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The Greenhouse In Texas ~ 2013 (4)

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After the greenhouse was built, the next stage was to start a garden-raised bed. I still had plenty of weeds to pull on the greenhouse ground. when most of the weeds were gone, I loosened the clay and mixed it with the raised bed soil. Kevin and I put up an 8′ x 25″ x 1.5″ wood plank as a barrier before we filled in the rest of the soil. Finley inspected and watched my garden work before he took a nap behind the greenhouse. I guess, watching people work can make a cat very tired. It was a sunny Spring afternoon. I can’t blame him.

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National Pet Day 2024

National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So hug your hedgehog, bond with your bunny, and cut your kitty some catnip! That critter makes you happy β€” and that’s not all. Over the past 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a research partner to determine the physical and mental benefits of having a pet. It turns out that not only can pets steal our hearts, but they also contribute to overall cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels.

Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-pet-day/

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National Hug Your Dog Day 2024

The true and unconditional love of a dog: “When you feel sad or hurt, you just give me a hug! I’ll always be there for you, Sara! Pinky-Paw Promise!”

Hugging your dog releases a hormone in both pup and person called β€œoxytocin,” informally referred to as β€œthe cuddle hormone.” Not only does a good tight squeeze strengthen your bond, but it also shows your pet that you care. Today celebrate your dog for all they do.

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Ozzy’s 5th Birthday

Our family remembers when we adopted Ozzy (or he adopted us). He was a three-month-old kitten. Now, he’s three years old. Ozzy is still a kitten at heart. His favorite part of the day is to play-fight with Benny, our Norwegian Forest Cat, or play tag with Zoey, our Labrador/Pitbull mix. When he wants to play alone, he regularly steals Sara’s hairbands and has a blast with them pushing and kicking them around, until they end up under the refrigerator or under the recliner. When Ozzy wants to watch birds, he usually finds a way on top of our miniature greenhouses to look out the sunroom’s windows. He can be quite a bit mischievous. But we love him so much.

Happy 5rdΒ Birthday, Ozzy!

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Our Yard In Late March (1)

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National Puppy Day 2024

Founder, Colleen Paige’s mission is to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. It’s also an excellent opportunity to show off your dog’s supermodel side and give them some extra cuddles for all the joy they bring. So sit back and indulge in the endless stream of adorable puppy photos, but keep in mind that today might be the best excuse to bring home your own fluffy canine as your next best friend!

Colleen Paige first brought adoption awareness to a national level with National Dog Day in 2004, which was later adopted by the New York State Legislature in 2013. This day is celebrated on August 26 and is the day Colleen adopted her first dog, β€œSheltie” when she was 10 years old. Since then, Colleen has inspired millions with her compassion and has brought worldwide attention to animals in need. She has shone a light on dogs putting their lives on the line every day for personal protection, for law enforcement, for the disabled, for our freedom, and for our safety.

National Puppy Day and National Dog Day are great opportunities to adopt a dog because shelters typically have the highest intake of dogs around summertime. With 30 to 40 animals entering the shelter daily, we need public support to help save lives, and these national holidays do just that β€” by encouraging and reminding people to adopt, donate, and love their animals more every year.

Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-puppy-day/

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Begin of Daylight Saving Time 2024 (Spring Forward)

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Luis

Luis wants to remind y’all, that tonight begins Daylight Saving Time in the US. He’s excited because we all can enjoy longer daylight in the evenings. β€œOh boy, oh boy! Am I excited about tomorrow?! Mommy and Daddy are talking about Daylight Saving. I have no clue, what that means. But Mom told Daddy not to forget to change his clocks one hour forward tonight!”

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National Ben Day 2024

As a nickname, Ben is usually formed by the abbreviation of a couple of full names. In particular, Benjamin is of ancient Hebrew descent and means β€˜son of the right hand.’ Benedict β€” formed from the Latin β€˜Benedictus,’ which means β€˜blessed’ β€” is another prime candidate for the abbreviation to Ben.

Looking at U.S. statistics we can see that Ben is a name of declining popularity. In the 1880s, it was ranked as one of the 10 most popular names, but as of 2020, it holds 770th place. However, given that it holds a shining seventh place in Germany and a respectable 32nd place in Ireland not all looks bleak for Ben. As expected, Ben is also quite a popular name in Israel.

The term β€œBenjamin of the family” is often used in many cultures to signify the youngest in the family. This, of course, is derived from the biblical son of Jacob. Perhaps one of the most famous Bens is the founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin.

Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-ben-day/

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National Love Your Pet Day 2024

Did you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? While there are more cats than dogs in the United States, more households have dogs than cats, but not by much.Β Pets are not limited to the canine and feline categories. Β There are quite a few who prefer the companionship of birds, reptiles, fish, or rats. Whoever your pet companion is, we are sure you will enjoy spending a little extra time with them on National Love Your Pet Day and reap the benefits, as well such as stress relief and lower blood pressure. So on February 20th (and every day) show your appreciation to your pets!

