Katie and Ellie
@joyfullcat.bsky.social
Old pocket Venus, married almost 50 years. Democrat, chocolate freak, British tv and writers, gardening, secret optimist, champion complainer. Leaving the bird. A dear friend’s profile, now passed, was one word. Bitter. Adding that in her honor.
When your cat sees something but there’s nothing to see but they won’t take their eyes off “it”.
December 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
When your cat sees something but there’s nothing to see but they won’t take their eyes off “it”.
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I was just outside in this freezing cold sleet a few minutes ago and I still feel better
December 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I was just outside in this freezing cold sleet a few minutes ago and I still feel better
Old fashioned but reliable advice, if you’re feeling down, if you’re able, go outside. If you can take a walk, definitely do that but just sitting out in the fresh air is helpful. Dragged a friend out yesterday and after half an hour she was clearly way better. Adult version of go out and play.
December 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Old fashioned but reliable advice, if you’re feeling down, if you’re able, go outside. If you can take a walk, definitely do that but just sitting out in the fresh air is helpful. Dragged a friend out yesterday and after half an hour she was clearly way better. Adult version of go out and play.
Going to the kitchen to properly write a recipe I saw on yahoo. It was vague, type of ingredients not specific, cups not grams, quantity way off. Made once, lots of unsures but result delicious. Friends loved. So, breaking down, weighing, improving, don’t want to lose this one.
December 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Going to the kitchen to properly write a recipe I saw on yahoo. It was vague, type of ingredients not specific, cups not grams, quantity way off. Made once, lots of unsures but result delicious. Friends loved. So, breaking down, weighing, improving, don’t want to lose this one.
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
The sun is back! If you closed umbrellas but left in place, me, get out there and open so they can dry out and not grow goobers.
December 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The sun is back! If you closed umbrellas but left in place, me, get out there and open so they can dry out and not grow goobers.
Went for a chocolate bordeau, someone furry got very excited by the crinkly paper. The traders advent treats have ruined her. She’s never liked treats ever. These are little pillowy soft orangey pieces, just freeze dried salmon and ground sweet potatoes. Not sold separately.
December 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Went for a chocolate bordeau, someone furry got very excited by the crinkly paper. The traders advent treats have ruined her. She’s never liked treats ever. These are little pillowy soft orangey pieces, just freeze dried salmon and ground sweet potatoes. Not sold separately.
There is only one thing that will ever interest me about ***** and it hasn’t happened yet. Speculation is fruitless and boring. Photos are disgusting. I really don’t care.
I’m here for animals, flowers, food, kind laughs, heads ups for books and tv. And love your snow pics.
I’m here for animals, flowers, food, kind laughs, heads ups for books and tv. And love your snow pics.
December 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There is only one thing that will ever interest me about ***** and it hasn’t happened yet. Speculation is fruitless and boring. Photos are disgusting. I really don’t care.
I’m here for animals, flowers, food, kind laughs, heads ups for books and tv. And love your snow pics.
I’m here for animals, flowers, food, kind laughs, heads ups for books and tv. And love your snow pics.
Yesterday took down the tree, disposed of poinsettias, they were done. It was too soon but felt like I could do it and knew enough to take advantage, might have been only chance for weeks. She’s not a fun cat but she quietly watched then took her place on changed out throw.
December 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Yesterday took down the tree, disposed of poinsettias, they were done. It was too soon but felt like I could do it and knew enough to take advantage, might have been only chance for weeks. She’s not a fun cat but she quietly watched then took her place on changed out throw.
Not big on resolutions but feeling very aware of negative thoughts, poor self care. So, realizing that being here, for the most part, despite the people I love interacting with, affects my RL interactions, will try to break the addiction. I absorb the anger. And my skin needs attention. Badly. 🎄
December 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Not big on resolutions but feeling very aware of negative thoughts, poor self care. So, realizing that being here, for the most part, despite the people I love interacting with, affects my RL interactions, will try to break the addiction. I absorb the anger. And my skin needs attention. Badly. 🎄
Pooped after meal prep so we happily went to our separate comfy spots. Ells and I prefer bed. Thank gods my husband is easy going and happy on his own. Love the peace of our house. Hope you all have had the best day possible.
December 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Pooped after meal prep so we happily went to our separate comfy spots. Ells and I prefer bed. Thank gods my husband is easy going and happy on his own. Love the peace of our house. Hope you all have had the best day possible.
Don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t get to go on here about daily life with this small beast, it lightens the load. Thank you.
December 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t get to go on here about daily life with this small beast, it lightens the load. Thank you.
