Tag: cats

Main chamber from the main floor

Famous Istanbul: The Blue Mosque and the Aya Sofya

satsumaart's avatar 2 November 2012

We visit a famous and super-crowded mosque and the incredible Aya Sofya, and I make a feline friend.

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View of the Bosphorus and the mouth of the Golden Horn

Istanbul from a 14th-century tower

satsumaart's avatar 22 October 2012

High above Istanbul! Also: restaurant kitties, steaming shrimp, and baklava.

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People, pigeons, and bunting on Taksim Square

Daily strolls in Istanbul

satsumaart's avatar 19 October 2012

Another post to make you hungry. And cat lovers, rejoice.

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Mosque close to sundown with a bird flying overhead

Istanbul: Some travel thoughts and a first look at our neighborhood, Cihangir

satsumaart's avatar 3 October 2012

First photos from our neighborhood, and thoughts on travel.

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Calico cat sitting by a low window

Cats of Reykjavík

satsumaart's avatar 29 August 2012

For all you cat people out there. For the rest of you... a tour of the sidewalks and doorsteps of …

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Ten thoughts on cats

satsumaart's avatar 1 August 2011

A recent writing prompt was "ten separate thoughts about cats." This is my poem.

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Sketchbook Project 2011 – Completed and mailed

satsumaart's avatar 14 January 2011

I finish the Sketchbook Project, and reflect on how it's helped me process Tisha's death.

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