🌕 Full Moon Surprise for May
Moonlight and a song. May is showing off — we’re getting two full moons this month.
The first one rises today, the Flower Moon, and the second arrives on May 31, making it a rare Blue Moon month.
A little lunar bookend to kick off May.
I got invited to be an affiliate for Meowant, a company that leans into the techy side of cat care — think automated litter boxes, smart cleaning systems, a sleek pet fountain, air purifiers, and a grooming kit. If you’re someone who loves automation and gadgets that make pet care easier, they’ve got a surprisingly robust lineup. Check out the full line up here
Around here, we’re still using our trusty old fountain (it has a few good years left in it), and automated litter boxes aren’t the best match for Banner’s… creative output style. But plenty of cat households swear by automated setups, and Meowant has several options for people who like their pet gear on the high‑tech side.
For now, I’m giving them a cozy little spot in Dusty’s Picks — a soft hello while we see where the partnership goes and whether their catalog grows into something that fits our home even better down the line. In the meantime thier web page has lots of cute cat pictures. Check it out here.
Today is National Cat Lady Day, which is really just a polite way of saying “the cats were already in charge, but now it’s official.”
Banner and Balboa have graciously allowed me to observe the holiday by:
If you, too, have ever canceled plans because a cat fell asleep on you, congratulations — you’re celebrating correctly.
Long live the Cat Ladies.
Endorsed by the Feline Nap Authority.
Bing Wallpaper does it again!
Once again I have to sing the praises of Bing Photography. I’ve mentioned it here before — from razorbills to green sea turtles, their wildlife shots are breathtaking — but this morning they surprised me with an old friend on my desktop: a true New England icon.
Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine and one of the most photographed in the Northeast, was waiting for me when I logged on.
Here’s what greeted me this morning…
And here’s one of my photos of this spectacular lighthouse.
Not too shabby for an old amateur.”
I’ve just joined a new affiliate program, and honestly — this one feels like the perfect fit for anyone who enjoys a little treat now and then. Andy Anand makes some truly decadent desserts (the dark chocolate almond croissants caught my eye immediately), and their whole vibe is about simple, joyful indulgence.
If you want to take a peek at what tempted me to sign on, you can check them out here
Just sharing a bit of sweetness that crossed my path today.