Feline Friday

Feline Friday is simple to join. All you have to do is:

Post a picture, drawing, cartoon or video of a cat (They may be silly or cute).

Make sure you leave a link to your post and I’ll visit your Feline Friday post.

What better way to start the weekend than with a feline!

Happy Friday the 13th!

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Friendly Fill-ins

Each Thursday Ellen of 15andmeowing and Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs, provide Friendly Fill-in questions.

Ellen came up with the first two questions and Lorianne came up with the last two questions.

If you need help, please let either Ellen or Lorianne know.

Here are this weeks questions:
1. I used to love playing ______________ as a child.
2.When it ____________I _______________.
3. _________ was the moment I realized _________.
4. _________ is a simple pleasure that I really enjoy.

Here are my answers:
1. I used to love playing Jacks and Marbles as a child.
2. When it is cold and stormy I love to stay warm and safe in my home.
3. When I first saw Zane (husband) was the moment I realized what love meant.
4. Boating and reading is a simple pleasure that I really enjoy.


1. Feline Friday2. bethere2day3. Fitz: Laz-y III
4. mimi’s meanderings5. Zoolatry6. My GBGV Life
7. Friday Fluffers8. Packing a BBHQ9. Colouring with Cats
10. My Mind’s Eye11. O Dani Girl12. Purrseidon
13. Blacky’s Burrow14. 15andmeowing15. Brian’s Home
16. Deborah17. Friday Cat18. Catblogosphere
19. Pocket Forever20. It’s a Snap!21. Eric & Flynn
22. Socrates Book Reviews23. Kitties Blue24. Shelter Cats
25. Furbabes26. Cloudia Honolulu27. Friday the 13th
28. The Guido Gazette29. Phamily Blog30. My Tata’s Cottage
31. Animal Shelter Life

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95 thoughts on “Feline Friday

  1. stevebethere – Just a blog of humour
    stevebethere says:

    Aww! what cuties 🙂

    Nice fill-ins I am #2 also it always feels so comfy being home indoors with a storm going on

    Have a lovingtastic weekend and FFS and thanks for hosting 👍

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s my favorite time to be home and safe when it’s stormy outside. Happy weekend, Steve. 🙂

  2. iannieam – Northwestern Pa
    Ann Thompson says:

    Sweet black cats. I used to have one years ago.
    I remember playing a lot of jacks when I was a kid. I wonder if kids today would even know what to do with them…lol

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Black cats are the best of all cats. Yes games were so simple when I was young. 🙂

  3. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    Mom loves the black kitties. She used to have a black kitty who she says had the nicest fur of any cat she has ever known.

  4. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team – UK – Well, now there's a question! Furstly and most importantly I'm a cat if mew hadn't already guessed. I got my Wing Commander status in September 2018 but that hasn't slowed me up at all! I tweet, Instacat, FB, Tumble & Pin too and now there's Basil TV on YouTube. All in all I'm a thoroughly Modern Cat; a cat of the 21st century, mew might say. My human & Purrsonal Assistant aka P.A. is Cathrine Garnell, and she writes books including a tale about my fictional alter ego, Basil the Bionic Cat. [See Books Page] I live in a multi-cat household, and mew can meet the rest of The B Team here most days of the week, as they all like a turn on the blog. I like mice, but then don't we all? I also like fresh tuna, chicken and prawns. I LOVE catnip, not in any excess I might add before mew jump to any wild conclusions. Thanks so much for dropping by, as we The B Team, love making new furriends, so do leave us a comment and say hi.
    Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says:

    Awwwwww we love black kitties, Happy Friyay 13th!! Thanks for hosting and epic fill-ins! XX

  5. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    -Eugi ☕️ says:

    Beautiful kitties and I love black cats! I loved playing Jacks and Marbles too and the safety of our homes become more meaningful every day! Happy Friday the Thirteenth! 😊

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Me too, Eugenia. Such simple games back in my day. Happy Friday the 13th. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Those are fun too. I love those kind of games. Puzzles are a favorite too. 🙂

  6. foguth – Though Jeanne began her career technical writing, her love of romantic-suspense, whether it be present, future or in an unknown galaxy inspired her to write the novels she wanted to find in bookstores. Since marrying, Jeanne and her husband have lived from the arctic to the tropics, as well as from yacht to off-grid mountain home. She loves using vivid colors and flowing shapes in her oil paintings as well as creating edible landscapes. At present, she is finishing writing the Chatterre Trilogy and working on a new episode for The Sea Purrtector Files. You can always find out what she is working on and/or contact her at: www.jeannefoguth.com.
    foguth says:

