Thinks I find along the way
I watched the video and pulled out a more detailed summary (not a full verbatim transcript, but close enough that you’ll see the phrasing and when things happen). Use it as a reference or to pick which “acts of love” you want to try first…
I’m moving to a new home and need new furniture. I used Google Gemini deep research to help me make a decision and the results are astounding…
Continue reading “Cat-resistant furniture materials research”
National Black Cat Day is celebrated annually on October 27th. The day was created in 2011 by Cats Protection to celebrate black cats and to dispel the myths and prejudices surrounding them. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Here are some ways to celebrate National Black Cat Day: [1]
Black cats have been associated with witchcraft, the supernatural, and bad luck for centuries. This has led to some studies finding that black cats are not adopted as quickly as cats of other colors. National Black Cat Day aims to help dispel these myths and encourage people to give black cats the care and attention they deserve. [2, 5]
The superstitions surrounding black cats vary from culture to culture, and black cats have positive associations in the Celtic nations and England, where a black cat crossing your path is considered good luck.[5] In 2014, the animal welfare organisation RSPCA stated that “in UK folklore, black cats symbolise good luck”.[6] Scottish lore holds that a black cat’s arrival at a new home signifies prosperity, while Welsh lore states that a black cat brings good health…
[1] https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/national-black-cat-day-2024/
[2] https://www.fourpawsusa.org/campaigns-topics/topics/companion-animals/national-black-cat-day
[3] https://www.cats.org.uk/support-us/events/black-cats
[4] https://uk.news.yahoo.com/national-black-cat-day-sparks-000000876.html
Tara Brach told this joke in her podcast:
A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: ‘Talking Dog For Sale ‘ He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard.
The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.
‘You talk?’ he asks.
‘Yep,’ the Lab replies.
After the guy recovers from the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says
‘So, what’s your story?’
The Lab looks up and says, ‘Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA.
In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping.’
‘I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years running. But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn’t getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals.’
‘I got married, had a mess of puppies, and now I’m just retired.’
The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.
‘Ten dollars,’ the guy says.
‘Ten dollars? This dog is amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?’
‘Because he’s a liar. He never did any of that shit.
via Talking Dog for Sale – Forno Bravo Forum: The Wood-Fired Oven Community.
Testing autopost via ifttt.com. This is a video of my cat Boo showing my son’s dog who is the boss…
Spoiler: Your cat is kind of a jerk.
If you’re not getting daily life advice from Surviving The World, you should be. via A Handy Guide To What “Meow” Means.
Boo has been keeping the babies in a nest up in the garage. Yesterday was the first day in a week she was OK with us handling them and relaxed enough to feed them outside, despite my son’s puppy…
My favorite kitty Boo had babies two days ago and I was wondering when I can handle them. Web M.D. says:
Kittens who are with their mother should not be over-handled, especially not during their first week of life-this may upset the mother. If the kitten in your care is younger than one week old, please consult your veterinarian. In order to properly socialize a young feline to humans, start to handle him from the second week on through the seventh week-this is considered an important time for socialization.
Please note, kittens are prone to injury if handled roughly-anyone who handles the little ones in your care will need to be very gentle. Young children in particular should be supervised.” via Newborn Kitten Care.
I don’t know why I find it so funny that Web M.D. has a pet section, but I do… :-D
Bright, shiny objects! 
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