Above you see Stormy, the gray cat, and Wendy, with the stripes, the cats who own my son and his two children. Wendy's eyes caught the flash. I tried to fix them, but my fix did not work, so there they are in their flashing beauty.
Grandpère is proud of the fruits of his garden, and I enjoy eating the fresh produce. Pictured above is the parsley which came back after the swallowtail caterpillars stripped the plants of leaves months ago, which shows that we can have our parsley and let the caterpillars eat it, too.
Also pictured are two varieties of lettuce and two varieties of oranges, navel and Louisiana Sweet. We've been drinking fresh-squeezed orange juice for months now, in addition to eating the oranges and giving away bushels to the local food bank.
Mardi Gras season has been around for a while, but on Sunday we will attend probably our only parade here in Thibodaux, Cleophas, which passes in front of our church, where the congregation gathers for a potluck and then to watch the parade.
Pictured above is the beautiful Mardi Gras scarf, which my daughter-in-law gave me yesterday, and which I will be wearing to the parade Sunday.
Sunday evening, Bishop Morris Thompson will make his first official visit to our parish to baptize, confirm, and receive new members. After the service, we will have a reception to welcome the new bishop. Our day will be quite full.
Pretteh Kittehs!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mardi Gras, Mimi (wish I was there!)
You had me at the cats...
ReplyDeleteOf course, the cats! - which is why the photo of the cats is at the top.
ReplyDeleteYour own orange trees. Bliss.
ReplyDeleteLapin, bliss, indeed. And the workers and clients at the food bank are thrilled to get fresh produce.
ReplyDeleteMy BFF has a big Russian Blue (name of "Blue": nicknames Baloo, Kabluey, or, due to size Beluga, ala whale). They're such dog-like cats, follow you everywhere: that's why I like them so much! (I've liked many Tabbies, too)
ReplyDeleteJCF, Stormy is huge, too. Unfortunately he also has the common genetic defect of attacks of crystals forming in his urinary track, but the vet showed my son how to massage his glands, and he's not had an attack in a while. Stormy also has the bad habit of eating scrunchies and rubber bands. The floors and tops of the furniture must be cleared of the items. He's a costly pet.
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