Remember those tiny origami stars that made me so happy yesterday? Well, today’s happiness is brought to you by watching the antics that ensued when I decided to give one of them to Felix.
You might not think that a tiny bit of paper could be SO MUCH FUN for a cat, but you would be oh, so wrong! Even as I write this post I can still hear him scampering around downstairs, batting the star from side to side and having a grand old time.
It will certainly be interesting to see how long it lasts… both the crazy play session and the star itself. I might have to sacrifice another just to keep him happy… and to let Oscar get in on the fun as well!
→ The 100 Happy Days web site
→ My 100 Happy Days posts
Now, on to my photos from the first half of the Fat Mum Slim November Photo A Day Challenge. Oh, but first – I was thrilled when my photo for November 4 (Can’t live without) was highlighted in the “Extraordinary Eight” on the FMS Photo A Day Facebook Group. I was struggling a bit as I tried to think of a fresh way to communicate the idea, so I’m pleased that what I ended up with not only made me happy, but also clicked for someone else!
I’ve been sharing my photos on Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, and the FMS Photo A Day group on Facebook, but thought I’d also periodically do a round-up of my photos here on Alphabet Salad for the benefit of my readers who aren’t active on any of these platforms.
Hope you enjoy!
(Clicking on any of the photos below will take you to my Flickr account… and, depending on your browser, hovering over them will give you – in some cases – an explanation as to how I interpreted the prompt.)
To be continued – but in the meantime…
What made you happy today?
Please share!

Twitter: peppylady
November 15, 2014
I now take part in two photo meme..A photo hunt on Saturday which you find or take a picture of a theme. This week is book(s) next week is feather(s)
Plus on Friday I do “Sky hunt” which is good way of seeing new and interesting photos form all over the world.
Coffee is on
peppylady (Dora) recently posted… Photo Hunt (Books)
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 15, 2014
Those sound like fun!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – November 1-15, 2014 + 100 Happy Days – Day 64
Lol now I had to come take a better look and you DO have a ‘like’ button!!!! I just overlooked it because it wasn’t where I thought it should be!! Yikes – it all gets confusing sometimes :-). These photos are so cute it was fun to scroll through them on a cold, gloomy Sat afternoon!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 17, 2014
Thank you, Sammy! Glad you found it. 😉
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 12 – Motivated + 100 Happy Days – Day 66
WOW, if I could take pictures like you, I would take more pictures! They are amazing. The composition and aesthetic quality exquisite. ♥
Kathy S Combs recently posted… The Test
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 17, 2014
Thank you so much, Kathy!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 12 – Motivated + 100 Happy Days – Day 66
Twitter: sanchlivinglife
November 15, 2014
I love how the smallest of things get cats excited. Mine have been playing with this plastic bag for the last week! 🙂 Love your photo-a-day pics as always…
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 17, 2014
Thank you! And yes, cats are quite delightful that way.
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 12 – Motivated + 100 Happy Days – Day 66
Twitter: ellytreehugger
November 16, 2014
Ah, isn’t it fun what can amuse cats? The simplest of things, even a small (tiny?) bit of paper! How fun for him and for you! A video would have been great to capture that essence. 😉 Love your photos, in particular your interpretations of “made me smile” (photo of your cat), “I do this everyday” (scoop in cat food I presume), and “normal” (cat on/in photocopier), “letters” (cause I see my initials), and “hot and cold” (coloured pencils). Thanks for sharing them Laurel. 🙂 <3
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 17, 2014
Thank you so much, Elly!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 12 – Motivated + 100 Happy Days – Day 66
Ha, I see your trivia contests have a photo round, too. We do terrible on those, mainly because we don’t know much pop culture. “No Friggin Clue” made me laugh, because I sometimes feel like writing that on our entry forms! I love your cat photos and your “reading corner”–so warm cozy–your set and the colored pencils-and of course the book. Which one is it? Great photos, as always, and congrats on being selected.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
November 17, 2014
Thanks so much, Elaine! The book is one of my most favourites – A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Delightful read!
Laurel Regan recently posted… #MicroblogMondays 12 – Motivated + 100 Happy Days – Day 66
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