When I was in college and came home for the holidays, I’d have at least one night, after my parents had gone to bed, where I’d turn out all except the Christmas tree lights and sit to watch them for several minutes.
I put up a small tree tonight on a buffet and decorated while the cats were watching. There are lots of silvery, shiny things on it and later in the evening when I looked over, Spencer was sitting on the table staring at it for the longest time. I’m amazed and thankful he didn’t jump on it. Yet.
Yes. She took that thing with her all over the states, back to our home in Alaska, and back out again. It must have been awkward at times, because the only way in and out of our home town is by boat or plane.
I will admit that I do enjoy sitting staring at the Christmas lights on the tree when my regular lamps go off (they’re on timers for convenience) The boys often sit and stare at them too. Peace in stillness indeed :)
I love panel 5—stars are ideal! One of my favourite pastimes is stargazing on a clear night. Nothing is more mesmerising than a sky lit up with a starfield and the Milky Way spread out like a gauze in between the stars.
Well, Midnight Louie won the war. After over two weeks of reassembling the tree on a daily basis (got lights on for one day and had to remove them – no ornaments at all), the day I found the entire tree in pieces all over the living room I gave up. Gathered the pieces, swept the floor and stuffed everything back in the box. Used twist ties to anchor a Decorative Cone, so the tag says, to the top of the wire crate after stuffing a string of lights inside it. They have ignored it. But, I sadly miss the big tree with lights in the evenings. Maybe next year.
Just a thought maybe for next year. I am perusing a seed catalog & see a net one can put over a tree to keep the birds out. Maybe get one for a Christmas tree?
Or maybe end up with a kitty happily trapped INSIDE the net. . . . hmmmmmmm. >^.,.^<
I see the notifications feature has goofed up. I keep getting the same notifications again and again. The only way I can see if there’s any replies is to come back and check the strips.
This strip is the most beautiful work of art I have ever seen in a comic strip. Just amazing. Thank you so much, Georgia. Peace to you and the good boys.
We watched Holiday Inn last night and the tree was the only light source. Just perfect. White Christmas next Friday, even more perfect. And NO ’It’s a Wonderful Life."
I especially love the sky background in panel 5—notice how Georgia has painted it in the colors we see in telescope photos of nebulae? So much imagination!
Georgia has a wonderful command of watercolor. I am continually astonished at how much atmosphere and detail she achieves in such a restricted format. As several have noted, this strip in particular is gorgeous!
Asking for kind thoughts & prayers. Half of my face is badly swollen from an infection.Seeing a doctor ASAP Monday. Lots of pain & getting worse. Love to you all! >^.,.^<
cat19632001 almost 7 years ago
Wow – just love that last panel to bits. Enjoy the peace of the lights fellow BCN fans.
cat19632001 almost 7 years ago
Of course the boys are always so cute in their jammies.
cat19632001 almost 7 years ago
Puck looks like a cat angel in panel two.
LuvyaBebe05 almost 7 years ago
Lupin and candles are not a peaceful combination.
Megan.naughton Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Aw, a little reference to Lupin’s deafness, which is why there is peace in the stillness. And the entire strip is beautifully painted.
stairsteppublishing almost 7 years ago
Where is Elvis?
GreasyOldTam almost 7 years ago
Add the peacefulness of a fuzzy blanket!!
Kim Metzger Premium Member almost 7 years ago
When I was in college and came home for the holidays, I’d have at least one night, after my parents had gone to bed, where I’d turn out all except the Christmas tree lights and sit to watch them for several minutes.
Charliegirl Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I put up a small tree tonight on a buffet and decorated while the cats were watching. There are lots of silvery, shiny things on it and later in the evening when I looked over, Spencer was sitting on the table staring at it for the longest time. I’m amazed and thankful he didn’t jump on it. Yet.
butler2jc almost 7 years ago
how beautiful and peaceful!
Sue Ellen almost 7 years ago
Beautiful, and all new!
Gloria Fleming almost 7 years ago
The peace is in the stillness. Purrfectly said Georgia!