I got it right on the third try. A lifetime of healthy cats who ate kibble on a placemat on the floor, drank water, liked visitors, didn’t need a closed house because faux pheromone diffusers in every room. And then came Ellie. Our last cat and she’s a real humdinger.
December 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I got it right on the third try. A lifetime of healthy cats who ate kibble on a placemat on the floor, drank water, liked visitors, didn’t need a closed house because faux pheromone diffusers in every room. And then came Ellie. Our last cat and she’s a real humdinger.
Reading Baldacci’s Nash Falls. Good story for a hopefully quiet day.
December 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Reading Baldacci’s Nash Falls. Good story for a hopefully quiet day.
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Good morning, and Merry Christmas.
I was woken by Milo and Wren, who decided I was taking too long to wake up when they needed their morning cuddles.
I put my Christmas bread pudding in the oven and gave the kittens their Christmas stocking.
Now they're both fast asleep, blissed out on the 'nip.
I was woken by Milo and Wren, who decided I was taking too long to wake up when they needed their morning cuddles.
I put my Christmas bread pudding in the oven and gave the kittens their Christmas stocking.
Now they're both fast asleep, blissed out on the 'nip.
December 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Good morning, and Merry Christmas.
I was woken by Milo and Wren, who decided I was taking too long to wake up when they needed their morning cuddles.
I put my Christmas bread pudding in the oven and gave the kittens their Christmas stocking.
Now they're both fast asleep, blissed out on the 'nip.
I was woken by Milo and Wren, who decided I was taking too long to wake up when they needed their morning cuddles.
I put my Christmas bread pudding in the oven and gave the kittens their Christmas stocking.
Now they're both fast asleep, blissed out on the 'nip.
Meal, not mean. SMH.
December 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Meal, not mean. SMH.
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Merry Christmas to all! 🎄
Todays California Photo! - by Eric Rubins
Todays California Photo! - by Eric Rubins
December 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Merry Christmas to all! 🎄
Todays California Photo! - by Eric Rubins
Todays California Photo! - by Eric Rubins
Final wake up late, 7, gray one preparing to barf because breakfast not on time, 2 options presented then a treat. Music and bad singing, she’s cheered up. For her. Planned to stay in pjs until dumped my toast covered in raspberry spread upside down in my lap. Sticky. Still raining.
a cartoon of a reindeer with christmas lights on his antlers
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December 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Final wake up late, 7, gray one preparing to barf because breakfast not on time, 2 options presented then a treat. Music and bad singing, she’s cheered up. For her. Planned to stay in pjs until dumped my toast covered in raspberry spread upside down in my lap. Sticky. Still raining.
Seeing a worthwhile New Year’s resolution here. 😂
December 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Seeing a worthwhile New Year’s resolution here. 😂
Can’t remember last Christmas. Definitely remember that on the 26th we began a full gut/demo on this house, needed to be complete by the 29th. Hired our own crew to save $. No stress at all. 😂
December 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Can’t remember last Christmas. Definitely remember that on the 26th we began a full gut/demo on this house, needed to be complete by the 29th. Hired our own crew to save $. No stress at all. 😂
We got up at 4. Raging storm. She didn’t eat all night, accepted her hydrating broth from her dad, then routine is when I get my breakfast she has hers. Too early so hers was poopy. Waited then gave her a treat food. Little bit. Pouted for 2 hours, made her usual again and it was accepted. Cats.
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We got up at 4. Raging storm. She didn’t eat all night, accepted her hydrating broth from her dad, then routine is when I get my breakfast she has hers. Too early so hers was poopy. Waited then gave her a treat food. Little bit. Pouted for 2 hours, made her usual again and it was accepted. Cats.
We’re going to need an ark, people.
December 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We’re going to need an ark, people.
Husband asked for shmutz. Missed a lot of meals when I was a kid and when I had the $ and the cafeteria served ground beef in gravy on mashed potatoes and I could also get a milk I was over the moon. These things never go away. So I make my own shmutz. More sophisticated, sure, just as delicious.
December 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Husband asked for shmutz. Missed a lot of meals when I was a kid and when I had the $ and the cafeteria served ground beef in gravy on mashed potatoes and I could also get a milk I was over the moon. These things never go away. So I make my own shmutz. More sophisticated, sure, just as delicious.
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Simply GORGEOUS!!
December 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Simply GORGEOUS!!
The greatest generation raised my generation, they were far from perfect but they did the work. We resented that and my butthurt generation fucked up everything. And the one after that doubled down. The pendulum swung so far it exploded. And now we’re here.
December 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The greatest generation raised my generation, they were far from perfect but they did the work. We resented that and my butthurt generation fucked up everything. And the one after that doubled down. The pendulum swung so far it exploded. And now we’re here.