About

Who am I?  My name is Emily, and I live in Victoria, BC, Canada with my optometrist husband and 3 insane cats in an 1907 Heritage house that we will never finish renovating.  But it’s lovely, as you can see here:

Beautiful Victoria View

Why am I here?  Good question.  That’s what I’m going to explore as I see if I can commit to blogging.  What am I going to blog about?  Nothing in particular…anything…everything…  Perhaps the goal is to find that inspiration as I explore blogging…I don’t know.  The point is, I am here, and I am ready to blog!  Now, here are some pictures of our cats.  I’d add a picture of my husband, but he might object…Someday I may be brave enough to add a picture of myself.  I don’t much like pictures of myself (and interestingly, I don’t like taking pictures of other people either).  Enjoy!

Nicholas

Nicholas

Jasper (RIP 2022)

Jasper

Elliot

Elliot

Dexter (RIP July 2015)

Dexter

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  1. FireBonnet | January 10, 2014 at 3:01 am

    Your cats are all very photogenic! I don’t like taking shots of people either. I DO however like taking selfies… what can I say? I find myself fascinating. 😉 I’m glad to meet you and look forward to reading more of your posts. I too am trying to find my “voice” as a blogger.

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  2. Heather | January 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    BC is on my list of places to move if things ever get unbearably overpopulated where I live 😉 Looking forward to peeking at life there!
    Do any of your cats happen to be bengals?

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  3. Steve | February 5, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Thanks for the follow. I look forward to reading your blog.

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  4. Capt Jill | February 22, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Cute cats! I like your zombie flamingos too. Did you find those or make them yourself?
    Thanks for following my blog.

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    • eschudel | February 28, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Thanks for visiting and commenting! A good friend made me the zombie flamingo, and my other good friend, Photoshop Elements, created number two for the header!

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  5. Capt Jill | March 1, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    that’s cool! I haven’t figured out that photoshop yet. I see it can work wonders!

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  6. katarinawohlfart | April 28, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Interesting that you don´t like to take pictures of other people. 🙂 Thanks for following my blog. my favorite object is other people..

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    • eschudel | April 28, 2014 at 8:37 am

      I know – funny, isn’t it. I think it stems from the fact that I hate people taking pictures of me. Also, people tend to act weird when you are taking their pictures (I know I do!), and I feel kind of creepy taking pictures when they aren’t looking. I’ll stick to kitties and inanimate objects for now I think. Thanks for visiting!

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  7. Maggie Wilson | April 29, 2014 at 5:59 am

    WOW! How is it that I have not stumbled upon this blog before now? Thanks for the follow!

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  8. Leya | May 15, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Thank you for the follow! Your cats are all lovely…and easy to photograph? My Mille, a wonderful dog who just left me, was very photogenique and easy to picture, but Totti, the lovely little dog left with me, NEVER cooperates. One look at my camera – and he’s gone…
    Looking forward to exploring more of yours!

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    • eschudel | May 16, 2014 at 6:20 am

      Hi! Oh, my cats don’t like to cooperate. I only get the still pics when they are not paying attention or are too lazy to move. Otherwise, it’s “art” pics of blurry kitties for me! Thanks for visiting!

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  9. Master of Something Yet | August 2, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    You have a blog called Zombie Flamigos??? How could I NOT reciprocate the follow?? Thanks for taking M-R’s suggestion and popping over. Looking forward to catching up.

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    • eschudel | August 3, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Hi! Thanks for the follow! I’ve been a bit quiet the past month or so, as M-R has been noting to me grumpily, but I will be picking things up again soon…

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  10. lensandpensbysally | October 28, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Thanks for becoming a subscriber. Happy blogging.

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  11. kanzensakura | November 21, 2014 at 6:26 am

    Loved meeting the cats and love the title of your blog. I thank you for finding and following my blog. I have another blog, all poetry, Aki no Koe (voice of autumn) so I think I have definitely found my voice on that one! I hope you will visit often and always feel welcomed.

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  12. nowathome | January 7, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Thank you for following my blog!

