Snow Is Melting #SundaySelfie

As you can see I'm freezing my butt off here to take this selfie. OK, it isn't Mum's fault as I wanted to go out into the catio. I didn't stay long as I don't do cold so I soon darted back inside.

This selfie was take yesterday morning. It did look as if the snow had started to melt. 
 Update: As we are getting ready to post this, early Sunday evening in the UK, it has started to rain. So it is getting slightly warmer. It's turning all slushy out there but I don't need to be out in it so that's OK.  Hope none of you guys are out in horrible weather.

Here's an Instagram reel from yesterday's selfie session.

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FRIENDLY FILL-INS

1. This time of year, _________ puts me in a Grinch like mood.

2. My favorite kind of Christmas cookie is _________.

3. _________ is my least favorite thing on my holiday to-do list.

4. Others might be surprised to know that I _________ for Christmas.

Marie

1. This time of year, Christmas TV ads puts me in a Grinch like mood.

2. My favorite kind of Christmas cookie is chocolate (vegan).

3. Trying to enjoy this silly season is my least favorite thing on my holiday to-do list.

4. Others might be surprised to know that I don't understand all the fuss over/for Christmas. It's just another day. Sorry guys, I am certainly not feeling at all Christmassy this year. Grief does that to you. I miss my brother. I didn't mean to depress you all. 

Athena

1. This time of year, the cold puts me in a Grinch like mood.

2. My favorite kind of Christmas cookie is a crunchy treat which Mum doesn't give me anymore.

3. Feeling cold is my least favorite thing on my holiday to-do list. I don't have a holiday to-do list and neither does Mum this year. She is grieving for her brother, as you know. And sinking lower into depression. I am purring for her and making her smile with my silly antics.

4. Others might be surprised to know that I don't really care for Christmas. I'm a cat. We're not religious. Mum and Granny are Christians but obviously no celebration this year. Mum's never liked Christmas (especially the commercialism of it). She tells me that she and her brother never had happy Christmas memories because all they remembered was the bad atmosphere between their parents. 

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The Freeze #CaturdayArt

Happy Caturday!

Mum is still lagging behind on blogging duties as she isn't feeling too good at the moment. She is, however, trying to keep up with those of our great blogging friends via Twitter and Instagram. Sometimes she'll venture onto Facebook but not much.

We do hope that any of you caught in the Polar Vortex are doing OK and are safe and well. Hard to imagine what it must feel like to have to endure such extreme temperatures. 

Last night in our neck of the woods it was -4 degrees Celsius and that was freezing enough, but nothing compared to what some of you are going through. It's worrying for the animals too as some idiots are still allowing their animals outdoors in such horrendous conditions. And what about the poor strays and wildlife?

Horrid.

As I edit this it is Friday morning and last night we had a little snow but nothing really to get excited about.

So, here's my art for today. Mum used PicsArt app, the effect is called White Ice.

Mum then added a sketchy frame from PicMonkey.

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Snowday Selfie

Happy Sunday!

It snowed today in London and as it's been a while everyone is getting excited. Some children down our road have never seen snow before I believe. and were out early playing and enjoying it all.
I don't remember seeing any snow either. Well, only once when I was a kitten, and Mum has this photo to prove it as you can see.

Me when I first saw snow as a youngster in 2012

In the photo below I was curious this morning to see the world turning white. But as I'm really not that bothered about snow, it doesn't really excite me like it does Mum. The thing is I just hate to feel cold so all I wanted to do today was snuggle indoors, preferably on Mum's warm comfy lap, but she's been too busy rushing around putting stuff into boxes.

What can that mean, I wonder?🙀

Me gazing in awe this morning when all the white stuff started falling outside.

These two black and white selfies below have nothing to do with snow as they were taken earlier this week when Mum had been feeling very stressed and so needed a cuddle with me. I always make her feel better. Nothing beats pure kitty love. 💖😽

And here is a video of me gazing out at the snow falling.

