Friday, November 4, 2011

30 Day Thanksgiving Challenge - Day 1

When I read that Cat of The Whimsical Gardener was beginning a 30 Days of Thanksgiving challenge, I thought this would be a perfect way to slow down and count my blessings this season. I'm starting late, and don't know if I can post every day, or always post about the garden, but I shall try my best. [Here's Cat's original post about the challenge and what inspired her to do it. ]

Today I'm thankful for my pets, my two cats, Pickles and Cleo. They are not skittish hide-under-the-bed cats. They are good little companions who follow us from room to room, hang out with us while we watch TV, and Pickles likes to join me outside in the garden. He sits on the deck, either directly in the sun or hiding among plants to better watch the birds. He is content to sit peacefully outside, observing. 


I am thankful that my Pickles and Cleo are healthy. I am also thankful for veterinarians who take care of the non-human loves of our life. I'm thankful for all the people who go to rescue groups or shelters and adopt dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, etc., and I'm especially thankful to anyone who simply shows a little kindness to the smallest of Earth's creatures.

8 comments:

  1. This is a great idea...we do something similar at home with a Thankful Tree! We cut out leaves and write something we are thankful for each day after supper during November...then tape the leaves to some branches I cut outside.

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  2. I am a fellow cat lover. We adopted both of our current cats, a brother and sister, from a shelter when they were kittens. Otto, the boy, follows me around the garden and flops down on whatever plants I am trying to work on.

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  3. @Hanni--That's a great idea! What a good way for children to focus on the spirit of the season.

    @Carolyn--Awww that is so sweet! I'm glad you have a little garden companion. I like dogs too, but I find myself advocating for cats. They can be just as affectionate and loyal. :)

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  4. I'm a cat lover too and couldn't live without at least one cat in my life. I don't recall a time I did not have a cat living with me :)
    Pickles and Cleo are gorgeous!

    So glad you decided to join in the 30 Day Challenge!

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  5. I love their names...Pickles and Cleo. They look like good buddies to have inside and outside in the garden. Glad you joined in the challenge...I'm looking forward to reading your posts. :)

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  6. I had a cat named Cleo when I was a teen. :o) I grew up with 4 cats and a dog as a kid. No wonder I find having 5 dogs easy! I'm thankful I found your blog! I love your patio farm.

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  7. Welcome to the challenge! It's been amazing how much I think about what I'm grateful for now as I go about my day. It is evident how much joy your sweet friends bring to your life. We had a wonderful kitty for 21 years. I still sometimes get the feeling that she'll come running at the sound of the can opener!

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  8. Your cats are great posers in the best way. Where would we be without them? Although I can see them far enough when they do their business in the newly sown vegetable drills.

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