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The Beautiful Kenz

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Everybody Knows - Rufus Wainwright
Son Para Ti - Sierra Maestra

Lessons I learned from my cat:
1.  Silently survey every situation.
2.  Explore unconventional uses for everyday items (for example, a punchbowl makes a cozy bed.)
3.  Hold your head high and walk proud when you want to impress people.
4.  There is a time for prudence and a time for wild abandon.

The Beautiful Kenz

Click to Play:
Everybody Knows - Rufus Wainwright
Son Para Ti - Sierra Maestra

Lessons I learned from my cat:
1.  Silently survey every situation.
2.  Explore unconventional uses for everyday items (for example, a punchbowl makes a cozy bed.)
3.  Hold your head high and walk proud when you want to impress people.
4.  There is a time for prudence and a time for wild abandon.

comments (19)

wisdom Mary Widdom like this can only be achieved by closely observin cats, you must be the wisest of them all smile actually i think you can son start an ilustrated encyclopedia on cats so muc fantastic cat shots, and to think that i don't like cats, but enjoy your versions of them so much
Mary MacADNski: I'm not that wise. The lessons come from a book. I'm glad you enjoy my cat shots. They are wonderful creatures. They think so anyway. LOL
  • Astrid
  • The Netherland.
  • 12 Jan 2008, 05:25
I am not that familiar with cats grin but I don't think you mind if I go for #3 and #4 (for myself), may be only for today, have a nice day Mary!!
Mary MacADNski: Those lessons come from a book, Astrid, but there are many lessons. They are wonderful pets to learn from.
  • liam
  • South Africa
  • 12 Jan 2008, 05:28
ha ha ha lol...mary thats great. I love cats too. I think they have the perfect attitude to dealing with daily life
Mary MacADNski: The 'lessons' are from a book, not my own, but there are certainly lots of things you can learn from cats. Look how they fight and make up....
  • Tracy
  • Stoke on Trent UK
  • 12 Jan 2008, 08:56
Great lessons to have learnt Mary.
Lovely shot against the snow background.
Have a good weekend.
Mary MacADNski: These lessons are from a book but pretty good to know. I hope your weekend is good too.
  • Ginnie
  • United States
  • 12 Jan 2008, 08:59
And I bet you have a lot more lessons where these came from, Mary, knowing you! How sweet!
Mary MacADNski: These are all from a book but I certainly could come up with some.
  • Pops
  • United Kingdom
  • 12 Jan 2008, 09:20
Every cat owns at least one human slave smile
Mary MacADNski: I am slave to two so am a busy woman with always one to caress and love. I'm not complaining.
LOL regarding Pops' comment - that's the most important cat rule that we all have to learn. Is it snowing over at where you are? Couldn't help noticing the background.
Mary MacADNski: That's absolutely true. I am slave to two and the work is never done. We had four huge storms in a week beginning on New Years Eve. This week was the 'January Thaw' that gave us temps if 6 to 8 degrees and massive melting so we just have a bit now. More will come, I am sure.
  • Scarlet
  • Netherlands
  • 12 Jan 2008, 09:39
Cute as a button. MMmm I don't think I fit into a punchbowl smile
Mary MacADNski: She is a lovely gal.
  • Bill Phillips
  • Droitwich...sunny (at the moment)
  • 12 Jan 2008, 09:52
Spot on! We now have acquired a third cat, having established that our black and white visitor is indeed abandoned. We are getting the others used to him! He has been christened Piglet..will post a picture soon
Mary MacADNski: So glad you took him in. Do the other cats seem accepting? It can sometimes be very difficult and take many weeks. With some cats, there will never be peace. I could tell you stories. There was one cat. Let's call him Billy Bin Laden the Holy Terror.....
  • Ferdi
  • 12 Jan 2008, 13:23
It looks as if he/she is inside a fishbowl ! Stunning photo Mary !
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Ferdi. She's a keeper.
Excellent résumé of your obserations Mary!
Mary MacADNski: Those observations are from a book, Richard, but I could probably come up with some of my own.
  • edson
  • Netherlands
  • 12 Jan 2008, 15:26
that looks like one giant cat full of wisdom to me...


ps..i myself would've tried to decrease the little white haze from the shot for some more contrast..but it could be my monitor

but again great shot
Mary MacADNski: The quote is from a book but this cat's wisdom tells me to look carefully. She always does.

I don't use post processing other than to straighten horizons and the occasional crop. I wouldn't have a clue how to decrease the white haze.
Perfect wisdom and a beautiful photograph. What a delight! (:o)
Mary MacADNski: It's not my wisdom. It comes from a book that I plan to use on Saturdays with the cat photos. I'd been forgetting but remembered the last couple of weeks.
  • Ellie
  • England in the wet
  • 12 Jan 2008, 23:37
- "a punchbowl makes a cosy bed" - so does a large flowerpot! wink

Look at the way (s)he's patiently looking at something, it amazes me how they can sit still without blinking for absolutely ages.
Mary MacADNski: She poses like that - doesn't move a muscle for five minutes, makes a slight adjustment, and sits motionless again for moments. It's easy to get a good photo. Her sister on the other hand....
Cats, the most amazing creatures who walk among us. Really nice cat (aren't they all? wink, a great photo and I absolutely love the "lessons"!
Mary MacADNski: I love cats too. This one is a joy and she poses like this all the time. The lessons were from a book. I use the book for quotes or sayings each week with my Saturday cat photo.
  • Nigel Clack
  • a puddle in Gloucester
  • 13 Jan 2008, 20:01
She looks like a huge cat compared to ours.
Mary MacADNski: She is medium build and a good weight. Her sister is a bit chubbier.
  • Russell
  • Here and Now
  • 13 Jan 2008, 20:39
I remembered today to go out and get a cardboard box for my 2 cats. Sometimes I just forget how much they love being inside boxes. Plus it minimises the competition for my own seats in the flat.
Mary MacADNski: Mine are going on ten years and boxes still entice them.
  • Dave Wilkins
  • Recovering from surgery in Ireland
  • 17 Jan 2008, 11:39
We'd love a cat...but, i thin I said before, Alan's mum hates them...and Ozzy our labrador would like one... ;-)
Mary MacADNski: I've always had cats and a dog but the last dog died when the kids were leaving home so I didn't replace her. I like them but they require going outside every day and I like to travel...
Very nice expression of the cat ! I love your little text too smile
Mary MacADNski: Her sister wants to be posted next Saturday. She's feeling a bit left out.

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