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#ThrowbackThursday The Snowflake Pendant & Kindle Countdown Deal

Two years ago Mum published The Snowflake Pendant. The reason I'm telling you this is not only because this is a Throwback Thursday post, but also because starting today, December 22nd , THE SNOWFLAKE PENDANT Kindle Countdown Deal begins on Amazon.com  

If you're quick you can buy this magical cat fantasy for 99 CENTS instead of the full listing price of $4.99. 

AMAZON REVIEWS

" Deeply moving and magical"

"Satisfying to the soul"

"It made me cry. It made me want to rush out and make a film of it"

"A must read for cat lovers"

"Beautifully written, straight from the author's heart"

"Brings justice, like a mighty beam of sunlight, to the sensitive, the caring, the loving people of this earth"

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What is THE SNOWFLAKE PENDANT about? 

Mum wrote this time travel cat fantasy about the soulmate cat that came before me. You remember SUZY right? 

Suzy is the star and co-author of The Snowflake Pendant

Mum talks about her sweet black n white Tuxie girl a lot and still feels a strong connection with her, even though she passed over the Rainbow Bridge many years ago. Nothing new in that, I know, because I'm sure many of you feel the same after your sweet animal companions have passed on too. 

But Mum believes it is Suzy herself that helped her write this book, not just inspired the story, but actually wrote it through her, like she channelled Suzy in a way. 

The Snowflake Pendant is a time travel story, with Suzy helping lead character Cathy travel back in time to a magical land via a special pendant that binds them through all eternity. It is an entirely fictional tale. However, like most authors, Mum weaves her own life experiences into her stories to make them more realistic and believable so the reader can relate.

"It's a story I wanted to write in Suzy's memory," Mum says. "I also believe it's a story my beloved black and white cat wanted me to tell, and feel that she co-authored it with me from across the Rainbow Bridge."

Suzy is amazing in it, but my favourite character was the magnificent snow leopard who Cathy meets on her travels. 

So, dear readers and friends, if you love animals, and have been lucky enough to be blessed with a pet's unconditional love, this book is for you! 

💜💖

GET YOUR COPY NOW ON AMAZON BEFORE THIS SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER ENDS!*

*ENDS December 29th 2016
*Offer only available to readers in the US 

Melt Your Heart Monday

Happy Monday!

Look at these gorgeous snow leopards! You can see more on the Snow Leopard Trust YouTube Channel





Mum is really fascinated by these amazing creatures. So much so that she wrote The Snowflake Pendant, a novel featuring a magical, mysterious, majestic snow leopard! Check it out on Amazon.

Caturday Art

Happy Caturday!

Mum loves snow. Me, I'm not really sure. To be honest I have only seen a thick blanket of snow only once in my 4-and-a-half years. It was during my first winter of 2011/12. When she saw all the snow falling Mum got all excited like a kid and took me for a walk in the garden. However, I was really puzzled and hated the way it felt under my paws. She immediately realised this of course and took me straight back indoors.  

These days Mum keeps complaining that we haven't had a proper autumn or winter in London for years as it's been too mild, and now it's almost Christmas and it's still too mild. Temperatures are in double figures she tells me. Like today it's 13 °C.

So what does a sweet kitty like me do?  Well, I decided I had to cheer Mum up so I suggested she add a wintery effect to my Caturday Art participation today. And so here it is. I'm just glad she didn't add a woolly had and scarf (it would have been a virtual hat and scarf but still, it would look so ridiculous on me!)

Is it snowing where you are?

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Melt Your Heart Monday

Happy Monday!

Has it snowed where you are today?

It hasn't snowed in London yet, though it's cold enough to do so. We don't get much snow here anyway, so I've never had the chance to go out and play in it like these guys. 

Caturday Art

OK, it may look as if I am freezing my butt off here but I can assure you that I am not. My mum would never do anything so cruel to me. She may love the cold (I know, weird!) but I don't.

This cat art pic today was created using both PicMonkey and Fotor. Mum was going to go with an autumn feel to the pic but instead she got carried away with this frosty flaky wintery pic instead. I think she is missing real snow as it hardly ever snows in London anymore. Personally, I think it should stay away for good.

Happy Caturday!