tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6316615984008287934..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: A Word About Bookish Collections (or lack there of) & Beyond the Books: My Darling CatsLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-35144509189758874972015-08-31T16:15:31.305-07:002015-08-31T16:15:31.305-07:00Shaina - I can't resist kitty snuggles either....Shaina - I can't resist kitty snuggles either. :-) Ever since we put the collar on Parker, Gracie's afraid of him. I feel so bad for Parker.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58535278177979948392015-08-28T07:17:27.802-07:002015-08-28T07:17:27.802-07:00I too am an allergic cat lover! I always know I...I too am an allergic cat lover! I always know I'm going to pay for it, but I just can't resist kitty snuggles. So glad Gracie helped Parker bounce back!Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210256073962004354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77818564151752287362015-08-13T08:55:10.323-07:002015-08-13T08:55:10.323-07:00Athira - I thought I was very much a dog person fo...Athira - I thought I was very much a dog person for the longest time. I couldn't imagine ever having a cat. ;-) <br /><br />I love that bookmark too. There was a time when I ate lunch in the breakroom at work when I would try to make sure it was visible to all who wanted to interrupt my reading time. No one ever took the hint. :-(Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-75668590416907484752015-08-10T12:39:54.183-07:002015-08-10T12:39:54.183-07:00Losing a pet is so heartbreaking. Thank you for sh...Losing a pet is so heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this post with us. I've never owned a cat and am very much a dog person but I know they can be just as loving and part of a family as dogs can be.<br /><br />Love your bookmarks! I have a Shh! I'm trying to read bookmark too and that's my favorite of the lot.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38453019253454211802015-08-08T21:18:49.917-07:002015-08-08T21:18:49.917-07:00Reader Junkie - Thank you! Having go say goodbye t...Reader Junkie - Thank you! Having go say goodbye to a pet is so difficult. :-( It's so funny the way Gracie comes running as soon as I turn on my blow dryer. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79842477800975896482015-08-08T13:01:23.507-07:002015-08-08T13:01:23.507-07:00This is such a beautiful story, especially with yo...This is such a beautiful story, especially with you being allergic, kudos ! I've lost pets too so I feel your pain. It's funny you have an angora too - but mine, Loullig (that means "little ball of fur") would be afraid of the hair dryer ;) Triskell, our other cat, doesn't care a bit as long as there's food and cuddling !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-27410105335188959582015-08-07T21:35:16.584-07:002015-08-07T21:35:16.584-07:00Terra - Yes, they are! I often wonder what they ar...Terra - Yes, they are! I often wonder what they are thinking and why they do certain things they do. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83844582968356335842015-08-07T16:18:13.230-07:002015-08-07T16:18:13.230-07:00Cats are a mysterious folk, I like that phrase fro...Cats are a mysterious folk, I like that phrase from one of your book marks. I am writing a poem about my cat/cats and they are indeed secretive.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33993079213187052912015-08-07T12:11:24.386-07:002015-08-07T12:11:24.386-07:00Jenclair - Cat hair is a constant battle around he...Jenclair - Cat hair is a constant battle around here. So are juice stains. I'm the same as you--I use whatever is handy when marking my place in a book, and it's often not a bookmark. Your Square Books and -Off-Square Books bookmark sounds beautiful!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59185419884139527872015-08-07T12:04:43.994-07:002015-08-07T12:04:43.994-07:00Tracy - Furkids bring such joy to our lives, don&#...Tracy - Furkids bring such joy to our lives, don't they? :-) Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62528644472567145232015-08-07T11:53:52.198-07:002015-08-07T11:53:52.198-07:00Melody - Thank you! I've always wanted a littl...Melody - Thank you! I've always wanted a little tortoise. :-) I had hamsters as a child. Starla and Muffin. Starla was my favorite. My brother had one too, Mr. Furry. He was always escaping and we'd find him hiding in a closet. <br /><br />Losing a pet is devastating, so I completely understand you not wanting to have to go through that again. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-85480778236076078412015-08-07T11:49:59.898-07:002015-08-07T11:49:59.898-07:00Kathy - Thanks! Hopefully your dog will have a lon...Kathy - Thanks! Hopefully your dog will have a long life with you. :-) They really do have a way of winning a big place in your heart. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42712115922753262242015-08-07T11:45:29.357-07:002015-08-07T11:45:29.357-07:00Naida - Unfortunately Mouse often moves around too...Naida - Unfortunately Mouse often moves around too much for the cats to want to lay or sit on her, but when she's sleeping it's the perfect opportunity. <br /><br />It is incredible the connection we make with our animals, I agree. Otis is such a cutie. I can tell from your blog how much you love him. :-) I'm sorry though about Diego. They really do leave a big hole behind when they have to leave us.<br /><br />I can't wait to see your new bookmark. :-) Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-33075511242208787092015-08-07T11:39:17.767-07:002015-08-07T11:39:17.767-07:00Diane - Thank you. I can't imagine not having ...Diane - Thank you. I can't imagine not having animals in my life. Both my cats can be quite vocal when they want food or attention. :-) Parker is the same way as your cat who wakes up up even when she has food already. Parker does that to me too. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-841075439438229392015-08-07T11:36:29.838-07:002015-08-07T11:36:29.838-07:00Rita - Series books . . . Yes, I have quite a few ...Rita - Series books . . . Yes, I have quite a few of those too. I went crazy on e-bay several years back, and would buy entire series at once, even without having first tried one book to see if I would like it. I'm more careful now. :-) Like you, with our last move, I ended up donating many of my books--although I still brought a lot with me too. I'm determined not to have more books in the house than I have shelf space for.