    Meowser I love all your answers, Ms. Sandee.e… and I still love to play with marbles, alas, I don’t have any jacks.s
    Thank you for hosting this blog hop.
    Purrseidon

  7. 15andmeowing – Ware, MA – Blogger at 15andmeowing
    15andmeowing says:

    I LOVER black cats, they are all beautiful. Thank you for hosting and for participating in the fill-ins, great answers. I have never played marbles, but I like jacks. Zane sounds very special just like you. Have a great weekend. XO

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Me too, Ellen. My last kitty was black and she was the best kitty. Jacks were lots of fun. You have a great weekend too. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thank you, Brian. I love Thankful Thursdays and Friendly Fill-ins. 🙂

  8. Deborah – South San Francisco, CA – I am a Wise Woman who has been on a spiritual journey for many years. My wisdom was not gained through a higher education but through the University Of Life and all the insight, knowledge gained through the pain of trials and tribulations on the path of weeping to healing. Though I have come a long way, I am not done yet! I still have much wisdom to gain, more growth through pain, and the beauty of spirit that come by continual shedding of the old to receive the new! Sweet Blessings!
    Deborah says:

    Love those 4 shots and your answers to the questions! You are so blessed to know such a great love with Zane! Have a wonderful Friday and weekend Sandee! Big hugs! 🙂 <3

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes and am. I’m so happy we found each other. Big hugs and happy weekend. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      None of them are unlucky. Friday the 13th is a lucky day and so are black cats. They are lucky too. 🙂

  9. Gr33n Raindeer – Italy – I'm just a girl now. Everything has passed by. There's no fight, there's no end, there's no need to be, to exist anymore....Only resist, together.
    Fairy Queen says:

    I’ve got a black cat, his name is Tortellino ( this word is used for a kind of italian pasta ). He’s always hungry and sweet. He loves cuddles and caresses. Your black cats are lovely 😍😍😍

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Same here. I’ve loved you for more years than you know. I’m so glad we found each other. 🙂

  10. Kathe W. – Married to my best pal, mother of three grown children, retired and wouldn't be able to fit work in now-too busy having fun and learning new things every day.
    Kathe W. says:

    Love these awdorable black kitties! Over the years we have had a few of these cuties! Have a great day and here are my fill-ins- love yours! Purrfect!
    1. I used to love playing softball as a child.
    2.When it is hot and sunny I know it’s time to be out there swimming!
    3. Wnen I read my sweeties personal ad that was the moment I realized maybe I should answer this one….I never had before or since as we are a purrfect match!.
    4. Reading is a simple pleasure that I really enjoy.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Thanks for playing along and you and Russell were a purrfect match. We’re both lucky gals. Reading is most wonderful. 🙂

  11. Memories of Eric and Flynn – I started this blog to show my holiday photos but haven't added to it for so long, but you can see my other holiday photos at https://allatseawithme.blogspot.com My main blog is my cat blog at https://twodevoncats.blogspot.com
    Memories of Eric and Flynn says:

    They are lovely. I didn’t even realise it was Friday 13th until now. That is what relaxing on a cruise does! I will be back to normal commenting from Sunday. I tried to add the links list to my post which I scheduled ahead but phone said no. 🙁

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Just enjoy your cruise. I know how you love cruising. I always fix the links if need be. Not to worry. 🙂

  12. Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews
    yvonne473 says:

    Great fill in answers. Those cats are so beautiful. I used to play Jacks as a child. I’m sure sailing is relaxing and I love to read too. Have a great weekend!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love black kitties and they are most lucky. Sailing is most relaxing and sailing and reading go hand in hand. Happy weekend. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I played a lot of marbles too. Such fun. You enjoy your weekend too, Nancy. 🙂

  13. darlamsands
    darlamsands says:

    I remember jacks. 🙂 And pick up sticks. Those were some games my dad’s grandparents had and my brothers and I enjoyed. You’ve got me thinking I need to feature my sweet black kitties today. And all your fill-ins are great. ~hugs~ Happy sailing, my dear.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I forgot about pick up sticks. Played that too. I had a hula-hoop too. Grand fun. Hugs. 🙂

  14. Timmy Tomcat – Plymouth Meeting, PA – I am one Big Beeyootifur Bloo! Yessir!
    Timmy Tomcat says:

    Thanks for the warning that it was a Friday the 13th totally passed by Dad’s brain. Humbly ours too MOL, Love those good looking house panthers and the Great fill ins! Happy Feline Friday!
    Miss Fitz and Family

