Thankful Thursday

VET VISIT & THANKFULS

Thankful Thursday

It is Thursday, and so that means it is time to share some thankfuls.

The main thankful for this week is that Lisbeth and Kizmet’s vet visit on Monday went well, except for the large barking dog in the waiting room. In all honesty, I believe I was more upset about it than the girls, as they were safe in their PTUs.

As Lisbeth had her annual exam a couple of months ago, she merely needed her claws clipped and her rabies vaccine, so she did not get poked and prodded. Kizmet did get a complete examine, her vaccines and nails clipped. Her weight has not changed in the past year at 12 pounds, but that is slightly overweight. She does, however, have excellent teeth and gums and no additional problems.

I’m sorry Dr. McBane had her eyes closed when I snapped her photo with Kizmet.

Grey cat being examined at her visit to the vet

I also am grateful that the girls were so well behaved. Lisbeth complained a bit on the way there. Kizmet, however, didn’t make a peep on the way, while there or on the way home.

Additionally, I am thankful for the opportunity to share lunch with my friend, Etna, and Gibbs and Tali’s brofurs Oscar and Oliver’s mom Pam. Pam came to visit with Kitties Blue after lunch.

Periwinkle & Stinky thank those of you who joined then for Ginger Cat Appreciation Day.

Kitties Blue and I are thankful for those of you who visit and comment on our posts and especially for those of you who join our Sunday Selfies hop.

We will be participating in the Thankful Thursday blog hop hosted by Angel Brian. You can do the same by clicking on the Thankful badge.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

With apologies to the Two Spoiled Cats (Teddy and Angel Sammy), I just didn’t feel like writing a poem this week. I started one, but I only completed two lines.

So that’s it for today. We will be back tomorrow for Feline Friday along with Fill-Ins.

A POEM, THANKFULS & AN ANGEL

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Here we are again with some poetry for Thursday. When I saw this week’s inspiration photo from Angel Sammy and Teddy (Two Spoiled Cats), it was obvious to me what was happening, but I was curious as to the circumstances. I found that these individuals were competing against an elephant to see which could win the race of pulling a jetliner to a set point. Not surprisingly, the elephant won in just 31 seconds. It took the 44 individuals 38 seconds to reach the line. I stopped my poem before the conclusion of the contest.

44 little people harnessed together and pulling a jetliner.

The Challenge

Just because that elephant weighs six tons,
it is not guaranteed he’ll be the one
to win this race to the line.
The 44 of us should do just fine.
Now, put your backs into it everyone.
This contest has just begun.
Keep pulling and don’t give in.
This is a contest we can definitely win.

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is a fantastic poet. I know you will want to read his poem for this week. To find it, click on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry. It can be loads of fun!

Thankful Thursday

Today also is when we share things for which we are thankful and then join the Thankful Thursday blog hop hosted by Brian’s Home.

I am happy and extremely thankful to have Cooper Murphy and Calista Jo’s vet visit completed. The two caterwauled and me-yowled the entire way there and home. Thankfully, they did quiet down while we were in the exam room. Cooper only needed a rabies vaccine. He did gain more than two pounds in the past year, which does not make me happy. Unfortunately, we do not have a solution to limit his food intake.

I am not thankful that Dr. McBane discovered some fleas on Coop. Now, all the Kitties Blue will be given flea treatment for the next three months. Yikes … another astronomical expense!

Calista Jo has lost a good deal of weight in the past year. Her blood work is all normal including her BUN and creatinine. In spite of this another indication of possible kidney disease is slightly elevated. We will be watching that. For the time being, we are starting her on some steroids in a hope she’ll gain some weight. She is not hyperthyroid.

Dad Tom and I are grateful that a second great-niece has joined her sister as a student at the University of Virginia. We were able to see both girls and their parents last Friday in Charlottesville.

I am totally thankful for a couple of days with cooler mornings, as I was able to spend some time working in the yard.

Kitties Blue and I thank each of you who have visited and commented on our posts and especially those who participate in our Sunday Selfies hop.

Throwback Thursday

This being a cat blog, I felt compelled to include a photo of one of our precious angels that I miss with all my heart. This photo of Sawyer was taken on this day in 2018.

Grey Manx tabby cat napping.

Thanks for visiting today.

August 27, 2026 by Janet Blue Angel Cat Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday Throwback Thursday 12

CHANGING TACTICS & THANKFULS

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

It’s Thursday, so that means it is time for a little poetry. We will be joining Teddy and Angel Sammy (Two Spoiled Cats) by writing a poem using an inspiration photo provided by them as the subject of our poem.

Here’s the photo followed by my poem.

Male child holding on to his dad's leg and screaming.