Maizing almost 7 years ago
@Shaunnmunn,
Yes. She took that thing with her all over the states, back to our home in Alaska, and back out again. It must have been awkward at times, because the only way in and out of our home town is by boat or plane.
Courage the Cowardly Dog! almost 7 years ago
Where has Elvis gone now?
Rosette almost 7 years ago
How can they be so peaceful when Elvis is missing?
Rosette almost 7 years ago
Lupin is a master of the loaf stance!
Rosette almost 7 years ago
I love the heart by Georgia’s signature – such a touching final panel.
Tue Elung-Jensen almost 7 years ago
Hygge …
poppet bear almost 7 years ago
I will admit that I do enjoy sitting staring at the Christmas lights on the tree when my regular lamps go off (they’re on timers for convenience) The boys often sit and stare at them too. Peace in stillness indeed :)
Biskits almost 7 years ago
We did not put up a tree this year (4 month old kitten.) I miss the evening by the lights the most.
Lady Bri almost 7 years ago
I love panel 5—stars are ideal! One of my favourite pastimes is stargazing on a clear night. Nothing is more mesmerising than a sky lit up with a starfield and the Milky Way spread out like a gauze in between the stars.
catte.west almost 7 years ago
Well, Midnight Louie won the war. After over two weeks of reassembling the tree on a daily basis (got lights on for one day and had to remove them – no ornaments at all), the day I found the entire tree in pieces all over the living room I gave up. Gathered the pieces, swept the floor and stuffed everything back in the box. Used twist ties to anchor a Decorative Cone, so the tag says, to the top of the wire crate after stuffing a string of lights inside it. They have ignored it. But, I sadly miss the big tree with lights in the evenings. Maybe next year.
Casey Jones almost 7 years ago
Elvis is snuggled up by the people, UNDER the blanket.
trinium almost 7 years ago
A light bath – wonderful
shaunnmunn almost 7 years ago
Just a thought maybe for next year. I am perusing a seed catalog & see a net one can put over a tree to keep the birds out. Maybe get one for a Christmas tree?
Or maybe end up with a kitty happily trapped INSIDE the net. . . . hmmmmmmm. >^.,.^<
ladykat almost 7 years ago
As usual, Georgia, you have done a strip which touches my heart deeply. A happy Sunday to you and to my fellow BCN orbsters.
scaeva Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Georgia has taken “Peace on Earth, good will to all” to heart, and to an astonishing level of artistic talent.
Gent almost 7 years ago
I see the notifications feature has goofed up. I keep getting the same notifications again and again. The only way I can see if there’s any replies is to come back and check the strips.
KL almost 7 years ago
This strip is the most beautiful work of art I have ever seen in a comic strip. Just amazing. Thank you so much, Georgia. Peace to you and the good boys.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
We watched Holiday Inn last night and the tree was the only light source. Just perfect. White Christmas next Friday, even more perfect. And NO ’It’s a Wonderful Life."
Patricia Bocklage Premium Member almost 7 years ago
This has to be one of the most lovely strips I have ever seen. Beautiful art and sentiments
fuzzybritches almost 7 years ago
I especially love the sky background in panel 5—notice how Georgia has painted it in the colors we see in telescope photos of nebulae? So much imagination!
arolarson Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Georgia has a wonderful command of watercolor. I am continually astonished at how much atmosphere and detail she achieves in such a restricted format. As several have noted, this strip in particular is gorgeous!
louisegen almost 7 years ago
I love this one. It made GoComics number 1 for today!
LoveBritTV Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Congrats Georgia! This one is so beautiful! I just saw that it is number 1 of the top 5 editor picks today. So deserving of any and all accolades!
Amanda El-Dweek creator almost 7 years ago
Beautiful, Georgia!
thesnowleopard Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Awwww. Is this a new one?
shaunnmunn almost 7 years ago
Asking for kind thoughts & prayers. Half of my face is badly swollen from an infection.Seeing a doctor ASAP Monday. Lots of pain & getting worse. Love to you all! >^.,.^<
Edward almost 7 years ago
Georgia has provided holiday gifts for all of us. http://www.breakingcatnews.com/freebies/
LoveBritTV Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Sequel published on December 18, 2021. Beautiful too!