We found a black kitten hiding in our bushes.

Frightened and alone, we comforted him.

It was Halloween 2005 and he was lost.

We fed him and played with him

 

This little guy ended up being a very big cat!

It was love from this moment on & forever!

Florida Deer

I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it's such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is attractive, but I have photographs of her. Ellen DeGeneres   Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/deer-quotes

While hiking in the swamp, I came across two Florida deer, one male, one female.  A great reminder that that you can find beauty and peace in nature.

You Got a Friend in Me!

You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got troubles, and I've got 'em, too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
We stick together and we see it through
'Cause you've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me.
~Shady Harris (lyrics by Randy Newman)

Shady LOVES the Etsy shop Gifts from Gabrielle!!!  Look what Ida and Ari, the Wildcat sent him!  Ever since he received his catnip kicker and his catnip shrimp toy, he's been singing the song above from Toy Story.  

If you're looking for some really cool catnip toys, Shady's suggests you check out Gifts from Gabrielle. 

And Ida, Shady made this card for you!  

Check out Shady's Cat Lady Cards on Etsy

Shady Harris the Cat

Shady's Pack n Play

Here is a photo of Shady's new favorite travel accessory.  

To see the video of Shady using his pet tent visit his mom's blog:  Florida Beach Finds

Please send your comments or questions to Shady’s Etsy site…Shady Harris the Cat

Grasshopper Wisdom

As my sister was getting ready to take a bike ride, a persistent grasshopper refused to move.  Watch the video below, as she asks him to get off her bike and he waves her off.  

This encounter reminded of the Kung Fu series that aired from 1972 - 1975.  In the series, an old blind master shares wisdom to one of his young students aka "Grasshopper."  A few of these wise sayings are listed below.

Kung FU Young Grasshopper Sayings 

 

~Battles are waged on the earth and in the heavens.  Within the mind and within the soul.  This battle has been won.

~Death has had no victory, Grasshopper.

~Nothing more, my son.  But if you choose to think there may be more, you are welcome to follow.

If you're looking for a grasshopper photo for your office or home, contact me at my Etsy shop. A variety of sizes are available & can be customized for your needs, with or without quotes.  Here are a couple of examples.

Melinda Gates Word for 2019

I love that Melinda Gates keeps it simple...especially when she sets her New Year's resolutions. 

Each year Melinda Gates chooses a single word to inspire and guide her rather than writing out a specific goal with measurable outcomes.  Research shows that 86% to 92% of people who set New Year resolutions fail.  You can google all the reasons why most of us fall short or just try it Melinda's way.

"Shine" is Melinda's 2019 word.

To find out more about how and why she has adopted this tradition, watch Melinda's share with Oprah on SuperSoul Sunday.  Here's the link from Melinda Gates FB: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=249321682681105

My word for 2019 is "Balance."

What's your word? 

And if you're interested in adding your favorite word or phrase to the sunflower photocard below, contact me at my Etsy shop, Shady Harris the Cat.

Graphic & Photo Art by Debra

Shady Harris the Cat 

See You Later Alligator

Had to stop my car as this big mama alligator was crossing the road at Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge.  I got out to take photo & she turned her head and growled at me.  I got back in my car...smart decision.  But here are a few of the photos I took...before she scared me off.

Getting Warm & Resting

On the Move

Growling at Me

Ranger Taking Photo

Hey You, Get Off Of My Cloud

Watch Shady's swamp friends, Mick & Keith perform. 

Don't hang around 'cause two's a crowd ~ Rolling Stones

Click  Shady's friends  to hear song...

My New Best Friend

I met my new best friend on, of all places, Etsy. Her name is Aryana Artemis WILDcat. We became fast friends after she bought these notecards from my Cat Chat Garden collection.

She said nice things about my cards and in today's world, don't we all need a little nice!!!!

Thank you Aryana Artemis WILDcat.

Happy Holiday Season,
Shady Harris the Cat

P.S. Aryana WILDcat's mother has an Etsy shop, RitasClosetForDolls.
Check it out.

Hang Ten Challenge - Day 19

It's day 19, nine days beyond my Hang Ten Challenge.  I rolled out of bed, fed Shady Harris the Cat, laced up my Nikes and walked for nearly 30 minutes. I can honestly say that a daily morning walk has become my new normal.  It's not so much the walking that flips my biscuit, it's that I enjoy watching the sunrise.  I love being outside with the sights and sounds of nature at daybreak. The walk is an added benefit.  

Sunrise in South Florida

Congratulations to me!!!  I can officially say that I found a way to motivate myself to walking daily.

And here's a free sunrise coloring sheet to motivate you.  Contact me at Shady Harris the Cat's Etsy shop & I will send you this birds at sunrise coloring sheet. 

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ~Bernard Williams



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