Changing Tactics

Daddy, please don’t go.
The babysitter is super mean.
She never lets me have any snacks
or go outside to play with my friends.
She’s always on her phone, so
she says I can’t watch the TV.
And she totally refuses to play with me!

Daddy please don’t go.
I’m always lonely when you’re away.
The babysitter said you set all the rules,
but I know that couldn’t be true.
You always give me snacks,
let me go outside and watch TV.
And if I ask, you play with me!

Daddy, please don’t go.
I love you!

I didn’t notice that the adult in the photo had another child in his arms until after I’d written my poem. I might have written something a bit different had I noticed that.

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is one of our favorite poets, and I know you will want to read his poem for this week. You can find it by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry.

Thankful Thursday

Thursday also is our day to share thankfuls and then join Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop.

The kitties and I appreciate all of you who visit and comment on our posts and especially those who participate in our Sunday Selfies hop.

Periwinkle and Stinky thank those of you who shared their latest adventure at Madurodam in the Netherlands and thank Benji and Dalton‘s mom, Ingrid, for the suggestion to visit there.

I am grateful for earning three Certificates of Excellence from the Cat Writers’ Association in their most recent contest. I have not received them yet, and will share more information when they arrive.

We’ll be linking up with the blog hop, and you can do the same by clicking on the Thankful badge.

We hope to see you again tomorrow for Feline Friday and Friendly Fill-Ins.

August 20, 2026 by Janet Blue Cat Writers Association Certificate of Excellence Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 12

LARGEST & SMALLEST KITTIES BLUE

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for the Kitties Blue; though, they often can get up to a lot of mischief. Here are the largest and smallest enjoying the beds Dad Tom got for them. Amazingly they are in the appropriate sizes for their proportions.

Two cats, one large and one small, in appropriate-sized cat beds.

Kitties Blue and I are thankful for those who visit and comment on our posts. We are especially thankful to those of you who participate in our Sunday Selfies blog hop.

Cooper Murphy and Tali will be heading over to Brians Home for the Thankful Thursday blog hop. To join them there, click on the Thankful badge.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

On Thursdays, I also try to write some poetry based on an inspiration photo provided by our friends from Two Spoiled Cats, Teddy and Angel Sammy.

Here’s the photo for this week.

Two meerkats. One looks as if it is trying to strangle the other, which is shrieking with its mouth open.

I only managed a haiku to accompany today’s adorable photo, but then it was all I needed to convey what came to me when I saw the photo.

I asked for a hug
Not this surprise stranglehold
I have peed myself

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is a first-rate poet, and I know you will want to read his poem for this week. You can find it by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry.

Thank you so much for visiting today. Kitties Blue and I appreciate it.

August 13, 2026 by Janet Blue Haiku Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 12

BIRDS, BEETLES & POETRY

Thankful Thursday

On Thursday we share thankfuls and some poetry. Today we are beginning with our thankfuls.

Yesterday, I shared a photo of a male goldfinch. These are birds we rarely see in our yard. Then yesterday afternoon, three goldfinches showed up on the sunflowers (two males and one female). I am delighted and thankful to see these birds and also for the return of at least one hummingbird. Below are the two male goldfinches.

Collage a goldfinches on sunflowers.

I am majorly thankful that Kitties Blue (especially Tali and Gibbs) have slowed their pace of catching beetles and bringing them in the house to Dad Tom and me. Two days ago, they brought 19 into the house … some dead and some not. When one attached itself to my pajamas and then flew at my head, I totally freaked out.

Periwinkle & Stinky are thankful to those of you who joined them on this week’s adventure and learned all about Clouded Leopards.

Kitties Blue and I appreciate each of you for visiting and commenting, especially those of you who hop with us for Sunday Selfies.

We will be participating in the Thankful Tuesday blog hop at Brian’s Home. Click on the Thankful badge to do the same.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

I have a very short poem today to accompany the inspiration photo provided by Teddy and Angel Sammy from Two Spoiled Cats. Here’s that photo.

Walking/Biking path with a tree growing in the middle.

Ride Disrupted

My bike ride today was disrupted
when I found the path obstructed.
Had that tree sprung up overnight
or were path markings an oversight?
I’m lucky I wasn’t distracted
or with the tree I might have impacted.

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is one of our absolutely favorite poets, and I know you will want to read his poem this week. You can find that poem by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry.

Thank you so much for visiting today. Kitties Blue and I appreciate it.

August 6, 2026 by Janet Blue Dad Tom's Photography Kitties Blue Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 14

THE BLIND DATE & THANKFULS

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Time to share some poetry based on an inspiration photo from those Two Spoiled Cats, Teddy and Angel Sammy. Here is that photo followed by my poem.

