Working Out Cats

This does not mean Kasey and I are doing work outs, it means that we are helping Him and Her to work things out. It is nearly settled that the place where His mother lives doesn't cost Him any more money. It makes Him feel kind of rich, because every little thing costs extra money there, and now He can plan for Himself and for Her and us, too. That is almost all worked out.
She has some things to work out as well. One thing that would help Her very much is if those catalogs would stop coming. Every catalog has one more thing that She wants to get for someone, so Kasey and I push them off the table. Sometimes that works, because She forgets about it for awhile. Today She sent something to Her OperaGirl, for example, and I told Her I thought She sent that same thing to her before. She just laughed and said that proves how perfect it is. It was on sale, you see, and that is like magic potion to Her. Now Kasey is making fun of me, because I saw something that I just had to get for our cousins at Smudge's house. I had to buy it while She was having lunch. I will get to the package before She does and wrap it up so She can give it to Smudge'sMom to take home. She will never notice. But I have an inkling of how She feels after I saw that just perfect thing.
It is good that She will see Her Crones tonight. That always keeps Her lighthearted. And maybe Sasha'sMom will come. I'll let you know. Toodles.

History Cats

I was having a nice rest, stretched out across Her chest while He and She watched TV and had some coffee-the-drink. It was peaceful until something came up about women and working. You know She had a long career, and didn't even stop working after She retired, I'm not sure how it started, but I think it was about how TV has become so pew, showing people doing embarrassing things. He talked about long ago, when TV was about nice families and respectful children, and helpful doctors. She told Him that back in those days, their schoolbooks told girls how to behave, like always be cleaned up when the man came home, and don't bother him with problems, and stuff like that. Wives were supposed to keep things clean, have the children act nicely, and have a goode dinner waiting. Things were not like that in Her house, and She was glad. Kasey would not have lasted a day in a house like that. It was interesting to think about how things used to be, but the whole topic made me hungry, so I jumped down and had some kibbles.
The whole talk left Her feeling kind of sad for the state of affairs on TV. And don't get Her started on the topic of schools. Don't say I didn't warn you. Gotta go. Bye.

Michi-Cats

There is a place very far from here, named Michigan. She says it is a very nice palce, but it gets cold and snowy in the winter, just like where She used to live. Well, there are some special people in Michigan, and they are the people that belong to my cousin Lucky. When She was younger, She became friends with Lucky'sPeople and felt as if they were Her kids. They lived in the place where we live now. She was sad when Lucky'sMom and Dad had to move so far away, but it was a healthier place for the people, and they had real family there. One thing She believes, though, is that love is what makes someone a family, and She and He really love these people. Lucky'sPeople have real grandchildren. She looks at their pictures and decided She loves them, too. Now they visit on the computer. They don't feel the same about some things, but they agree to disagree, and that is a healthy thing. Better than fighting, She says. So Lucky is glad we are going to have some rain later, and so are his people.
It was a computer-visiting kind of day today, and She got some important things done. When She stops to rest, She remembers what a nice weekend it was, since there were happy birthdays, and none of Her beloveds got hurt in that big storm. We are happy cats, too. Sy-O-Nara.

Hot and Happy Cats

We have been waiting a long time for this day. It is Hana'sGran's birthday, and you know we couldn't wait to tell her Happy Birthday. We had a present for her, and She went with H'sG to have brunch, just like I said She would. I hardly cared that She didn't fix Her toast and butter to share with Her cat. (ahem) Brunch is a nice place where things are very special, and everything tastes good. She ordered some pink fish with nice vegetables on it, and I know that, because She brought some home. There was also some melon, as well, but I'll let Him and Her have that. When the man brought their dessert, he wrote Happy Birthday on the plate. It was very nice of him. Then She and Han'sGran went to their houses and relaxed, with full tummies.
He and She were glad to hear from their friends who were in the storm. Most of them said they were OK, and some couldn't send a message because their electric was off. Storms do that, you know. Anyway, They are grateful that Her OperaGirl, Her StefferGirl and Mazie are OK. She will be glad to hear from Abby'sDad and the new guy that is Abby'sDad's boy. It was really nice to find another person in Her family.
They had fun at Sasha'sMom's birthday, too. That lady looks like a young girl, even though she is old enough to be a Crone. That makes Her smile. Well, TaTa for now.

