Favorite Photo Friday #1
Quote of the Day: Cat’s pajamas – Something considered to be outstanding
The term “cat’s pajamas” comes from E.B. Katz, an English tailor of the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, who made the finest silk pajamas for royalty and other wealthy patrons. Nothing like a cat nap in Kat’z pjs. (from the book, “Cats out of the Bag” compiled by Terry, Don and Ken Beck)
Alternative: A slang phrase coined by Thomas A. Dorgan in the 1920s when the word “cat” was used as a term to describe the unconventional flappers from the jazz era. This was combined with the word pyjamas (a relatively new fashion in the 1920s) to form a phrase used to describe something that is the best at what it does, thus making it highly sought and desirable.
Alternative: A slang phrase coined by Thomas A. Dorgan in the 1920s when the word “cat” was used as a term to describe the unconventional flappers from the jazz era. This was combined with the word pyjamas (a relatively new fashion in the 1920s) to form a phrase used to describe something that is the best at what it does, thus making it highly sought and desirable.
It’s also the title of a collection of short stories by Ray Bradbury.
Leo in the Light
I’m starting a new tradition on my blog, to post my favorite photo of the week on Fridays. I love how the natural outdoor light shines on and through Leo’s fur. Look at how you can see the veins in Leo’s ears as the sunlight shines through them. It reminds me of when we were young and took a flashlight into a dark place, maybe camping in a tent or a closet, and we’d hold it behind a finger or a friend’s ear to see what’s inside. Kinda freaky, but fun. Was it an attempt to see the insides of a person? Wasn’t it just “the cat’s pajamas” to use the flashlight to “see” the veins inside or make shadow puppets?
Journaling Prompt: What are some “cat” phrases you know? What quirky things did you do as a kid, or now?
Go. Create. Inspire! And, do something that’s “The Cat’s Pajamas!”
Nice photo! How about ‘graceful as a cat?’ Now, I’ve watched cats fall, trip, and run into things, so I don’t think they are all that graceful.
I can’t think of any, but I love your cat.
What a great idea, Mary. I just saw another blog friend is starting Foodie Fridays. Which makes sense since she was posting a lot about the wonderful dishes she creates. It’s neat seeing a blog evolve, and yours certainly has. Plus, yes, the photo is lovely. It’s the ability to see the details, like the veins in a cat’s ear, and appreciate them, as well as good lighting, that makes a photographer stand out. Nicely done, and what a subject for your debut. 🙂
Curiosity killed the cat, but only nine times. Or something like that. I love cats. Wifey is allergic to their dander, so unless its a hairless cat, we can’t have one.
Leo is a beautiful cat!
Hummm…
It’s the cat’s meow.
Cat scratch fever.
I’ve noticed noone is fessing up to quirky things they did as a kid. I think I’ll uphold the tradition. 🙂
Nice pic…I am allergic to cats so I cannot have them. But Leo is very beautiful. Love his white fur!!
I liked the game where you put the flashlight in your mouth and made scary, creepy faces.
Always fascinating to learn where a phrase comes from. Hmmm, cat phrases? How about “The cat that swallowed the canary” to indicate someone looks guilty?
Love Leo! He’s so handsome 🙂
~Jen