Cats-astropic Events

Nov 13, 2026

November 13 - World Kindness Day

On November 13th, World Kindness Day is a global observation that emphasizes the need to be kind to one another in order to thrive peacefully as a global community. World Kindness Day was initiated by the World Kindness Movement at a 1998 Tokyo conference and has been celebrated around the world ever since. Participants believe that kindness has the power to change the world.

Last year we went to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation's website. At the bottom of the page is a Heart!

We clicked the Heart and sent a text to our human Bro (Alex) and told him

YOU are the BESTEST Human Bro' on the Planet!

Love Nutmeg, Marv and Jo Jo

He texted right back that he missed us and could not wait to get home for snuggles! That made us feel warm all over!

Further down the page are some selections and we clicked the

Keep The Ripple Going

And we subscribed to the daily Dose of Kindness.

WE LOVE IT!

Today the email we got looked JUST LIKE ME!

Mom says she loves them, they always lift her spirits.

TODAY, in celebration, I Marvelous, will cuddle on Mom's lap and put my Purrr motor on HIGHH. Then I will head bonk and whisker kiss her!

After I get finished, we are going to do some Random Acts of Kindness (and Senseless Acts of Beauty)!

What kinds of things do we do?

Mom always picks up litter when she takes Nutmeg for a walk

We donate pet food to the food bank

Mom tries to make every sales clerk she meets, smile! (You are so good at your job1)

Volunteer

Instead of selling stuff, we often give away items we don't need.

I, Marv, purrsonally try to greet all our guests and I purr and rub their legs.

Now I shall have a nap and contemplate being KIND to Nutmeg!

Nov 11, 2026

November 11 Remembrance Day and Veterans Day

Marvelous here, last year someone asked, "What is the difference between Remembrance Day and Veterans Day?"

Many of our friends south of the border celebrate Veterans Day to honor everyone who has served in their military, past and present. Here in Canada, Remembrance Day is a little different.

On November 11th, we pause to remember the men and women who served and especially those who never came home. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we take a moment of silence, wear our poppies, and remember the sacrifices that gave us the freedom to chase sunbeams, enjoy treats, and occasionally knock things off tables.

So while both days honor military service, Remembrance Day has a special focus on remembrance and reflection. Lest We Forget. And yes, even a cat knows when it's time to sit quietly and remember.