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Saturday, October 10, 2026

What Day Is It?


The same day as every day. 
Cats Day!




It seems obvious which cat hangs out with the two-legged critters.


She shows up when she wants to.


The first braise of the season. I'm out of carrots so the color is bland but the taste was not. A chuck roast and the last sweet corn of the season. We had a first and a last.



We will reach nearly 90 F/32 C today. The cities will likely reach 90. In October. In Minnesota.  I'll say no more. 


Happy Saturday. I mean Caturday.


 

31 comments:

Boud said...

Talk to yourself and you're listening to the smartest person in the room. That's hot weather. I thought fall had started, hm..

"Tommy" said...

As always, I love your cooking. I made it at the Meat Store today; they sell beef, pork, stuffed mushrooms (boudin stuff, crab, and shrimp stuffed), and assorted Cajun delights. I hope you are feeling better. Oh btw, that corn would have made a great Corn Moceaux

Anvilcloud said...

What is going on with that heat? It isn't than way here. I even suspect that October may be somewhat colder than average so far. Today is pleasant though: sunny and in the 50s.

Val Ewing said...

I find this October heat to be miserable and because I live in an agricultural area the Asian Beetles are invading every nook and cranny with the heat. They are looking for places to overwinter. They were brought in to eat aphids on soy bean plants, when the beans dry up and are harvested the darn things look to buildings to hide in.
Uffdah and we have a ton of boxelder bugs here too.

However, 85 is not normal for us!
My activities outside are early morning, and evenings now.
Bummer, it was such a good week!

Cat-ur-day.
Enjoy your critters and your delicious meals!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos of the cats! And your meal looks delicious!

CheerfulMonk said...

Way too hot! And I love the cat photos.

Miss Merry said...

We have been blessed with good weather! It has been in the high 60's and low 70's all week. I could live like this forever.

Lori Skoog said...

I love everything about this post! Happy cats, a beautiful dinner and the message at the end was right up my alley! 90 is way too hot. Still moderate here. Mostly around the low 60s.

e said...

Those cats are happy! Climate change...I hope you can keep cool,

Sandra said...

Maybe I should talk to myself more often, Boud! We reached 90 yesterday and will be close to that again today.

Sandra said...

Climate change has been noticeable in this state, AC. We will have the same temp today.

Sandra said...

We have always been overwhelmed with boxelders and for years they have been joined for years by the Asian beetles, Val. The building are covered by them. Yuck.

We reached 90 yesterday and will be close again today.

Sandra said...

I can't believe I'm an old cat lady, Linda!

Sandra said...

It certainly is, Cheerful!

Sandra said...

We will get back to 'normal' next week. Miss Merry. Enjoy your good weather.

Sandra said...

The last sentence in the message is me, Lori! You have been having fantastic weather.

Sandra said...

The cats own us, e. Minnesota has definitely changed.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Yikes on that temperature, Sandra and it sure beats the mid 70s we had in Nashua, NH last week. Today is overcast with a high about 62, That meal looks more like a fall weather one than the heat you are having, but delicious anytime. And, of course, it's cat 🐈 day...everyday for you!

Lori said...

Every day is cat day! They are all so cute. Monday and Tuesday we are supposed to be 90 also. Then a cool front that will be very appreciated. I just wish we would get some rain.

peppylady (Dora) said...

I thought it was Monday.

The Happy Whisk said...

Cat Day! lololololol. Good list!
So ... we had the heat all the way on, on. However, no snow.

nick said...

"I don't need anger management. I just need fewer annoying people in my day." Quite so. Your cats certainly know how to make themselves comfortable....

Sandra said...

It's shocking to hit 90 in October, Dorothy. Tomorrow we start to cool. Yippee!

Sandra said...

You are also suffering, Lori. I'm glad you will be cooling down, we need a break from the summer.

Sandra said...

It's hard to keep track of the days, Dora.

Sandra said...

They scoff at me, Ivy. Only one day? Pleeeease.

Sandra said...

There is actually some good advice in there, nick. Those cats are spoiled. It's all Mark's fault.😉

Sandra said...

I had to look Corn Moceaux up. It sounds good. Cajun food is something I know little about but maybe I should learn. Widen my interests. It's so wonderful to have a store like the one you have nearby. btw, you were in spam.

DeniseinVA said...

Cosy kitties know how to get a comfy spot :) Your meal looks very appetizing. Have a good rest of the week Sandra :)

Sandra said...

Thanks, Dennis. They have it made.

The Happy Whisk said...

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