Mancat Monday.

Posted on March 17, 2014 by colehauscats
It's Maxx Blue Eyes - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

It’s Maxx Blue Eyes – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

It’s me, Maxx! I’m downstairs for a short visit checking out the view of the front yard. Someone said the springs were coming and I thought maybe I’d see some lying out there. Must not be here yet. No worries. I’ll check back later.

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Do I have to? - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Do I have to? – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Ruby goes in today for her first dental cleaning (probably her first ever). She’s about ten or eleven years old now. We’re hoping she won’t need any extractions but her teeth were in not-so-good shape when she came to us fifteen months ago. Hang in there, sweetie. We’re here for you!

UPDATE: Ruby’s teeth cleaning went exceptionally well. No extractions needed. No pain meds for afterward needed. She’s home, purring up a storm, and enjoying her favorite spot on the cat tower as if nothing had happened at all! Well, other than those Bandaids on mom’s arm.

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The Lighting of Miss Newton.

Posted on March 14, 2014 by colehauscats
Teaching Mom light - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Teaching Mom light – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Today I’m working with mom to teach her how to capture my best photo. She isn’t very good at it but she gets credit for trying. And trying. And trying some more. Always clicking in my face. Is it any wonder I don’t like the camera?

So, today, we’re learning about light and shadow. She doesn’t know that for buff-colored cats, light and shadow are EVERYTHING!

And this light isn’t it.

Too flat - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Too flat – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Ditto for this light. It’s too….. too…. too flat or two dimensional or something. My definition looks all wonky. Try again, mom.

Too overexposed - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Too overexposed – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

WHOA! Back off the extra exposure, mom! Yer blindin’ me! Geez, if you’re going to go that far off the chart, you might as well color me purple!

Too overprocessed - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Too overprocessed – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Ha. Ha. Very funny.

Just about right - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Just about right – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Now, here you go! I like this one! Good natural light with a bit of backlight. That skylight up above with a touch of Ceiling Cat light shining down doesn’t hurt either. Good light is hard to come by. Good natural light is even harder to find but the results are worth it and so pretty. Thanks, mom, for not giving up!

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Worry and Wonder.

Posted on March 12, 2014 by colehauscats
Sometimes I worry about that girl - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Sometimes I worry about that girl – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Sometimes I worry about her. She’s such a pretty one; energetic and yet, quiet when she wants to be. And bouncy from time to time! She loves this cat tower and claims part of it her own. Good for her! But sometimes I worry and wonder, would Viola like another friend? Maybe me?

Sometimes I worry about that girl - 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Sometimes I worry about that girl – 2014 © Colehaus Cats

Sometimes I worry about her. She’s such a pretty one; quiet and yet, energetic when she wants to be. And a snuggler from time to time! She loves this cat tower and claims part of it her own. Good for her! But sometimes I worry and wonder, would Ruby like another friend? Maybe me?

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