22 Days Before Closing (The time that remains before we have to get out of this house)

11 Days Before the Movers (I have to have everything packed!)

More packing. And it's just the tip of the iceberg. The movers are coming, the movers are coming! Ahhhh!!!!! I can do this. Where did all this stuff come from?

I have to go over to the new house today to let the carpet guy in so he can tack and tape our carpet. I'm not sure if the painters are over there painting or not. They should be but they have the key so they can let themselves in and out. I may be installing, helping to install, more window coverings. I can bring another load of stuff over to the new house at the same time. I've packed up a few more boxes and they're ready to go.

Today's Little Bit of Trivia

More about The Beckoning Cat

Sometimes Maneki Neko has his left paw up, sometimes the right. The left paw signifies that the business owner is inviting customers. The right invites in money or good fortune.

Most Maneki Nekos are calico cats; male calico is so rare it's considered lucky in Japan. But Maneki Neko may be white, black, red, gold, or pink to ward off illness, bad luck, or evil spirits and bring financial success, good luck, health, and love.

Maneki Nekos made in Japan show the palm of the paw, imitating the manner in which Japanese people beckon. American Maneki Nekos show the back of the paw, reflecting the way we gesture "come in".

The higher Maneki Neko holds his paw, the more good fortune is being invited.