pumps installed.

3. Meeting goals I set for myself is my idea of success.

4. When I can’t sleep, I poke Dad Tom, as it is usually because he is snoring.

Sunday Selfies Reminder

Here in the U.S. tomorrow is Mother’s Day. We cannot think of a better time for you to take a fabulous selfie as a gift to your mom. In addition to that, tomorrow will be the 300th post of Sunday Selfies, and you definitely don’t want to miss the opportunity to participate on that occasion. We are totally grateful to each of you who join us every week, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

May 9, 2020 by Janet Blue Caturday Art Blog Hop Friendly Friday Fill-Ins 16

SEIZURE RECOVERY SELFIES

Sunday Selfies: Week #297

I hope you don’t mind seeing me two days in succession.

And yes, I had another seizure yesterday. That’s the third one this week, and this was a gran mal. Mom says that is too many too close together, but I have no control over when one might happen. That’s one reason the Stay at Home order hasn’t been too hard for our mom and dad. They are accustomed to at least one of them always being at home, except on very rare occasions.

I appreciate each and every friend who continues to send prayers, purrs, POTP and love to me. You make every day better. Thank you.

Hopping Time

So…now it is your turn to share your selfie with us and all your friends who look forward to seeing you each week. I know you are super busy entertaining your humans, but I don’t think they will mind if you take a few minutes to snap your photo.

Remember, you don’t have to post on Sundays to join the hop. It’s open through Thursday.

Mom would love it if you’d post our badge and maybe even link back to us. But no worries if you don’t. Just make certain you link up to your selfie post.

Purrs and paw-pats, Sawyer

April 19, 2020 by Janet Blue Health Sunday Selfies 39

SNOOZY SAWYER ART

Caturday Art

A snoozing Sawyer is the subject of today’s art. He has started taking naps after dinner on Dad Tom’s and my bed. But first he rearranges the pillows. I have several photos in a variety of positions, and you will be seeing more of those in the future.

For my creation, I used the Chiseling effect from Painnt with a change of hue followed by the Cobalt filter at 70 percent as well as the flower border from piZap.

Sawyer will be heading over to Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty’s Caturday Art blog hop. To check out Athena’s art as well as that of other bloggers, click on her badge.

Sunday Selfie Reminder

Another week has dragged by, as most of us remain sequestered at home. We have, however, made it to Sunday again. So, you know what that means, selfie time. We are aware you’re spending extra time each day entertaining your humans, but we hope you can find a wee bit of time to snap your selfie and join our blog hop. We truly appreciate your participation each week.

Finally, please make certain that your humans are staying safe. Don’t allow them to let their guard down and/or take unnecessary risks. As the animal members of our families, we need them!

April 18, 2020 by Janet Blue Caturday Art Blog Hop Doozy of a Snoozy 14

MY THREE BOYS ON FRIENDSHIP

Sparks

Social distancing sucks! Though I am thankful to be able to keep up with friends via texting, e-mails and the phone, I miss spending time with my local friends. I believe it is time to learn how to use Zoom.

Missing friends is what prompted my Spark for today, for which my three boys were happy to pose, just as long as they didn’t have to wake up.

Today’s Spark is from Saint Thomas Aquinas, a 13th century Italian Dominican friar, influential philosopher, theologian, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church.

Awww Mondays

Sawyer, Cooper Murphy and Mau will be hopping over to Comedy Plus as soon they wake up to join the Awww Mondays blog hop. If you’d also like to join, click on the badge below.

The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky

Thankfully, our two favorite adventuring tabbies, Periwinkle & Stinky, don’t have to practice social distancing. That means they will be off on another adventure tomorrow. You can read it right here at The Cat on My Head, and Stinky and Periwinkle have their paws crossed you will join them.

April 13, 2020 by Janet Blue Awww Mondays Sparks 14

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.