Weather Cats

The big topic around here is still the storm that is storming on the edge of the country, where the water is. It is all over the news, it is what He and She talk about, and it is where She keeps computering to.I didn't know how many people we care about live over there. I am still wishing everyone is OK, and will listen with Them.
But that is not all there is. This morning, She and Katy'sMom and Girl went to see the doc. They had to wait a long time, but it is an important thing for Katy'sGirl to have the right medicine. Another good thing today is that They are going to a birthday party. Remember those people that used to live halfway around the world? Well, they live here again. They are Sasha'sPeople, and Sasha'sMom is having a party to celebrate her birthday. I don't know how old she is, but She does, and says S'sM is just a kid.
Another of Her beloveds, Hana'sGran has a birthday tomorrow, and She and H'sG are going to a nice place for brunch. I wonder if that means I don't get my butter. I guess that doesn't matter, because She may bring something home. She usually does. All the while She and He are at parties, the storm is scaring people far away from us. I'll explain how everything went tomorrow. TTYL

Worry Cats

If there is anything we don't like around here, it is worry. We try very hard not to have worry, but sometimes you just have to admit that even if there is nothing you can do, you just have to worry. I am very good at worrying, but now She is watching the news about a big storm that is going to where a lot of Her beloveds live. It is one of those storms with a lot of wind and rain. Last time one came here, we had to get a new roof and fix stuff. Abby'sMom and Dad are in its way, and so are a bunch of Her girls. She had to call Her beloved OperaGirl today, because OG is right in the way, too. I will bet five kibbles that it will be scary for my cousins, Nick and Lion. She is watching news of this storm, and He has given Her encouragement that these people are smart and will do what they need to. After I get through writing my story, I am going to start wishing everything is OK, and will keep wishing until the worry is over.
I saw Her take some pink fish out of the freezer to melt before She went to work on the clutter in the Christmas closet. Yes, there is clutter in there, too, because She puts things in there all year, and sometimes there are stacks that have to be arranged. Sometimes She loses things in there, too. She needs to work on that and then fix that nice fish for our dinner. I'll go sit with Him and watch the weather stuff now. Cheerio, and be safe.

Almost Cats

It was scary - no two ways about it. Some of us had to go into the closet, that's how scary it was. It started with rumbling, then lights began to flash. The rumbling became louder, and there was no doubt that it was thunder. The flashing might have been pretty if it didn't contain so much noise. Then our lights went out. They came on and went off a bunch of times. He and She have flashlights all over the place, so They weren't worried. In fact. Then the lights stayed off. She said it sounds like a rainstorm. He went outside to check. Everyone's lights were out all over the street. The trees were blowing and He said it felt as if it would rain. Since it hasn't rained here in a long, long time, She said, well, all this thunder and lightning are worth it. Then She could hear the rain hitting the windows. She was so excited that She got up to look outside and..........by the time She got to the door, the rain had stopped. It was almost rain. He and She were disappointed, but they had to laugh, as well. Write this down, She said. Today we almost had rain. After awhile, the lights came back on and everything got normal again. Kasey and I came back out for some pets (me) and treats (Kasey). He and She were glad the air conditioner came back on. It would have been really hot without fans or AC. What an adventure - almost. Oddy-ose.

Watchful Cats

If you want my opinion, there are a lot of strange sounds around here. I just get settled down for a snooze and something clicks, buzzes, whistles or snaps. That does not include the sneezes and coughs - I know where those come from. But take today, for example. She was watching TV and I was stretched out on Her tummy, all cozy, when I thought I heard pawsteps. I looked carefully, but there was no other cat around. I settled back down, and there was a rustling noise. OK, that was Him, opening His letter.Whatever they would do around here without me, I don't know. There are so many noises to check out, and goodness knows Kasey wouldn't do it. I really earn my kibbles and the occasional bite of fish.
She has kind of a mystery, too, and I can't check it for Her. She remembers that She ordered something from one of Her catalogs, but it has not come. everything else has been delivered or is on the way, but this one item - no one can find it. Lucky for Her, Christmas is still a lot of time away, so She can order it again, but really. She is mystified.
LW'sBrother wonders if their family is unique. That means nothing else is like them. She says LW'sPeople are unique in lots of ways - all good. But their gerbil died, and we are sad about that.
Rest in peace little fellow. I would not have hurt you. So long, now.

