It’s hard for me to remember a time when Birthday Girl wasn’t the resident queen of the pasture at the family ranch. I know there was a time when Custer was the king, but he was never as gentle, and loving as Birthday Girl.
My sister informed us of her passing today. She was almost 32 years old. Most of the following pictures were taken back in 2013. We will all miss her.
All photos are copyright © Timothy J. Hammons 2024.
First, we’ve changed our position on the church calendar. Long story short, take every thought captive…
Second, we have two cats we adopted a couple of months ago.
Third, we bought our first Christmas tree.
Fourth, cats… and trees.
All photos copyright © Timothy J. Hammons 2023.
The moment that Heidi mentioned getting a cat, in early October, I made sure to be affirming in that desire. We’ve been through this before and she would come to her senses about all the upkeep, and food, and upkeep, and more food.
Then she mentioned that the cats she wanted were actually sisters. It was then that I began to realize that this was no fleeting desire on her part. There were two cats that were indeed sisters that were in need of a good home and … well, apparently, we are the ones with the “good home.”
I think those words are used loosely among those trying to find any home for cats. There was no Cat Placement Agency to come by the house to make sure we have enough fire extinguishers, or … running water. They just said that if it didn’t work out in two months time, we could take the cats back.
That’s why I said “yes.” After all, if they didn’t work out, we could take them back. No problem… give it a whirl.
Give it a whirl? Who was I kidding.
Allow me to introduce to you: Pericope and Synecdoche.
OUR cats!!!
Walking in downtown McKinney, TX, the boys and I stumbled upon Kim Guthrie’s art studio. She didn’t hesitate to welcome us in her studio, which overlooks the street. I really enjoyed her paintings of the animals, especially the dogs. She also painted a picture of someone’s pet cow.
You can see more of her work at kimguthrieart.com