Resource: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-love-your-pet-day/

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Winter Wonderland (11)

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Winter At The End of 2012

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A Warmer Winter Day In New England (1)

It’s still early February. But the sun feels a little warmer already. It’s gaining strength, again. The breeze was still cool. But it wasn’t cold enough to bundle up. Ozzy and his brothers enjoyed a stroll on our property until the sunset. Then they all wanted to come back in.

In the next few days, we will have a warming trend in Connecticut and parts of New England. By Saturday, we are supposed to get temperatures up to 57℉/14℃. Since it is dried up and there’s no rain in the forecast until Sunday, Kevin and I might take a short hike this weekend. it won’t be so muddy and cold.

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National Golden Retriever Day 2024

Ranger, our Golden Retriever/Collie-Mix in 2008

Get ready to celebrate a furry friend, because National Golden Retriever Day is every February 3! TheΒ Golden RetrieverΒ is one of theΒ most popular dog breedsΒ in the US, and for good reason. Their calm temperament, intelligence, and playfulness make them ideal best friends for any dog lover. Plus, they make great disability assistance animals, like seeing-eye dogs for the blind and hearing dogs for the deaf. They’ve ended up saving lives in these rolesβ€”no wonder they have a holiday named after them.

Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-golden-retriever-day/

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National Brown Dog Day 2024

Founded in 2021, National Brown Dog Day comes around each year on February 2, and it’s an important reminder for us to celebrate every brown dog we know. One of the more common canine colors, brown dogs are found acrossΒ breedsΒ everywhere in the world β€” and the most popular of them is the lovely Labrador breed. So for everyone with a brown-toned doggo, give them some extra special love on this day.

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Winter Wonderland (9)

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Snow on Christmas Day 2012

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Winter Wonderland (8)

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National Hug Your Puppy Day 2024 πŸΆ

Kevin & Lexi at our first house in Texas in September 2005

National Hug Your Puppy Day is celebrated on January 21 to appreciate our pups by hugging them. These wonderful furry friends deserve all the love and affection we can give them, and it is in recognition of this that an entire day has been created especially for hugging them! It has been said that hugging puppies releases a hormone called β€˜oxytocin’, more informally known as β€œthe cuddle hormone” in both the pups and humans. Not only does a good tight hug help to strengthen the bond between man and pup, but it shows the pets that we care. It is a great idea to pick your pup up and give them a big hug today!

Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-hug-your-puppy-day/

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National Cuddle Up Day 2024

January typically has some of the coldest days of the year, so what better way to stay warm and reap the health benefits of cuddling on National Cuddle Up Day? Whether it’s a three-dog night (a night so cold it takes three dogs to cuddle up with to stay warm) or only slightly chilly, there are multiple benefits to cuddling with a human canine, or other pet.

Cuddling releases oxytocin. This hormone alone has tremendous health benefits. Besides giving us warm and fuzzy feelings, oxytocin reduces pain. So when the cold has made those muscles and joints ache, cuddling can help reduce those aches and pains. Oxytocin also helps reduce heart disease, blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Of course, insurance carriers would probably cover cuddling if it weren’t free since it’s such a huge health benefit!

Resource: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-cuddle-up-day

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Happy Mew Year For Cats Day 2024

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Many holidays here on Days Of The Year are all in good fun, but the truth is that many animal-related holidays can also help raise awareness about the millions of unwanted, unloved, neglected, and abused pets that end up in animal shelters across the nation, spend months or even years there, and are eventually put to sleep for lack of funds to keep them alive. So if you haven’t got your own perfect feline ruler yet, it’s time to take action now!

Of course, if you do, then this is the perfect time to spoil your cat with fish and all sorts of other cat delicacies, but if not… Help reduce the number of pets euthanized waiting for their β€œfur-ever” home by adopting an abandoned cat! As you’re welcoming the New Year into your life, won’t you consider opening your heart and your home to a new four-legged friend as well? Cats can serve many purposes around the homeβ€”they are natural, avid hunters, so they can easily resolve any mouse invasion problem you might be experiencing quickly and, well, with pleasure. cats are also just plain fun to have around the homeβ€”they’re the perfect mix of both fun and silly.

They chase shadows and the light of flashlights. They always seem to know the right time to cuddle, when you’re feeling sad or lonely. They’re graceful and beautiful and just a pleasure to watch. They groom constantly, making their fur silky smooth to the touch… There are so many reasons to adopt a cat into your home! So if you haven’t done this yet, go down to your local animal shelter today and find the kitty that’s been waiting there for you for weeks or even months, and take her home! Nothing beats the gratitude of a cat, guaranteed! You may have all sorts of New Year’s resolutions that may or may not work out, but adopting a cat is something you will never regret, and the cat will never forget.

Resource: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/happy-mew-year-day-for-cats/

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National Joshua Day 2023

National Joshua Day is on December 25 each year. Joshua is many things at once. Some of you may know him as the lovable Josh β€” familiar, traditional, and always sunny. In Abrahamic religions, the name carries significant weight and importance. He was Moses’ right hand, after all, leading the people of Israel into the promised land. The legacy of excellence seems to have lived on. The Joshuas of today aren’t just leaders wherever they go β€” they’re also at the top of our list of favorite people.

