a surprise on my doorstep!

Tonight a kitten showed up on my doorstep! Though there are a lot of feral cats in my neighborhood, this sweet little guy is a total charmer. After my neighbor called to let me know he was hanging around our front stoops, I went outside and he immediately came over and started purring and cuddling. And then curled up on my lap.

Since I already have pets, the new little guy is set up in the basement with a nest of blankets and a warm, cozy kennel and I plan to take him to the vet tomorrow to get checked out. Anyone want a kitten who’s sweet as pie?

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, email me at jill at fortheloveofbrooklyn dot com!

UPDATE: I took the little guy to the vet today and received pretty good news. She checked him out and said that overall, he’s quite healthy. He tested negative for feline HIV, ear mites, fleas, and worms. However, he did test positive for feline leukemia, though from her experience, cats with leukemia can live happy lives, about 8-10 years on average.

Since feline leukemia is highly transmittable between cats, I can’t keep him as I have cats of my own. My vet even said half the clinic wanted to take him home because he was so friendly — until they found out they couldn’t!! So, he definitely needs a loving home where he’ll be the only kitten. And that will be fine by him. He really loves people.

We’d love to find this kitten a permanent home and a family to love — please be in touch if you’re interested or know of someone who might be!

sunday stroll through the botanic garden

What a glorious afternoon yesterday! We headed to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden after lunch at Tom’s in Prospect Heights, and the warm spring weather couldn’t have been any better. And though the magnolias and cherry trees are beautiful right now, I’d happily argue it was just as much fun to watch all the people out enjoying the weather. I’m definitely checking out the BBG’s “cherry watch” map almost every day in anticipation of the main walk’s glorious bloomfest – at this rate, it should be happening very soon!

But for now, I’m going to sit at my desk and remember the spring breeze and sunshine on my face.

polaroid heaven at the bbg

This morning, I spotted the work of photographer Ravi Jolly, who has been doing a series of Polaroid images shot at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. So, so pretty. (He also does a great timeseries Tumblr with a daily photo from 30 Rock!) Check out some of my favorites below!

Who’s heading to Prospect Heights this weekend to see the cherry blossoms?!

“sal and lou haven’t spoken in years”

This is too good not to share: on the Promenade in Brooklyn Heights, by the fantastic Adam Lerner. Classic.