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  13. la_lasciata | January 13, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Well then, in that case how about changing your hair colour, Em ? [grin]
    P.S. Any couple who live with four cats comprises two very superior people !!!!

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  14. Susannah | January 25, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Just thought I’d mention, I dislike having my picture taken…AND just like you, I don’t like taking pics of other people either. Keep on blogging!

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  15. izzy-grabs-life | February 8, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Nice to meet you and you and you and you and you, too.

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  16. Regina Martins | February 20, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    I love the pics of your cats. I enjoy your sense of humour and the way you turn the daily prompts on their heads, very enjoyable, you echo what I often think of the daily prompt LOL!

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  17. Prakash Hegade | March 13, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Am not sure if you accept the awards, But one for the lovely cats:
    https://itsphblog.wordpress.com/awards/the-versatile-blogger-award/

    We have a few as well at our home! 🙂

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  18. petspeopleandlife | April 1, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    The photos are quite nice of your handsome boys.

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  19. merlinjr01 | April 22, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Thank you for stopping by Renaissance, liking my posts and following my blog. I look forward to exploring your posts.

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  20. El Rolyat | April 24, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Thank you for the follow 🙂
    Your cats are adorable! And I love the upbeat tone in your writing – I’m looking forward to reading more.
    P.S. I hate taking posed pictures of people and prefer candid shots, when they don’t know they’re being watched ( I’d better clarify that before you think I’m a wierdo: I’m talking about taking pics of friends and family, not stalking strangers in the street 🙂 ).

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    • eschudel | April 24, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks very much for visiting! I’m afraid my family and friends might hunt me down if they found out I was taking candid shots of them…I am looking forward to reading your posts!!

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  21. Catherine Hamrick | May 20, 2015 at 7:53 am

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. Love your kitties!

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    • eschudel | May 24, 2015 at 11:39 am

      Hi! While I have made the decision not to accept awards for my blog (I would never feel deserving enough), I want to thank you so much for the nomination!! And thanks for giving me some more blogs to visit – I was happy to have discovered yours not so long ago!

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  23. Catherine Hamrick | May 30, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Did you design the “Award-Free Blog” button on your site? I really like it.

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    • eschudel | May 31, 2015 at 11:45 am

      Hi! No – I confess I did not, but now I am embarrassed to say I don’t remember where I found it. I think I should probably design my own and replace the one that’s there.

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  24. Bruce Goodman | June 21, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Hi
    I don’t know if you do awards, but I nominated you any way. Feel free to disregard!
    https://weaveaweb.wordpress.com/category/awards/

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  25. Cardboard Express | June 22, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    Hello there! I just wanted to say that you have an incredible blog, and I enjoy reading your work. I also think your writing is insightful, refreshing, and apt!

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  26. BasicallyBeyondBasic | October 25, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Love your cats – so precious!

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  27. tj6james6 | November 8, 2015 at 4:12 am

    I have a post where I explain the name of one of my blogs. How did you come up with yours? https://lilathisnalilofthat.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/finding-inspiration-for-your-blog-name-the-daily-post/

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  28. Kitt O'Malley | November 14, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Love your cat pics.

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  29. Nancy | December 2, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Very nice to meet you and your charming kitties. 😊

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  30. Jadi Campbell | December 20, 2015 at 4:05 am

    Awesome name for a blog! Wish I’d thought of it! (ps: And your cats are very photogenic.)

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  31. ghostmmnc | December 27, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Thank you for the follow! Your kitties are so cute! 🙂

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  32. ghostmmnc | December 28, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    🙂 yep, the kitties keep us smiling!

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  33. mopana | December 29, 2015 at 12:39 am

    Wow! I love cats, even if I have a little dog 🙂 My father has a cat named Bubu

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  34. Ngobesing Romanus | January 2, 2016 at 1:17 am

    Nice to find your blog. Its very nice. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Have a great year!