Our Joshua teaches the younger cats, how to catch a rodent at his old & wise age.

2023 · Our Furbabies

Luis 8th Birthday

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Happy 8th Birthday, Luis!

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Christmas Season (Part IV) 2010 – 2011

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In 2010, Kevin, Katelynn, Sara, and I went to our local Christmas Parade again. This time, the girls got a glimpse of Santa. Katelynn was in first grade. Her class had the school play β€œSanta’s Suit”, where she was the β€œLego” Elf. On Christmas Eve, Katelynn lost her first tooth. So, the Toothfairy and Santa visited our home on the same night. Unfortunately, Sara had a bad cold on Christmas Day. She wasn’t too happy. But we made the best out of the situation.

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Santa left apples, oranges, nuts, and candy under the tree. Of course, Sara found the candy first and wanted some. Kevin and I said she could have some after breakfast. Instead of listening, she was very sneaky, put one in her mouth, and acted like she didn’t know what we were talking about. Lexi was happy, she had a new toy duck, which was shredded by her and Ranger the same day.

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… to be continued …

2023 · Our Furbabies

Joshua’s 14th (17th?) Birthday

That cat … THAT CAT gets on our last nerves! He’s ornery; he does what he wants; he scatches every door frame to get into a room, even when we just “kicked” him out; he doesn’t let Kevin sleep; he complains, when we push him in the middle of the bed, so Kevin and I can stretch out; he gets himself stuck under the car wheel (we are still surprised, he didn’t kill himself yet). … Yeah, that boy ain’t that cute. We are still amazed, that Josh’ made it to 14/17. Who knows, how old this a**hole is. LOL … Well, we signed up for that eleven years ago. And now, we gonna deal with it, until he decides to cross the Rainbow Bridge. That might take another five to ten years. But after all, we love him. So, we want to wish Joshua a very happy, crouchy Birthday!

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Christmas Season (Part III) 2008 – 2009

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Since Kevin’s homemade Christmas tree got positive feedback, he installed it in 2008, again. The same year, I decorated a Christmas wreath for our girls.

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… to be continued …

2023 · National Day Calendar · Our Furbabies

National Mutt Day 2023

Let’s throw this day to the dogs! Not just any dog, though. Today, we toast to the mixed breeds of the world, so raise your water bowls high … because this one’s for the mutts! There’s no ifs, ands, or mutts about it β€” December 2 is National Mutt Day, and we’re here to celebrate. In fact, we love this day so much, that we celebrate it twice a year. The next National Mutt Day is July 31!

Resource: https://nationaltoday.com/national-mutt-day/

2023 · Our Furbabies

Chewbacca’s 11th Birthday

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Happy 11th Birthday, Chewbacca!

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2023 · Our Furbabies

Zoey’s 6th Birthday

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Happy 6th Birthday, Zoey!

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2023 · National Day Calendar · Our Furbabies

National Cat Day 2023 πŸˆ

Glamorous Josh

National Cat Day is celebrated on October 29. It was created by Colleen Paige to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year. With 40-70 recognizedΒ Cat breeds, there is a cat for all cat lovers.Β  Cats remind us that just when you think they’ve lost interest in you, they’ll turn around and melt your heart. When it appears they’re too busy staring out at passing cars, chasing nylon mice, and sending tiny multi-colored balls to their under-the-refrigerator graves, they’ll somehow let you know that their very world revolves around you. Just wait. It’ll happen when you least expect it. Cats have their own timetable.

2023 · National Day Calendar · Our Furbabies

Global Cat Day 2023 πŸˆ

Chewbacca protects his β€œbrother from another mother”, while they cuddle and snooze together.

Global Cat Day on October 16th raises awareness surrounding non-lethal feline programs across the country. More than any other shelter animal, cats and kittens face euthanization at a much higher rate. However, programs such as trap, neuter, and release (TNR) make it possible for cats to live long and healthy lives in our neighborhoods.

TNR programs aim to reduce shelters and overall colony populations across the country. TNR programs trap feral and stray cats. They are then neutered and vaccinated under the care of a veterinarian. Their ears are tipped to identify that they have been spayed or neutered. The cat is released back into the neighborhood where they were captured. Long-term studiesΒ across the country show that not only does the population decline, but the cats live out their lives healthily. Additionally, these programs save taxpayers money over time.

Resource: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/global-cat-day-october-16

2023 · πŸ‚πŸ Autumn πŸπŸ‚ · Our Furbabies · Our House · Our Yard

Autumn Rain In New England (1)

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The remnants of the post-tropical cyclone “Philippe” moves through New England and Canada’s southeast Atlantic coast, this weekend. And we have a cold front approaching from the west, which brings heavy rains and gusty winds. So, we are getting drenched in Connecticut. With all the rain we had this past Summer and in September, there seems to be no break from the rivers rising over their banks and therefore flooding the region.

Our pets seem to enjoy resting in the cooler sunroom, listening to the rain, and taking a snooze on their beds. Except Zoey: She wants to get out so bad. But she doesn’t like to be wet while doing her business. She looks outside and hopes for the rain to end soon.

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