Today is a somber #CoSoCaturday at our house, because 2 days ago, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to our wonderful Vincent, with whom we had the pleasure of spending 17 years, 5 months & 7 days. He was 18 years, 5 months & 1 day old when he passed. We are heartbroken. 😿💜💛 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Mildred hopes you have a magnificent #CoSoCaturday filled with sunshine, plenty of entertaining things to watch, and lots of snuggles with buddies. 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Theo is taking a break from snuggling with his siblings, playing with his blue spring toys, and staying warm under blankets to wish you a tremendous #CoSoCaturday. 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Roscoe hopes you have had and continue to have an outstanding #CoSoCaturday filled with lots of rest and fun activities with buddies. 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Fiona hopes you have a fantastic #CoSoCaturday and that you’re doing your best to keep warm, enjoy yourself, and have some fun with buddies. 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

We’ve watched some great stuff on the various streaming services lately that I highly recommend:
1. Reservation Dogs - Hulu: We binged this over the holidays & just finished a week ago. It is brilliant - funny, weird & touching.
2. The Holdovers - Peacock: This is a really great movie with a role that is tailor-made for Giamatti.
3. American Symphony - Netflix: We absolutely love playing & listening to music. Batiste and co. made something so beautiful & poignant with this one. 🎶🎹👏🏼👍🏼

Each year, the awesome local chain Treats Unleashed releases a pet memorial video. Last year, my email with pics & blurbs about the 2 beloved cats (Mikey & Leila) we lost in 2022 went to junk mail, & they weren’t included in the 2022 tribute. They designed slides for them & said they’d include them in the 2023 memorial. Their format changed due to so many submissions, but our babies are at the 1:42 mark (https://youtu.be/nqQhZSPFTgo). I’ve included the slides here, too. #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats 💜💛

Whether he’s snuggling with Joey, snuggling with Mildred, snuggling with Vincent or just relaxing on his own, Bryan hopes you have a wonderful #CoSoCaturday. 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

You’ll notice that “Lessons in Chemistry” is among the books I read this year - I had that in my “next up” position on the nightstand, & then found out that Apple TV+ was about to release the 8-part series based upon the book. We waited to watch until after I’d finished the book, & there were definitely differences, but I liked them both. #JaynasBookClub #OpenCarryBooks 📚📖

I haven’t posted about the books I’ve been reading in a while, but I wrapped up reading my 16th book for 2023 today after starting it a couple of days ago (Xmas break is so great for allowing me uninterrupted reading time). I mixed it up with nonfiction, fiction & memoirs this year, & I enjoyed them all. Here’s to another year of reading for fun! #JaynasBookClub #OpenCarryBooks 📚📖

Vincent wishes you an awesome #CoSoCaturday filled with quality snuggles with buddies, warm blankets, and lots of fun! 😺 He would also like to wish you an early #HappyNewYear! 🎉 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

As another by her name says, Phoebe hopes you have a “Merry Christmas Eve Eve”! She also wishes you a happy #Festivus, though she’s generally too happy to have grievances. 😺 Last, she hopes you have a super festive #CoSoCaturday full of fun, snuggles and love! #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Joey would like to wish you a jolly #CoSoCaturday full of quality snuggles, plenty of warmth and lots of fun times with buddies! 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Geaux Jayden!! #HeismanTrophy #GeauxTigers #LSU 🐅💜💛😺

Mildred hopes you have had and continue to have a marvelous #CoSoCaturday filled with lots of sunshine, naps, and all your favorite things (one of Millie’s faves is a fresh set of towels on the back of the toilet). 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Somehow, today marks 4 years since we adopted our “3 Musketeers”, Fiona, Roscoe, and Theo, from one of our local rescue groups. As I always say, we are so happy they’re part of our family and we love them very, very much!! 😺 This is 2 of 2 posts (containing a pic of Fiona and Theo from 2023 and a pic of each of them in their early days with us in 2019). #GotchaDayAnniversary #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats

Somehow, today marks 4 years since we adopted our “3 Musketeers”, Fiona, Roscoe, and Theo, from one of our local rescue groups. As I always say, we are so happy they’re part of our family and we love them very, very much!! 😺 This is 1 of 2 posts (containing pics from 2023). #GotchaDayAnniversary #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats

Theo hopes you have a terrific #CoSoCaturday filled with plenty of snuggles under blankets, fun activities and relaxation. 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday

Roscoe has been busy snuggling up to stay warm, watching football, and playing drum set, but he wanted to be sure to say that he hopes you’ve had and you’ll continue to have a stupendous #CoSoCaturday. 😺 #CoSoCats #CatsOfCoSo #Caturday

Fiona is hoping you have had and continue to have a fabulous #CoSoCaturday filled with snuggles, warmth, and enjoyable activities. 😺 #CatsOfCoSo #CoSoCats #Caturday