Category Archives: Cat

Lots of Good Things

July 24, 2013 hannahviolin 3 Comments

When we were younger, we’d often bug my mom as to what she was making for dinner. Sometimes this would be a leftover meal, and she’d tell us “lots of good things.” This was not always the truth…(sorry Mom!)

Anyway.

Cats, Chicago, whatnot.

Chicago: visited my friend Karen over the weekend. She plays with the Grant Park Orchestra during the summer.

The cat made it challenging to pack for my trip.

Where the orchestra performs (at Millennium Park.) Such a cool pavilion.

Mainly when you take pictures of the Bean, you are just taking pictures of people taking pictures. I wonder if back before cameras people simply looked at things and didn’t always pose. What does this say for us as a society? Have we evolved, or are we no longer enjoying things as they are, but simply as photo ops? As a blogger who likes to take pictures, I realize I’m part of the problem.

I am in this picture.

Ice cream selfie! It was a very hot day.

Another view of the Pavilion. It was a concert which included Saint-Saens’s Organ Symphony. Which I decided would be better with cannons.

This happened. Bacon wrapped chorizo stuffed dates from Avec. My favorite. La raison d’être.

And this happened. Didn’t hurt as much as I thought it would. Well, not really. That part up the middle made me kind of wish I were dead.

And now I’m home with this fine creature. Who I have officially put on a diet. I know. It’s time.

Cat

Catuesday

July 9, 2013 hannahviolin

I can’t believe it’s finally Catuesday again, can you??

On the list of things we will not be addressing on my blog today: why I haven’t been blogging, working out properly, or eating my morning oatmeal.

My youngest sister made a joke the other day that even though I’m not blogging as much lately, at least I am still going out to eat.

We aren’t going to address that either. I have some fun restaurants to share with you, but NO.

Today is all cats. The following pictures will be presented without commercial interruption or comment. You’ll recognize the fatness, and the others are my sister Leslie’s Albergo (white) and Catalunya (black).

Enjoy your Catuesday! Hope you are able to stay cool in this heat (or lucky you, if it isn’t super hot in your area!)

Cat

It’s Monday so I’ll post some pictures of My Cat

June 17, 2013 hannahviolin

The cover for my new violin case is slightly padded and therefore, perfect for kitties.

The proper way to pet a cat: pet under her chin, scratch her ears and the top of her head, and THAT’S IT DO NOT START SQUEEZING HER TUMMY NO MATTER HOW TEMPTING THIS IS BECAUSE THEN SHE WILL RUN AWAY.

Once she retreats to a safe distance she can stare at you while resting comfortably on your new purple case cover.

Cat

Catuesday

May 14, 2013 hannahviolin 1 Comment

Catuesday is the new Caturday, right?

It’s her favorite cat nip toy. It was a Christmas Present, I believe.

Though the fatness doesn’t actually celebrate Christmas, she is still happy to have toys other than fake stuffed sardines and stolen ponytail holders.

I challenge you to look at these pictures and not have the urge to squeeze her around the middle.

Over the weekend I got some flowers at our studio recital. Here she is trying to eat one.

She did eat a leaf. Am I a bad pet owner for taking this picture rather than moving her? (Don’t answer). This happened on Saturday night though, and she’s absolutely fine, so I think we’re okay. Probably a little salad won’t hurt her.

Cat, Random thoughts

My cat is stalking me and other random happenings in my life

May 1, 2013 hannahviolin 8 Comments

Lately the cat has taken to waiting for us at the top of the stairs.

I HAD to stop and pet her for awhile. Then I tried to do that thing you can do to babies—you put your lips on their stomach and “buzz” and they laugh and laugh, and maybe pee themselves a little bit. Well, (and I already knew this) if you do this to a cat the cat just stares and you and then you realize that you mouth is full of cat hair. Oops.

And I knew that already, but I think the whole lips on belly thing must be instinctual and I was powerless to resist my own urges. I’ll probably be coughing up a hair ball tomorrow.

Other random thoughts and happening:

1. I was quite sad today because one of my students was observing one of the other teachers after his lesson. This is because my school is closing and I live farther from the school that they are willing to drive, and it was totally out in the open but I still felt sad. I will miss quite a few of my students. I still occasionally miss some of my students from Cleveland, and even from Charlotte, and wonder how they are doing. I’m terrible at keeping in touch for that sort of thing, and honestly I figure people have moved on and don’t owe me anything. But still.

2. Yesterday another student’s dad asked if they could come every other week for twice as long because the student really loves lessons with me but he is worried driving so much each week would be difficult. I told him we could talk. (Ordinarily I require weekly lessons as too many bad habits can happen, but I make exceptions.) That made me feel really warm and fuzzy 🙂 I love hearing that kids enjoy their violin lessons, because if nothing else, I want violin and music to be a positive experience in their lives.

3. I got asked to play my first Wagner opera! It’s with Union Avenue Opera here in August, and it’s Die Walkure. I’m pretty pumped.

4. And, really fun news: Chris has been invited to play viola with the Colorado Music Festival this summer, and I will be spending a good bit of time with him in Boulder. We had a great time on vacation there last year so I am eager to go back. I might be able to substitute with the group as well (I was too late to apply for a position myself, but I suppose somebody has to stay home with the cat?)

(from a hike last summer in Boulder.)

5. TV: We recently started watching “The Americans.” It’s really good! I love a good old-fashioned Russian spy drama and I love shows with strong female leads. I’m glad to see that it’s been renewed for a second season too. I recommend you watch!

Cat

Wow the weekend went by fast

April 28, 2013 hannahviolin 3 Comments

Bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed radicchio from Frazer’s.

Stalking me from above!

Just hanging out.

Red shoes! They go well with my primarily black wardrobe.

Beer!

Brunch at Cafe Osage. YUMMY. This was the wrap with black beans and rice, stuffed with eggs, cheese, and bacon. The sauce on the side was really delicious.