Friday, August 20, 2021

Especially Cats

My recent trawl through my mother's photo album to look for photos where I might resemble Jonathan or vice versa landed me on a page of John's (my) Activities.

I possibly helped to paint this chair, in a very small way I am sure, when we lived with my grandfather (until I was seven).

Playing ball . . . sort of, anyway.


There was a note on the page about John and his animals.


The note said, "Especially Cats."


I find this curious because we didn't have a cat, so I must have shown an interest or fondness whenever I did encounter one.

Why I have been drawn to cats more than dogs, especially when we had a dog for awhile, I don't know.

But I guess it runs in the family. This is my dad . . . 


And, this is Lacey. As I write this, she is nearby, apparently sleeping, but really keeping tabs on me because she wants me to take her down for breakfast, or I should say "first breakfast". (Photo on hand that I haven't used before: not taken today.)
 


14 comments:

DJan said...

Nice memories! I myself love cats and enjoy reading about their antics.

Marie Smith said...

Great old photos. Your connection to cats was genetic by the look of it. Great photo with that paw strategically placed over the cat’s face!

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

I have just done a bit of catching up this a.m. and looking at your B&W daily pics, which are such fun to see. It is interesting to see the facial features passed down within the family, even if not evident at an earlier age.

Patio Postcards said...

It's been fun walking through your family photo album. I do see quite a few similar features between you & your Grandson.

Barbara Rogers said...

Just look at your dad as a youth! And the cat! Cold knees I imagine. Lacey still is a queen, even when pretending to be shy. You were cute with all those legs...shows you'd grow up tall!

Rajani Rehana said...

Lovely post

Goldendaze-Ginnie said...

I love this and you were (are??) so CUTE ... and the cat too.

Celia said...

Such a cute kid, really enjoyed your old photos, and the cats.

Margaret said...

I love the old photos! I grew up with dogs but have turned into more of a cat lady.

William Kendall said...

I love when cats tuck a paw over their eyes like that.

Vicki Lane said...

Love the picture of your dad!

Joanne Noragon said...

Nice photo album. You came by your cat naturaly.

Rita said...

I especially love cats, too. ;)

MARY G said...

When I look with attention, I can see the JJ version of the family look. His face may be a different shape from yours as an adult if Shauna's pastiche is correct, but the eyes have it.
You are obviously a cat magnet, Cuppa excepted.