Big Question Cats

This is one of those days when He and She popped out of bed and were happy about where they were going. It has been a long time since they met with the group, and they missed everyone. Even more special was that the lady who reads the stones was coming back after a lot of months. She loves this lady, and is so glad that she is well now that She didn't mind getting up and ready earlier than usual. They were talking about the meeting almost all day, because it was about what would you do if you had to have help with everything. She feels lucky that She has good friends to help Her if She needs them, and is especially lucky to have me, Kasey and Him to take care of Her now. After They got home, Mazies Other Grandma called Her again. This time She learned that something scary has happened where Mazie an the President live. Nobody They know was hurt, but everyone was scared and had to leave their houses and work. Other people that live over there are Abby'sPeople. The guy on TV said a big storm was headed there, as well as the scary shaking, so He and She are sending lots of good feelings to them.
All of this make Her give me lots of pets and remind me how lucky we are. In fact, Sabra's outside cat was not in the back yard when They were there, so She is sending good wishes for that kitty to be OK. What a day. Cheers, everyone.

Missing Day Cats

I promise you, it was not my fault there was no story yesterday. This computer would not go to where they keep my stories, and She didn't think we needed to call emergency fixers. I'll bet She would have called if She couldn't find HER stories. Well, anyway, let's catch up.
She was happy to talk to Mazie and to tell her She is glad the family is back from their visit very far away. Mazie wrote a long report on the visit, and then she lost it, but today She received a charming report from Mazie, and a zillion pictures from Mazie'sDad. Today She talked to Mazie's other Grandma and they remembered all the fun times they had when they went to that faraway place.
Also, the last present came for LW'sBrother. At least, the last for now, because another stack of catalogs came today. I wonder if the mail guy gets tired of having to carry all these parcels up to the door. It has been very hot for so many days, I would keep all the packages until it got cooler. She says that is against the law. I hope She gives the mail guy a big present.
Yesterday, He had a wish for spaghetti, and so that was what we had for dinner. If you ask me, this whole vegetable thing is kind of over. She says She forgot how to cook, so there might be a problem. Snerk. I expect I'll be back tomorrow, or SOMEone will be calling the computer guys. Chow everyone.

Tax Free Cats

Whenever you buy something you have to pay a little bit extra to the state you live in. The state uses that money to pay for stuff that goes on in a state, or county, or city. Humans have a lot of parts to pay for. It makes Him wonder, when they tell how much something costs, why they don't say what the tax is. He thinks it is a way to tease you, so you think stuff doesn't cost as much. Kasey and I are glad cats don't have to have money. It seems as if all it does is make people worry.Well, today and tomorrow whenever you buy stuff, you don't have to pay that tax on it, so you can get your new clothes and school supplies to go back to school in a few days. When you don't have to pay tax, the stores get full of moms and dads getting stuff for their kids to go to school with, and so our family just stays home and out of the way. It is good news for the stores, and even the places to eat. We got everything we need yesterday and so today we are here at home. The kids say chillaxing. I hope everyone saves a lot of money today and tomorrow, because He and She say the hot, dry weather is going to make stuff cost a lot more around here.
That fish was very good yesterday and I was a happy cat all night. I don't know what's for dinner today, but a cat can hope, can't he? I'll settle for some nice chicken, if She wants to fix that. I'll let you know.

Letter Cats

She loves it when She gets letters, especially from people who are not asking for money. It seems as if every day She gets a few letters asking Her to send money to hungry children, sad soldiers and sick people. She would like to help each one, but there would not be enough money left to pay for things we need - not the least of which is kibbles. When She does send the money, a bunch more people send her a bunch more asking letters. It hurts Her feelings when they send stuff to her, because She feels guilty, and that is not a nice feeling. She really doesn't like feeling like that, ever. He said why don't they save the money they use when they send these presents and spend that on the people. Well, today She sent money to a place where they get food for hungry kids, I think that means that tomorrow She will get more letters about feeding hungry kids. I'll let you know.
A good letter came from the IRS guy who says they are checking on His mother's papers and seeing what They need to do. Maybe not anything. Oh, that would make Him and Her feel so relieved.
As for me, I am chuffed that She got some fish out of the freezer, so that I can share. It seems as if a lot of days have gone by and I haven't had anything really good. Chow, bellas.

