Shoko, come on over here. Leave the digging for now.
Coming Kali…this must be important, Kali never calls me to come and sit with her. 
Ok I’m here, what’s the big deal.
Nellie from Nellie on the Edge and her mom, Barb, painted a picture of me and I got it today. It was even addressed to me. Aren’t I beautiful? 
Nellie’s mom has captured the shape and sea blue of my eyes perfectly. You’re right it looks just like you, Kali. I must admit Nellie’s mom did an excellent job of capturing a Kali ghosty. I could sit and look at me for hours. Geesh Kali! Do you know how vain that sounds? I’m not vain but I also never lie and I look gorgeous. Did it ever occur to you that I could easily be described as a voluptuous, platinum blond with flame coloured highlights.! Humpf. Holy Catastrophe Kali. If it makes you feel better, you’re the best looking ghosty I’ve ever seen. Now, I’m getting back to the garden.
Come with me my friends. Let’s spend some quality time with my picture. 
Mom is going to frame my picture so everyone can enjoy me. Thank you so much Barb… we love my painting.
Have a fun day and enjoy the warm summer days as they won’t last. 
Those eyes were particularly well done.
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Nellie’s mom handled my eyes like a pro. I can see my soul in them.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Kali, I don’t think Shoko appreciates the beauty and importance of your portrait. It should hang over the fireplace. You are certainly the Marilyn Monroe of cats. ❤
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You’re right Lexi, Shoko has no idea how important this painting is. She’s much more busy with her dang veggies. Mom has a picture of a man on a canoe hanging over the fireplace….not nearly as well done as my painting though. Thank you for noticing the similarity between me and Marilyn Monroe…if she was a cat that is.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Dat’s a bootyful painting Kali. ‘Course it would have to be, cuz you’re boiotyful. Awnty Barb is sooooo talented. We wish we could afford to have her paint sis Lexi. But alas…Hope you girls have a pawsum day.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Barb is so creative. She said she painted Kali to challenge herself with an animal that was basically all one colour. When you think about it, it would be difficult to paint an all white or all black cat. She did an outstanding job.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Oh how beautiful you are! That’s an art piece the mona Lisa can pack her suitcase the Louvre has a new masterpiece🐱
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Yep, the Moaning Lisa can move out anytime. hehe
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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That is GORGEOUS and was soooo incredibly nice of Nellie’s Mom to do that!!!! That is a TREASURE!! catchatwithcarenandcody
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We love the painting and mom is getting it framed. This was incredibly kind of Nellie’s mom. I insisted on a frame that will let the real me shine through.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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What a beautiful painting ! Nellie’s mom is so talented ! Purrs
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She is extremely creative. I wonder why some peeps are so very special with their talents and some have talents like mom….hardly any talent whatsoever. MOL
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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You’ve never looked more beautiful, K. What an artist! And what a model!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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How kind of you and your mom to say these lovely words, Cupcake. Barb is just a fantastic painter. She puts poor ole mom and her stick peeps to shame.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Barb is such an amazingly talented lady – she does EVERYTHING so well…..but her painting is just spectacular and this one of you is perfect Kali – she captured your eyes so perfectly – and your personality shines through as well. BRAVO!
Hugs, Pam (and Sam)
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I am amazed one person can have all that talent to herself. Yes, Nellie’s mom captured my soul. A very difficult thing to do.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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kali….what a total lee awesum surprize !!! nellie did a furtastic job on yur painting…984 pawz up two her…N yes, thiz kneadz a soooper frame & shuld be diz played proud lee !!! way kewl ☺☺☺♥♥♥
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What a delightful surprise as you imagined. She is so very creative and kind. We shall show the painting again when it has been framed and I kiss it admire it for awhile.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Nellie’s Mom is so talented. She did an excellent job capturing your beauty.
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Thank you so much…* Kali clasps her front paws together and bats her eyelashes.*
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Lady Kali, that painting just as lovely as you are. The artist
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I jumped again, this machine has been on bad mood the whole day, so the artist is very talented.
Kosmo
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Nellie’s mom is one creative and talented lady, Kosmo and what a happy surprise I received. Sounds like your computer is in a big hurry to put down the comments. Is there a computer party he is late for? Just kidding my friend. Big hugs,
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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What a wonderful gift! Kali, of course, is one very beautiful cat, but the portrait seems to capture her personality perfectly, too!
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Mr. Doug this is the bestest surprise I’ve had in a very long time. Nellie’s mom has captured the regal look in my face.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Oh, what a lovely portrait.
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Thank you so much. Nellie’s mom is a great painter.
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That paianting is gorgeous. I would have saved it for artsy fartsy Caturday but that’s just me. TW would prolly have been excited your your Mom and put it right up.
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Yes, Artsy Caturday would have been the proper vehicle to unveil this unique painting but I was too excited and just had to share the painting with my friends, You might just see it again on Artsy Caturday.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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What an amazing and special painting?
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Nellie’s mom outdid herself for sure,
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Wow! That’s gorgeous!
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Thank you my friends. Nellie’s mom is #1 in my books.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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What a beautiful painting, Kali. Nellie’s mom is very talented ❤ Pawkisses for a wonderful day 🙂 ❤
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Yes, Nellie’s mom is one talented lady. Makes me wonder about mom…..she tells great stories but when it comes to drawing forget it.
Shoko
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Oh my goodness my friend – that painting is beautiful. It totally captured you! XOXO – Bacon
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Wow, that is such a lovely painting! Beautifully done!
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It is so well done. Wait till you see it framed!
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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Oh my goodness! I (Nellie’s Mom) am sitting here at work on my lunch hour reading your blog and I am getting a swelled head!!! I will have to ask Nellie to whap me when I get home to bring me back down to earth! Thanks for all the complements!!!
Ciao
Barb/Bear
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You’d look good with a great big head!! haha
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Kali mah sweetumz
Yoo lookin just likez a voluptuous, platinum blond with flame coloured highlights! Yez yoo do darlin gal o-mine. Ah knowin Nellie and Mom an dey so nice’s. Yep Yep
Soft Hugs and Cuddles Honey
Yer Big Bloo Man-Cat
Buddy Budd
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Buddy Bloo…aw I do lovs ya so much. You know the REAL me just as I know the REAL you. You’re a kind, understanding and empathetic HE man cat. We don’t want our siblings to know this after all we have a reputation to uphold. MOL
Kissy, kissy Buddy Bloo,
Kali
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