Friendly Fill-Ins and Eddy's Window Whiffies

Hello and happy Friday, friends! We've 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. I avoid _________ like the plague.

2. I hope to _________ this summer.

3. My favorite subject in school was _________.

4. I wish there was a _________ for adults.


My answers are below in bold. The first ones I filled in were #2 and #3, and I unintentionally chose bookish answers for both of those. I chose to stick with that same theme for the remaining two, which ended up being quite easy. There is much rambling below, and I apologize for that.

1. I avoid the romance genre like the plague.

(When it comes to books as well as movies and TV, I personally find the romance genre to be filled with way too much cheesy drama. I instead gravitate heavily toward the fantasy genre, though I also enjoy thriller, horror, the occasional sci-fi, and that sort of thing. I actually don't mind a subplot that involves a bit of realistic romance, but only if not's filled with that cheesy drama.)

2. I hope to finish writing my current work-in-progress this summer.

(I've mentioned many times on this blog how I enjoy writing just as much as reading, and publishing some of my stories is a huge life goal of mine. I had a needlessly long explanation typed out here, but let's just suffice it to say that I've been working pretty consistently on my current writing project. I'll save the rambling about that for when I actually finish it. And hopefully that'll be by the end of this summer.)

3. My favorite subject in school was English/literature.

(Indeed, my top favorite subject in school was English. I've always enjoyed reading and writing, and so this was the main subject I looked forward to every year. I also really enjoyed biology. As much as I love drawing and doing various other crafts, I wish I could say I enjoyed art class. I did not, though. For me personally, art classes had way too many rules and stipulations for something as personal and subjective as art.)

4. I wish there was a reading program for adults.

(I know there are indeed various book clubs and other reading programs for adults. What comes to my mind, though, is that Pizza Hut Book It! summer reading program for school kids. I'm not even sure it's still a thing, but it was when I was a kid. With that program, you could earn free personal pizzas from Pizza Hut by reading books in the months of June, July, and August. I've always loved reading, and I love pizza, so I looked forward to that reading program every summer. Adulthood really lost some magic when I realized I couldn't find a reading program like that for my older self.)

Now it's your turn!

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It's Friday, which means it's time for your Eddy fix. Today, you get Eddy in the window.

We have to enjoy those window whiffies before it gets back up to 95°F and beyond this weekend. Eddy and all of us here hope you stay cool this summer!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I'm still working on our new series of spooky summertime doodles. I didn't realize I was running so low on ink in some of my primary markers, so I'm waiting on the new ones to arrive. So, for today you get Eddy's spooky summertime doodle form last year.

Eddy's doodle for this year also admittedly involves a ghostly chair like this. I couldn't help myself, as Eddy's favorite sleeping spot is the chair in my room. I really should start decorating her chair like a ghost.

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Tip of the Day

We are working through a series of tips on how to keep strays, ferals, and other outdoor furbabies safe and sound in the summer heat. We began this series of tips yesterday by discussing the importance of offering shaded areas, where outdoor cats or even dogs can stay cool. In this same line of thought, today we want to remind you to put necessities for outdoor furbabies in said shade. Whether you have shaded areas beneath trees or bushes, a table that offers shade, a summer shelter that offers shade, or something else similar, be sure that you place food and water in those shaded areas. This will ensure that animals outdoors can have food and water that is as cool and fresh as possible, and that they can eat and drink out of the sun.

In addition, try to offer somewhere comfortable for strays, ferals, and outdoor furbabies to rest in their shaded area. For example, you can place bedding or even a chair in the shade, so that strays and ferals can get comfortable while also remaining as cool as possible. Then again, keep in mind that many furbabies will not want to sleep on blankets or other potentially insulating material in the heat. So, also take this into consideration, and make sure that shaded shelter truly allows for cool and cozy safety and relaxation. All in all, in the hot summer months, don't just offer shade to strays and ferals, but also food, water, and other necessities in that shade.