Friendly Fill-Ins and Window Whiffies

Hello, friends! We're ready for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.


1. My plans for the long weekend include _________.

2. _________ is the messiest person I know.

3. I can't thank _________ enough for _________.

4. I don't understand why so many people _________.

My answers are below in bold.

1. My plans for the long weekend include kitty cuddles and creativity.
(I will be mowing and doing my usual weekend chores tomorrow, if Mother Nature permits. But, after that, I plan to spend a lot of time cozied up on the couch with my kitties and pup, all while drawing, writing, and reading. I really would like to use this long weekend to make a lot of progress on some of my planned doodles and in-progress writing projects, and I can't wait.)

2. My co-worker is the messiest person I know.

(I won't throw out any names or anything, but I work with a lady who is very nice and very good at her job while also being incredibly messy. It's common knowledge at our workplace that if you give her something, she'll probably lose it at least once, and it's probably just lost somewhere on her desk that is an avalanche waiting to happen. Not that I have a  right to judge someone on the tidiness of their desk on most days.)

3. I can't thank my parents enough for giving me a furry (and feathered) family so early in my life.
(I am always grateful for the fact that I grew up with cats and dogs, as well as birds. Most of my earliest memories involve my angel kitties Rosie and Sammy, angel pups Banjo and Shellie, and budgie birds Pippin, Robin, and Sweet Pea. Their unconditional love and companionship more than significantly shaped who I am today.)

4. I don't understand why so many people share so much of their lives on social media.
(I'm fully aware that I share my furbabies and other facets of my life here on our blog and in other corners of the internet. That said, I know so many people who seem to live on social media, posting details of their lives that would horrify me to publicize. I know social media is one way to stay in contact with others, and to each their own, but sometimes the subject matter and frequency with which certain people share such things on social media seems a bit outrageous.)

Now it's your turn!

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Eddy is here to remind you all how cute she is. Not that she looked at the camera or anything like that, though. After all, she has window whiffies to enjoy.

Happy Friday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's summer safety tip is to beware the bugs. A variety of bugs begin to make appearances this time of year. That being said, many of those bugs bring with them their own sorts of danger. For example, some spiders, as we've mentioned before, have bites that are toxic. Bees, wasps, and other similar bugs can sting, and this can prove incredibly dangerous for furbabies with severe allergies to these stings. There are also of course mosquitoes, who can harbor those nasty, dangerous heart worms.

That all being said, keep in mind that many bug sprays can also be toxic to furbabies. Spraying in your yard, or near or inside your home, can be dangerous for this reason. If your furbaby licks or comes into contact with certain pesticides, they could become sick and have serious side effects.

There are ways, though, for you to help keep your furbaby safe from insects. For example, keep any water in your yard fresh and clean, as stagnant water attracts mosquitoes as a place for them to lay eggs. To ward off buzzing bees, try to keep plants that attract them away from areas where your furbaby frequents. When you are somewhere unfamiliar, perhaps steer clear of gardens, not only to keep your furbaby safe from toxic plants, but also from bees that might be hanging around the area. Though not always easy, keeping buggers such as spiders out of your home might be easier if you keep doorways and the like regularly cleaned. Ridding doorways of cobwebs, for example, can lead to less arachnid inhabitants.

It is also worth noting that there are some pet-safe insect repellents on the market. Some products can keep bugs away in a more natural manner, such as by using certain scents to which insects are averse. This being said, though, even some of these more natural products can pose risks for furbabies, such as if they contain dangerous essential oils or other potentially toxic ingredients. For this reason, always read product labels, and discuss any concerns with your veterinarian. What's more, should your furbaby become sick due to an insect bite or sting, or due to ingestion of a pesticide, seek veterinary care immediately.