The leaves have all but blanketed the ground here … winter is well on it’s way!  It has been beautiful here … although today, it was gray, rainy, very cool, and getting colder!  We may even see some snow, come tomorrow!  As for now, I’ve been preparing this week for another craft show on Saturday.  We loaded the van then headed to the school to set up earlier this evening.  They gave us two hours tonight, and then we’ll get two more hours in the morning before the doors open from 9:00AM to 4:00PM.  It’s usually very busy, and we’re pretty tired by the time we load up again to head home.  I am looking forward to it, though, and praying for a prosperous day!  It was raining ‘cats and dogs’ when we got there to unload … not very pleasant, and besides, soap and water don’t mix!  I had everything pretty well protected, and we got in and set up in less than two hours this time!  I have a few small things to finish up and I’ll have ample time to do that in the morning!  It will be a good day. come rain, or shine … or maybe even a little snow! 
 
I mentioned cats above … well, we have a kitten that has come to live on our porch!  She has some very pretty markings, is very loving, and she really seems to like it here.  I’ve been feeding her, and slowly introducing her to the ‘Moosh’, our indoor cat, through a crack in the door … they’ve exchanged ‘paws’, and Moosh seems to be slowly warming up to her, although there have been a few hissing sounds from him!  I tell him he needs to be nice, and I can tell she doesn’t seem to mind his presence at all … in fact, she seems as if she’d like to come in and play!  I’d like to get her de-fleaed, and de-wormed (if she has any), also those necessary shots, then bring her in as an indoor cat … I’m hoping Moosh will take to her … if not, my sister is more than willing to give her a home … and she’d still be in the family!  But, I do so want to keep her for myself!!  I’ve become attached … and that can be a dangerous thing! 

I am concerned about a few other things … such as whether or not a 2 cat litter-box is a good thing … or, should I have one for each of them?  And, Moosh is on a special diet, so how would I keep her from eating his food … or him from eating her kitten food?!  How DO you introduce a new kitten into the home where there is already a ‘seasoned’ cat!  Just some things to ponder!  If anyone has any hints, tips, or suggestions … well, you know where the comment box is!  )

We do live next to a busy road, and we have had a puppy run out and get hit … also another little kitten that came to our porch a few years ago was found in the road by my husband … so sad!  This one seems to stay close around the house, the other one did not, so if you would, pray that she continues to do that, until we can get her into the vet!  I did notice today, that she loves to just sit in the rain … contemplating.  Hmmm, ‘cat contemplations’ … wonder what she’s thinking?!  I’ve given her a funny little nick-name … well, ‘Mooshie’ is a funny name, so I thought why break tradition!   We call her ‘Pookie’ … really!   She comes running when you call her that!  Mooshie and Pookie … oh dear!  What have I gotten myself into!  Lots of kitty-joy, I do think!  Pray that all these concerns that I have will be worked out … I know once he gets used to her, Moosh will have someone to keep him company when we’re away.  ‘It is not good for cat to be alone’!  

I did take some photos of her yesterday … she’s a bit camera shy, and wouldn’t sit still for me, so I did the best I could … not sure how they turned out yet … going to see now!  Once we get her in here with the Moosh, ‘Betsy and Benjie’ may have some blog competition here!  They are a couple of really cool cats who have lots of fun together over on Linda’s site!  They are related and get along very well … so, I’m hoping M & P will learn to get along, too!  Here are the photos … you can see why I’m just a little bit attached, now can’t you?!! 

First time she saw the camera …
she was a bit shy in the beginning.

Such beautiful eyes!!

She blends right in doesn’t she …
great ‘catouflage’!!

‘Pondering Pookie’

Not too sure how happy this one will be, though!
That ‘look’ should give me some indication …
don’t you think?!

‘Awww, but, Moosh … how can you resist my big golden eyes?!’ 
She had just come out of a corner in the garage,
where she discovered some cobwebs …
you can faintly see them on the right side of her face.
Curious kitty!  Aren’t they all!

Okay … that’s certainly enough for now … let me know what you think of her!  It’s late, and I need to get some sleep before morning!  In the meantime, you all have a wonderful weekend … mine will, again, be busy and full, but I’ll get around to check in with you all very soon!  

Hugs & blessings!
               ~ Deborah <><