A Highlight that Deserved Attention

      While on my trip, I have notariety to claim. I was chosen. Not once. Not  twice, but three times. This handsome boy sporting a tuxedo for all occasions jumped on my lap and snuggled in. I'm still a dog person but am also a cat person since so many magnificent ones have come into my life.

Me and Milo having a good conversation.


Siobhan bought him a mouse with catnip at the Fulham Palace Christmas Market and shared his joy with me once she was home.


My last goodbye shot. 

 
Another underreported highlight was the concert at Royal Albert Hall. I'm hoping this video posts. It's the last moments of Carmina Burana. Here's an ear worm I dare you to rid. This was the promo to purchase tickets.  I did not know the piece by name before Siobhan's suggestion, but recognized it from this clip. 

 


Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM

    Not Bossy Here...This is what my Cat Bud would do to Sluggy, every time she visited. Ne just loved her!

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  2. MarthaNovember 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM

    Aww, I'm glad you made a new friend. :)

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  3. AnonymousNovember 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM

    Magnificent Milo NEVER sits on new people so you were clearly very special!
    Siobhan x

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    1. SAMDecember 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM

      And we have evidence. I never got the foot pillow treatment though.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM

    Awwww…..how sweet!

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    1. BelindaDecember 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM

      This is Belinda, btw. Trying to get used to posting on my tablet.

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    2. SAMDecember 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM

      I am bad with new devices.

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  5. CelieNovember 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM

    Wow, you had a fantastic trip! And of course Milo was the highlight of your visit!

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  6. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM

    Aaahhh sweet - handsome kitty.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM

    Love that you were the chosen one! :-) - Hawaii Planner

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    1. SAMDecember 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM

      By trusted authority, he doesn't warm to everyone.

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  8. TreadersDecember 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM

    Oh my, that concert at the Royal Albert Hall looks fantastic!!! If only .....!

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    1. SAMDecember 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM

      The venue is stunning and the sound incredible.

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  9. GinaDecember 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM

    Is there anything better than a warm kitty cat on your lap?

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  10. AprilDecember 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM

    Awwww, how great to be chosen! And on your other comment about "Carmina Burana," just reading the name immediately triggered the permanent ear worm I carry from the BEGINNING of it!

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    1. SAMDecember 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM

      I still think through the movements and I'm not musically inclined at all.

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  11. The Happy WhiskDecember 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM

    I love your reading nook. This year I wanna turn the bedroom into a winter reading wonderland and add some snowflake lights, change the walls, make it winterrreeeee. Love that the little cat jumped up for a snuggle. That's the good stuff. Cheers, Ivy.

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    1. SAMDecember 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM

      It's my friend's home and her nook. It is a beautiful cosy home with lots of reading spaces.

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