A man and a woman sitting next to each other on a couch during a blind date.

The Blind Date

Usually blind dates put me in a funk,
but this guy is a real live hunk.
Sometimes that’s good but more often not—
His ego may be inflated or personality overrated.

This gal sure looks amazing.
I wouldn’t think she’d have trouble dating.
My buddy said she’s lots of fun.
This could possibly be a home run.

This is better than an on-line hook-up.
My friend assures me he’s not a schmuck.
But he hasn’t uttered even one word.
Perhaps he is one of those shy nerds.

I guess I should say something soon,
or this girl will think I’m a goon.
I just don’t know where to start.
What if she thinks I’m not too smart?

Okay, I’m jumping in.
This awkward silence is wearing thin.
I’ll just stick out my hand & say my name—
Maybe he will decide to do the same.

Oh wow, she looks as if she’s going to speak.
I dare not look surprised or act like a geek.
Or maybe I should just go first—
Introduce myself in one quick burst.

“Hi, I’m Maggie.”
“Oh, hi, I’m Josh.”

Maggie & Josh each emit an uneasy chuckle.
Could this be the start of life as a couple?

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is a great poet, and I know you will want to read his offering for this week. You can find that poem by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry.

Thankful Thursday

Audrey and Raleigh thank those who left them good wishes for their fourth Gotcha Day.

I am thankful I completed my judging assignments for the Cat Writers’ Association annual contest ahead of the deadline.

Kitties Blue and I are thankful to each of you who visit and comment on our posts and especially to those who participate in the Sunday Selfies blog hop.

We will be hopping over to Angel Brian’s Home to participate in the Thankful Thursday blog hop. To join us there, click on the Thankful badge.

July 30, 2026 by Janet Blue Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 13

A POEM OF PEACE & THANKFULS

Thankful Thursday

We are starting with thankfuls today for Angel Brian’s blog hop.

💐 Ten years ago today, Angel “Mau”ricio and Angel Allie (Friends Furever) were married at Cat Scouts. (Of course, they were not angels at the time.) Scoutmaster officiated and all their friends and fursibs attended.

Wedding Party: Groomsman Charles, Best Man Sammy, Mau, Allie, Maid of Honor Gracie, Bridesmaid Anya, Bridesmaid Sundae

Allie and Mau on the dance floor at the Reception.

⛈️ We have been having significant rainfall almost every day. Unfortunately, we remain in an “emergency-level” drought. Rain is approximately 7.8 inches below normal throughout the Commonwealth. This represents the second driest year on record. The driest was 2002. Our region has only received 57 percent of the rain that is normal for this time of year. Nonetheless, we are thankful for what we have been getting and pray it continues.

🥳 Periwinkle & Stinky are thankful for each of you who joined their adventure on Tuesday. They celebrated the anniversary of Angel Sawyer’s Gotcha Day and our blog’s 14th blogoversary.

😸 Kitties Blue and I are thankful for each of you who visit and comment on our posts, and especially for those who join our Sunday Selfies blog hop.

We will be hopping over to Angel Brian’s Home to participate in the Thankful Thursday blog hop. To join us there, click on the Thankful badge.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Thursday is also poetry day. The Two Spoiled Cats, Teddy and Angel Sammy, presented us with a bucolic inspiration photo this week. I have added Gibbs to my photo. He is that tiny white and black speck on the deck. In the poem, his name is Charlie.

A cabin in the peaceful setting in the woods with a cat on the deck.

A Place of Peace

Our cabin in the woods
may look rundown and shabby,
but it brings peace to my soul.

No phone, internet, TV
or noisy, nosey neighbors … just
burbling creek sounds and Charlie.

While I daydream, read or nap,
Charlie chitters at the squirrels
then joins me for a snack.

We watch birds and butterflies,
fireflies, like magical fairies,
when the sun dips behind the trees.

The hours and days pass peacefully.
We enjoy each other and our refuge
until we reluctantly return to city living.

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is a wonderfully talented poet, and I know whatever he wrote this week will be gold-star worthy. We never miss reading his poems and suggest you do the same. You can find this week’s poem by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry. If you need some help, check our this website: Shadow Poetry.

Giveaway

In remembrance of our precious Angel Sawyer and celebration of our 14th Blogoversary, Kitties Blue and I are giving away two copies of Purrseverance. You can read Angel Sawyer’s story in the book as well as those of several of your other kitty friends.

To have an opportunity to win one of the books, leave a comment on Periwinkle & Stinky’s Tuesday post before midnight ET Friday.

