Dedicated to some very lovely friends and and for their respective BIRTHDAYS, [Aug. 16th, 18th, and 19th] !!!
Each of these ladies are truly wonderful, both in their kind support, as well as their fantastic works they share on dA!
I also happen to know that each one likes animals, and especially cats, and that to me, these ladies each have a HEART OF GOLD.
Those who have known me a long time on dA, know, that Jikan- photographed here- is "The Cat Who Started it All"... meaning he was my very first cat ever, which we took in as a stray over 5 years ago by now...
... as a result, he is the reason why we have all the other cats that we do, AND the reason I became inspired to begin volunteer work with foster groups, shelters, and humane societies!
Jikan is my own HEART OF GOLD, and I love him so dearly!
Here is a small feature of each of the BIRTHDAY GIRL'S works!
Sara
Linley
Allie
Dear Birthday Girls, You are each amazing people, and I thank you for everything... I wish you the best now, and in the coming year! Your Friend, Tea
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Heart of Gold ~Neil Young I want to live, I want to give I've been a miner for a heart of gold. It's these expressions I never give That keep me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old. Keeps me searching for a heart of gold And I'm getting old. .....
Full Lyrics HERE: [link] YouTube Link HERE: [link] Though I adore Neil Young, I admit that I love Johnny Cash's version!
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