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  35. Hugh's Views and News | January 19, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and following it, Emily. It’s great to meet you. I’m not sure if you know, but the photos you refer to on your ‘about me’ page seem to have disappeared. I thought I’d just point that out in case nobody has mentioned it yet.
    Happy blogging.
    Hugh

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  36. Joel F | January 22, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    You have such a lovely blog and even lovelier cats. I enjoyed reading your articles. Thanks.

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  37. Anabel Marsh | February 22, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for following The Glasgow Gallivanter. Pleased to meet you – and your gorgeous cats!

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  38. anotherday2paradise | March 13, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    What gorgeous feline friends you have, Emily. Join the club with the ongoing renovations. I’m right in the middle of it too. 😕

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    • eschudel | March 13, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks! We will be in the middle of it forever, I think. Good luck with yours!!

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      • anotherday2paradise | March 13, 2016 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks so much. We sort of got catapulted into the renovation when our house sold much faster than anticipated and the buyers wanted to close in two weeks. So here we are living in the main bedroom and no kitchen in sight for the foreseeable future. 🙂

  39. Anabel Marsh | March 24, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Such gorgeous cats! Thanks for visiting The Glasgow Gallivanter.

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  40. Cezane | April 10, 2016 at 1:54 am

    These cats are cute! Elliot was on a selfie there 😀
    P.S you have a splendid site, i look forward to reading more of your posts! Cheers 🙂

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  41. mltrautz@yahoo.com | April 13, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    With a name like zombie flamingos, how can I not follow. Those are two of my favorite things. As for being brave enough to post a picture of your face…. I have mine on photoshop/manga drawing program. Some day I might show my own version of my face!

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    • eschudel | April 14, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Thanks for following! As for my face, I’m content to leave Jasper as my avatar, and the odd postings of my hair colour to suffice as my “selfies” 🙂

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  42. Don Royster | April 21, 2016 at 6:11 am

    You went and done it. You went and followed Uncle Bardie’s Stories & Such. You are now one of Uncle Bardie’s Band of Merry Followers. Just so you know, Uncle Bardie’s a hoot, and he’s got quite a few whoppers in his bag of stories. Some funny, some not so funny. But all told for your entertainment. Thank you for following his blog.

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  43. forgivingjournal | May 15, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Adordable cats!!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing these photos… and thanks for visiting my blog. Many blessings to you, to your husband, to your home and to these gorgeous cats.

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  44. gm1123 | May 15, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    How do you make an ‘about me’ section like this? What sweet kitties, by the way…

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    • eschudel | May 16, 2016 at 6:12 am

      Hey! I created a New Page and set it up on the menu (under Appearance). Just called it About, and it was done! I think WordPress may set up an About page by default… Kitties say thanks! 🙂

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      • gm1123 | May 16, 2016 at 6:43 am

        not sure how to do that. i made an about me section, but i am unsure if my readers can see it. would you mind searching around my page and see if you can find it?

      • eschudel | May 16, 2016 at 8:48 am

        Hey! I clicked on the About link at the top right of your page, and I found your About page (at least I hope it’s yours 🙂 )

  45. serenasinclair | May 19, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Hi Emily! I nominated you for The Black Cat Blue Sea Award @ https://serenasinclair.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/the-black-cat-blue-sea-award/
    I thought especially of you and your kitties 🙂

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    • eschudel | May 20, 2016 at 6:21 am

      Thanks so much! I will have to decline, however, because Zombie Flamingos is an award-free blog, but I am honoured none-the-less. 🙂

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  46. elizz | June 3, 2016 at 1:13 am

    hi emily, i enjoyed camping in your blog.. and your kitties are adorable 🙂

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  47. serenasinclair | June 15, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    I remember you are an award free blog, but I’m not sure if the quote challenge applies to that. Anyway, I nominated you because I chose music quotes as a theme and we connected through going to orchestra concerts and playing bass and percussion! It’s fine of course if you decline, I just like your blog!

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  48. thatssojacob | June 17, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Hey there, Emily! Since June is the 6th month of the year, I’m following 6 fun and interesting blogs each day, and you’re one of them! Follow me back if you like at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com and make six new blog friends of your own. Have a great day!

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