cats – Muttering Retreats

Santa’s Little Helper

Many things change as the years go by, and many things stay the same. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro, black and white filter.

And This House Just Ain’t No Home

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s goneIt’s not warm when she’s awayAin’t no sunshine when she’s goneAnd she’s always gone too longAnytime she’s goes away Bill Withers If you’re a regular reader, you are aware that my eldest furry resident has been angling to keep me away from all thoughts and actions in any way wanderlusty.Continue reading “And This House Just Ain’t No Home”

Whither Thou Goest – Don’t Go

Clearly I haven’t been spending enough time with him lately. (Spoiler: I’ve been spending a ridiculous amount of time with him lately, but Mr. Short Term Memory Loss doesn’t register that.) Either that or he senses another vacation is around the corner, and is doing his best to interfere. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.

Ready For His Close-Up

Shot on brand spanking new Google Pixel 6 Pro.

My Usual Subject

Shot on Google Pixel 3, f/1.8, 1/60, 4.44mm, ISO445.

Da Capo al Coda

The kittens went back to the shelter today, to get ready to be offered to the public for adoption. Our mission — to get them fattened up a la Hansel & Gretel — was deemed a success, with extra credit points for surrounding them with love and attention so they’re primed and ready for theirContinue reading “Da Capo al Coda”

Cheshire Cat

And how do you know that you’re mad? “To begin with,” said the Cat, “a dog’s not mad. You grant that?” I suppose so, said Alice. “Well then,” the Cat went on, “you see a dog growls when it’s angry, and wags its tail when it’s pleased. Now I growl when I’m pleased, and wagContinue reading “Cheshire Cat”

View from the Other Kitten

Not the shot I was going for, but one of my favorites from this session. Photography is weird — especially when you don’t fully understand what you’re doing. Shot on Google Pixel 3, ƒ/1.8, 1/30, 4.44mm, ISO 1176, black and white filter.

Living in the Here and Meow

What’s a life without a feeling of giving back? A life half-lived, perhaps. A life satisfying on a surface level, but a little bit empty. A bit uninspiring. You don’t have to be intensely religious, or even spiritual, to experience the adrenaline rush — and with practice, even an all-body euphoria — that comes withContinue reading “Living in the Here and Meow”

Welcoming Committee (Rome, Italy)

That tail. Those eyes. That wiggle! It was our second day in Rome. We’d slept roughly the night before, but forced ourselves to get some sunlight and exercise (the cornerstone of our Anti-Jet-Lag Initiative). Cappuccinos consumed, we put on our comfy shoes, tightened the belts on our fanny packs, and headed out for adventure. WeContinue reading “Welcoming Committee (Rome, Italy)”