The Merry Month of May

Welcome May!

May is the month we celebrate our cousin, Tyler, as he was born on the 2nd of the month - and we like celebrating birthdays all month long. 🎈

May 02 is also National Brothers & Sisters Day. 

I don't know if Pasqua got the memo, but I think this means he is supposed to be nice to me all day and not chase me. I will let you know how I make out. 😸

May also means flowers are blooming. In our Stray Cat Garden, we are happy to see this is true. 

Our little friend, Grigio, is enjoying the spring weather almost as much as the flowers. 

He still won't let mamma touch him, and greets her with hisses daily. At least he still visits multiple times a day, and we know he is well-fed. 

We sure hope that your first week of May is indeed merry. 

Purr & Paw, 

-Stivali. 🐾 

You are as welcome as the flowers in May. - Charles Macklin.
 

Pay it forward...

Happy Sunday, Readers,

The United Kingdom celebrates May as the National Smile Month. We hope this post finds you in good spirits and having a relaxing weekend filled with plenty of smiles.

We received a special video message from Jonathan Rosenberg, the Founder and Executive Director of the cat sanctuary which Pasqua Scheggiare came from, Tabby’s Place. We want to share it with you, and if you were looking for a place to pay forward any of your blessings, we kindly ask you to consider this public charity (501c3 non-profit corporation).

Their success, as with any charity, is dependent on the generous donations of people just like you. We believe what they are doing is extraordinary and valuable.

Tabby's Place Video Update

Thank you. We hope you enjoy your week.

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali. 🐾

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein

Closing out our first May with Pasqua Scheggiare!

We are in disbelief that the month of May is coming to a close this week! 

We had a very relaxing weekend, and are getting along splendidly. I am very patient with all of little Pasqua's antics.  Mamma is quite amused with all of his silly behavior, but sometimes his kitty love bites can be a little much for both of us. Mamma does a very good job of distracting him with toys to bite instead of her hands, but on occasion, he will bite her ankle as she walks by, or try to bite my neck when I am near him. Hmmm... It was as if the Catster writers heard our concerns, because this week, they featured an article on this very topic. If you have kitties that bite, you may want to read this article to consider the different causes of this behavior: Why Do Cats Bite?

While you are on their site, don't forget to vote for Pasqua - only three days left to vote (you can vote every 24 hours!) in the Purrrific Photo Contest. Thank you. 

All the running around and playing together can be quite exhausting. I think I have lost some weight, don't we both look slim, trim, and magnificent? 😻

We were happy Mamma had a day off  from work yesterday, but when she explained why, it made us sad. The last Monday in May is a day of observance for those who died in active military service. On this day we are to reflect, remember, honor, and pray for these souls and their families.  For their bravery and sacrifice should never be forgotten.

Please take a moment of silence in gratitude for our fallen heroes, as it is so important for us as Americans to take time to remember the sacrifices that bought us our freedom. 

Hug your family and friends tightly!

Purr & Paw,

-Stivali.

“Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It's a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this [Arlington] cemetery and others." - President Ronald Reagan.

May days

Hello Readers, how was your weekend? 😼

We had a nice weekend here - mamma worked on Stray Cat's memorial garden.  Pasqua and I watched her work outside through the screen window.

I just adore sun puddles.

She has yet to capture Chip's Chirp very well, but she is trying. Be sure to check out all of her videos of us on her YouTube channel.

The voting for the New Jersey Monthly Cutest Cat contest has officially ended, and we are hopeful we will hear good news next month about it. If you decided to vote for our little boy, we thank you!

Voting is still open for the Catster Contest and every vote counts - we appreciate your support! ❤

I do think he is the cutest cat in NJ. Hope y'all agree.

Cannot believe May is coming quickly to a close. How quick the time passes.

We hope you all are enjoying beautiful weather and are able to get out in it. ☀

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali. 🐾

May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive. - Fennel Hudson.

Rainy week means naps and squeaks

It is mid-May here and we have been seeing and hearing a lot of rain.

This gives us the perfect opportunity to nap!

What do you do when it rains multiple days in a row? Do you hunker down or do you still go out and about?

We are indoor cats, so we do not go out, but we do miss sunpuddling.

I tried to play hide and seek - but apparently, I am not very good at it:

Mamma likes to watch Hallmark movies. Pasqua is always very happy when she sits and relaxes, because he likes to, too:  

However, on this particular evening, the Hallmark movie did not keep his interest: 

Mamma is still trying to capture my Verdi deliveries and Pasqua's cute little chirp. She is afraid that I will stop bringing her Verdi, and that Pasqua will grow out of his little voice. Stay tuned, Readers, we may finally allow her to get our adorable behavior and squeaks on video!

Friendly reminder, last day to vote for Pasqua in the NJ Monthly Magazine contest is noon eastern time on the 19th:  NJ Monthly Contest Link to Vote

The voting is open until the 31st for the Catster contest:
Catster’s Purrrific Photo Contest: I Fits, I Sits Link to Vote

Thank you for your support.

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali.

Hello May!

Since Pasqua Scheggiare has never been outside, Mamma bought him a leash. I don't like mine so I never go for walks with her in the springtime. She hoped to teach the kitten at an early enough age that he would appreciate it. However, Pasqua did not care for the idea either, and he never left the porch:

While Mamma worked at the dining room table, Pasqua kept her company on top of her back pack. This is something both Stray Cat and I have done before. She should really consider buying us a soft leather cat-bed: 

For good measure, although, an uneven measure, I offer you one photo of me from this week. I fell asleep under a blanket on the recliner. The blankets are placed on top of human furniture to catch all of the cat hair we shed. Mamma has not yet learned that her attempts are totally futile, and that we appreciate blankets to use for hiding. That is why they must really be there: 

Here's hoping May does for our hearts what it does for the flowers outside. ❤

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali.