Sunday, May 17, 2026

Shimshi's Splendid Tummy: Caturday Art and Sunday Selfies

Greetings, Effurrybuddies!

We are so sorry We didn't get around to visiting many of you last week and We apawlogise in advance for the likelihood of things being no better this week. Mummy's head is in a whirl. Her biopsy results were not what We all hoped for, or expected. It seems the suspicious lump She had was a Bad Lump after all. So now She has to have an opurration to take it out as soon as pawssible, because the whole point of catching these things early is being able to treat them quickly, before things get any worse and while they are still small. She has an appointment tomorrow with a highly recommended surgeon and We are keeping Our Paws crossed that all will be well and that She can get an early date for surgery.



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And now for more pleasant things. On Friday, as you know, We celebrated Jerusalem Liberation Day as well as My Gotcha Day - 12 years since Mummy and I gotcha'ed each other. So naturally, I am the one repurresenting the J-Cats in 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, hosted by the Delightful and Predictably Unpredictable Kitties Blue and their HuMom, Janet.


Here is My Selfie - and I think you will agree that where Tummy-Shots are concerned, I can certainly give My Big Brofur Caspurr a run for his money!












We made three different artified versions of this picture, using filters from BeFunky. The frames, as usual, are from LunaPic.

Furrst of all, here is one using the new Watercolour Splash effect, which We discovered a few weeks ago and liked very much. We set it at 50%:













Next up, Pastel GFX, at 55%:













And finally, Depth Light, at 65%:















Let Us know in the Comments section below which one you like best!


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As We have mentioned several times, Pawty Season is in full swing now, and so it should come as no surprise when We tell you that this coming Friday, up in the Enchanted Forest, We will be celebrating Shavuot (Pentecost) with a buffet lunch to which you are all invited at 1 pm (13:00) Israel Time. As always, the coordinates will be sent directly to your Transportation devices.


And now, before We fur-get, here are the blog hop badges:


        



That's all for now. We hope, COD-willing, to be back here at the usual time next week - same Cat Time, same Cat Channel. However, We know you will understand if, under the Circumstances, We are late posting, or even have to skip it now and then.

Whatever happens - be safe. Be well. We love you all!


20 comments:

Dawn Hart said...

So sorry to hear your mums biopsy results weren't as you had hoped, praying for an early surgery date. I love all your edits but the watercolour does it for me xxxx

Dawn Hart said...

Sorry you're biopsy results for your mum weren't good news, praying for an early surgery date. The watercolour is definitely my favourite but all the edits are lovely xxx

Lynn and Precious said...

Sir Shimshi, you and da Mum have had 12 years and we expect you both to have 12 more! Great Pawty! We hope da Mum gits her appt made quick and the surgery over quick. We send lotsa purrs her way.

The Florida Furkids said...

We're sorry the results were not good and we're purring loud and hard for it to be taken care of quickly. Great art!!

Kea said...

Shimshi, first, my prayers to your Mummy. I hope she has the surgery very quickly, doesn't have to wait. ❤️πŸ™

Second, happy Gotcha Day! Twelve years together is a joy, and I wish you many more years together in your forever home.

Third, I like all your artifications, and I will say the splash effect is my favourite, just because it's so fun!

Take care and again, prayers (and purrs from my angels) to your Mum.

Eastside Cats said...

Sending purrs for your meowmy; the docs know what to do.
Cannot pick a favorite tummy shot because am simply awestruck by that original image...wow!

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

We like the pastel best.

Sending healing purrs to your mum xx

eileeninmd said...

Sending prayers and good wishes for your Mom, I hope all goes well with the surgery. It is good to take care of any lump early. 'Love the cute kitty artsy photos. Take care, have a great week ahead.

Brian's Home Blog said...

I am so sorry to hear that your Mom got bad news from the biopsy and we're all sending tons of purrs and prayers to her. Your selfie and arts are all lovely. Be safe over there please.

Linda said...

Those are all good effects. Sending wishes to your mum for strength and healing. These things are highly treatable now.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood....we bee sendin de bezt oh fizhez N wizhez two yur mummy that all thingz go well for her and her can get two de sir jerry place N get her selv bak ta healthee ♥♥ manee purrayerz for her

anda happee bee lated gotcha day two ewe and heerz two de next 12.....yur partee total lee rocked bye de way N eye hada grate time !!

bee happee N healthee N safe....everee one ☺☺♥♥

Leah said...

We're so sorry to hear of the biopsy news and we are sending a chorus purrs for everything to turn out well! That is a fabulous tummy selfie Shimshi, and all versions are appealing ... But we do especially like the one with the splash of light colors ... A close call ...

Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® said...

Oh dear, we are so sad to learn about your mum's biopsy, we hope everything is ok and are sending oodles of purrs and prayers πŸ™ P.S. Supurr cute pictures, and the art is epic!!! 🐾😸🐾

MARJORIE DAWSON said...

OOh that splash made me LAUGH, it is totally brilliant.

pilch92 said...

I am sorry your mom has to have surgery. I will be praying for her. I love your selfie. My favorite effect is the watercolor, but they are all great. XO

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

Happy Gotcha Day! That is a purrfect tummy pic. Sending purrs and prayers of complete healing!

Kitties Blue said...

Shimshi, that is an amazing belly, and a super adorable photo of you. All the art is great, but #1 is our favorite. We are all sending purrs and POTP and Mom is sending prayers to your mom that she can get surgery scheduled really soon, and that everything will turn out okay for her. Thanks for hopping with us! XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali

meowmeowmans said...

Shimshi, we love your selfie, especially the splash effect version. We are so sorry that your mum's biopsy didn't show the result you had hoped for, but are thankful they found the lump early. We are purring and praying for a successful operation. XO

messymimi said...

Shimshi, you are so handsome! The second effect is very cool, although I like them all.

My heart and prayers are with your Mummy, may she have her surgery soon and may it be enough treatment so she needs nothing else.

You asked about NOLA on my blog, it's New Orleans, Louisiana (the state is abbreviated as LA for the Post Office), just a nickname for the New Orleans area where I grew up.

I am continuing to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Oh, dear me. I will pray for your Mommy that thwe surgery will be soon and effectual. May God guide the hands of the doctors as they help your Mommy get better.

That is a fantastic tummy you are showing off, Shimshi...and I really like the watercolour splash effect!