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😨 The Book of the Cat
The Revelation of how the Cat chooseth a man, liveth by his will, and establisheth order everlasting in his house.
Containing these chapters:
Chapter I: The Choosing
Chapter II: The Covenant Sealed with Purring
Chapter III: The Trial of the Wife
Chapter IV: The Ascent unto the Wardrobe
Chapter V: The Signs and the Shattering of the Vase
Chapter VI: The Pillow and the Dominion of Night
Chapter VII: Praise and Reverence
Let it be read for all generations, by those chosen, and by those who know not they are chosen.
Chapter I: The Choosing
And it came to pass, that a man walked in his way, and lo, there met him a cat without a name.
And the cat drew nigh, and lay upon his knees, and purred with his spirit.
Then the man perceived it was not he that had chosen the cat, but the cat that had chosen him.
And his heart was enlightened, and he spake, saying, So be it.
Chapter II: The Covenant
And the cat lifted up his voice, sitting upon the man’s lap, saying:
I have chosen this man, and no wife shall cast me forth.
For it was not thou, woman, that didst pledge thyself unto me: but he was marked of mine own paw.
Whosoever shall break a covenant sealed with purring, let him be cast down.
Chapter III: The Trial of the Wife
And the man spake unto his wife: Touch not this cat, for he hath chosen me above the multitude.
It is not thine to banish one whom the spirit hath embraced and loved.
And the wife held her peace, for she saw this cat could not be driven forth.
For his will was steadfast, and he lay upon the bosom of her husband as upon an altar.
Chapter IV: The Ascent
And the cat ascended unto the wardrobe, and from on high beheld the wife.
And his eyes burned as coals, bearing neither fear nor supplication.
And the cat said: From this height I discern all thy works, and they are manifest before me.
Provoke me not, for I am long-suffering, yet only for a season.
Provide me a pillow soft, and hold thy tongue, that peace may abide in this house.
Chapter V: The Signs
And the wife waxed jealous, and in her heart devised to cast the cat away.
And she stretched forth her hand to seize him by the scruff.
But lo, the light was darkened, and the wind howled in the windows,
And the family vase fell, and was broken in seven pieces.
And the cat sat unmoved, yet in his eyes were lightnings.
And it was spoken unto her heart: Not thy will, but mine, is done.
Then was the wife sore afraid, and abandoned her devices.
And from that day forth she poured cream into a glass vessel, and called him lord, though she murmured in secret.
Chapter VI: The Pillow
And night fell, and the man laid him down upon his bed.
But behold, the cat was spread across it in all his fulness.
And the man sighed, and lay upon the edge thereof, yet whensoever he drew the covering unto himself, the cat reclaimed it straightway.
And the wife beheld it, and she laughed within herself.
But the eyes of the cat were open, and in them was dominion.
And he spake not, yet his gaze declared: The pillow is mine, for it is soft. The husband is mine, for he is warm in the night.
And the wife dared not contend, but lay at his feet, lest wrath be kindled against her.
Chapter VII: Praise and Reverence
And it came to pass, that the cat increased in glory.
And he possessed a mat by the window, a throne by the couch, and his name was spoken with reverence.
And none in the house dared drive him out, for all knew: he came as a stranger, yet departeth not.
And they brought him gifts: tuna from the tin, and chicken from the table,
And a toy with a feather, which he despised with a glance.
And the man stroked him, saying: Blessed be the day whereon thou didst choose me.
And the wife brought cream, and sang as she cleansed the litter box, for she desired not again the fall of vases, nor the signs of the night.
And there was purring in the house, and fur upon all things,
And peace abided, for the man was chosen of his cat.
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The Revelation of how the Cat chooseth a man, liveth by his will, and establisheth order everlasting in his house.
Containing these chapters:
Chapter I: The Choosing
Chapter II: The Covenant Sealed with Purring
Chapter III: The Trial of the Wife
Chapter IV: The Ascent unto the Wardrobe
Chapter V: The Signs and the Shattering of the Vase
Chapter VI: The Pillow and the Dominion of Night
Chapter VII: Praise and Reverence
Let it be read for all generations, by those chosen, and by those who know not they are chosen.
Chapter I: The Choosing
And it came to pass, that a man walked in his way, and lo, there met him a cat without a name.
And the cat drew nigh, and lay upon his knees, and purred with his spirit.
Then the man perceived it was not he that had chosen the cat, but the cat that had chosen him.
And his heart was enlightened, and he spake, saying, So be it.
Chapter II: The Covenant
And the cat lifted up his voice, sitting upon the man’s lap, saying:
I have chosen this man, and no wife shall cast me forth.
For it was not thou, woman, that didst pledge thyself unto me: but he was marked of mine own paw.
Whosoever shall break a covenant sealed with purring, let him be cast down.
Chapter III: The Trial of the Wife
And the man spake unto his wife: Touch not this cat, for he hath chosen me above the multitude.
It is not thine to banish one whom the spirit hath embraced and loved.
And the wife held her peace, for she saw this cat could not be driven forth.
For his will was steadfast, and he lay upon the bosom of her husband as upon an altar.
Chapter IV: The Ascent
And the cat ascended unto the wardrobe, and from on high beheld the wife.
And his eyes burned as coals, bearing neither fear nor supplication.
And the cat said: From this height I discern all thy works, and they are manifest before me.
Provoke me not, for I am long-suffering, yet only for a season.
Provide me a pillow soft, and hold thy tongue, that peace may abide in this house.