Busy He

Today it was He who had most of the adventures. It started with Him going to His dentist. He had this sore mouth after his tooth work, and they gave Him some stuff to use to make it better. Today He went and they said He was all healed up. He and She were both happy about that. His next stop was at the doc, where they have to check about what He is eating. You know that He has to eat the right food or He will get sick. He eats mostly vegetables, but He is eating more fish, and once a week He eats meat. Well, it seems to be working OK. The Doc changed His medicine, which always makes Her a little nervous. Then He went to see His mother. She had been having trouble remembering how to eat, and now they are feeding Her with some kind of gadget in her arm or someplace. He says she still knows Him, but She doesn't think that is real. Anyway, compared to Him, She was just having a quiet, regular day.
One of the things that He and She are excited about is that They are going to have dinner with Cleo'sPeople in a place nearby. Since Cleo'sMom couldn't come to Crones last week, She was very lonesome for her, and He and She haven't seen Cleo'sDad for a lot of weeks. They need to catch up on what's new and eat some good things. Kasey and I will just eat our kibbles and wait for tomorrow. I'll bet fish is coming tomorrow. Yummy in my tummy. Ah-dyoo, amis.

Party Cats

Our good friend, Smudge'sMom came over today and I was glad to see her. It was nice to get a few pets and skritches from her. It was just for a few minutes, because Smudge'sMom and She had an important place to go. You see, today was Smudge'sMom's birthday, and She wanted to have the two of them go and have lunch at a special place. Her MusicGuy'sBoy has this place where the things to eat are nice and good for you. It was a party, She said. You don't have to have a bunch of people to make it a party when it is a special place and special people. An extra nice thing was that Her MusicGuy'sBoy was there to say hi and wish S'sM a happy birthday, Ever since he was a little boy, She has liked that guy, and is proud of him, now that he is a handsome man with a special place to eat.
It is a good thing that She is so happy, because there is more fuss with His mother's money. Some people named IRS want money from the old lady, and She doesn't believe it is right. She has to keep working on this problem that She thought was fixed. She did not let it spoil the pleasant party day, but She did some work on it.
After the nice lunch, She is going to have a simple kind of dinner. I don't know exactly what yet, but I am hoping there is at least some sauce on it. Mmmm. Sauce. Good. Talk to you tomorrow.

What's New Cats

If I knew how, I would throw the TV away. Every time She watches the news, She gets all excited and needs to calm down. It isn't pleasant snoozing on someone's tummy if they are scolding someone on the TV. It turns out that She likes the President and not the guy who is in charge of this state. Well, She is at least cheered up about Her brunch tomorrow. It is Smudge'sMom's birthday, and She has a present for her.
She had a lot of pages turned down in a couple of Her catalogs, which meant that She was going to buy stuff on those pages. When She looked at it today, She couldn't imagine what She meant to buy. She ended up tossing them in the bin. He said sorry economy. No shopping today. He and I laughed about that. She said hmmph.
The package She got out of the freezer for Her dinner looked interesting. She says it is Mexican food, with cheese and beans and some sauce that is very spicy. I think I'll stick with Kibbles for tonight, thanks anyway. For now, I'll go and see what Kasey is up to. Last I saw her, she was on a shelf in His side of the closet. I don't know why. It is not thundering, and there are no strangers here. Well, I'M not going up there. I am not that good of a jumper. So long, friends.

