Touch of Catnip:
Be careful where you hide your Christmas gifts this year! There may be more than one Clepto!
Thanksgiving Blessings to Everyone!
Catnip is excited to offer all her followers and visitors many Cat Thanksgiving Blessings. So, without further ado and with special Happy Thanksgiving blessings from Foxie and Boots.
ENJOY!
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FOXIE: “Turkey’s purrfect, you say?”
BOOTS: “Yes, ma’am, me-owee ready!”
FOXIE: “Turkey’s purrfect, you say?”
BOOTS: “Yes, ma’am, me-owee ready!”
And to really top it off. . .
Awakenings: Happy 84th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
Who would have ever thought the animation of a ‘mouse’ would bring so much joy and laughter to both young and old for decades to come?!. First pegged as Mortimer Mouse, Walt Disney rechristened the character Mickey Mouse at the urging of his wife, Lillian. Read MORE…
See on www.awakenings2012.blogspot.fr ENJOY the CARTOONS! They do bring back a lot of great memories! The only match to these black & whites would be those of Felix the Cat (More to come on that little fellow!).
What memories do you have stored in the scrapbook of your mind? Please share. . .
Awakenings: Amazing Grace in Wartime
Emotions run deep in the minds, hearts and souls throughout America as we approach Veterans Day. Let’s begin this weekend reflecting on the events that led to the establishment of this day’s celebration.
Poetry for The Great War: WWI viewable on awakenings2012.blogspot.fr
Porcelain Unicorn
It never ceases to amaze me how some things come full circle when least expected. I received the video link, Porcelain Unicorn, in an email message last April and filed it away in a personal folder because it is so compelling. Intentions were to revisit it during some quiet down time. This morning that revisitation occurred while trying desperately to find daylight at the end of the mega messages in my email Inbox.
Here is the background. . .
Legendary British film director Sir Ridley Scott launched a global film making contest for aspiring directors. It’s titled “Tell It Your Way.” There were over 600 entries.
The film could
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be no longer than three minutes,
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contain only six lines of narrative and
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be a compelling story.
The winner was “Porcelain Unicorn” from American director Keegan Wilcox.
It’s a story of the lifetimes of two people (1930 – 1945) who are totally opposite, yet, very much the same – all told in less than 3 minutes.
Mythical symbol of magic
Enchanting in the realm of fairies
The unicorn imbues in dreams
Reflections of pure innocence
~catnipoflife
TGIF
Echoes from the Past. . .
Remember When
Rock ‘n’ Roll, American Bandstand, the Beetles—
Teenage idols, legends in their own time
Sound and vibrations shook the world
Music made both young and old unwind
James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, J.F.K.—
Icons that ultimately shaped a nation
Lives ended in tragedy
Memories live on in admiration
Jonathan Winters, Bob Hope, Red Skelton—
Stand up comedy in side-splitting form
I Love Lucy resonated clowning around
Hearts remained rosy and warm
Life seemed so much simpler then
Bop Shu Bop Shu Bop, newly waxed gym floors, sock hops
Change was left in your pocket
Enough for drive-in movies, popcorn and soda pops
Remember when life was uncomplicated
Friends hung around to help with life’s collisions
The price of gasoline was under a dollar
Mom and Pop made all the decisions
© 2004
Sharla Lee Shults
A Touch of Catnip
How time does fly! Hard to believe it has already been two weeks since I posted the first Touch of Catnip. What is so cool about blogging is the massiveness of the blogosphere. Even word searches can sometimes lead you to information, quips, quotes, antidotes, tales of passion and woe, short stories, pictures, video clips and the list goes on. Today’s touch of catnip is two video clips located via an Internet search for ‘cats on catnip’ images. Hope you enjoy the cat antics!
Catnip Facts
Did you know. . .
~ catnip is a herb in the mint family?
~ a cat’s response to catnip is genetically determined, a magic gene?
~ catnip is a native of Europe?
~ catnip stops termites in their tracks, even kills them?
~ even some of the ‘big cats’ react to catnip?
Any catnip trivia of your own?
What are your thoughts?
A Touch of Catnip
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[This is the original poem published in Remembering, 2009. An adaptation is presented in slideshow video format at the end.]
Foxie, The Cat
Independent, full of curiosity
Agile, former creature of the wild
Foxie shares our home taking over the place
Demanding attention like a child
Curious by nature, held in awe
Cuddlesome, yet loving all the while
She expectantly meows for ‘tasty’ treats
At times leaving her prizes behind in style
Behind the settee, under the bed
Foxie scampers constantly without a care
Mysterious, perplexing, aggravating
Preferring to curl up in Daddy’s chair
Going from indoor to outdoor
Never looking for a new home
She emits confidence, strong will
Unhappy only when left alone
Distant and aloof, yet cherished
Quiet as though in simple meditation
Foxie resonates a soothing purr-r-r
Inviting soft cuddles and loving adoration
Finicky, picky about her food
Moody and sometimes remote
She prissily swishs her fluffy fox tail
Like a tiny, little woman in a fine fur coat!
©2009 Remembering
Sharla Lee Shults
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American Classics
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BE SURE TO CLICK THE LINK, READ THE POEM AND LEAVE A COMMENT AT AWAKENINGS!
Catnipoflife invites you to visit her sister site, Awakenings. Ah-h-h-h! The American classics – where would we be without them? Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet, all have their place among America’s iconic figures. From books to poetry to songs to movies and videos, each has its place among America’s favorites.
It was while I was visiting various blogsites that I was prompted to revisit the posting at Awakenings. Dicy McCullough’s post for the day was Braves’ Game: Favorite Thing #4. It brought back so many memories, especially of my late sister-in-law. She dearly loved the Braves. If a game was on and she had to go to the bathroom, the radio was right there with her! I have never known anyone as devoted as she. The sad part is she never did get to see a game live but she dutifully listened to their games.
With or without the baseball game, there is no better treat, at the table or on a picnic, than the all American hot dog. Whether grilled, broiled, boiled or fried, Chicago style, coney dog or your own home style, the feeling of biting into that ‘dog’ is all American!
Don’t know what to prepare for dinner tonight? Grab a hot dog! Give and receive a smile!
Added bit of Trivia: The hog dog is no longer just a ‘dog in a bun’. Numerous hot dog variations can be found state to state, across the nation, country to country and around the globe. Enjoy to their fullest!
What is your favorite ‘dog’?
Rainy Days and Mondays
A rainy day in Georgia today reminded me of The Carpenters and the hit tune Rainy Days and Mondays. Playing the tune, watching and listening as the rain pounded the tin roof of the porch invited me to record a brief encounter with the rain on a Georgia afternoon.
Relive your rainy days and Mondays as you listen and revive memories of the days and times of
The Carpenters.
Did you have a Sunny or a Rainy Monday? What about this day perhaps gave you inspiration?
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