Another photo submitted by Mokira:
You can see Mokira’s previous submission, which also features the Elektron Machinedrum and the tudexo cat, here.
Check out more Cats on Tuesday.
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Cat-Guitar pic with Luna
Cables have an annoying tendency to multiply. Luna seems oblivious to them.
Something that a few of our friends (including Mr Echo) might appreciate: the red pedal in front is an SIB Mr Echo.
I am planning to use analog effects pedals in my upcoming performances this month. And I am using some extended-techniques on the guitar as sound material (I don’t plan to play it live).
Weekend Cat Blogging: Triste
There is often a bit of sadness and melancholy in the air. Sad news from friends, anxious news in the world. And the first showers of the season add to the effect.
And that happens to be the theme of this week’s Photo Hunt, and the subject of our Weekend Cat Blogging.
It’s a good time to cheer up with a walk, even in the rain.
Weekend Cat Blogging is being hosted by the Cats in Maryland. It is their first time hosting, so please give them a warm welcome.
The Carnival of the Cats will be up on Sunday at the Catboys Realm with Kashim, Othello and Salome.
And of course the the Friday Ark is at the modulator.
We at CatSynth are sending thoughts this weekend to our friend Breadchick of the Sour Dough. We also sending thoughts for Janice of the Criz Cats.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our friend Diamond Emerald Eyes has made the graphic above to help spread awareness about domestic violence as it affects both humans and animals. Diamond’s own story crosses domestic violence (fortunately, she hid under the bed and was safe), but has a happy ending. Not so for Norman, the orange tabby who was killed by bit actor Joseph Petcka. Petcka is currently on trial for his incredibly cruel act.
We’re in the middle of a nasty election season, and as such there is always talk about “family values” – this time it’s often from supporters of Proposition 8 here in California. Our request is that when people encounter those who claim to be “defending marriage and family”, challenge them to condemn domestic violence, and to punish those who hurt their partners, children or animals. Even if it means ending a marriage. An abusive marriage or an abusive family is not one worth defending, and any tradition that would excuse violence in the name of “protecting a family” is not a tradition worth preserving.
We hope all our human and animal friends will continue to have safe and loving homes.
You can read more at the National Coalition against Domestic Violence website, and here in San Francisco more information is available at Domestic Violence Consortium. The Humane Society has information about pets domestic violence.
CatSynth pic: Machinedrum
Gatus at Controlboard
Weekend Cat Blogging #173: Reflection
This morning we at CatSynth are reflective. When we look into physical or conceptual mirrors, do we really like what we see?
It is in fact a really beautiful morning here. Warm, sunny, the city noises stirring in the background. We will see how that translates into a day…
Pet of Pet’s Garden Blog (home of the “Bengal Brats”) is seriously ill, and facing major surgery. She and the Bengal Brats have been frequent participants in our weekend cat events. We send our thoughts and wishes for comfort and healing this weekend.
Weekend Cat Blogging #173 is at The House of the (Mostly) Black Cats, where napping (and a bit of nibbling) appears to the plan for the day.
Salome is hosting her first Bad Kitty Cats Festival of Chaos. Her chosen theme is LOLcats, we’ll see if we’re feeling a bit more LOL later in the weekend…
The Carnival of the Cats will take place on Sunday at Chey’s Place.
And of course the Friday Ark is at the modulator.
Giving a homeless cat a home
From It’s all good, the story of a homeless cat finding a home.
That was 1995, and now Kelly is celebrating his 13th Gotcha Day.
This was just such a positive story and video, we at CatSynth wanted to share it. If you enjoyed it, too, please go wish Kelly and his family well.
Midnight Monday: Black Cat in a Window
No, this isn’t Luna. But this black cat does bare a remarkable resemblance to her. He even has greenish eyes, though he is a little bigger.
I saw him through a window while out for a walk yesterday in the nearby South Beach neighborhood. He did come up to greet me, and let me know that this was his window.
I like to think that encountering a black cat is good luck.
Weekend Cat Blogging #172: Autumnal Equinox
Luna and I welcome everyone to the autumnal equinox edition of Weekend Cat Blogging. For us, the changing of the season is more of a formality, but there is no escape from the shrinking days. And for those of us in the U.S., daylight is not the only thing in decline this week.
But I digress. This is about celebrating our feline friends. And we would love to have you all participate. So please leave us a comment with your (cat related) links, and we’ll add you to the round-up…
And with that, let us get started…
We at CatSynth know that it can be challenging to photograph black cats. But it’s well worth the effort, as in this lovely expressive portrait of Maruschka. Definitely not camera shy.
More expressive black cats. Puddy displays some serious ‘tude after refusing to sit still for the camera. This is of course another challenge of cat photography, and Katie is giving up on getting a “pretty photo” for this weekend. We of course still think Puddy is pretty.
Samantha does her impersonation of monorail cat atop a chair, at Life from a Cats Perspective.
We now move from black to white, with August, the handsome British shorthair gentleman at The World According to Pia. Check out his baby photo as well, you can see how much he has grown.
At Anne’s Food, the white kitten Klara is not enjoying her first outing. Luna did not enjoy her first outing either, though as the top photo suggests, she’s becoming queen of our balcony patio. So Klara may come to appreciate the fresh air and grass soon enough.
Meanwhile, Salome enjoys some scritches while Kashim helps himself to the big pot of cat grass that Astrid bought. The weather is turning in Vienna, getting colder and rainer. So less time out on the balcony, and Othello does like this at all.
Our friend kitikata-san presents Weekend Animal Blogging. Animals of many species share shelter, and perhaps friendship, as they ride out hurricane Gustav. It’s a wonderful image, one that humans can learn from.
At The Sour Dough, LB is delighted to have his mom home sooner. He is also enjoying his new mouse toy. We at CatSynth are also curious about the wine that Breadchick has brought back…
Thanks for joining us for Weekend Cat Blogging. We will continue to post entries through Monday as we receive them.