Monday Cats

It is usually kind of busy on Mondays, because things need to get organized for a great week. Sure, She was busy, but She still had time to give me my brushing. She had to pull my hair out of the brush because it would get full. No matter what He and She do, I still give them lots of hair. Some day They will learn to appreciate it.
One thing that made Her especially happy was having coffee with Hana'sGran. Those two ladies have fun together, and She could talk to H'sG for hours. In fact She often does. After She got caught up on Hana and her family, She had to come home to get soome more organizing done.. It was the perfect break, though, to hear Her tell it.
I think there were five or six catalogs today. The reason She is organizing so much is to be sure She has shopped for everybody. She keeps finding things for the same people, and She has to sort out Birthdays and Christmas. I think giving presents is Her new job, since She retired.
I am looking very sleek and smooth now, after that good brushing, so I need to find a quiet, cozy place to lie and rest. I don't want to mess up my fur by being busy anymore. You know how it is. Toodle Pip, everyone.

Cuddle Cats

This was a nice day for a few extra cuddles, because They found something new to watch on TV. While He and She were having lunch, The found a program from a long time ago. They used to watch it before They knew each other. There were some very odd policemen who talked in really short sentences. I didn't see what They liked about it, but it seemed to amuse them. I took the opportuniity to climb up for a little snuggle.
She spent a lot of time organizing today. Kasey and I laugh at the way she is arranging Christmas presents while it is so very hot outside.Trouble is, She doesn't want to have too much stuff for one person and not so much for another, I know Her friends, and I don't think they would care. She has some more stuff coming, so it looks as if everyone will get something relaxed and groovy.
His mother has some stuff from her house that They want to give away, and She is going to make a list of the things and see if anyone wants anything. If not, He will have to pay for keeping it in a safe place somewhere. I know there is not room for it here. We have plenty of stuff already.
Great news about dinner. He said He wished for spaghetti, so that is just what She is going to fix. When They have the same thing - or almost the same, it feels nice to me. I like it when They do stuff together. I'll see what She is rattling around in the kitchen. Spaghetti takes a lot of pots. TTYL.

Shopping Cats

If Christmas came tomorrow, She would have presents for everyone - except for the ones She bought just today. They still have to be delivered. There were two kinds of things on Her list today. There were things that were bargains too good to pass up, and things She just HAD to have for some of the kids.Do you know, if She won the Lotto and had a whole big bunch of money, She would still shop the sales, the outlets and the free shipping-if-you-buy-enough places. She is a Shopper, with a capital S, although Smudge'sMom gives Her a run for Her money. I don't think She knows, but Kasey and I bought some things for our cousins. She'll find out when the bill comes.
It has been a quiet day, except that He had a problem with the TV, and got all mad, but either He fixed it or it fixed itself, but He was not at all pleased with the problem.Next thing you know He will want a new TV and She will have to cover her mouth so as not to argue, and cover Her eyes so daggers don't come out. (snerk)
We found out Sasha'sMom has something wrong, called shingles. He and She have both had them and they really hurt. We are sending love through the air to help Her get better fast.
We are having kind of a snacks-for-dinner kind of evening, with leftovers and easy things to fix. It is our night for British mysteries. All the cats and people here like those. Nighty-night.

Shedding Cats

Last week, She go a kind of brush that brushes cat hair off furniture, and then you flip a switch and the hair goes int a secret compartment. When you are all through brushing, you open the secret compartment and it is filled with hair. Very magical, in my opinion. I don't share their need to get rid of the hair that I leave on Her chair. It seems to be a nice reminder of how I like to be near Her. But for some reason, They want it gone. Let's make our house presentable again, She says, and He agrees. They started with the fixing guy, and today they got new chair covers. He wants a new rug for under the me-table It looks like we will have to do something about Her computer/Christmas-present room. She is kind of happy that He has all this on His schedule. It is fun to see Him lively again.
Things look kind of quiet today, and I am very ready for fish tonight. She is not fixing that pink fish. Instead She is making what She calls fish and chips. Don't look for potato chips though. She bakes pieces like french fries in the oven covered with spices. not the oven, the potatoes. I guess you could call then french roasted, like some of His coffee. I'm fine with that, but She wants to have cole slaw as well. I will leave that for Him and Her, thanks anyway. Nice end of the week. well, bye for now.

