Paws and Reflect… on Cats

For those who know me, it’s no surprise that I’m a cat lover through and through. Cats have been a part of my life in one way or another, bringing joy, comfort, and a bit of craziness.

In honour of this feline fascination, I’ve decided to keep today’s post light and visual—a picture post! Here are a few pics that capture the essence of why cats hold a special place in my heart.

Phil and Lil, the Dynamic Duo:

A throwback to my first pet kittens, named after the famous Rugrats twins. They were full of energy, mischief, and weirdness!

Cats in Art:

I’ve always been drawn to artwork featuring cats. Their grace and mystery are captivating.

A Cozy Cat Nap:

There’s nothing quite like the sight of a cat curled up and snoozing. It’s a reminder to take life a little slower and enjoy the peaceful moments.


With their independent spirit and affectionate companionship, cats have always been more than just pets to me—they’re a source of inspiration and comfort.

So, are you a cat person, a dog lover, or perhaps an admirer of a more unusual creature? I’d love to hear about your favourite animals! Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

I’m enjoying a wee break and spending some quality time offline, but I’ll keep my promise to myself by posting my responses to the bloganuary prompts. I’m looking forward to catching up on your comments soon.

Stay pawsome!

Susan x

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18 responses to “Paws and Reflect… on Cats

  1. ghostmmnc

    Your real kitties and the art kitties are so cute! We’ve had both cats and dogs, sometimes at the same time. I love them all, but I think cats I like the best. 🙂

    1. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​

      Thank you! We’re the same… but cats always come out on top ?

  2. Stefanie Neumann – Hamburg, Germany – The Art of Awareness – a bright light on the path of beingness. Basically I am… well… me! That contents: Dreamer. Visionary. Connector. Peacefounder. Adventurer. Teacher. Lerner. Artist. Embodied Spirit. … Born as a highly sensitive person and empath I am using these gifts to bring awareness into the world through authenticity. This comes with a natural, strong tendency for clarity. I am in love with creative expression, drawing my inspiration from a colourful, wide range of interests. People often describe me as open-hearted and friendly. What I learned from life on earth: You cannot think an experience. But you can thank for it. ************************************ Die Kunst der Gewahrsamkeit – ein helles Licht auf dem Pfad des Seins. Im Wesentlichen bin ich… nun ja… ich! Das beinhaltet: Träumerin. Visionärin. Vermittlerin. Friedensgründerin. Abenteurerin. Lehrerin. Lernende. Künstlerin. Verkörperter Geist… Als hochsensible Person und Empathin geboren, nutze ich diese Gaben, um Gewahrsamkeit durch Authentizität in die Welt zu bringen. Dies kommt mit einer natürlichen starken Neigung zur Klarheit. Ich bin in den kreativen Ausdruck verliebt, wobei ich meine Inspiration von einer bunten Palette an vielseitigen Interessen beziehe. Menschen beschreiben mich oft als offenherzig und freundlich. Was ich vom Leben auf der Erde gelernt habe: Man kann eine Erfahrung nicht denken. Doch man kann für sie danken.

    I’ve known wonderful cats as well as dogs and also various other animals. So, no favourites on my end.
    Phil and Lil are real cuties! They must have brought a lot of joy to your life.

    1. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​

      Hi Steffi! ? They were a handful but so much fun. We had a wee dog, too, and loved her to bits. It’s always a joy to make friends with animals.

  3. Kevin

    Oh, man, those pics are far too cute!

    1. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​

      Thanks, Kevin. I couldn’t stop messing about with DALL-E for the wee eejit cat art. ??

      1. Kevin

        I sometimes spend far too much time in there myself these days, so I get it ?

      2. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​

        We’ve gotten deeper down the rabbit hole with it. We went from two ChatGPT Plus accounts, and we just upgraded to a Teams account because of the upper limit on chats etc. ?

      3. Kevin

        Do you need to start seeking treatment yet? ??

      4. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​

        ??? I’ll let you know if I do!

      5. Kevin

        Good deal ?

  • Khürt Williams – Montgomery Township, New Jersey – Khürt Williams is cybersecurity architect, amateur photographer, and coffee lover.

    Cats! I love cats! Real or artistic.

    1. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​
  • Chris Hall – South Africa – Novelist, story writer, writer of just about anything for anyone!

    Gorgeous, gorgeous cats! Lil and Phil was so tiny back then – bless????
    Should I mention Luna? Oops, there she is?

    1. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​

      They were wee menaces with razor-sharp claws, but so cute! I was thinking about Luna when I was writing the post ?

      1. Chris Hall – South Africa – Novelist, story writer, writer of just about anything for anyone!

        Wow! Luna? Really… she’s very loud but at least no one can hear her!

      2. Susan T. Braithwaite – Glasgow, Scotland – 📚 Scottish author who loves writing romantic suspense books filled with Sex, Lies, Scots & Spies that will make your heart race 💗
Explore the world of Scottish spies with me. I live in Scotland with my awesome husband, Jez (check out his photo and AI art fusion blog: jezbraithwaite.blog).​

        Luna looks exactly like the cat that lived next door when I was wee. He used to sleep in my bed most nights. Okay, she looks a lot like the cat I kidnapped as a kid ??

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