Jumpophile

We all have names of animals in my family and my sisters baptized me le chat (the cat) because I usually choose the best spot for a nap and have a slight tendency to laziness. I'm not quite plump but I like to picture myself as a big quiet fluffy cat. This morning though, I feel completely electrical, just like one of the three cats below photographed by Philippe Halsman next to a jumping energized Dali.

I'm being hurled into various projects and may need to dive my head into a big bucket of cold water to feel serene and cat-zen again.

Oh...and the reason why I didn't post photos of the Valentine's cards is simply the lack of sunshine this morning. I don't like taking pictures under grey weather (luckily I don't live in the Northern hemisphere, I wouldn't be posting at all, then). So, just a little patience is needed and hopefully his excellency the sun will shine again soon and I'll be able to take some pics and show you the results of an intense meditation on the theme of Valentine......

in the meantime, have a delightful week end !


pic : Dali Atomicus, 1948 by P. Halsman

Comments

Helena said…
Oh, I love cats! And I love that Dali photo too! Excellent.

Lucky you, being able to wait for the sun to get some good shots. I'd be waiting forever here :-)
That photo brought a smile to my face this morning.
Dutchbaby said…
I love the cat-zen image and how you refer the sun as "his excellency". I am glad you live in Spain so that we will be blessed with many photographs.
Bonbon Oiseau said…
oh yes my dear--i love the way you describe it--me too me too! dunk my head in cold water too...we'll get through it...absolutely...have a wonderful, cat-like, peaceful weekend...
Mélanie said…
have a lovely week end! Some poeple call me " the cat "too ...funny
Mélanie said…
have a lovely week end! Some poeple call me " the cat "too ...funny
l'air du temps said…
your creations are inspiring! do enjoy your creative meditations...

love the dali and kitty photo, brilliant!

nice warm weekend to you.
ceecee said…
Meow! Everyone in Europe is mentioning the grey skies. Somehow you have managed to let a bit of fun creep in and your post had me chuckling this morning. Wishing you sunny skies and a creative weekend LaLa!
Catherine
Yoli said…
Oh I am your odd duck, I love grey skies. As for cats, they are my favorite animal.
Khaled KEM said…
Funny post. I use to nap but no more..

The picture in my blog is taken few hours before dawn on board of a cruise and silence was the only one sitting there!
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Indyeah said…
That pic is a masterpiece all by itself...
and oh!I don't like the grey weather either..
and I have always wondered about your pictures and the soft glow to them...Now I know...:)Lovely sunshine!
Hope you have a sunny say with crystal blue skies...:)
because I soo want to see the results of your creativity....:)the last ones were beautiful.....
Wishing you a delightful weekend and lots of smiles...:)
Unknown said…
You always post the best pictures, Lala! This one is no exception. Those cats are great. As are all cats, of course. :-D
Dakota Bear said…
We have bright sun, blue sky but the temperature this morning was -2F.

Have a great weekend.
sealaura said…
Hola! Just wanted to thank you for the flamenco info you sent me. The student enjoyed the lessons. Bon weekend!
Susana said…
crazy, electric, happy jumping cats and our lovely and eccentric Dalí trying to emulate them... FANTASTIC PHOTO! Feliz fin de semana lleno de "cat naps" y "electricity", Lala!
May your cat-zen return along with the honorable Mr. Sun...I see you Lala Ema, enjoying your beautiful V-day creations and sharing them with a great sunbeam sparkle after this little clouded delay. ;-)
Have a nice weekend, too. I love that Dali :-).

Greetings from London.
Jojo said…
It is heartwarming to hear that you and your sister gave one another animal labels. My sister and I would call each other vegetable names. We loved learning about vegetables that were not grown in our region as it always gave us a new and exotic name for one another. Too fun.
Gill said…
Nothing beats natural light for a photo.
Lala, I will email you separately but your gift arrived, THANK YOU!
You are thoughtful and sweet, what a treat!!!
Hopefully your sun shines soon, much love
Gillian
xo
Great photo - it's freezing here but the skies are blue and sunny, thank God!
I hate grey skies too..:)
Anonymous said…
Normally hate cats, but the picture's good. Don't know if you've heard this: it seems what people feel about cats is exactly how they feel about their spouses.
Indyeah said…
Please drop in and pick up something!:)
Dave King said…
What a fantastic picture. One you'd never grow tired of, I'd say. Thanks for posting it.
Relyn Lawson said…
Ooo... I love the work of Phillipe Halsman. Have you ever seen his book Jump?
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