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Friday the 13th is a lucky day for me and black kitties are always lucky. Happy day and weekend. 🙂

  15. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Caren says:

    LOVE your husband’s name and I LOVE those gorgeous black cats!!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love my husbands name too. He was named after Zane Grey the author. Black cats are lucky. 🙂

  16. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Ironic that Norman saw two black cats on this morning’s walk. Both of those kitties took one look at us and skedaddled in the opposite direction, much to his chagrin. Happy Friday, Sandee!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I hear you. Our Angel Little Bit loved to chase kitties. We never let her catch them, but it was grand fun. A smooch to Norman and scritches to him and Elsa. 🙂

  17. ghostmmnc
    ghostmmnc says:

    Beautiful black cats! We have a few here that come by for food every day.
    I used to love playing jacks! I didn’t play marbles, but I liked collecting them, and also heating the cat’s eye ones then putting them in ice water to see them crackle inside.
    Happy Friday and a good start to the weekend. <3

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I like playing an collecting marbles. So many beautiful marbles. Happy Friday and weekend, Barbara. 🙂

  18. Cathy Kennedy says:

    Sandee,

    I played jacks when I was a kid but wasn’t very good at it. I did some marble playing, too. These days, I feel like I’ve lost most of my marbles. I can relate to the way you feel about your hubby ’cause I feel the same way about DH. We’re so blessed to have specials husbands!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I was fair, but it was lots of fun. We are blessed to have wonderful husbands indeed. 🙂

  19. UP – Just me being me...not too crazy...just enough
    UP says:

    Black cats are my favorite.

    I used to love playing TAG AND HIDE N’ SEEK as a child.
    2.When it RAIN FOR DAYS I GET DEPRESSED.
    WHEN WE MET was the moment I realized I COULDNL’T LIVLE WITHOUT HER.
    BAKING is a simple pleasure that I really enjoy.

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’ve always wanted black kitties and puppies over all other colors. You have a wonderful weekend. 🙂

  20. Bette A. Stevens – Central Maine, USA – "I'm a writer inspired by nature and human nature!" ~ Bette A. Stevens Bette A. Stevens is a retired teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and childhood literacy and for monarch butterflies, an endangered species. Stevens’s children’s activity book, THE TANGRAM ZOO and WORD PUZZLES TOO! was first published in 1997 by Windswept House Publishing, Mt. Desert, ME; a second edition was self-published by the author in 2012. AMAZING MATILDA , Stevens's second children's book, self-published in 2012, won a 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Honorable Mention for Excellence in Children's Literature - Ages 6 and older category) and placed #9 on The 2013 Gittle List TOP 10for Self-published Children’s Picture Books. Stevens has written articles for ECHOES, The Northern Maine Journal of Rural Culture based in Caribou, Maine. In 2013, the author published her first book for the YA/Adult audience: PURE TRASH, a short story of a boy growing up in rural New England in a family whose poverty and alcoholism mark him as a target for bullying by young and old alike. This short story is a prequel to Stevens's debut novel, DOG BONE SOUP, A Boomer’s Journey released in January of 2015.
    Bette A. Stevens says:

    Purrrrr-fection! 💞 Have a lovely weekend, Sandee! xo

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love Friday the 13th. It’s my lucky day and I love all black kitties. They are most lucky. Hugs. 🙂

  21. pjack214 – Mom, Nana, part time photographer, artist in oils and crafts.
    Pamela Jackson says:

    I love a beautiful black cat. Oh, what am I talking about, I love all cats!! haha
    Here are this weeks questions:
    1. I used to love playing Barbies as a child.
    2. When it snows I sit and watch it fall.
    3. When I first saw Lily was the moment I realized she was the one to bring home.
    4. Photography is a simple pleasure that I really enjoy.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love your fill-ins. Lily is most adorable. I would have brought her home too. Happy weekend. 🙂

  22. Kismet – New River, Arizona. – I'm a 16 year old Indian Ringneck parrot curmudgeon in New River, Arizona in the wild west country. If you're a sunflower seed, you're dinner.
    Kismet says:

    First it is Friday the 13th. Then you scare me with cats who eat birds. I can’t wait until Halloween when things revert to normal.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I would never let cats hurt you, Kismet. We run them out of our yard because we feed the birds here. We have lots and lots of birds. I love you Kismet. 🙂

  23. DrillerAA
    DrillerAA says:

    That is quite a quartet of felines but I really like the bobbed tail kitten the best. It looks like it has just discovered that something is missing back there.

