Mancat Monday:Memories of a Green Summer
Well, I don’t know about you but I could use a breath of spring, a flash of green and some warm weather. Endless snow and cold is getting old. While searching for some green memories, I found this random shot of Gris Gris, Odin and Domino (Merlin was out of frame). It’s so perfectly ordinary and commonplace until I realized this trio of cats will never be photographed again. I didn’t expect to write about Gris Gris today or about death but sometimes life has other plans. One lesson from grieving is the opportunity to learn what really matters, what true value means. For me the learning unfolds in a place of more being and less doing. My work schedule is upside down and it’s costing me dearly but it’s all good.
Merlin, who has always ruled the roost has his commanding voice back. He barks like a drill sergeant (Siamese style) to stop whatever I’m doing late morning to spend several hours in bed under the covers with me. I work covertly on a laptop as much as I can between doing Reiki and meditating with him. Don’t wait for someone to bark at you to value what’s important this week. Savor the moments and remember: memories are evergreen.
29 Comments
Carolyn
Very wise words!
Constance Marie
Love the photo, happy Merlins feeling better.
Id go crazy, if Im not already, if I dont take each day as it comes. I look ahead in anticipation and its jinxed.
meowmeowmans
Oh, yes. We love the thought that summer will eventually come again. 🙂 Your quote about cats and pieces of your heart is lovely.
Nancy Blue Moon
I think cameras are one of the most wonderful inventions ever..They not only help us to keep our memories..but we are also able to look at them and smile or cry..whichever we need at the moment..I have a little sign here Layla that says..”Heaven’s The Place Where All The Cats You’ve Ever Loved Come To Greet You”..If this is true..what a glorious day we have to look forward to! Hugs
Layla Morgan Wilde
Nancy, I love that sign!
da tabbies o trout towne
hizzzzzzzzzzzz….we be tryin ta say give em sass dood merlin…N until de snow be a gone N de grazz bee a showin…think oh de green swordtail…..seered at 180 for 35 minits de fish makes a mite fine snax !!
da tabbies o trout towne
hay…wearz R commint……..
Oui Oui
Meezers know what is important and aren’t afraid to let you know either. It’s one of their endearing traits. Along with their voices . . . We love thinking Merlin sounds like a drill sergeant,
Ms. Phoebe's Mum
Merlin you continue to amaze everyone and I know Ms. Phoebe is watching over us and smiling as she reads that you have your voice back and are letting everyone know who REALLY is in charge!
Skeeter and Izzy
Every breath,every purr, every meow, every moment is special in some way. We just have to learn to see,hear,taste,smell and savor the seemingly ordinary with our hearts and then it becomes extraordinary.
We love the part about the heart becoming like a cat!
Luvs Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig and Peanut and Romeo >^..^<
Sue Brandes
Lovely photo of your kitties. We got hit with a snow storm today but; I heard tons of birds yesterday so I think spring is coming.
Flynn
Ha typical! The photo loaded when I entered my comment.
Flynn
The photo wouldn’t load for me. That is the problem with having a slow broadband connection. There is plenty of green here but I have to paddle through most of it.
Brian Frum
Purrs to you dear Merlin. Green is good and we are more than ready!
Cheysuli
You tell her Merlin! That’s what a Meezer does!
Susan and the gang from Life with Dogs and Cats
So ready for green. Love the photo. It feels like it could be an inspiration for an entire story.
–Purrs (and woofs) from Life with Dogs and Cats.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks Susan for the food for thought.
Alana
So true. Sometimes the small things are worth so much. Every time I kiss Rocky now, I smell his fur. It smells different than all the rest of my cats, and I try to memorize it. Tell Merlin we’re sending our love and hoping you enjoy every moment with each other.
Colehaus Cats
The green, we can’t wait for the return. But in the meantime, we’ll go make memories with our mom and dad. Thank you for reminding us! Purrs…
Tamago
This is such a lovely photo of Gris Gris, Odin, and Domino together! I agree memories are evergreen. Memories of loved ones will never fade!
Joanne
Thank you for sharing such heartwarming thoughts
Chris Davis
Three cats on a carpet of green – beautiful!
Coccolino
Beautiful shot of them and sometimes things come out of our mouths (our keyboards) without planning on them. It’s what is in your thoughts and he is never far from them. I think almost all of us can relate to that sadness of seeing a fond memory in picture and realizing it’s not to be again. It just makes us cherish them even more. Hugs to you.
The Island Cats
We love seeing some green too..since all we see out our window is white. With more coming today. Bleh.
The Swiss Cats
Beautiful picture ! Purrs
Kathryn
Green! Yes, bring back the green.
Such a lovely photo of the boyz.
Sammy
We’re ready for some green here too…..that’s a nice shot of three boys on the loose in a beautiful space of green – as you say, a moment that won’t come again for those three. We may be stuck in snow, but those memories are fresh as spring in our hearts aren’t they Layla? Stay warm…….think GREEN……
Hugs, Pam
Sometimes, Cats Herd You
We’re glad that you’re getting a lot of quality one-on-one time with Merlin… even if he has to boss you around for it!
Sparkle
My human is spending the next couple of days gathering her 2013 numbers for for her accountant… and Binga and I will be busy reminding her about what’s REALLY important!