Yes, I do realise I am ten days late doing my August post. I also realise that I don’t have my usual landmark photo – to be honest, the weather has not been the best and I did not feel like venturing outside when I thought about it. And, yes, I also realise I haven’t posted for a long time, nor kept up to date with my favourite blogs. What can I say? I have been really busy. I know, I always say that, but it’s true and this time I am happy busy. Moreover, I have been blogging, just not here.
So, what happened to me that has made me so busy you might ask? Do you remember the animal rescue charity I was telling you about a little while ago, the Cork Animal Care Society? I have been helping them. Not only by fostering kittens – Daz and Suds are still with me and Leo has also moved in – but also by looking after our presence on the internet and coordinating fundraising activities. I have thus created a blog and this is where I have been writing lately. Oh, and guess what? We are going to have a booklet of creative writing, called Furry Tales and Meowsings! And we welcome submissions from anywhere in the world (hint, hint!)… I should soon find a balance and might even manage to start posting here again before September comes.
Here, in Ireland, we would nearly forget what summer means if it weren’t for the cats who haven’t forgotten about the mating season and are having loads of kittens who need help. The weather is atrocious and my garden is struggling, although the sunflowers have finally come out. I hope your summer is a little bit sunnier than ours…
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August 11, 2011 at 4:05 am
Steph VanderMeulen
It is really hard working so much and then trying to write two blogs. I tried it and failed. I admire you so much for what you’re doing, and I wish I could be there alongside you helping. I don’t know how you do it. But you’re doing an amazing job.
August 15, 2011 at 2:21 am
Em
Thanks Steph! You know how much I need the encouragement…
August 11, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Zhu
Wow, no way I could manage two blogs! I can barely focus on mine 😆 But it’s good to be passionate about something, so keep up the good work. I like animals but I would find educating owners very frustrating.
The weather has been gorgeous here… very hot even. It’s raining a bit this week but hey, can’t help. The grass was turning yellow anyway so it’s probably for the best.
August 15, 2011 at 2:23 am
Em
Oh yes, Zhu! It is! Humanity is frustrating.
At least I get a wonderful reward 🙂
August 12, 2011 at 8:22 am
parrish
agree with top comments on the two blogs & loving the idea of your meowsings project.
August 15, 2011 at 2:23 am
Em
Shall we expect receiving a poem submission from you, Parrish? 😉
August 15, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Inkslinger
Goodness! When you say busy, you mean busy!!! Can’t imagine how you’re doing it all, but it sounds exciting. And admirable!
August 18, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Em
I like being a busy bee 🙂
August 18, 2011 at 6:15 am
Barbara
How wonderful of you for doing so much for the animals, kudos to you. I’m off to take a look at your links.
August 18, 2011 at 6:54 am
Barbara
Em, that picture of Lorcan is hearbreaking. I’ve signed the petition and posted about it on my blog.
August 18, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Em
Thanks a lot Barbara.
Lorcan’s picture IS heartbreaking, but I find the indifference of Irish people even more heartbreaking. I don’t understand how the petition has not yet been signed by 1000 people…