Happy New Year, Readers!
Glad to see you made it into 2019. I had no idea we were going from one year to another.
I knew because Mom put a new cat calendar on the wall. She said the calendar is kind of sad this time ‘cuz it’s the last time she’ll get one from her friend. She got a call today and was told he passed away last night. Mom says it really puts a damper on celebrating a new year.
However, Mom also said that we have no known schedule that tells us exactly how long we have on this side of The Rainbow Bridge, and that goes for us fur people as well.
We don’t mean to be all down and sad today, but we do have to face facts. People and fur people are still hurting. There’s fighting, even between me and Steinbeck.
But that’s not real fighting. I just like to torment you to get your attention.
MOL!!! I know that. But there is sadness in the world and we can choose to focus on it, or be thankful for each moment we get and try to spread happiness.
I like that option. Each day of cold snowy weather gets us closer to summer when the catnip will be growing again.
Yes, and each smile you give to someone else, gets passed along to others.
Don’t forget hugs and scritches.
Right you are. See, that’s focusing on good things that make us happy. If we’re happy, it will spill over onto others and they will be happy.
Mom doesn’t like it when I spill things.
That’s not what I mean. This is something you would like to spill. It’s like looking outside, seeing the sunshine bouncing off the winter landscape, and being thankful you’re inside by the fire. It’s that warm cozy feeling you like to share with others.
Mom, we’re sorry you lost your friend. Maybe he’ll find Shakespeare and tell him hi.
For now, we’ll soak up the sunshine and let it spill all over the place and maybe some of it will reach you, dear readers. May 2019 be gentle and kind to all of you.
TwoCatsViews 
We’re sorry about your mom’s friend. Sending her many purrs…and hoping the new year is a good one for all of you.
Thank you and we hope 2019 is a great one for all of you.
We are so sorry your Mom lost her friend, Mommy and Daddy lost a friend today too. He was an Episcopal priest, a judge, a bee keeper, a bluegrass banjo player and a wonderful man, husband and father. Thank you for the sunshine you shared, and the reminder to always look for our blessings.
We’re sorry to hear you lost a friend, too. Mom says she treasures the precious memories of times with her friends.
New Year Purrs………….Hemingway and Steinbeck
So sorry for your loss. Let’s appreciate every day as the gift that is.
For sure. Each moment is precious!
We hope you have a wonderful New Year – full with love, peace, and happiness.
We wish the very same for you.
New Year Purrs………Hemingway and Steinbeck
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom’s friend. XO
Thank you. Always nice to hear from other friends at a time like this.
After 2018, my human says she could use a little more kindness! (Of course, that goes both ways, and she knows it too.)
We should all plan on making kindness supreme in 2019. 🙂
Stereo purrs………..Hemingway and Steinbeck
I am sorry to hear about your Mum’s friend. May the New Year be kind to all of you, too.
Thanks. Mom really appreciates all the kind words.
Stereo purrs………..Hemingway and Steinbeck
So sorry to read this sad news concerning your Mom’s friend. My thoughts are with your Mom. Sending you hugs and lots of strength.
Herman and Mr. Bowie, you two are priceless. Thanks so much for the kind thoughts and words.
Hugs……..Pam
please accept our condolences on the loss of your friend ~~~~~ ♥♥♥
Thank you so much. That’s so kind of you.
Hugs……..the Mom (Pam)
Losing friends is a tough nut. Remembering them is important. I remember a doggy friend who used to work at the library with me. I miss little Sandy, but we remember him and talk about him a lot.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Cupcake, you are so right about remembering our friends. As usual, you are full of wisdom. Thanks so much for sharing.
Stereo purrs…………Hemingway and Steinbeck
We’re sorry about the loss of another friend – losses are tough aren’t they but we always remember our buddies and pals in that place in our hearts where they remain. We know it was a very hard time for many last year and we hope this year will be different – kinder, gentler, less argumentative, more fun…..life really is very short if you think about it. We need to keep the positivity going and LOVE one another in the NOW. Sending you all wishes for a fab 2019!!
Love, Teddy and Mom too
Teddy and Pam………we are so sorry that Mom hasn’t answered your very kind note until now. She claims she was busy but we think she was lazy. It’s ok though, ‘cuz she spends time playing with us instead of the computer so we like that. We hope 2019 is starting out to be a nice one for you. Mom has lost four friends already but she knows they are all dancing with the angels now and they are forever in her heart.
Stereo purrs………Hemingway and Steinbeck
Oh we love the idea that your Mom’s friends – and those of anyone else who has had that loss – are dancing with the angels. We believe that too!
Hugs, Teddy
Teddy, so glad to hear your mom believes like our mom. Maybe they’re twins!!!
Stereo purrs………..Hemingway and Steinbeck