Happy Sunday, peeps and pets!
Vivian K. Perry here, filling in for Jennifer who is up to her eyeballs in paint cans, brushes and rollers this weekend. Besides that, she needed a break from her laptop, as she’s been busy this month outlining a new novel.
Anyhoo, I’m sharing several photos of yours truly today. I want to show you a little bit of what an ordinary day looks like for a fourteen year-old feline like moi. I love to explore around Perry’s Point every day, rain or shine, because I’m an excellent watch-cat. These two photos were taken during a misty morning vole hunt.


I happen to have a fondness for ordinary, drama-free days. No pressure, no worries, and oodles of moments I can spend any way I please.
My peeps noticed that I’m doing something new recently. I look for warm spots! Does this mean I’m finding it colder than I used to? Perhaps it goes along with my advancing years. In the photo below, I am in Jennifer’s recently vacated (warm) spot. I’m always stealing it.

May I help you? No, this isn't a guilty look. This is my spot now, so kindly buzz off.
“It has taken awhile, but I certainly do know it now – the most wonderful gift I had, the gift I finally learned to cherish above all else, was the gift of all those perfectly ordinary days.” ~ Katrina Kenison, author of The Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother’s Memoir
A little late, but this has been my take on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge 169: The Ordinary
Have a purr-fect week, everyone!
Head bumps and nose kisses, Vivian

Adorable Vivian 🐈
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I think so too. Thanks!
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Hi everyone, I’m new with WordPress and I write short stories told by little things around us (like a scrunchy, lollipop and the moon 😂) but anyways, do check it out if u like! 🥰
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Welcome to the WordPress community. 🙂
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Thank u, Jennifer!
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Viv, you are one beautiful girl! And warm spots. Sigh. The. Best. Thing. Ever. Enjoy them as you go . . .
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I will pass on the love to her, Kristine. She truly makes this house a cozy home. 🙂
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Vivian is a great neighbour. She drops by every day to see us, and we love it.
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Well, you are very much a part of Perry’s Point! Vivian knows that she needs to check on you too, like a good watch-cat should. She even patrols your property when you’re away. 🙂
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Hello Vivian – yes, special days are remembered, but the ordinary days are the dearest. And by the way, you are very confident about taking possession of Jennifer’s chair! Do you think she’ll give in? 😉
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Hi Barbara – Miss Vivian knows I’m a pushover. And if I do take back my spot, more often than not she takes a seat in my lap. 🙂
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That’s nice too 🙂
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It is. 💕
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Ah Vivian ! Our huMom likes calm “boring” days too. (You and she are probably about the same age.) You certainly seem to be mistress of your domain !
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Yes, after a life with our fair share of drama, we relish the calm of uneventful days. And Vivian is indeed the mistress of this domain. We are simply her loyal staff. 🙂
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I’m constantly searching for the warm spots, Vivian.
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With the chilly weather coming, I think we have plenty of company, Jill. Stay cozy! xx
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Seeking out warm spots isn’t about age. It’s about being a cat. My young ones do it all the time. They move from spot to spot as the sun moves in the afaternoon!
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Yes you’re probably right. It’s just that Maisie, God rest her, liked warm spots from day one whereas Viv only recently did so. Except for the patches of sun!! They both loved those.
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I love warm spots myself these days.
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Ha ha. Another thing I should mention is that cats love your scent. Another reason to grab that spot. 😊
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Bloody well said
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Vivian – you have the best insights into how to live within a world of complexity. Thank you for beginning my week with pure joy.
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Viv knows the lay of the land very well and all about finding joy in everyday life. And her ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary is rather infectious. 😊
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Vivian–you are adorable. My girls wait for me to get up from my favorite seat and then jump on it right away. They do call me ‘one hot mama’ though. 😸
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I guess I’m a hot mama too then, Lois. 😅
Viv and I are so happy you stopped by. 💕
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Oh, Vivian you are such a beautiful kitty!!! I love that your momma shares you with me. Jennifer , I miss my Tater soooo much.
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So sad that Tater and Maisie are no longer with us. Vivian sends her love. Take care, Shirley. xx
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In cat time you aren’t late! Thank you for your “everyday” response
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Of course! Cat time – why didn’t I think of that? You’re very welcome. An excellent prompt that I couldn’t resist.
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Do you rent Vivian out? For weekends or longer? She is beyond cute.
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Oh my goodness, she’ll have a swelled little head when I relay this comment! But sorry, no. If we rented her out I’d miss her too much. xx
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I do understand that. I would miss my pup too much also!
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My dogs are always stealing my warm spot too Vivian. You look in great shape for your age.
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Ooh, Viv will love hearing that compliment! 😻
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Lovely post🙂
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Vivian will be pleased to hear that. 😉 So nice of you to stop by, Sue.
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