Bacon and Symmetry Saturday

Today Angel Madi and I are assisting Pawfessional Chef Teddy aka King of Baconia in his Castle kitchen

He is cooking one our favorite recipes.  Click  here.

to see what's Cooking

REMINDER CHEF TEDDY LOVES NEW BACON RECIPES...If you want to submit one to him,

 leave a comment ON HIS BLOG. I'm sure he will tell you how to do it.

LAST SATURDAY, LINK FROM MIMI'S BLOG, WAS GUEST CHEF.

HIS RECIPE WAS BACON, WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP.  WE HAD IT LAST NIGHT FOR SUPPER IT WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS.  AND HAVING IT WITH CRUSTY BREAD IS A MUST

IF YOU MISSED THE RECIPE, CLICK HERE

This building  replaced one of my favorite stores JC Penney's 

It reminds me of the bow of a boat.

Not much crocheting going on this week.  I have a blocked tear duct.

I have an appointment at Raleigh Ophthalmology on Monday, 8/11.

 

Nature and Feline Friday

 Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Nature Friday is brought to you with a lot of help of from my friends

Carol🌻 aka mom to Murphy and Stanley took the photo

YAM Aunty ID'd it for me.

Yes, you have there a Blue-eyed Darner Dragon Fly... 

see link for info and Latin name. What a fab shot!!! Yxx

My itty bitty kitty heart thanks you both

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

Dear Auntie HiC,

Last weekend a cold front has moved through north Georgia. Brrrrr! Our temperatures dropped from the 90s to mid 60s!

This was wake up temperature on Monday, August 4, 2025

I saw this cute sweater & wondered if you could knit it in a jiffy & send it to me ASAP! 😹

❤️ Rocky

PS

 Dear Friends this was not me...

da poor cat in the picture looks miserable, and I’m sure, I Rocky, would be too. 😹 The caption on the picture says: “When you spend the weekend with Grandma!” 😹

Sincerely 

Rocky a very thankful Georgia Ginger!!

Dearest nephew Rocky
 Auntie HiC would move heaven and earth to make sure you were comfy and happy.  However, I am very thankful you don't need a sweater.

Lovingly Auntie HiC

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #223

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at

 Two Spoiled Cats

Below is our photo challenge for this week

Yes I'm grumpy

Along came AI

now I look frumpy

My girth is a curse

In the spring of my life

this was ME

I was the cat's meow

I could prowl jump high and low

Now I could not even carry 

my ladies purse

 

Wordless Wednesday

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Hallmark Store in the mall mid July

TOO EARLY

 

Happy Tuesday: Fun Facts with Rocky

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus   

Dear Auntie HiC, 

This edition of Fun Facts with Rocky delves into the practice of “niksen.” 

Niksen is a Dutch verb derived from "niks," meaning "nothing". 

It's the art of doing nothing, not in a passive or unproductive way, but as a deliberate act of relaxation and mental rejuvenation.

Research suggests that niksen can help reduce stress, combat burnout, and boost creativity. Some studies suggest it can also help improve focus and overall well-being by allowing the mind to wander and recharge. 

The Dutch have purr-fected the practice of 

niksen so well that they are considered 

some of the happiest people on earth.

Cats are niksen masters. 😻

Mol mol mol mol Rocky my ginger nephew you are a fun-gi, girls like fun guys

Thank,you love Auntie HiC 

Awww Monday get ready to Awwww too

 

thank you to  our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

This is Samson da blonde Golden Retriever.  He is appropriately named.  He has lots of fur, is very big and most handsome!! 

I see Samson and his Dad a lot when I stop by Panera in the morning.

Sunday Selfies

There is a new furniture at the mall all the furniture is huge

Not only do they have furniture they have huge critters

 

Saturday Symmetry from Kanki

 Kanki Japanese Steakhouse

Nature "Bearly" and Feline Friday

One of our hosts for Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

Dear Auntie HiC,

We heard a loud commotion on the deck last night & assumed it was the raccoons. We enjoy watching them.

Here, kitty, kitty, kitty!

When noise became louder, Mom knew it was a bear! 🐻

She flipped on the flood lights just in time to see him climbing up the deck post.

He wasn’t very big & was bit clumsy. 😹

The bird feeders are taken in every night & as soon as he realized there were no snacks he sauntered away. Always a treat to be visited by our 🐻 neighbors.

❤️ Kat, Rocky & Cali 

OMCs Cali, Kat and Rocky...I love how you all gathered on the table to

let Da Bear let you know he was on your Turf

Auntie HiC giggled when he got stuck trying to get over the rail.

