Happy Birthday To My Mum Caturday Art

Happy Birthday to my Mum for Monday!😽💚💖🎂

We artyfied the card with BeFunky Oilpaint 4

And then we tried BeFunky Vibrant Oil GFX+

And then we tried BeFunky Pixel Comic GFX+

Here's one of the songs Mum plays a lot around this time of year. It's "4th of July" by Soundgarden - one of her all-time favourite bands. Happy 4th July to our friends in the USA!

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Cuddly Sunday Selfie

All snuggled up on Mum's lap this morning. She helped me take this selfie.

If you're wondering what T-Shirt Mum is wearing, it's a Soundgarden one. Mum is a big fan of the 90s Seattle grunge rock band, fronted by the late Chris Cornell. She is so glad that they finally got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

So well-deserved. 

I must say, as a cat,  I don't really listen to this genre of music, though I do love Chris Cornell's voice, especially on his solo stuff. I can understand why Mum listens to him almost every day (in headphones mainly) because she says it helps with her depression. Like Mum, Chris was a sensitive soul who had his own battles with mental health. His deep, introspective lyrics have helped many. His beautiful voice a soothing comfort. He was super-talented and the band are great musicians and songwriters too.

Congrats, guys! 

We are joining The Cat On My Head for Sunday Selfies.

Sunday Selfie, Friendly Fill-Ins And An Instagram Reel

This is my selfie for today. I am sitting high up on my tree ready to do some bird watching. Then it's time for my Easy Sunday morning nap.

We are joining The Cat On My Head for Sunday Selfies and Four-Legged Furballs and 15andmeowing for Friendly Fill-Ins.

FRIENDLY FILL-INS

1. I am looking forward to ______________________this month.
2. I am in need of __________________.
3. _________ is my go-to _________.
4. When the weather is _________, I _________

Marie

1. I am looking forward to the new season of Outlander this month.
2. I am in need of a break. 
3. Music is my go-to when I need to vent my pain and anger, or when I feel totally alone and sad. For the last two years, ever since everything has gone downhill for me, the music of Soundgarden and Chris Cornell has been helping me a lot. Chris was an amazing singer/songwriter, and he understood what it is to be depressed. He was definitely a poet and I can relate to most of his lyrics. I find his wonderful heartfelt voice so calming. 

4. When the weather is cold, I love it. I feel calmer because I'm not hot and sticky and there's not much noise out!

Athena

1. I am looking forward to watching more bird TV this month and more chicken snacks.
2. I am in need of some exercise (says Mum).
3. My mum's lap is my go-to when I want to warm up. I get lots more attention and love too. 
4. When the weather is too hot, I don't like it. Just like Mum!

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Feeling Sleepy Sunday Selfie and Friendly Fill-Ins

 Come on Mum, take this selfie and let's go and take a nap!

Hosted by The Cat On My Head

FRIENDLY FILL-INS

1. I was pleased to hear that ____________________.
2. There should be a ________________ Appreciation Day.
3. I have a lot of confidence in my ability to _________.
4. _________ is easier said than done.

Marie

1. I was pleased to hear that there will be a new Soundgarden album out at last. After the tragic death of frontman Chris Cornell in 2017 I wasn't expecting to hear any new material from the band, but after some legal issues they can now go ahead and release those tracks recorded prior to Chris's passing. 
2. There should be a World Sensitive Person Appreciation Day. Oh, but apparently, after just googling  there is! It's on 6th October. You can find out about World HSP/Highly Sensitive Person Day here. 
3. I have a lot of confidence in my ability to see through people. That is I can read people quite well. I don't know if I'm just relying on my gut instinct or simply that I'm good at reading body language but most of the times I've been right. Of course this is not a brag because I've been wrong too. Like when I've been blinded by "love". 
4. Being calm is easier said than done.

Athena

1. I was pleased to hear that Mum is back on her anti-depressants. She has been so very depressed and anxious lately and I was worried about her. The last couple of years have been crap so I'm not surprised she's been more down than usual. Mum finds being human very hard 💚
2. There should be a Brown Tabbby Appreciation Day. 
3. I have a lot of confidence in my ability to make Mum give me more food. She can never say no to me.
4. Catching birdies is easier said than done.

Hosted by Four-Legged Furballs & 15andmeowing

Distracted #sundayselfie

Mum was trying to take my selfie - or rather she was helping me take it but I decided I needed to give myself a little wash first. I wanna look my best, of course!

OK, ready... or wait... What's that outside?

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Friendly Fill-Ins

1. A recent earworm I had was _________________.

2. I have no interest in reading ___________________.

3. I would give _________ in exchange for _________.

4. _________ is my favorite scent.

Marie

1. A recent earworm I had was 4th of July by Soundgarden. I've been listening to a lot of  90s Grunge lately. 

2. I have no interest in reading the shitty UK tabloids or anything about overhyped "celebs". 

3. I would give up my crap life in exchange for peace of mind. But I have responsibilites...

4. Vanilla is my favorite scent. Lavender too.

Athena

1. A recent earworm I had was All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World by Nightwish. This instrumental CD relaxes me. It relaxes Mum too and she listens to it while doing yoga.

2. I have no interest in reading anthing. I like reading minds though.

3. I would give up some of my chicken in exchange for some treats.

4. Boiled chicken is my favorite scent. Also, I love my mum's natural scent. She is my mummy after all.

Hosted by The Cat on My Head

Hosted by Four-Legged Furballs & 15andmeowing

Bands Beginning With The Letter S #MewsicMonday

Happy Mewsic Monday 🎵

There sure are a lot of S music artists out there. Many with huge talent and great songs.

But here we have some throwback tunes that Mum likes and remembers well. 

We begin with one of Mum's fave Eighties bands and 3 songs from them. Mum loved this band and she got to see them live as a teenager. 

SPANDAU BALLET - To Cut a Long Story Short

SPANDAU BALLET - True

SPANDAU BALLET - CHANT NO 1

And now two bands beginning with S with cat songs

THE STRAY CATS - Stray Cat Strut

SQUEEZE - Cool For Cats

And the rest

THE STRANGLERS - Golden Brown

SOFT CELL - Tainted Love

SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES - Happy House

SOUNDGARDEN - Outshined

SIMON AND GARFUNKEL - Scarborough Fair

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We are also joining Comedy Plus for

Monday's Music Monday
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