    I used to love playing baseball as a child.
    2.When it flashes severe lightening during a storm I will seek a room with few windows.
    When I saw my wife for the first time was the moment I realized my heart is is deep trouble.
    Dark chocolate is a simple pleasure that I really enjoy.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Love your fill-ins and dark chocolate is a favorite of mine. I love See’s Dark Chocolate Nougat very much. Haven’t had it in years. 🙂

  24. Patricia
    Patricia says:

    Great pictures of black cats. I had one, Dolly, for 19 years. She was wonderful! I loved playing Jacks, not so much Marbles. Home is the best place to be during storms, for sure. Your #3 is beautiful. Reading is a pleasure for me…boats not so much.

    Have a happy week-end with your love.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      We all love different things and it’s a wonderful thing. I don’t like the big cruise ships, but I love our boat. Happy weekend to you too. 🙂

  25. Mya – Hello friends! I hope you enjoy your visit. I love my family, farm and friends! My home was built in 1730 and it has a lot of history. I’ve lived here most of my life except when I was married. I moved back home to take care of my Mom who had Alzheimer’s with my family. I hope you love my farm as much as I do! Thank you for visiting!
    Mya says:

    What a sweet idea! I joined in. I’m not sure I did this right! I hope I did!🙂Have a nice weekend! Mya. http://www.keeperofthefarm.com

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      You did just fine, Mya. It’s a bit hard when you first start doing hops, but it gets easier and easier. Great way to get more visitors to your website and a great way to make new friends. It’s nice to meet you. 🙂

  26. The OP Pack says:

    Such cute black kitties!!!

    Mom remembers playing both marbles and jacks too, and she loved doing so. She has taught the grands how to play jacks.

    Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Jacks was most fun as was marbles. I had hundreds of marbles. So fun. 🙂

  27. Anne M Robinson says:

    I love black cats. I also enjoyed your FIll In’s. Great answers! Late but always having this share on my mind. Have a great weekend and thanks for all you do my friend.

    I have one comment since linky and blogger are being difficult and won’t let me list my second blog with my other e mail. Sigh….. what can I do? Just smile and do the very best I can. HUGS to you across the miles.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Not to worry, Anne. You’re doing just fine. I always enjoy seeing a comment and link from you. Happy weekend. 🙂

  28. Marv, Kozmo, Jo Jo & Nutmeg – Midway, BC – This is our Wordpress login. We also create the badges for the Cat Blogosphere. The Cat Blogosphere is INCLUSIVE! Although it is a US based, we accept all pets from around the world! (Including Canadians and Dogs). Each month you can find badges for special events at the Cat Blogosphere. If you need a smaller size, each Month we upload smaller versions of the badges to our blog (cats-astrophic-events . blogspot . com extra spaces around the .) BTW, we ARE CANADIAN! Elbows Up!
    Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb says:

    Hi Sandee! (Marv waves wildly)! I LOVE the black cat photos today! I still miss my buddy Ninja. We still purray that he makes it home-eventually. And Mom says your fill-ins ROCK! We hope you have a happy, fun filled weekend!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Tell Marv I love him bunches. I too hope Ninja returns home. You have a happy, fun filled weekend too. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      They were such simple games, but ever so fun. Happy weekend to you and Angel. 🙂

  29. Jen
    Jen says:

    I like the name of Zane!

    It definitely was Friday the 13th yesterday, I have 3 home sick who were tested for COVID! Geesh, one week into school!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yep, it appears that along our southern border there are a lot of covid cases. Big healing hugs all around. I love hubbies name too. Named after the western author Zane Grey. 🙂

  30. meowmeowmans
    meowmeowmans says:

    We’re big black cat fans here, as evidenced by our beloved Ava. Great answers as always, Sandee. I especially love your response for #2. Oh, and by the way, your husband has the coolest name. Just saying! 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I have always loved black cats the very best. Zane is a great name indeed. I’m ready for some stormy and cold nights. It’s bee so hot. Thanks for linking up. 🙂

  31. L.M.G. Miller
    L.M.G. Miller says:

    I love that you shared some lucky black kitties for Friday the 13th. And thank you for joining in on the Friendly Fill-Ins! I agree with your answer to #2. I actually enjoy the sound of rain and distant thunder, but I’d rather be inside when anything like that blows through. Have a wonderful week!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I love black kitties and I love Friday the 13th. Thanks for co-hosting and you have a wonderful week too. 🙂

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