Lovingly Auntie HiC

Thoroughly Poetic and Thankful Thursday#222

 

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at

 Two Spoiled Cats

Below is our photo challenge for this week

Pardon me, I mean you no harm

It is spring, the bright sun shines

 I must plan the picnic

For  which my beary lovely lady pines.

Per chance do you have any Grey Poupon?

Sincerely

Brownie da furry fuzzy Tushie Bear

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 Thankful Thursday hosted

Very thankful my husband's post op with his eye surgeon went very well.  Left Eye is completely healed and no signs of reoccurrence. No more drops needed.👏👏  He will need a new left lens in his eye glasses.  The surgeon expects significant vision improvement in that eye.

Very thankful for air conditioning 

Wordless Wednesday with Rocky

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Dear Auntie HiC,

Mom says I don’t need to be smart, because I’m so stinking adorable!  Do you agree?

Adorable Rocky doesn't know his ABC's...

No worries Rocky you found your way up Mt. Harland when you were teeny tiny...now you are living your best life without a worry in the world.

❤️ Rocky

Dearest Rocky, my Ginger Nephew,

Auntie HiC 100,000% agrees with your Mama

FYI

If your PURRfect paw feels damp, Auntie gave it itty bitty kitty kisses 

Lovingly 

Auntie💋 HiC

Happy Tuesday with Kat

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus   

Dear Auntie HiC, 

There’s much sadness in the news, so I’ve taken it upon myself to attempt to provide Comic Relief by Kat. 

I’ll try to brighten your day with a bit of humor. If you would like more, let me know, as I’m here to please. 😹

❤️ Kat 

OMCs  Nephew Kat you have the purrfect deep voice to make the lady cats weak in the knees.

I love your standup Comedy routine...send more

Lovingly Auntie HiC

Awww Monday and Sparks with Cali

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

 

Dear Auntie HiC, 

I may be young but I’m very observant.  I’ve noticed humans dwell & worry about things out of their control. 

I’m going to begin sharing “Advice from Cali”,  in an attempt to spread positivity, cheerfulness , enthusiasm, and hopefulness. 

❤️ Cali 

Dearest sweet niece Cali you are wise beyond your years.  Auntie HiC loves

this quote and YOU KNOW SHE LOVES OUR FINE FEATHERED

JEWELS OF THE AVIAN WORLD TOO.  

HOW PURRECT

LOVINGLY YOUR AUNTIE HiC

Flashback with Madi July 2013

Saturday afternoon mom was cleaning out the closet...she found this darling thing in a box...

She has no clue where she came from or how long she has been in hiding.  

Mom is a firm believer in things appearing when you desparately need them. Below is a close up of the age yellowed sign around her neck.  MOL MOL MOL

I think she is could also be called a HBO Doll. She must have sensed  we are all sick and tired YES sick and tired of 

renovations.  She appeared to help us cope for what we hope is the final week.  Mom is wondering if she might also be a voodoo

doll?! 

Mom will following these instructions today because they will 
be tearing out the floor and vanity in our guest bathroom.

Saturday Stitches and Symmetry

Hosted by 

YAM Aunty click here to see her handwork

Thanks to YAM for fueling my urge to crochet  

One new stitch this week

 "Twin stitch" multiples of 4

Here are 15 completed so far

I'm starting to make second squares of the stitches I like.

Nature, Feline and Final Friday Feature

One of our hosts for Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Mom Beth and the Girls made a beautiful new 
Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

YAM aunty is our hostess for

Click here to visit YAM

Nature and Final Friday Feature

Ode to  Male Eastern Bluebird

 Mr. Bluebird

sitting on my window ledge,

staring into my house.

Tap, tap, tapping on the glass.

Do you see a mouse

Perhaps you are trying say HI

from up in the sky.

When you get my attention, you

spread you wings...jump up

into the air and back down.

Be very careful my fine feathered friend,

it would make me frown.

If upon the ground, you were  found. 

The video is about 10 seconds. In beginning you can see his shadow

Music is from YouTube playing on my tv

Here are a few still pictures of him.

On the bottom right you see him as he is about to jump

At the top of the window,  in the middle above circle you see him hovering

Maybe some birding friends can explain this behavior.  I think maybe he is trying to

impress Mrs. BB...

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

From July 2011 flashback Madi talking about my favorite things

#1. ME, MADI THE DIVA CAT
I especially like sitting right here where I can be in the middle of everything.  This spot is half way between the kitchen and the family room.

#2. RUBY THROATED HUMMERS
BELOW IS THE ADULT MALE RUBY THROATED TAKEN July 19, 2011