Friendly Fill-Ins and Eddy's Window Whiffies

Hello and hi! 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. I think the word or phrase _________ is overused.

2. I am embarrassed to admit that I _________.

3. I wish I could convince _________ to _________.

4. I could _________ even if I were blindfolded.


My answers are below in bold.

1. I think the word "love" is overused.

(I remember hearing someone comment on this way back when I was a young kid. I can't even remember who said it, but the sentiment has always stuck with me. The person was referring to people saying they love things like certain foods, a particular movie, or perhaps an item of clothing. As that person indicated, that lessens the real meaning of the word "love", and how it's truly meant to convey a deep, emotional feeling toward other living beings. I'm guilty of throwing the word "love" around for insignificant things, but I still agree with the general idea that "love" is used far too often for things that lessen the true depth of the word.)

2. I am embarrassed to admit that I often forget to floss my teeth.
(I have floss in my bathroom cabinet, but I often forget to use it. I do brush my teeth three times a day, but I genuinely need to get in a better habit of flossing.)

3. I wish I could convince all legislators to outlaw cat declawing.

(As many of you probably know, declawing a cat does not just remove the claw. It removes part of their actual toe as well. This alters the way they walk, can lead to arthritis due to the altered gait, and can also cause phantom pains that could relate to general discomfort or even aversion to digging in a litter box. I wish declawing was outlawed everywhere.)

4. I could prepare Evan's medications even if I were blindfolded.

(Evan gets around 10 medications every morning and half as many every night. I have fallen into such a routine for organizing and preparing all of them that I'm fairly certain I could get them all ready and administered even if I couldn't see what I was doing.)

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We recently had some lovely days that allowed for some window whiffies. Eddy always has a mixed reaction to her favorite window being open. She's always intrigued and sometimes even excited, but she's also a bit skittish and so any and every sound puts her a bit on edge.

See Eddy's ears pulled back there? The poor skittish girl so badly wants to watch out the window, but all the sounds are so much for her.

Don't worry, because I never leave the window that far open if I'm not sitting right there with Eddy, or any of the kitties. I don't even like to leave the window cracked a tiny bit if I'm not right there. And I never leave it open for very long if Eddy gets nervous about it. Sometimes she loves it, and other times she's my little scaredy cat. And that's perfectly fine.

Happy Friday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

 

Given the summer-like weather we're finally experiencing, we're doing a series of tips all about summer safety for our furbabies. Yesterday we discussed how to recognize the signs of overheating in cats and dogs. Today we're here to remind you that, to avoid potentially fatal heat stroke in your furbaby, never leave them alone in a car. In the heat of summer, the inside of a car can reach temperatures well above 100°F within a matter of minutes. Even with the windows open, the inside of a car can still become not only stifling, but also incredibly dangerous.

Also keep in mind that the car is not the only location that can pose the risk of overheating. Garages, sheds, and of course even the great outdoors can be dangerous places on hot summer days. In short, as you all certainly know, never leave your furbaby in a car or anywhere that can easily overheat on summer days. Just like us, kitties and pups can indeed suffer from heat stroke if left in overheated conditions, and this can be fatal.