Sunday, June 14, 2020

The New Normal - Shimshi's Caturday Art and Sunday Selfie


Hallo again, Effurrybuddies!

Shavua Tov (a Good Week) to you all. Things are furry slowly getting back to "normal". Well, not quite the way they used to be, but sort of. For example, Mummy is going to venture out to her Caterwauling Club this evening - although instead of all the members meeting together twice a week, as in the past, for the next few weeks they are going to meet in smaller groups, once a week, so effurryone gets their turn.  Mummy's group of about nine (including the conductor) will be meeting tonight, in the courtyard of the synagogue where they usually hold rehearsals. It is now pur-mitted to meet indoors, but they decided to play safe and remain outdoors, as long as the weather allows them to do so.

Today, it is once again My Turn to star in the Caturday Art Blog Hop hosted by beautiful Athena and her HuMum, Marie - as well as in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop hosted by the darling Kitties Blue and their HuMom, Janet! (We take things strictly in turn here, at the J-Cats' hangout.)

This is a picture of Me, exercising after my post-prandial nap:






I like this one furry much and I have chosen it for the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, so here is their badge:


















Mummy and I then popped over to LunaPic, where Mummy helped Me artify it, using the Picasso Effect and on top of that, Beauty (at 70%).  Mummy wanted to use the Sadness Effect at furrst, but We thought that there is already far too much sadness in the World (you all know what We mean, so no more about that now). We decided, instead, to add a little Beauty.

And here is the final result:










As I said, this one is for the Caturday Art Blog Hop and here is their badge:








And now, all that is left for Me to do is to wish you all Shavua Tov once more.

Stay safe, be well - and make sure your Humans remember to observe all the Rules!

19 comments:

Katie Isabella said...

Shavua Tov my dear. Good meowning to each of you and your mommy too.

It is good she gets to resume going to her Caterwauling Club after all this time. Can you imagine how loud and fulsome the caterwauling will be after all this time having been disallowed? Oh there will be happiness! And since it's outside, the neighbor kitties can come and join the Club and add to the beauty of the music.

XXOO

I think I am more myself now sweet furriend. Fanks you for asking.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

The art is lovely. Sometimes I use a low percentage of the Sadness effect to tone down over bright colours. I wish they would rename it though.
I hope your mum enjoys her caterwauling this evening.

Catscue Catmom said...

That is a darling photo and art entry Shimshi! I love that cute mouth and toofies and that sweet tum!

Brian's Home Blog said...

That looks like some fun exercising! I hope your Mom has fun caterwauling!

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Lovely art!

BellaDharma an LadyMew said...

Shavout Tov to you Shimshi an Trixie an Caspurr an Miss Shimona! How lovelee to see youss' today!!!
Shimshi yore Selfie iss so adoorabell. An Miss Shimona yore artwerk iss furabuluss!!
**purrss** an <3 LOVe <3 BellaDharma

Dash Kitten Crew said...

Your selfie really did make me laugh! Have a good week!

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

The artwork is magnificent.

The Island Cats said...

Shimshi, we love that picture of you. It makes us smile. Things are kinda getting back to normal around here too...but like you, it's a new normal.

Furries said...

That's a wonderful selfie. We get to see your floofy tummy, all your fangs, and your back feets gripping the chair leg.

pilch92 said...

That is a great selfie and I love your art. Shavua Tov! XO

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

What a cute picture! So glad Mummy is getting out some.

meowmeowmans said...

Shimshi, we love your artwork and selfie! We are glad Mummy and her caterwauling club are being extra safe even while the restrictions are being lifted. Hugs to you all!

Cathy Keisha said...

The world could indeed use more beauty and less sadness. BTW, you really should check the button so your blog is secure.

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Beauty, that calms the soul, thank you so much!

Your selfie is cute, stretching all out!!
The art, well, its peaceful and lovely:)

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

And a beauty you are, Shimsi. What a wonderful expurression with your toofies...MOL...😸Pawkisses for a Happy Week Ahead🐾😽💞

da tabbies o trout towne said...

shimshi....whoa....pleez ta slow....down....thatz two much exercize !!! :) we hope de catwerwallin well :) N we hope everee one continmewz ta stay happee N healtheez ♥♥♥♥♥☺☺

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

We are still staying inside as long as possible. Every 10 days, TBT goes out for fresh food but stays double-masked and stays away from everyone in the food store. He doesn't want US to get this disease...

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Good week to you as well! We loved your art, and we have to say, we think your exercise routine is just purrfect. Maybe our mom should try it! MOL