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Tag Archives: pets
Light and Hope…
Originally posted on ellie894:
In the spring I plant morning glories. Heavenly blue is the name on the seed packet, and they certainly are all of that! I hope they will begin to flower in the summer. But, it is…
Posted in Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged beauty, blogging, butterfly, creation, Featured Blogger, kindness, nature, pets
17 Comments
My Scar Stories
I ♥ Vermin (but They Don’t ♥ Me) Dictionary.com defines vermin as “small animals that are troublesome to man.” Bunnies, raccoons, foxes, chipmunks…they’re all vermin. But, aww, I mean, just look at ‘em! Heck, I even think rats are cute. … Continue reading
How Animals Teach Us to be Human
Part One The animals I’ve loved have taught me far more than I’ve taught them. For example: Animal behaviorists say that cats are loners. And this is sometimes mistaken for proof that cats don’t care. False. I know this because … Continue reading
Animal Group Names
Most official names for things are dull. But group names for animals are a hoot. Here are some of my favorites (Source: The Oxford Dictionary): Appropriate (What else could they be called?) Cats – Pounce or Glaring (often both at … Continue reading
Clever Animals
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Animals are cleverer than we give them credit for. They can… Operate their own café: “How would you like your eggs, sir?” Keep the fire going while we’re away. Overcome ridiculous odds. Do impressions of…
Posted in Humor, Mitchellaneous, Quips and Quotes
Tagged animals, cute, dogs, elephant, funny, pets, porpoise
6 Comments
Catkind
I’m in the midst of final prep on my feature film Notzilla. Meanwhile, here’s a kitty-litter-deep tribute to a somewhat more realistic beasty. The cat’s in the bag. Literally. “Just got my fur done. Do you think it’s too literal?” She … Continue reading
Difference Between Dogs and Cats – Illustrated
Child: “Daddy, how are dogs different from cats?” Dad: “Watch this video, my child, and then you’ll understand.” Suggestion: Leave sound off (music is a bit cutesy).
Posted in Humor, Mitchellaneous, Popular Culture & Entertainment
Tagged animals, bored, cats, cute, dogs, funny, pets
13 Comments
Happy Tuesday, Humans!
How wonderful is it that animals tolerate us, and sometimes even deign to love us? “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~Martin Buber “Until one has loved an animal, … Continue reading
It’s a Cat’s World
We just live–and serve dinner, and provide rubs–in it. Proof the world is round: What? You said, “Don’t get on the chair.” I’m not “on” the chair. There’s never a bad time to touch noses. Holy moly! So that’s what … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Popular Culture & Entertainment, Quips and Quotes
Tagged cats, dogs, funny, pets, photos, pics, silly
18 Comments
Fat Cat
Two True Fables: Part One We didn’t look for cats. They would just show up and say, “I live here now, and you’re going to feed me.” It was a pretty sweet deal, though. They were free, they were cute, … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Memoir, Religion/Faith
Tagged cat, fat, funny, greedy, pets, self-serving
21 Comments