
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” ~ Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Philosopher

Thanks for the wake-up call, Vivian. But first let me wipe the sleep – and the cat hair – from my eyes!
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Such a great post with wise words
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Thanks, Joanne
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I have this very same quote posted under a glass tray on my bathroom counter, where I can see it in the morning as I’m getting ready for whatever the day brings.
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That’s a great place for it and a nice way to begin your day, Jan. 😊
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Wise words from the emperor and ones which we should remember! Ahh… delightful photos of your photogenic cat, a professional model perhaps? What a lovely way to wake up, albeit too early! 😀 Hope you’ve had a great weekend, Jennifer!
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Yes, wise words we should all try to follow. Our Vivian loves to hog the limelight, and my blog, but she is nice to wake up to. 😊 Thanks, Annika!
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What a smiley cat!
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She is smiley through and through. 😻Thanks for stopping by!
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Beautiful quote, Jennifer. It’s one we all need to remember. ❤
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Agreed. Not always easy, but a best practice just the same. ❤
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No problem, mom. But you are getting up. Now. Right? I love this, Jennifer. Piper walks all over us until we have no choice but to rise and shine! Parker sits back and lets Piper do the dirty work. 🙂
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Maisie is our Parker, Lois. She’s not so in-your-face as her sister, although they both like to sleep on our bed. But when Vivian’s ready to get up, everyone has to. Another thing she does is hitch her claws in the bedroom carpet until we scold her – and then get up. She’s no fool. 😀
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Cats are on their own schedule and they want what they want, don’t they? I love that quote too because it’s such an important reminder. Came at a good time for me. Hope you’re enjoying a warm spring day, Jennifer 🙂
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They certainly do! It’s hard to sleep in around here with a cat bawling in your ear. 😊 A timely quote for me too, Barbara. It speaks to the eternal optimist in me.
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