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...I love blogging (we used to call it writing), and I find it edifying, but it is time consuming. I am busier with the cats than I have ever been. I reached my free picture host limit on Blogger's Picassa long before I reached my free cat host limit....

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I was so happy when Cats in Need generously offered to sponsor the sterilization of 20 cats for me recently. Doing TNR and feeding cat colonies by yourself can not only be exhausting, it can be very expensive, so I was delighted and grateful when Cats in Need offered to help. It was a big help. And just in time, as several cats at my house were coming of age.

read more...http://alteredcats.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-20-cats-sponsored-by-cats-in-need.html

Great article in The Democrat and Chronicle:

"Building an Art Collection while Shopping Local"
by Melissa F. Pheterson

"If you buy art that you love without concern for how it will fit in your home's décor, you'll truly have a personalized collection with one-of-a-kind elements."

Basically the gist is, buy what you like. Now that's modern. Sort of like marrying who you like. It's a giant step forward toward personal freedom.

And I love this quote: "Art is how it makes you feel." - Louis Perticone, founder of Elizabeth Collection/ArtisanWorks

Read more:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/her/2014/04/07/building-an-art-collection-while-shopping-local/7310285/

I really enjoyed this interview with Gabriela Cowperthwaite. I was very impressed with her gentleness and humility, and also her courage.

Thank you for your help!

http://www.youcaring.com/adoption-fundraiser/creamy-goes-to-california-/127416

I want to say a big thank you to Sue and Jayne of Cats In Need Cyprus, a registered Charity in the Isle of Man, who have pledged to pay for the alteration of 20 of the cats I care for. I am over the moon for their kind offer to help. Without Cats in Need I could not have done the work that I have done in the past. They donated my traps, and have aided me with bills over the last three years, not to mention been a shoulder to cry on and lean on and vent, as I have not many people to talk to here.

Read more:

http://alteredcats.blogspot.com/2013/12/thank-you-cats-in-need-cyprus.html

I thought you might like to see what I take with me when I go to the feeding stations. I take a lot more with me than I used to.

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What I Take With Me to the Feeding Stations

Clinton is a cat who came from the Sandra's feeding station. I now mostly see him at the park. He is a mild Tomcat who has had a bad respiratory infection since I have known him. I suspect he may be sicker than that. On Thursday when I went to try and trap Wanda and failed again, I decided it was a good time to get Clinton. If he is sick I do not want him fighting with the other males at the park, and I also wanted to get him some relief if I could.


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Trapping, Altering, and Releasing Clinton

It was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow who said, "Into each life some rain must fall." At my age, I understand this, but how do I explain it to the new kittens? And all the cats at the feeding stations?

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http://alteredcats.blogspot.com/2013/09/kitty-rigging-for-rain.html

When you are safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure, you wish you were safe at home.
-Thornton Wilder


That can't be truer than of cats! Personally, I am done with adventures in my own life. Waking up every day is only adventure I need. But I do wish the cats would give them up, too!

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http://alteredcats.blogspot.com/2013/09/collars-for-cats.html