A few photos of my calico cat, Coco, helping me out in the garden. Hint...she's not really helping.
New Morning Routine
I don't know about you, but I am over summer. It's like a switch has gone off. I used to think it was just going back to work after summer break every year. Even as the going back to date kept getting further and further pushed back, until it was August 2nd! There is nothing about August 2nd in Tennessee that says fall, but it didn't matter, I was officially in fall mode.
Coco Kitty in the Chives
Now that I'm retired from teaching, there is nothing official for me to declare it fall. But it doesn't matter, I have. I've already made Apple Streusel Muffins with Maple Glaze and Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins and this weekend I'm doing a slow braised chicken.
Fall is my very favorite season and if I want to start enjoying it a little early, I will!
Garlic Chives - Go Away!
Coco is helping me this morning as I pull up the garlic chives. Pull up chives? Why?? Because garlic chives are bullies. They will gladly take over my entire herb bed. Here is post I did on Garlic Chives in happier times. Now, I only leave about one clump of them and cut off their flowers.
For my artsy photo today, I used Topaz Labs:
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Melissa Clinton says
Coco is a lovely model! I'm ready for the cooler fall temperatures too. I am retired from the school system and love not knowing when back to school is each year! Haha! Thank you for joining the Pet Parade.
Pam Greer says
I know it's so good not to have to worry about back to school!
Ruby and Kristin says
Coco looks very good at helping! And yep, I am ready for fall, too!
Pam Greer says
She is a good helper!
Comedy Plus says
You're a great photographer, but Coco is a very photogenic kitty too. Beautiful shots.
Thank you for linking to Feline Friday.
Have a purrfect Feline Friday, Coco. My best to your mom. ♥
Pam Greer says
Thank you have a great weekend!
Sami says
My "Fluffy" loves to help me in the garden too, he just digs and digs, lol.
Your Coco is so pretty.
Pam Greer says
What would we do without their help?! 😉
Michelle Miller says
I totally agree with you about fall. I'm so ready. I've been ready since the boys started school the first week in August. fall used to be my favorite season until I lived in the south for 25+ years. Now it's Winter. lol Maybe it will be my favorite season again when I move back to Michigan in three years. Probably so, considering how long the winters are there.
Coco looks like she was being a big help with the gardening. 😀 Her facial expression looks like she's thinking, "Lowly plants...bow to my majesty."
Pam Greer says
Wow, Michigan will be a change from the south.
Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says
The Mexican Tarragon seems to be taking over our herb bed this year, usually it's the oregano but it hasn't fared to well with all the rain we have gotten. On the plus side the mint is doing OK.
And we are sure Coco is a huge help in the garden, even if you silly humans don't realize it. After all we know how much Mommy needs our help in our garden although she doesn't seem to appreciate it nearly as much as she should.
Pam Greer says
My oregano has been slower because of the rain also!
Marjorie and the Dash Kitten Crew says
Coco is such a delightful model and looks so peaceful there.
I am a summer person but I know plenty enjoy autumn, and your recipes sound delicious!
Pam Greer says
I know lots of people who enjoy summer, my husband is one of them!
Cheryl Crotty says
I'm not quite as ready for Fall as you are Pam but I'm getting there. The weather is starting to turn and today I wore one of my favorite orange sweaters...I will also be making those muffins that you are so generously sharing with us today. My little grands will love them in their lunch box. Thanks for sharing those...
Have a lovely week...
Cheryl
Pam Greer says
The muffins are so good and not overly sweet!
Catscue Catmom says
Coco is striking!
We've had the garlic chive curse as well - good luck!
Pam Greer says
Yes, it's crazy!
Loulou says
Hello from Loulou. Just thought I'd stop in and say hello. You are a lovely kitty! I found you on the Blog Hop from Cat On My Head.
Nice to know you.
Pam Greer says
So nice to meet you Lou Lou!
Erin the cat says
Retirement brings new seasons, thats for sure. Also we get to look at them differently too. I was so over summer at the end of the heatwave, sort of mid August, but not ready for the fall and suspect by the time I am, it will be winter, and horrid again. Coco is looking delightful against the greens, and I figure she is doing her bit to frighten the mices away, MOL. Leastways I cant see any, so it must be working, right?
Toodle pips and purrs
ERin
Pam Greer says
I'm hoping we have a nice long fall this year!
Athena says
Fall is definitely our favourite season. Beautiful photos as always!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Pam Greer says
Thank you!
The Island Cats says
Those darn chives can be so invasive! You have a pretty gardening helper in Coco.
Pam Greer says
Yes, they are!
Mary McNeil says
Here in NE Ohio we have garlic mustard - more invasive than multiflora rose.
Your cats are all beautiful,
Pam Greer says
I don't think I've seen garlic mustard!
Little Binky and Granny says
You always look great in your artwork, Coco and you're such a great garden helper...just like me😸Pawkisses for a Happy Caturday🐾😚😻
Pam Greer says
Happy Caturday!
Memories of Eric and Flynn says
Your art and Coco are beautiful as always.
Pam Greer says
Thank you!
Heather says
What a cutie! She's a pretty kitty and I love the photos of her out in nature! Thanks for sharing.
Pam Greer says
Thanks!
Ellen Pilch says
Coco is so pretty. We have lots of chives too, they keep expanding. Have a nice weekend.
Pam Greer says
Yes, they do expand!