It is, once again, Christmas-time. This has been a hard year, a tragic year for too many, but I always think of Christmas as a beginning, a beginning of something better. That is, after all, what the holiday is all about.
Below is my Christmas card for this year, inside and out. (I think you can enlarge the image by double-clicking on it.) I have included the former Felons, though they are no longer resident here and, in fact, are celebrating the Yuletide with their own, permanent family. The PAW Society does not usually adopt out cats during the holidays – I think that is a policy with many rescue-groups – due to the chance (not a slim one, either) that the cats will be returned as ‘unsuitable’ after the excitement of the Yuletide. But our adoption process is very meticulous, even severe, and the family who adopted Oleo and Bisto (now Smudge and Scout) are an extraordinarily good fit for the kittens.
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I wanted to include my recent fosters on my card, as they are my ‘guests-in-spirit’
at the Cosy Apartment this year. I was delighted to be their host.
Soon, I will be reporting on all the other beasts who live with me, getting back to those who, in their own opinions, really deserve the attention. The kittens hijacked my blog almost entirely (another crime of which they are guilty) while they were with me, so it is, I think about time to return to basics: the perma-cats.
I am off for four days this weekend, which will be a nice break from work. The usual chores await, though so do naps, time for cats and books, music and simple relaxation.
So, to all who are reading this – and to all who are not – a merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless you all.
What a sweet card. I hope you have a very happy Christmas, John.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you, Undine, and to all the staff at Strange Company HQ.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you, John, and thank you for your fantastic card. I wish you and your feline family a Christmas that is bright and joyous, and a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeleteThe Yuletide still evokes a special feeling for me, and I hope this Christmas is a special one for you, too, Roberta, and all those with you.
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Merry Christmas to you, too, Willie.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you, too, John, and the perma-cats. ❤️
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely break; peace and blessings to you all. 🙏
Enjoy your break, too, Kim, aided of course by Derry. Merry Christmas to you.
DeleteA very lovely Christmas card. Wishing you and the four cats with you a very merry Christmas. And a nice long four days off. So glad the kittens found a home just in time for this holiday. And appreciate the fact that they wrote such a blog while confiscating your computer.
ReplyDeleteYes, the former Felons will no doubt commit a few crimes in their new home. But it looks like they've turned over a new leaf there and have reformed, for the most part. Merry Christmas, Lynn, to you and Precious.
DeleteI am delighted by the card...so apt and a joy to see. I have been keeping up with the Felons on their Instagram page. What fantastic luck they found the family they needed and wanted and are loved by! Now to the resident felines. I have wondered how the beasts are.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a happy and good new year. God bless you.
Everyone is doing well here, and we hope to have a lovely Christmas. I hope you and Katie and everyone in your family enjoy themselves this Yuletide.
DeleteTerrific card!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all at your apartment; those physically there now, and those who are attending in spirit.
Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and the Hubby, and all the felines.
DeleteYour card is really beautiful and we wish you a most Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope everyone at Brian's Home has a wondrous Christmas.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and all your furkids !
ReplyDeleteAnd likewise to you, Catladymac. I hope your Christmas is contented and happy, and your new year prosperous.
DeleteYour card is lovely and welcoming. Merry Christmas to you and the perma cats, and to Smudge and Scout in their new home.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to the two of you, Jackie and Ivor. I hope your health blooms and your happiness grows, watched over by your angel boys.
DeleteThat is a nice card. Merry Christmas to you and all your kitties. I hope you have a much better 2021!
ReplyDeleteI hope we all do! Merry Christmas!
DeleteMerry Christmas John! That's a lovely card, with all the photos of the cats. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you, as well, and to Saku and Sasha, and all your family.
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ReplyDeleteThe happiest of Christmases to you Gidget, and to your people.
DeleteAnd a Very Merry Christmas to you and the Perma Cats. We are so lucky to have some for a short while and others for life and our hearts fit each and every one in their own special way. May you all have a Happy New Year and may it be better for the world over! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteJohn, your card is beautiful. We hope you had a nice Christmas, and wish you a new year filled with good things.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by with condolences when our sweet Gracie passed away. Your words were special and your kindness is so greatly appreciated.