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On Saturday, afternoon I visited my cousin V who is recovering from a knee replacement surgery. She has the most beautiful Maine coon mix kitty I've seen. He is so friendly, too, and very vocal.
In the morning, I made a bread pudding to take to my cousin's because, when I asked her if she'd like me to bring her anything in particular, she requested a homemade dessert. I also took her some freshly picked blueberries from the garden. V had prepared a lovely charcuterie board with an assortment of cheese and crackers, string cheese rolled up in salami, bowls of strawberries, blueberries, and clusters of grapes, and a small bowl full of chocolate covered almonds set in the middle.
I spent a couple of hours visiting V and then, came home. I had made myself a small container of bread pudding, too, so I ate a piece of that, watched the evening news, and then, took a nap on the sofa.
On Saturday, I was grateful for:
- Being able to visit my cousin
- Time spent together, catching up on each other's news
- A safe drive there and back
- Naps on the sofa
- Exchanging emails with a friend
Saturday's joyful activity was visiting my cousin.
Plans for Sunday include a sewing project.
How was your Saturday? Do you have any special plans for this Memorial Day weekend?
Oh! I haven't had bread pudding in so long. It was one of my father's favorites so we had it a lot when I was a kid. None of my family liked it so I never made it when they were home. Now it's just me so I think I need to make some!
ReplyDeleteMaine Coons are special. We had a beauty. They call them the 'dogs' of the cat world because they have traits that are almost dog-like. xo Diana
I think you should make a small dish of bread pudding for yourself, Diana. I prefer to bake mine, but, they can be made in a microwave oven, too.
DeleteMaine Coons are gorgeous, aren't they?
Beautiful post
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'm sure your cousin will have appreciated your visit, Bless. Wishing her a full and swift recovery. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules. I'm glad I was able to visit my cousin and spend a little time with her. :)
DeleteI don't think I've seen a yellow Maine coon cat. I guess the yellow comes from the "mix". :) Sounds like you had a nice visit with V.
ReplyDeleteHe is a lovely color, isn't he? I did have a nice visit with V. I half expected her sister to join us, but, she was away for the weekend. Must make it a point to visit with them both, again.
DeleteThat is a gorgeous not Dancer. Please pass on gentle scritches to Dancer and assurances that I think that he's the most handsome chap!
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous, isn't he? Very social and loves to be carried. But, I shall pass on your gentle scritches and assurances to Dancer. He is a very handsome kitty, in my opinion, too. :)
DeleteLovely Coon cat, and Lyssa is right, Dancer is a most handsome chap! I hope your cousin's knee heals quickly.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie. Dancer says, "Thank you", too! He is much reassured that he is a most handsome chap! :D
DeleteCats make me sneeze and snivel, but I don't think I could resist fussing over that one. Don't know what a Maine Coon is but if as affectionate as you say, it would be difficult to harden one's heart.
ReplyDeleteOh, I didn't know you were allergic to cats! You might need to take some allergy meds when you come to dinner! Maine Coons are a breed of long haired cats that originated in the state of Maine. They are supposed to be very affectionate and this one certainly is!
DeleteYes. I never put two and two together till one day I exclaimed to my singing teacher that I didn't understand why it was that I would walk into her house feeling good, and in fine voice, then within 15 minutes I was blowing my nose and feeling sinussy. Her partner shouted from the other room "Cat?" and the penny dropped. I never touched their cat but later tested it out by playing with other friends' cats, and sure enough ended up with what felt like a hayfever attack. I took antihistamines that day Laurie and I went to take spring photos with Luna. I'm told cat allergies can clear up in time but I've never lived with a kitty long enough for that to happen.
DeleteYes, my daughter has to deal with allergies when she comes home for visits due to Dancer!
DeletePretty kitty! You are very generous and gracious in your visits and cooking for others and your neighbors are too! andrea
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andrea. It's a pleasure to cook for others and yes, I do have some very generous neighbors. :)
DeleteWhat a lovely cat. It was really nice of you to cook the bread pudding and take to your cousin's. I love bread pudding
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely cat, isn't it? I'm glad I made the bread pudding as my cousin liked it well enough to ask me for the recipe. Of course, I don't follow a proper recipe with quantities, so I had to estimate how much bread and milk, etc., when I wrote out the directions for her. :)
DeleteI recently read that ginger cats are usually male and that they are super friendly!
ReplyDeleteYes, ginger/orange coloring in cats are due to a mutation in the X chromosome and since male cats have only one X chromosome, it's easier to see the orange coloration in them. Female cats have two X chromosomes, so, a mutation in one X chromosome is usually insufficient to cause them to be mostly orange; instead, they often turn out to be calico cats with some orange patches. :)
DeleteA homemade gift, especially food, is such a sweet and much appreciated gesture! Beautiful cat! I am in Montreal, Canada, so it isn't a long weekend here for us...however, last weekend was, because last Monday was Victoria Day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. I enjoy baking things to take when I visit family and friends. I'm glad you were able to enjoy a long weekend last weekend. :)
DeleteThat is nice you visited with V after her operation. How is her knee doing? My husband had both knees replaced at the same time a while ago. Maybe 15 years ago now. He recovered well.
ReplyDeleteLast week was a nice sociable week for you.
It was nice to be able to visit V. She was still in a lot of pain, but, she was doing OK. I can't imagine how your husband managed to have both knees done at the same time! One knee seems to be bad enough, going by how V is feeling!
DeleteYes, it was a busy and sociable week! I did enjoy it, but, I'm enjoying a more relaxed week, this week!