Friday, December 30, 2016

DANTE: INFINITELY MEMORABLE

This is a picture of Dante taken in December 2010.


Even at the time I thought he looked so angelic.  And now that he's truly an angel, it seems like a fitting tribute to him especially at this time of year.


Looking up, he sees a passage to infinity!


Sunday, December 25, 2016

DANTE: CHRISTMAS CAN BE HA-LARIOUS!

Today, Dante has one simple message for you.


Or maybe two ...


... or three!


Ha Ha Ha!!!

Saturday, December 24, 2016

DANTE AND "THE LION'S DEN"

Dante had many talents, not least of which was modelling.

As if he already didn't have enough to do at Christmastime, being one of Santa's Helpurrs, he also had a part-time job modelling in the Christmas window at "The Lion's Den".  Dante was a true incarnation of a lion, after all.


Here he is with his lion's mane in full splendour.  And he has such a majesty about him, too!

Getting back to "The Lion's Den", they sell stuffed animals but lions only, as well as other lion PURRaphenalia.  Fur instance, there's a cuckoo clock on the wall, but instead of a cuckoo bird making its appearance every hour, it's a cuckoo lion!

Here's a sample of their stuffed lions and some of the other merchandise on their shelves:






Lion Snowglobe


Santa Lion Pillow ...

... and Tote!



Finally, here's a close-up of the cuckoo lion.  Being 'cuckoo' he makes a real
uproar when announcing the hour.



And speaking of uproars, may you all have a roaring good time tomorrow.



Ain't that sweet?

Friday, December 23, 2016

DANTE'S CHRISTMAS BLUES

Dante's helping Santa to load presents on his sleigh in this picture from 2010.


At that time he was really into efurrything blue.  You might even call it his "Blue Period"!

Once in a ...

... blue moon on a Christmas Eve ...


... you can see things from a global PURRspective ...


... especially when you're riding in Santa's sleigh.



And as you get closer to Earth, the world seems to slow right down.



In your hometown, all is calm and all is bright blue.


Then suddenly, out of the blue you're home!


There's a sparkling blue wreath on the front door.


And a blue Christmas tree inside ...


... decorated with blue ornaments.



And this time your "glow ball" experience truly warms your hearth ...


... as well as your ever-loving blue heart!






Thursday, December 22, 2016

DANTE & DADA AKA SANTA AND HIS ELF!

This is Dante and his Dada in December 2015.  I made this into a Christmas card last year.


Santa's giving Dante a pat on the back to boost his 'elf-esteem'.  He just needs to get into the spirit of Christmas.  Perhaps all that elf PURRaphenalia is dragging him down a little.





Speaking of 'spirits', what's that Santa's got in his "coffee mug"?  Is he getting a little boost of his own, purrhaps?








Sunday, December 18, 2016

DANTE AT CHRISTMAS: FOR THE BIRDS

This picture was taken in December 2009, and was modified much later by me for the Christmas effect.


Dante was nothing if not generous -- and even more so at Christmas time.  Here he has put out a plate of Christmas cookies for the birds.  He thought they might appreciate some shortbread and gingerbread.  Even birds like a little extra spice at Christmas!  Certainly different from your ordinary, average breadcrumbs.

And what are cookies without ice cream?  He has saved the latter for himself.  I guess this makes him an Ice Cream Coon.



And later that night when Dante is tucked in bed, the birds (replete with cookie crumbs) begin to sing:
"Silent Night
Holy Night
All is calm
All is bright
Round yon tummies
Of birds in the wild
First we looked up, and then you smiled
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace"




Friday, December 16, 2016

DANTE: SANTA'S HELPURR!

This is one of my all-time favourite Christmas portraits of Dante.  The picture was originally taken in December 2010.


I found the perfect frame for it, and now it literally screams "Christmas!!!"  Don't you think?

"How kin I help yoo?"






Thursday, December 15, 2016

DANTE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL

I used this picture, which was taken in 2009, as a Christmas card last year.  It's easy to get them printed off on high quality glossy paper from an online greeting card store.


Of course I doctored the picture up quite a bit to make it more festive.  This is how is started out:


What was just a yawn, turned into a MEWSical Christmas caroler!


Time to partay!!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

DANTE: BEAUTY IS THE BEAST!

This is Dante in December 2009 patiently waiting for me to open the front door.

The bounty of his fur coat was at its maximum.
In his case beauty WAS the beast!

And when it comes to beasts, Dante was the King!