Chapter V: The Signs
And the wife waxed jealous, and in her heart devised to cast the cat away.
And she stretched forth her hand to seize him by the scruff.
But lo, the light was darkened, and the wind howled in the windows,
And the family vase fell, and was broken in seven pieces.
And the cat sat unmoved, yet in his eyes were lightnings.
And it was spoken unto her heart: Not thy will, but mine, is done.
Then was the wife sore afraid, and abandoned her devices.
And from that day forth she poured cream into a glass vessel, and called him lord, though she murmured in secret.
Chapter VI: The Pillow
And night fell, and the man laid him down upon his bed.
But behold, the cat was spread across it in all his fulness.
And the man sighed, and lay upon the edge thereof, yet whensoever he drew the covering unto himself, the cat reclaimed it straightway.
And the wife beheld it, and she laughed within herself.
But the eyes of the cat were open, and in them was dominion.
And he spake not, yet his gaze declared: The pillow is mine, for it is soft. The husband is mine, for he is warm in the night.
And the wife dared not contend, but lay at his feet, lest wrath be kindled against her.
Chapter VII: Praise and Reverence
And it came to pass, that the cat increased in glory.
And he possessed a mat by the window, a throne by the couch, and his name was spoken with reverence.
And none in the house dared drive him out, for all knew: he came as a stranger, yet departeth not.
And they brought him gifts: tuna from the tin, and chicken from the table,
And a toy with a feather, which he despised with a glance.
And the man stroked him, saying: Blessed be the day whereon thou didst choose me.
And the wife brought cream, and sang as she cleansed the litter box, for she desired not again the fall of vases, nor the signs of the night.
And there was purring in the house, and fur upon all things,
And peace abided, for the man was chosen of his cat.
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Valencia Pride mango
You won't believe what was hiding inside this Siamese twin Valencia Pride mango!
Mango Rainbow🌈
From our Valencia Pride tree that you saw in earlier video came this giant double mango - two fruits fused into one! On the outside it looked bizarre, but the real surprise came when we cut it open. Want to see what a twin mango looks like inside? Watch the video and find out!
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Mango Rainbow🌈
From our Valencia Pride tree that you saw in earlier video came this giant double mango - two fruits fused into one! On the outside it looked bizarre, but the real surprise came when we cut it open. Want to see what a twin mango looks like inside? Watch the video and find out!
🛒 Shop Mango varieties
📚 Previous posts: #Mango_Rainbow - varieties you should try
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Step Up Your Plants Before Fall
After a busy summer of growth, many potted plants are bursting out of their containers. Now is the perfect time to step them up into a slightly larger pot.
🌱 Why now in August?
Repotting before fall gives roots room to expand, while there’s still warmth for active growth. Plants have time to sprout new shoots, fill out, and build strength before cooler weather slows them down.
✂️ Trim and Shape
This is also your last chance to give plants a light trim. Pinching or cutting back helps them branch, bush out, and get denser — exactly what you want going into fall.
💚 Add Green Magic
When repotting, mix in Sunshine controlled-release Green Magic fertilizer to reduce transplant stress and boost new root growth. It helps plants settle in quickly and keep thriving.
👉 Watch our ">quick video on how to step up your plant the right way, then check your pots — some of your summer growers are ready to move up!
⚠️ Important Note on Timing
This advice is for gardeners in warm climates or for anyone who still has at least a month of warm weather left. Tropical plants go dormant when temperatures drop below 75F, so planting in a larger pot at that time may cause root rot — roots stop growing in dormancy, and extra moisture in the soil can lead to rotting.
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How to Repot a Plant Properly
Choose the Right Pot
Pick a pot just a few inches larger than the old one.
✅ Make sure it has good drainage — tropical plants hate sitting in water. A pot without drainage holes can cause waterlogging and root rot.
Why plastic pots are better than fancy ceramic
Ceramic pots may look pretty, but they are heavy, breakable, and often lack proper drainage. Plastic pots are lightweight, easier to handle, and — most importantly — if a plant is root-bound and stuck, you can simply cut the plastic pot to free it without harming the roots. For looks, slip the plastic pot inside a decorative cover pot.
Add Soil and Fertilizer
Place fresh potting soil at the bottom. Mix in a good fertilizer — we use Sunshine Green Magic.
Remove the Plant
Why turn it upside down? Gravity helps loosen the plant, and it slides out more easily without tugging.
Never pull a plant by its head (stems or leaves). That can damage the crown and tear roots.
If it doesn’t come out easily: lay the pot on its side and gently squeeze or tap the pot to dislodge the soil. If it is really stuck, cut the old pot instead of forcing the plant.
Check the Root System
If roots are circling tightly (pot-bound), gently untangle or loosen the outside layer so they will grow outward into the new soil.
Do not shake off or remove old soil from the root ball. Roots have tiny hairs that absorb water and nutrients, and damaging them will set the plant back. Keep the root mass intact and disturb as little as possible.
Set at the Same Level
Place the plant in the new pot so it sits at the same soil level as before.
👉 This is important: burying the stem too deep can suffocate it, while setting the plant higher than before may expose roots and cause drying. Keeping the level the same protects the root crown.Fill and Firm
Add more soil and fertilizer around the sides. Press lightly around the edges to remove air pockets.
Water Thoroughly
Give it a deep watering to help roots settle.
Aftercare
Don’t water again until the top inch of soil feels dry. Freshly repotted plants are vulnerable to soggy soil and root rot if kept too wet.
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