Wordy Wednesday from Noelle

 If you read The Cat On My Head yesterday, you know that my sweet boyfriend, Sawyer, gained his wings.  I am heartbroken and will miss him very much.  I was incredibly fortunate to have had such a wonderful, handsome Mancat in my life and will never forget him.    

I wrote this song for him.  I hope he knows how much he was loved by so many.

If you can't see the lyrics, here they are

Sawyer, you were a gentle soul, Known in quiet ways. Not every love needs shared walls To leave its mark and stay. My heart carries you softly now, In memory and grace — In knowing looks, in patient time, In love that had its place. You are not where the sunlight falls Or where the soft beds lie, But you are held in every thought That never says goodbye. Rest easy, sweet Sawyer, You were seen. You were loved. You remain.

I also did a different version (same lyrics)  

 Dear Sawyer, I will love you forever.

Love and whisker kisses,

Noelle 

No Toon Tuesday

Please visit  The Cat On My Head.  Periwinkle and Stinky have something very important they need to share.

Monday Sparks

For the new year....

 Even though McGuffy's reader is taking a break, we are continuing our Monday Sparks posts!  From the original Sparks posts:

Welcome to Sparks. Many years ago, it was my intent to post an inspirational thought each Monday. It would be my weekly meditation, and perhaps feed other people's spirit as well. Life got busy, and this fell by the wayside. Now, I feel a strong need to bring this feature back. 
The negative energy in the world has become thick and oppressive. Social media has become a part of this dark, negative storm. There is an obvious universal need for more positive energy and peace. And, we can all be part of this affirmative change. 
I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world!
I hope you will join us. Please link up a positive quote, thought, poem, or verse. The badge and code can be found in my sidebar. Add the badge to your post to invite others. The more, the merrier. I welcome your thoughts. Peace.

Sunday Selfies

For the first Sunday Selfie of 2026 we decided to do an Ussie.  We hope you like it.

 We're pawticipating in The Cat on My Head's Sunday Selfies today.

Caturday Cat Art

Today's artwork is a slideshow of our Secret Paw gifts from Melissa and Mudpie     We really love all our gifts!  As you can see, we got Churus, lickable spoons, pawsome nip toys!   Mom got some yummy chocolates and adorable coasters, too.  Noelle grabbed one of the nip toys and ran off with it. Don't worry, Reesie got to play too!  Thank you, Melissa and Mudpie! 

This is NOT our own work, Peaches and Paprika (with help from Mom Carol) created this pawsome slideshow.  Our Reesie is proud to be part of it!  Click HERE to see it.

 We're joining Athena's Caturday Art Blog Hop

See more Caturday Cat Art HERE.

Friendly Fill-ins and Flashback Friday

 We're pawticipating in Friendly Fill-ins sponsored by Four Legged Furballs and 15 and Meowing.

We took turns.  Mom, Periwinkle, Reesie and Noelle

1.  Eating Lentils______ is a New Year’s tradition for me.

2. _Planning Adventures with Stinky_ is not the same as _actually DOING them!______.

3. I would pick why can't we be friends (Noelle and I)_ as my theme song for 2026.
4. I’m a coward when it comes to loud noises__ but brave when _churus are opened!__.

Today is also Flashback Friday hosted by  Fivesibes

Angels Clifford and Cubby were such good brothers!

Poetic Thankful Thursday

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

Today's photo prompt is

A New Year's hangover!

My head is spinning,  my eyes are tight,

But last night's fun was worth the fight.

With blankets cozy and a coffee near,

I'll shake this hangover—don't you fear!

A little rest, a touch of grace,

And soon I'll be ready to embrace 2026's race!

Today is also Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
                                   

We are Thankful for all our friends who visit and comment regularly.  Periwinkle and Stinky are thankful for everyone who made it through their super long post this week!