Thank you for visiting today. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

July 23, 2026 by Janet Blue Allie and Mauricio Angel Cat Anniversary Giveaway Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 9

A RIDICULOUS POEM & THANKFULS

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Once again I have taken on the task of writing a poem for Teddy and Angel Sammy’s (Two Spoiled Cats) weekly poetry challenge.

Much like the inspiration photo they provided, my poem is completely ridiculous. The only reason I can think someone would attempt this is as the result of a dare.

Here’s the photo followed by my poem.

Go Ahead & Laugh

Whose idea was this?
I feel totally ridiculous—
like a clown in the circus.

Riding this way is treacherous.
Thinking I could was arrogance,
as I failed in my preparedness.

It may not look so on the surface,
but I actually had a purpose—
to prove my prowess and endurance.

No matter if the task is frivolous,
I will complete it with exuberance.
Then you can laugh at my foolishness!

Yep … that is pretty bad, but not every poem is a winner.

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is a wonderfully talented poet, and I know whatever he wrote this week will be 100 percent better than what I managed. We never miss reading his poems and suggest you do the same. You can find this week’s poem by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry. Most of the time it is fun!

Thankful Thursday

It has been a pretty quiet week around here with little to report. But, as always, Kitties Blue and I are thankful for those of you who visit and comment on our posts. And we appreciate those of you who participate in our Sunday Selfies blog hop.

We will be participating in Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop. To do the same, click on the Thankful badge.

July 16, 2026 by Janet Blue Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 11

DOG DAYS & THANKFULS

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Here we are again with some poetry for Two Spoiled Cats, Angel Sammy and Teddy’s, weekly poetry challenge. Last week they gave us a napping pooch as the inspiration photo, and this week they gave us two!

Here’s the photo followed by my poem.

Two dogs napping on pool floats on a hot day.

Dog Days

The dog days of summer have arrived.
It’s hot and humid—we feel barely alive.
We’ve found some relief floating in the pool,
as the water is refreshing and cool.

When the little humans arrive and begin splashing,
we will need to abandon our floats and napping.
But for now, we will relish our relaxing retreat
from this summer’s oppressive heat.

Angel Sammy is the official poet at Two Spoiled Cats. Each Thursday, he transmits his poem from the Rainbow Bridge to brother Teddy. Angel Sammy is a wonderfully talented poet. We never miss reading his poems and suggest you do the same. You can find this week’s poem by clicking on the poetry badge. While visiting, check out the inspiration photo for next week and join us in writing some poetry.

Thankful Thursday

Thursday also is our day to share some thankfuls from the past week.

We have had 4 1/2 inches of rain in the past two days, which we desperately needed.

Periwinkle and Stinky thank those who joined them as they celebrated Tanabata on Tuesday.

Kitties Blue and I are always thankful for those of you who visit and comment on our posts and especially for those who participate in our Sunday Selfies hop.

And thanks, as well, for visiting today.

We will be joining the Thankful Thursday blog hop at Brian’s Home. If you would like to do the same, post on your blog for what you are thankful, and then click on the badge below.

July 9, 2026 by Janet Blue Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 14

TO SMOOCH OR NOT TO SMOOCH? & THANKFULS

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday

Time again to write a bit of poetry to accompany an inspiration photo provided by Angel Sammy and Teddy (Two Spoiled Cats).

I have not added one of the Kitties Blue to the photo in quite a long time, so I have added Audrey today. It is a rather silly little poem, but I hope you enjoy it.

Dog on a red sofa asleep on its back with its tongue out with a torbie cat lying next to it.

To Smooch or Not to Smooch?

What a super cute pooch.
I wonder if I should give him a smooch?
That, however, is a super huge tongue.
If he kisses me back it could be my last one—
too much dog spit and I could drown
or at the very least slide right down
to the floor where I might be mangled
by those paws as big as anvils.
I think I best not make any advances.
I am uncertain of my chances—
of surviving!

Thankful Thursday

Thursday also is our day to share some thankfuls from the past week.

Angel Sawyer and Stinky thank those who attended their birthday party here yesterday and the one celebrated on Tuesday at Friends Furever.

It reached 101 degrees F. yesterday and is supposed to be the same for the next couple of days. I am not a fan of the heat, but I’m super thankful that our swim/spa is now up and running, and we will be able to start enjoying it beginning tomorrow.

Kitties Blue and I appreciate each of you who visit the blog and comment, especially those who participate in the Sunday Selfies hop.

We’ll be joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop. To do the same, click on the badge below.

Thanks for stopping in to visit today.

July 2, 2026 by Janet Blue Poetry Thankful Thursday Thoroughly Poetic Thursday 10

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The Challenge

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Changing Tactics

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Ride Disrupted

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The Blind Date

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A Place of Peace

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Go Ahead & Laugh

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To Smooch or Not to Smooch?

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