Now I'll Think of Cows When I Hear This Song! (Writer's Workshop)

Here's something that made me smile this week. The jazz band played for the cows in France and they all came over to listen and stayed still for the entire performance. I thought it was a funny sight so hope it will make you smile too.


When I hear "When The Saints Go Marching In" from now on I'll probably think of these cows thanks to this video.

This is in response to Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop prompt: Tell us and/or show us something that made you smile this week.

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Introducing Our Pets (Vlogging With Mama Kat)

One of Mama Kat's new Vlog prompts this week was to introduce our pets. I could not resist participating in this one! I could talk about my pets all day but have managed to introduce all three (two cats and one dog) in just 6.5 minutes. I realize this is long for a video and you may not want to take the time to watch it so Gerard taped a short and sweet more concise version if you are in a hurry.

Spunky says:  This was not a good time because mom interrupted me when I was enjoying my window time.  Sorry I wssn't more amusing.  If you watch the second one, I am a bit more active.  I have starred in lots of videos that are better than these.

Manny says:  I like both these videos of me.  They both show what a close relationship I have with Karen.  The second one was done at different times because I was hiding and wasn't in the mood.  (The video camera was on while they were looking for me, but they didn't know it so it'll be a good Monday Mischief post!)

Abby says:  Woof, woof!  I sure hope you watch the first one because it shows me in action being a good dog.  The second one was right before bed so I was tired by then.  I did a better job earlier, but the camera wasn't recording so I had to do my part again.



Which one did you like better? I'm not real pleased with either but both are different. In the first, I think you see more of the pets and in the second, you see more of me talking about them. I don't think either of these videos captures how fun our pets really are. I think you can see though how much I love them.

See other Vloggers at Mama Kat's Losin' It.

I considered this to be my best post of the week so linked up with Monday Meet Up at Covered In Grace.  Find more good posts there and prehaps link up one of your own.

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How Many Different Places Do You Lay? by Spunky

When I spend most of my days lying around, it's a challenge finding new places. Here are the places I like to lay:

Towel Rack

rocking chair

Under a rug

Under a blanket

Computer Chair

Window sill

In a basket

blocking the heater

Bean bag chair

Cat Tree

With Karen in bed at night

Sunspot in den

On warm clothes right out of the dryer

On piano

the bed

On pillow on new chair (to keep me off the chair)

but this week I found a new spot:  on the Printer!

Do you have any other suggestions for me that I haven't tried yet?  It's hard for us indoor cats to stay challenged.

We are joining AWW Mondays and Cats on Tuesday.

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7 Friday Fragments

Friday Fragments is hosted my Half-Past Kissin' Time for bloggers to post a list of short things on their minds that aren't really enough for a whole post. Here we go:

☻Last Saturday when we visited The Pleasant Care Center at Legacy Place, one of the residents told me how much she enjoyed reading My Funny Dad, Harry (the book I wrote in his memory). She isn't a reader and usually doesn't finish books, but she had a hard time putting this one down and loved it. She even enjoyed reading about his cats and she isn't a cat lover. It makes me so happy when I hear people enjoyed the book and feel as though they knew my dad too. He was a wonderful man! The book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Click the link to read customer reviews (21). It comes in paperback or available on Kindle.

☻ Work was crazy hectic this week so I feel very productive.

☻ The sun has been shining most of this week AND temperatures are back on the rise! I feel so much better when the sun is out!

☻Our dog, Abby, is getting ten laser therapy treatments to help rebuild cells in her hips and knees to lessen the pain of her arthritis. The sessions are short and painless. We have a short video I'll get posted one of these days.

☻ Our church is doing the NOT A FAN DVD study. Some of the questions in the journal we are supposed to do every day are very pointed and really helps me reflect on my relationship with Jesus; on the other hand, some things like imagining him sitting next to me and sing a song to him are pretty ridiculous. I'm trying to do everything they suggest to give it a fair shot and try to get as much from it as I can. Are you familiar with this study? If so, we would like to hear your thoughts about it.

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I go for blood work tomorrow in preparation for my bone and CT scan--the insurance will cover it. Oh, and I got a new prescription from my doctor that is supposed to help strengthen my bones: Actonel. The good news is that I only have to take it once a month! I'll take it the same day I give my pets their revolution so I'll remember it.

☻ The audio book Gerard is listening to and loving this week is "The Fifth Witness" by Michael Connelly.

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Our Favorite Reads For October

Gerard loved this one--his first audio book!

Gerard's Favorite:

Into the Fire is a Firsthand account of the most extraordinary battle in the Afghan War by Medal of Honor recipient, Dakota Meyer and Bing West (New York Times Bestselling Author). This is an audio book read by Zach Mclarty. What an amazing true story it is! Dakota Meyer is a true hero. This book tells the story of the battle at Genuisal. This is what war is really all about. I was able to get the audio book and liked listening to it in the car. I think I got more out of it than if I read the book. Either way, please take time to read or listen to this account and thank our armed forces that are still fighting. Mr. Meyer, thank you for your service.
(Gerard's review, rating 5+++ stars)

Read this one, Woof!  Woof!

Abby's Favorite:

was a non-fiction book, Little Boy Blue by Kim Kavin.  This was also Gerard's close second.

Karen's Favorite:

Realistic Christian Teen Fiction

One For the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is about being someone’s hero and showing unconditional love. Although it is considered juvenile fiction, I really liked it! The main character, Carly, has been neglected and abused but finds a good foster home while her mother recovers from a beating she took from her husband. Julie Murphy, the foster home mother, is the wife of a fireman with three boys that shows kindness and love to Carly who doesn’t quite know what to make of it. This heart-warming book has humor, a good message, and is a touching quick read. It made even made me tear up at certain parts. If you like stories about kids and family, I recommend this one! It will tug at your heartstrings.
 (Karen's review, rating 5 stars)

Here's a trailer for the book:
(This is the author's debut novel, her first draft of it received the Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in Children's Literature.)

Historical Christian fiction

My close second was Be Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof, a new author, this being the first in a series.

 Spunky's and Manny's Favorite: 

Trapped by Pete the Cat and Peg Kehret 

(Karen liked it too but Gerard missed out because he didn't read it!)

One of 3 books by Pete the Cat--we liked them all but this one best!

The links will take you to our reviews at Grab a Book from Our Stack.  Find more posts with animals at Camera Critters.

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