Friendly Fill-Ins

It's time for the Friendly Fill-Ins, folks! In case you missed them yesterday, we'll share the fill-ins again below. Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. September is the perfect month for _________.

2. This month, I am looking forward to _________.

3. My morning routine always includes _________.

4. I have a love-hate relationship with _________.


I took a turn myself to fill these in. Here's how I fared:

1. September is the perfect month for getting a head start on Christmas shopping.
(Unless I find something spot-on or have a grand idea, I'm not one of those people who starts Christmas shopping in the first half of the year. But, right around September each year, I will start brainstorming what I want to get my loved ones for Christmas. I am admittedly an Etsy addict, and so I also enjoy purchasing at least some custom gifts. I've learned that if I don't get those ordered early, they very well might not make it under the Christmas tree in time. So, bring on the Christmas shopping!)

2. This month, I am looking forward to cool, crisp weather.
(Autumn is my favorite season. I'm pretty sure I've already said that here on our blog roughly a gazillion times, but I'm saying it again. Usually, by the end of September, we have us some autumn weather. Usually. I'm really hoping and praying for some autumn weather soon. Did you hear that, Mother Nature?)

3. My morning routine always includes feeding the kitties, first and foremost.
(Before I do anything else, I feed the cats. I know my place. And let's be honest, they wouldn't let me do anything else first anyway. I feed my kitties inside, and then I put food out for the strays, ferals, and neighbor cats who like to hang out in my back yard. After that, I clean litter boxes. Then, sometime thereafter, I eat my breakfast.)

4. I have a love-hate relationship with technology.
(This thing called technology certainly has its benefits, but I just don't get along with it very well. I don't like it very much, and it doesn't like me very much, and it's just a real dysfunctional relationship we've got going on.)

Now it's your turn!

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You all aren't going to believe me when I tell you this, but Eddy actually sat still for a photo shoot a couple days ago! That's right. I have some non-blurry photos of the ever elusive Eddy girl. This is a very rare thing, and so the photos from this shoot will be shared slowly over the next few weeks. Honestly, I've got to make these photos last, because this magical feat is not likely to occur until the next blue moon.

Anyway, are you ready to see some miraculously non-blurry Eddy? Well, are you? Here you go!

Okay, so I cut her ear off in this one. But she sat still, and I'll take that in exchange for one lost ear.

Happy Friday, friends!

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Our Doodle of the Day:

Well, I can't fight it anymore. I'm officially in the mood to draw all sorts of autumnal doodles. Yesterday, it even almost, very slightly, felt like autumn outside. We had some rain, after which it finally cooled down below 90°F.

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Our Tip of the Day:

Today's autumn pet safety tip is perhaps a bit random, but it's still in line with our autumnal series. And what is this tip? It's to keep in mind that we're in the middle of grape season. As most of you know, grapes are toxic to cats and dogs. We're sure some of you also know that, in the Northern Hemisphere, grape season typically ranges from August through October. This is something of which to especially be aware if you live in or near vineyard territory. If you live in such areas, do be sure to keep an eye on your kitties or pups during walks or other outdoor activities. As for those who don't live in grape country, and also for those who do live in grape country, be sure to never feed your furbabies grapes or raisins!