<br /><br />You did rescue! That is really commendable, Rita. I am hoping Gracie and my daughter will have that kind of bond as they grow together--the same kind your daughter and 20 year old cat. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84201912964383128152015-08-07T11:28:40.740-07:002015-08-07T11:28:40.740-07:00Karen - Thank you. I do miss having a dog in the h...Karen - Thank you. I do miss having a dog in the house. Gracie often reminds me of both Riley and my former cat Anya in the little things she does. She came into our lives at just the right time. I figure that will happen when it's time for us to take in another dog.<br /><br />Oh no! I'm sorry about your bookshelf. Some of my shelves are bowing too from the weight of the books. I hope you get exactly the shelves you want! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-91898792227278653782015-08-07T11:19:18.392-07:002015-08-07T11:19:18.392-07:00Grace - Thank you! I never thought I was a cat per...Grace - Thank you! I never thought I was a cat person until I took in Parker. He was so gentle with me. LOL I used to be afraid of cats. And they can be much more affectionate than I imagined.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84016892907004858942015-08-07T07:05:03.008-07:002015-08-07T07:05:03.008-07:00:) Ahh, cats. The Triad continues to keep things...:) Ahh, cats. The Triad continues to keep things interesting at our house. Thank goodness for the Roomba that keeps cat hair under control! I used to collect bookmarks, but the truth is that I use whatever is at hand (a receipt, a slip of paper, an ad that came in the mail). Right now, I'm looking at a beautiful bookmark purchased in Oxford, MS with pics of Square Books and -Off-Square Books that is on my desk. jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24015906044440339162015-08-07T06:29:39.852-07:002015-08-07T06:29:39.852-07:00Two great memes. I've really enjoyed reading a...Two great memes. I've really enjoyed reading about your fur kids. Alas we no longer have any fur babies but I remember all of them with such love.<br /><br />Also a collector of bookmarks. I also seem to have a box full of book plates simply waiting to be stuck in my books.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19289356249109814072015-08-06T23:45:54.370-07:002015-08-06T23:45:54.370-07:00This is a great post, Wendy! I enjoyed reading it ...This is a great post, Wendy! I enjoyed reading it and it's especially heartwarming to read about your furkids and how they're part of your family. I've never had a pet dog or cat in my life, though I did have hamsters, little tortoises and even chicks when I was a child. My heart broke after they passed, and I told myself I wouldn't want to have a pet thereafter; the loss is the most difficult to deal with. That said, they're a joy to be with. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22264540301860002882015-08-06T19:51:49.852-07:002015-08-06T19:51:49.852-07:00I love your pictures. Parker and Gracie are beauti...I love your pictures. Parker and Gracie are beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm still new at being a pet owner and I can't imagine losing my dog now. But it's good you found Gracie and she helped to heal your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676549149714729996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88993959543002444742015-08-06T19:19:15.520-07:002015-08-06T19:19:15.520-07:00How nice! And the pic of Parker and Mouse sleeping...How nice! And the pic of Parker and Mouse sleeping is too sweet.<br />Interesting that Parker inspired your blog name.<br /><br />I can completely relate on losing a beloved pet. Gracie sounds like she has surely helped you all to heal. Our pets become part of the family, it really is incredible, the bonds we can form with them. After Diego passed, I thought I could never have another dog. Then when we made the choice to bring Otis home, he really helped to ease the pain. <br /><br />Nice bookmarks. I just bought one at Barnes n Nobles last week that I'll be posting on my next Mailbox Mondays post with my book haul. I can't resist memes myself :)<br />Enjoy your week!The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20638395957990581812015-08-06T19:06:46.700-07:002015-08-06T19:06:46.700-07:00I adored your touching pet story Wendy. Our 3 cat...I adored your touching pet story Wendy. Our 3 cats are very much a part of our every routine. We have one who meows as loud as possible around 5-5:30 every morning for us to feel them, even if we've left food out before we went to bed....she's worth getting out of bed for though.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12491882149137347472015-08-06T18:47:23.352-07:002015-08-06T18:47:23.352-07:00What a fun post! I used to collect bookmarks and a...What a fun post! I used to collect bookmarks and also paperback series, but after one too many moves I've donated all my books and now have just been picking up some from the used bookstore, which will take them back for store credit... so I don't have a lot of print books anymore.<br /><br />I have always had at least one dog and one cat growing up, and in my own family now we have a small pack of furkids since we used to do pet rescue. We stopped years ago but we still have a couple of dogs and several cats who are aging right along with us :) One cat is 20 years old and my youngest child is 25, so you can see how attached they are to each other-- they grew up together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63044390184832077782015-08-06T16:09:31.222-07:002015-08-06T16:09:31.222-07:00Awe! Parker and Gracie are so adorable! I am sorry...Awe! Parker and Gracie are so adorable! I am sorry to hear about your Riley, but how great for Gracie to find her forever home with you. <br />As for bookish collections, I don't have any. I don't even own many bookmarks. In the past few years my collection of books has outgrown my shelves. My biggest (and ugliest) bookshelf just broke today. Can you believe that? I guess that bowing shelf was really trying to tell me something. I hope to get new shelves soon. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205709973717833264noreply@blogger.com