Sunday, October 13, 2024

Caturday Art and Sunday Selfies with the Little Purrince

Greetings, Effurrybuddies!


Today, I, The Mighty Shimshon (Shimshi for short), a.k.a. The Little Purrince, a.k.a. The Baby Mancat,  Furrst of My Name, Master of the Queen's Mischiefs and Captain of the Guard, will be repurresenting the J-Cats on this weekend's blog hops - the Caturday Art blog hop, hosted by the Wise and Beautiful Athena and her HuMum, Marie, and the Sunday Selfies blog hop, hosted by the Delightful and Predictably Unpredictable Kitties Blue and their HuMom, Janet.

We chose two selfies this week. Furrst of all, here I am, looking rather traumatised, purrobably because We were watching the news and hearing about all the rockets and drones that the Evil Humans in Gaza and Lebanon were shooting at Us!












We artified this with a couple of filters from LunaPic - Metallic at 37% with an overlay of Illusion at 18%.












In the second picture, I am somewhat calmer, as you can see:















The artsy-fartsy version of this one was achieved with two more LunaPic filters - Dark at 28% followed by Homer at 43%:














I just want to say that I may have looked calmer in this second picture, but this does not attest to any let-up in the missile and drone attacks, which, in fact, increased in intensity over Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement)!!!


Another piece of impawtant news is that Uncle D. is back in Israel and staying with Us (in the Guest Kitty Room). He couldn't get here in time for Auntie Y. and Uncle N.'s funeral or for the shiva, because so many airlines have cancelled flights to Israel, but he will be here for the unveiling of the tombstone, at the end of the month.

Wednesday evening sees the start of the Succot (Tabernacles) festival, usually one of the most joyous in the Mewish calendar. It is hard to imagine much joy this year, however.

However, for those of you who will be celebrating, We would like to wish you Chag Sameach (חג שמח).


And now for the blog hop badges:





        









That's all for the time being. See you next week. Till then - be well. Be safe. We love you all.


18 comments:

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Love your photos and art. We're thinking of you. It must be so terrifying.

Sending healing purrs and hugs xx

Lynn and Precious said...

Shimshi, we are so glad to see you and we are glad to hear that your uncle D. Will be coming for a visit. We hope that you are having some peace and quiet for your solemn holiday. We do not like the sound of more bombs in your area. You take a perfect picture considering all the happened and happening. We think your artwork is just purrfect.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Such a wonderful selfie and art dear Shimshi. Even though the holiday mighty not be as joyous this year, at least you have Uncle D. there with you. Y'all be safe.

The Florida Furkids said...

Greaat photos and artwork. We can't imagine living with all that going on.

Leah said...

Love the photos and art of you Shimshi. Worried by all that's going on though, please stay safe.

Linda said...

I love the way the fourth picture brings out your eyes. I sure hope things get better soon.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I am glad that Uncle D is back with you and pray for you all to stay safe. Your art is lovely. The second is my favourite.

Kea said...

Your selfies and art are wonderful as always.

Prayers from me and purrs from my angels that you all stay safe and well. 🙏❤️

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood...yur selfeez R awesum pawsum thiz week, N me N de gurl iz glad unkle D iz home with ewe all. we hope thiz weekz festival will be a happee one; we understand tho how it mite be otherwise ~~~ pleez stay stay anda blessed week two each oh ewe ♥♥♥♥

Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Granny said...

Your artwork is lovely, but you're looking so confused, sweetie. We wish peace will come soon. Glad your uncle made it so he can stay with you. Extra strong Pawkisses for a Peaceful Week ahead to all of you🙏🐾😽💞

Anonymous said...

Your filters are quite subdued this week, quite rightly I am thinking. Have a good and safe week.

Marjorie and Toulouse, Dash Kitten

messymimi said...

I am so glad you posted, in spite of all the traumatic events. Sometimes it helps to try to do some of the normal routines. I am holding you all in my heart and always praying for the peace of Jerusalem.

The Island Cats said...

Shimshi, I can’t imagine what it must be like for all of you. Sending many purrs and prayers.

pilch92 said...

You are such a cutie. I wish I could give you a hug. Your family is in my prayers. XO

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Beautiful photos and art! Sending you all so many purrs and prayers.

meowmeowmans said...

Shimshi, these are some wonderful and furry handsome selfies. We are so sorry that you have to live with this war, and the missiles and rockets. We are sending constant love, purrs, and prayers for you and all of our friends there.

Katie Isabella said...

Chag Sameach dear Shimshi and family. XX

BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum said...

L'Shonah Tovah deerest Shimshi an Trixie an Caspurr an Miss Shimona. Wee hope that sumhow this all will stop soon an efurryoen can live inn Peece. Shimshi you due look a bit freeked out inn 1st Selfie! An you due look MUCH calmer inn 2nd Selfie...
***nose rubss*** BellaDharma an **blowss kissess** BellaSita Mum