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I hope you’re all having a wonderful (relaxing!), happy day. I cut and paste the following every year because although they are recycled words, they hold 100% true:
You guys are the best, and I appreciate you so very much. Thank you for coming back here to read and comment or lurk – and for some of you (so many of you!) for adopting kittens from us. It’s been a great, kind of crazy, and sometimes downright awful year, and I hope 2025 is a little calmer and a lot safer, with no losses for any of us.
I’d most likely keep this blog going even if no one was reading – I don’t know that I’d ever be able to remember when certain events happened without this handy blog to serve as my diary to be honest – but you guys make it so much better, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Festivus – whatever holiday you celebrate (or don’t) I hope you are warm, happy, safe, healthy, and well-fed.
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This year’s cover kitty for the Love & Hisses holiday card was…
Charlie!
Inside: Charlie wishes you a fantastic holiday season, and a warm and wonderful 2025.
(You can see the previous years’ Love & Hisses holiday cards by clicking on the link for 2023’s post.)
The holiday cards I’ve received so far are below (or see them at Flickr here.) These are the cards I’ve received as of yesterday morning – I know there are more on the way, and I’ll scan and post them when they arrive. (PS: You guys send the BEST cards – thank you!!)
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Outtakes from Charlie’s photo shoot for the holiday card…
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Tina the wreath kitty. (If you think there was a LOT of Churu involved in these pictures, you are SO right.)
Richie (left) and Carmy were distracted by the toys.
A little look behind the magic – if you’ve ever wondered how I get these wreath pictures, this is what it looks like. A moving box (size medium) with a hole cut out of the front, a piece of white posterboard wired to the front, and the wreath wired to the front of that. It’s all very precarious and I’m amazed any pictures ever come out.
Post-Churu.
And Richie said “I’m outta here!”
Tina in an adorable Santa dress.
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Posted on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr/ Bluesky) yesterday.
Carmy’s not sure what kind of meals he’s going to be able to whip up with a green bean, a packet of ketchup and a couple of mice, but the truck is open so come on down!
8 years ago (!) we fostered this cutie pie, whose name was Chesnee. She’s now Felicity and Audra reports that she’s a TOTAL mama’s girl – she likes to wrap herself around Audra’s neck while she works and just stays there. How absolutely ADORABLE. (Thanks Audra!)
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Everyone’s feeling kind of sassy today – Carmy jumping on Richie, Richie chasing after his mama, Carmy trying to start something with Tina. Something for everyone!
Snuggly boys. (Richie (left) and Carmy)
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I gave Tina a new packing strap and she is LOVING it.
Good night innernets. (Tina)
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Previously
2023: Merry Christmas!
2022: Merry Christmas!
2021: Merry Christmas!
2020: Merry Christmas!
2019: Merry Christmas!
2018: Merry Christmas!
2017: Merry Christmas!
2016: Merry Christmas!
2015: Merry Christmas!
2014: This year’s Crooked Acres Holiday Card cover boy was….
2013: Merry Christmas, everyone!
2012: Merry Christmas!
2011: Merry Christmas!
2010: No entry.
2009: No entry.
2008: Santa Newtles.
2007: May your day include lots of kitty cuddling, if you’re so inclined.
2006: No entry.
2005: Merry Christmas!