Resolutions

Twelve days in to the new year, and we aren't about declaring a 2019 resolution, as we were taught a long time ago you can begin a new resolution each day. A new year just reminds us that each day is new and you can start over fresh. Peace in the present. Sadness in the past. Anxiety if only thinking about the future.
Each day, I resolve, I will be nicer to Pasqua.
Mamma bought "Safe Space" essence by Jackson Galaxy. Twelve days in of use, and I am not feeling yet that my space is indeed "safe".
I am unpredictable. Moody.
Some days, I can sit in the same area with Pasqua, and our world is fine. Other days, he wants to play, and I don't want any part of it so I hiss and growl, and chase. Pasqua thinks the chasing is play. Sometimes, I let it become that, other days, I just get irritated.
I am unpredictable. Moody.
I want to be nice to Pasqua, but sometimes, it is hard to share my home and my mom.

Sharing space.

Eating together.

Sharing a chair.

Unsure of a new world.

I don't want to always be nice. Sorry.

Humans can learn a lot from animals. How the world is just the world. To be present. Look out a window and see it.

Resolve to stay happy. Each time you tear a day off a calendar, you get a new day. Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. 😺

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali.

Bring on 2019

It is with great anticipation that we look forward to 2019.
In our hearts, are beautiful memories of the arrival of Kismet on this very day back in 1994, and of last year's celebration, our last New Year with our beautiful Stray Cat, who passed away 26 days later.

We look forward to 2019, which we are optimistic that it will be filled with a lot of laughs.
Example: https://youtu.be/sjoTFtnljhE

We wish all of you a safe, healthy, and happy 2019. May joy always keep your heart afloat!

I am still not totally sure about this kitten.

Pasqua Scheggiare getting bigger each day.

Loving his own bedroom - and the peace it provides him without me lurking about!

Cuteness overload! 

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering ‘it will be happier’…” ― Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Purr & Paw, 

-Stivali. 

2018 began sadly, let it end with hope...

Dear Faithful Readers,
As you know, mamma and I had a terrible start to 2018 with the tragic passing of my big brother, Stray Cat. You may have also noticed in our posts since his death, that mamma and I have been very sad and have been grieving - and are still grieving.
Helen Keller was quoted as saying once, "What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."
We believe this, and we carry Stray Cat with us each day, in our hearts. We keep his memory alive through photos, and we talk about him daily. 
When we first lose a loved one, we think we can never get out of the sorrow or the guilt, that we could never find our way out of it... and in some ways, it is true, there never is a better place - just a different place. Our hearts are badly broken, and the bad news is we will never get over the loss of our beloved - - oddly, this is also the good news - - because we don't want to. 

In our loss, we realize there are many kittens and cats needing safe, healthy, happy homes. They need love and have love to give. Unsure if our hearts were ready to handle a future loss, we decided to begin fostering a two month old kitten.

May we introduce to you Pasqua (Easter) Scheggiare (Chip), born on September 17, 2018. Our foster adventure began the day before Thanksgiving. Weighing under two pounds, this little fuzz ball entered our home with energy, love, and extreme playfulness.

First day on the scene. ❤

Totally unsure if I want the company after complaining for months I needed it. 😹

This week, mamma signed the paperwork to officially adopt this little kitten. As we prepare to say "bye" to 2018, we will not forget all we went through to get to the end of this year. It is with hopeful hearts that we end this year and pray for a happier 2019 ahead.

Wishing all of our readers a beautiful and peace filled holiday season. Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it.  🎄

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali.

"I know a cat named Easter he says, 'Will you ever learn? You're just an empty cage girl, if you kill the bird.'"- Tori Amos.

Happy You're Ours Day, Stivali!

Yesterday marked eight years since I arrived on the scene and met Stray Cat and my mamma.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BrC8xl_FAQj/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet 

I like to rest a lot.

If you never read my story, Dear Readers, you can here: Stivali's Story

My best Taylor Swift pose: "Girl at home"!

I am very grateful that mamma decided to keep me. I know I am not the most affectionate cat she has cared for, but I do love her very much and appreciate all the food, treats, warm blankets, and affection she gives to me. 💘💘

This December, tell your loved ones you love them. Give with a grateful heart that you are able. Provide for those who need you (if you are looking for a charity, we highly recommend giving warmth to homeless pets at St Hubert's, Tabby's Place, and North Shore Animal League - and if you don't have a pet to honor in your contribution, please consider honoring our beloved Stray Cat. Thank you!). 

Stay Warm,

-Stivali. 

Bye Bye November!

Hello Dear Readers,
I am settling in to the winter darkness - where the days are short, and my stomach gets bigger.
It is easier living in the Northeast than down south where I was born.
While living in Florida, I always had to be in tip-top shape - not because I am vain. It was so hot, I did not want all that extra fluff.
Now, it is needed - it helps keep me warm.
Ma keeps the house a little on the chilly side, and I think I know why. She thinks I am more inclined to snuggle at night with her, and she is on Cloud 9 with the sweet quality time.

Don't tell her, but I don't need the house so chilly just to snuggle up with her.
Shhh...

Our secrets are safe here,
-Stivali.
XOXO

Imitating is My New Job! :)

Tell me this is not purrfect.

I think even Miley Cyrus would agree.

This thanksgiving week, I am thankful for you, Dear Readers, and I am thankful for my mamma, my big brother Stray Cat, food, bed, my home, and all of my toys. I am also thankful for my aunts and nonno who try to love me (but I hiss or hide) and my sweet nonna who comes to feed me and visit with me while my ma is out for too long. I have a lot to be thankful for. Including my new job, that I think I am very talented in - imitating beautiful famous people and the poses they do. 

What are you thankful for?

My ma lives her life in a constant state of prayer and gratitude. I want to be just like her. 💗

Purr & Paw, 

-Stivali.

Happy November!

Hello Friends, It is getting chilly where we live, and I look for a nice blanket to crawl under each day! I sleep a lot! Winter is coming!

I decided, I could make a living impersonating famous people. Here is my best Madonna imitation. What do you think?

My mamma wento New Orleans and saw this cute cat, she missed me a lot while she was away: 

She also considered purchasing this t-shirt. She missed me a lot, apparently: 

Instead of buying a cat t-shirt there, she decided to design one for her children's book, SuperCat. If you are interested in purchasing her design, it is available through Teespring:
SuperCat Kismet Teespring Link

Thank you, Readers, for your support.  Let me know what you think of my impersonation skills. This may be my new gig. 😺

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali.