Cat Ladies and Other Good Habits

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Painter Lady

In 2007 I met one of the most gracious and fun-loving women of my life. There was a huge context there and quite a history, but as of today, we jokingly share that we met in rehabilitation.

My readers will know that I lost my beautiful cat, Peanut Meister, this past year…well, I had to go and visit with Kirsten to get my fill of cat loving and at the same time, eat my belly full of beautiful white chocolate and berry scone!

We shared updates and laughs and took photos of Zebbie and Mitz from every angle, while sipping a home brewed latte flavoured with just a wee bit of vanilla. YUM! It was an awesome start to my day. Thanks, dear Ya Ya!

I am now going to wade through the kazillion photographs of these precious siblings and post a small selection here. I also want you to notice what I was willing to do in order to capture these photo moments. Zebbie is the one who looks somewhat like a zebra because of the markings down her back. Mitz (not to be confused with Mitts) is a chill sort of guy…totally different demeanor as compared to his sister. My purple winter coat became a fascination to both cats, but especially Zebbie.

First… one of the crazy cat ladies. (Because the other one doesn’t like her photograph taken. I am true to my word with people like this.)

(Anything for a picture of Mitz)

Here’s the cat lady who shall remain out of photographs (for the most part).

And here just a couple of the little sweethearts. It’s easy to see why cat videos and cat books are the norm these days. They just put a smile on your face.

Mitz…and in the case that you didn’t get a good look at that black marking under his chin, he will give you a better look.

Can you see it now?

Zebbie just loved the purple coat.

I see you.

Oh, Go Away!

Intensity.

You’re annoying me!

We were thinking you might leave this coat behind.

I had a great morning. Filled up with friendship, good food, good conversation and two beautiful cats, I headed home to my adoring canine, Max. The weather was so beautiful…it was time to play!

Mrs. Feeding Her Little Guys

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Painter Lady

Early morning was magical. Max and I took a stroll of the neighbourhood…checked out the recent blooms and took our time honouring the beauty of the quiet and the light spilling over everything. The magpie babes are growing in independence, three of them at one point, lined up on a garden fence squawking at us. Even as we stood still, they stared us down and in tandem, belted out their annoyance with us. Their tail feathers are growing longer.

At our own nest, the first siting of at least two young ones. They bopped their heads out of the nest to meet the offerings of Mrs. She astutely pushed them deeper into the nest again and again.

A cat was sitting boldly on our front door step, but Max quickly took care of that. The neighbourhood is alive with energy, struggle and beauty. Life is a marvelous thing.

(by 2 in the afternoon, I had seen a line up of two fledglings being fed by both Mr. & Mrs, but only caught two at any time in photographs)

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Saturday Morning Sketch

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Painter Lady

Baby skunk in nest. Deemed a nuisance species, the skunk doesn’t have a great (as in positive) reputation for anything. Regardless, I see all species as connected and requiring management. The link I’ve provided gives sound advice, I think.

Just deliberating about how to paint a baby leather back turtle in a nest. It seems to me that turtles make more sense in multiples, so I’m deciding if I’m going to paint more than one in a nest. I’m suffering a bit of a back injury recently due to a hard fall on ice two weeks ago, so my days are quiet days, but very fulfilling. My cousin Margy has headed south to Arizona, so this is a bit of a retreat…quiet…Rita Macneil Christmas music…toast in the toaster…hot coffee…and more quiet.

For those of you who are watching for these wee guys…this.

Morning on the Circle

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Painter Lady

The sun rises to the east and lights up the garden.

The Sunflowers by Ethelwyn Wetherald

When lamps are out and voices fled,
And moonlight floods the earth like rain,
I steal outside and cross the lane
And stand beside the sunflower bed;
Each blind, unopened face is turned

To where the western glories burned,
As though the sun might come again,
With some last word he left unsaid.When Dawn with slender shining hand
Inscribes a message on the wall,

I follow at the silent call
To where my tall sun-lovers stand.
Their wistful heads are lifted high
Toward the flaming eastern sky,
As though some voice had turned them all,

Some secret voice of strong command.Ah, should I from the windowed height
Keep vigil in the room above,
And see them lightly, surely move
Through the chill stretches of the night,

Would not the heart within me burn,
As loyally I watched them turn,
With sweet undoubting faith and love
From vanished light to dawning light?

I try to leave out the parts that people skip. Elmore Leonard

The Chapel

…a place where MAGIC happens!

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