New Year's Eve Wordless Wednesday

 

The Adventures of Periwinkle and Stinky

Periwinkle stood next to the Teleportation Tunnel waiting for the arrival of her fiancé, Stinky.  They had so much fun celebrating her Gotcha Day on their last Adventure, she hoped he would enjoy what she planned for today.  Soon, the Tunnel began to shake and, with a WOOSH, he flew out right into her waiting paws.  They whisker-kissed, paw-patted, and spent time talking about their Christmas.  Periwinkle said she and her fursibs were relieved Santa didn't see them being naughty.  Stinky said he was glad Santa didn't see him doing naughty things, but that he didn't think Periwinkle ever did anything she shouldn't.

Finally, Stinky asked what the plan for the day was.  Periwinkle giggled and pulled out a poster that made him laugh.

Stinky said he always looked forward to reminiscing about the year's adventures, so the two sat down at the computer to look back on 2025.  "We sure had a lot of fun Adventures together," said Periwinkle.  She continued, "We started the year at the Space Coast Cats convention." Click HERE to read that post.)

"In February, we told our pals about World Spay Day"  Click HERE to read that post)

Stinky said, "March was the Epcot Garden Festival."  Click HERE to read that post.

"April was a fun month with Easter (Click HERE)

and we played with AI for the first time."  They both giggled when they thought about the funny images AI made of them. Click HERE to read that fun post). 

Still giggling, Periwinkle said, "We had fun in your backyard in May."  Click HERE to see that post.

They continued, "June was World Pet Memorial Day" (Click HERE)

July was Lost Pet Prevention (Click HERE)

 and De Poezenboot rescue boat (Click HERE)

"August was our 300th Adventure" (click HERE)

"Don't forget we went back to the Catskills for Cat 'N Around too," said Periwinkle!  (Click HERE)

"We did a fun two-part adventure about Cartoon cats in September," said Stinky.  (Click HERE and HERE)

Of course, every October includes a visit with Walter and the Black Cats.  (Click HERE and HERE)

"We had fun creating our Peace Globe in November," said Stinky.  (Click HERE)

Stinky continued, "December was fun with decorating and going to see the Christmas lights and seeing Santa on the firetruck!)  Click HERE.

Perwinkle said, "I sure enjoyed looking back at our Adventures and I can't wait for new ones in 2026!"

The tabbies were getting tired so they took a nap in a sunpuddle.  They had a niptini to celebrate the New Year since they would be home with their parents and fursibs on New Year's Eve.  

"Before you leave, I wanted to share something with you," said Periwinkle 

 "I wrote a song for you.  I hope you like it. When the clock strikes midnight tomorrow, I will be thinking of you and how much I love you."

"I made two different versions.  If you click, you can see the lyrics!"

 

"Wow, that was amazing.  Thank you so much, I love you too!!" said Stinky.  They spent time whisker kissing and paw patting and, wishing each other Happy  New Year, Stinky headed home.

 Periwinkle and Stinky hope you have a Happy New Year!  They look forward to having lots more Adventures and hope you will join them.

Monday Sparks

 Even though McGuffy's reader is taking a break, we are continuing our Monday Sparks posts!  From the original Sparks posts:

Welcome to Sparks. Many years ago, it was my intent to post an inspirational thought each Monday. It would be my weekly meditation, and perhaps feed other people's spirit as well. Life got busy, and this fell by the wayside. Now, I feel a strong need to bring this feature back. 
The negative energy in the world has become thick and oppressive. Social media has become a part of this dark, negative storm. There is an obvious universal need for more positive energy and peace. And, we can all be part of this affirmative change. 
I believe we are meant to be lights in this world. If we allow our light to shine, we can see where we are going. It is then that we can begin to truly see each other clearly. Together, we can light up the entire world!
I hope you will join us. Please link up a positive quote, thought, poem, or verse. The badge and code can be found in my sidebar. Add the badge to your post to invite others. The more, the merrier. I welcome your thoughts. Peace.