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You saw Iris as a baby with my shoe. Now here she is today. ...................................... The Christmas cactus you see, I gave to my dad when it was a very tiny plant, and he was in the hospital back in Dec. 1978....30 years ago. He died in the hospital in Dec. 1978; my mom didn't want the Christmas Cactus. So I took it, and you see it now 30 years later. I've moved it 3 times. The biggest move was from Florida to Arkansas. It is a part of my Dad to me. ................. Hope you enjoy.
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mike park 07 May 2011
these are great captures. i love your whole cat section of your page. actually all your work is very goodMaureen Bloesch 15 Dec 2009
great captures!Caballero Salguero 02 Dec 2009
This Cat is similar to an (Lince ) The Coto Doñana... Gorgeous cute,very belle. Wonderful.Hugs, JoséJohn Cappello 11 May 2009
This is pure Joy and it inspires me to add a cat to some of my work. They have such a regal appeal!Barry Armitage 21 Nov 2008
WOW. MAKES ME SMILE. CATS GOT THE GOOD LIFEMichael Duhaime 02 Oct 2008
Both the cat and the plant are beautiful! Thanks for sharing something so personal to you!Shannon Slaydon 30 Sep 2008
This is a great photograph, Sharon and what a beautiful cat!James Carney 31 Aug 2008
Sharon nice photo and story. ( I love Iris )David Ewart 25 Aug 2008
I think your photography is great keep up the good work. Dave!Anonymous Guest 15 Jul 2008
Love the expression on your cat!Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2008
A Beautiful keepsake and a very proud cat to be guarding it.Perry Schreiber 12 Jul 2008
great photoTahnja Wolter 11 Jul 2008
oh totally lovely cat!Ruth Kauffman 11 Jul 2008
Where did she get that coat???? She was all white as a baby! I know.........you painted her!!! LOLSigridur Bachmann 10 Jul 2008
Beautiful story and and cat.!! lovely photo.!!!Christine Bennett 09 Jul 2008
She's a beautiful cat! I like the little tufts on the ends of her ears.Evelyn Simon 09 Jul 2008
This is a beautiful and inspirational image. Check out the poem I wrote for father's day at "authors den." Just type my name evelyn o. simon in the engine. Cheers!!! :o)Seth Weaver 09 Jul 2008
Beautiful story Sharon and a charming photo of Iris and the cactus.Brenda Thour 09 Jul 2008
Such a touching story Sharon. Thank you for sharing with us. Looks like your cat likes to pose by the Christmas cactus. It's amazing the plant is still living.Fiona Robinson 09 Jul 2008
Great story Sharon, Iris still looks adorable and the plant is a great tribute to your dad:)Big pat to Iris from me.Tracey Newark 09 Jul 2008
What a touching story! Beautiful story and picture.Dennis Salvatier 09 Jul 2008
That cat hilarious!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 09 Jul 2008
BEAUTIFUL Cat and photos!!!Very moving story!!! Your Beautiful Cactus plant is a Beautiful reminder I hear of such precious memories of Your Dad...Hugs..., my Dad died in Jan 2006 and he too owned a Beautiful Christmas Cactus plant...Thanks for sharing...DeeBev Chudey 09 Jul 2008
Beautiful cat Sharon great photo!Lar Fajardo 09 Jul 2008
It's hard to believe you are so good taking care of a plant that it's lasted so many years. What a beautiful reminder of your dad. btw, your cat is gorgeous.dawn lochridge 09 Jul 2008
Iris has grown to be a beautiful cat. I really like the photographSandra McClure 09 Jul 2008
A very nice tribute Sharon.Irmina Santaika 09 Jul 2008
Wonderful done!Gabrielle Stahlie 09 Jul 2008
A very moving story, so well written. Thank you for shaing the story and the photo here....Cara Bevan 09 Jul 2008
What a beatiful plant and cat! I love your story, I have similar tales of my own and I know what you mean. It has grown well and I can tell it is well cared for! And your cat, my, she's remarkably beautiful (what a difference from kittenhood!) Her colors are stunning and her expression is gentle, yet commaning. Neat!Susan van Zyl 09 Jul 2008
Just Lovely! Love the cactus too. Thanx for sharing your lovely story.Jacki Bowler 09 Jul 2008
Iris is such a charming cat...her eyes are bewitching and so lovely that you have the cactus flourishing to remind you of your dad :o))Karen Corcoran 09 Jul 2008
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. Iris,well she is awesome and I love her eyes.gerry logan 09 Jul 2008
Oh what a beauty this cat is and that cataus is what a beauty I had one but lost it last year hope to get another one soon great shotjoseph wilson 09 Jul 2008
i love it, this is awesome. my god your cat looks just like my girl cat her name is Sunday, this is beautiful!Julie Mayser 09 Jul 2008
Iris is quite the lady, isn't she!! Lovely photos!!Tammy Heywood 09 Jul 2008
What a great shot, she is lovely Sharon, and almost saying ok, which is prettier ..... me or the plant???Patty Day 09 Jul 2008
What a lovely photo, great job!Carolyn Taylor 09 Jul 2008
Love this picture of your Iris up on her perch! Her "deer in the headlights" expression in the first shot is priceless. Do you think she knows she has beautiful eyes? She's a great model.Jessica Courtley-Rose 09 Jul 2008
Cool cat!mel taylor 09 Jul 2008
She's so beautiful!!! melAnnette Labedzki 09 Jul 2008
what a beauty she is , she grew up fast ...two days ago she was a kitten hahahahahajamie winter 09 Jul 2008
wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymous Guest 09 Jul 2008
What a healthy looking cat...you can see the shine on her coat. Nice moment to catch on film!Anne Dubois 09 Jul 2008
What a beautiful cat....she just loves her perch there doesn't she?..hehe hugz anneTeresa Dominici 09 Jul 2008
Iris is a beautiful cat, she is beautiful, up above looking down the world.Roberta Staymates 09 Jul 2008
When I saw your title I expected to see two beautiful plants!!!! But, a much more beautiful cat, I am Queen of the world!!!!!Donald Schrier 09 Jul 2008
That is a great shot but she sure does not seem to interested in the plant. I love those little pointed tips on her ears.Sherry Weisel 09 Jul 2008
She is just a big baby now! Beautiful ;)Frank Maguire 09 Jul 2008
Lovely cat person.Nira Dabush 09 Jul 2008
Wonderful to see Iris, Sharon.. such a beautiful photo of her. LOVE IT!Anneke Hut 09 Jul 2008
She's a movie star among the cats! I love the pointed ears, your ceiling too if I may say so. :))MJ Mitchell 09 Jul 2008
Iris is a beautiful cat Sharon - fantastic portrait - love the cactus too!Cathy Holford 09 Jul 2008
Aw, she's gorgeous!Emily Reed 09 Jul 2008
AWWW, SHE'S A BEAUTY!annette steens 09 Jul 2008
how lovely she looks!lillianhibiscus 09 Jul 2008
such a beautiful photograph! She is gorgeous.Loredana 09 Jul 2008
Just gorgeousAlberto D'Assumpcao 09 Jul 2008
Great images, Sharon!!!Mimoza Oronova 09 Jul 2008
Very nice chot !Lucia Stewart 09 Jul 2008
OMG... those eyes, oh Sharon she is so beautiful and huggable! Excellent shot!James Robb 09 Jul 2008
Great looking CAt!!