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Hobbies for Cats — Just for Fun

Is your tabby crabby? Perhaps she needs a hobby.

First a few cat craft ideas. http://www.pixiejewels.com/craftsforcats.asp

A website and a book just for Cat’s Who Quilt. http://www.catswhoquilt.com/

Safety tips for feline quilters. http://www.catswhoquilt.com/safety.html

hersheyc1 — Our first cat Hershey was a quilter.
Image Copyright 2000 by R.A. Robbin

When it comes to meditating cats are naturals. www.catanna.com/society.htm

Why do some cat’s paint? http://www.monpa.com/wcp/

I hope this has given your cat some new ideas. Or maybe it just gave you a good laugh. Either is okay with me.

What is Callie’s hobby?

Does your cat have a hobby? Please share your pet hobby stories.

Thought for Today

a yellow dandy resized — A Real Dandy
Copyright 2008 by R.A. Robbins

“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.”— Hans Selye

Thought for Today

daffy1 resized — Photo copyright 2008 by R.A. & R.O. Robbins

“One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” — Hans Christian Andersen

From time to time I will share a link from my secret stash of online places I go to recharge my creativity. One of my favorites is Creativity Portal© a magazine site by creativity coach Chris Dunmire. Full of fun projects, writing prompts and inspiring articles, don’t expect to see everything on the first visit.

Precious Gifts

Edith and O.J. were dear members of my church family. They had no children, but were adopted by many as spiritual parents or grandparents.

One year for Christmas after O.J. died Edith gave me a small Bible. Inside it was inscribed “To my beloved O.J. from Jerusalem.” It was also inscribed reminding me how special I was to both of them.

Years later I took Bob to meet Edith. As we left she said “I want you

Memory Doll resized — Edith’s Dolly
Photo copyright 2005 by R.O. Robbins

to have my dolly,” and handed me a dainty porcelain doll. There wasn’t a dry eye in that house.

Edith has been gone some time now, but I still have her gifts, both tangible and intangible, reminders of the couple who showed me so much love and care.

The most valuable gifts we can give to others aren’t things at all. We give the most when we give of ourselves.

Thought for Today

another branch resized — Copyright 2008 R.O. & R.A. Robbins

“People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong … Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?”– Thich Nhat Hanh

Thought for Today

“Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.” — Euripides

Thought for Today

grotto6 — Entrance to Grotto of the Redemption in Iowa
Photo taken by R.O. Robbins 2005

“We are an individuated Aspect of Divinity Itself. One truth that would free humanity forever.. God & We Are One.”— Neale Donald Walsh

Things That Go Squeak in the Night

Horror film set from a distance (Photo credit: edmundyeo)

A mystery sound. A tiny squeak heard only in the wee hours of the morning between sleep and waking when imagination turns anything into a nightmare.

The thought “MOUSE” strikes terror in my heart. I’m not getting up! Who would scream louder, me or the mouse? Drifting back to sleep…

Next night brings memories of watching old horror movies late at night in a century old house. Maybe we have a ghost. Definitely not getting up! Taking longer to go back to sleep.

Restless nights spent praying, “The light of God surrounds me…” Oh Lord, don’t let it get me! Finally, courage summoned for a trip to the bathroom and the thing that goes squeak in the night is about to be revealed…