Hot, Dry Cats

Most of the talk is about how hot and dry it is. It's not much better than all that budget stuff that had Her babbling to Herself. It just drives Him and Her crazy because there is nothing they can do about it. Well, to get Their minds off of it, He called the man that fixes things around here, and had him fix the faucet in the bathroom. She has been sad that people who visit them see the broken faucet, and now it is all fixed. It was nice to see the fixing man. He admires us, but doesn't try to touch. That is a good thing.
Later, She took Katy'sPeople to the doctor. At this time of day, the traffic is very bad, as lots of people want to get home from work. Well, they got there in time, the visit with the doc was short, and They had to get back in the traffic again. Since there are four of them in the car, they were allowed to use a special part of the road. It was tricky to get on it, but once they did they zoomed along, past the part of the road where it was solid with cars. Oh, it made Her so glad.
She told me what She is going to make for dinner, and it sounds like something I would like. It has chicken in it, which is almost as good as fish. Speaking of fish, tomorrow is Friday. Stay tuned for some very loud purrs. Toodle Pip.

All About Lunch Cats

No matter what else happened today, the best thing of all was lunch. It is the day when She goes off to have lunch with Her beloved Crones, and it puts a special glow on the day. I would be impressed with the huge bunch of food, myself. They have every kind of food a cat could want there, and lots of nice things for humans. Her favorite part is the friends, though. Even though They all missed Cleo'sMom, who couldn't be there, the group was nice and friendly and full of good conversation.They can have long conversations about all kinds of things. She comes home all full of energy.
Another good thing was the thank you note from Mazie. Mazie told Them how much she liked her box of presents, and put in a lovely drawing. It sure makes you want to give kids presents when they tell you they liked them. You know She has this thing about presents. She collects them when She sees something that is perfect for them. There is sometimes a problem with this plan. When LW'sMom said she liked knitting, She got LW'sM some kinitting stuff. Then knitting lost its charm, so She had to give the knitting stuff away. Besides that, She sometimes forgets what She has and gets more stuff. I fall over laughing when She does that.
Her lunch was so good, and full of variety that She is planning on having cereal for supper. I heard Her tell Him that. Oh, well. I'll look for something to share tomorrow. PipPip.

Easy Rider Cats

It is always nice to hear about our cousins. Today She showed us a story about our cousins Smudge, Frankie and Baby. It was a darling story, and She and I could just picture how everything happened. When we showed it to Kasey, she said You are showing this to me because......? Kasey is a perfect example of a rude attitude. You see, if it isn't about Kasey, she just doesn't care. Never mind. It was a funny story, and She and I are still chuckling.
Then She went on an easy ride with Katy'sMom and Girl. It was good top hear about it. You see, Katy'sGirl will start back to school and her Mom and She have to do something about a teacher. Katy'sGirl is the sweetest thing, and she feels tense about how this teacher treats kids. When She was a teacher, She did not yell at kids or make them feel sad or frightened. Why can't Katy'sGirl get a teacher like that?
Some good news is that Her MaineGirl got the cheer-up package. It took an extra day, but Her MG was cheered up, so that's good. There are some other cheer-up packages out there. I'll let you know when the people get them. What cheers me up is that She feels better, and Her knees have stopped aching so much. It might be the snuggles that did it. I'll go give Her another treatment. Ah-dyoo.

Catch-up Cats

Yesterday was a spectacular day, since it was Mazie's birthday. Do you remember that we sent Mazie a big box of stuff for her birthday? Well, she opened that box with all her family and some friends sitting around, and they had much fun with it. When She put things in it, She sent a devil-face to put on the ketchup bottle and the ketchup comes out the devil's mouth. That is better than the mustard one, where the mustard comes out the gargoyle's nose. If mustard came out my nose, He and She would not think it was funny, but I heard that these funny tops made everyone laugh.
Another nice thing was that His and Her friends from halfway around the world came to visit. The nice thing is that they live here now, and so now they are Sasha's people. Sasha is a little d-o-g but we will be proud to have her as our cousin. On sad thing was that Sasha'sMom did not feel like visiting because she was hurting. After a visit, Sasha's people left to take S'sM to the doctor. We are waiting for a report. It truly warms Her heart to have these beloveds back where She can see them often.
It was kind of sad, too, that a package She had sent to one of Her Eddie-girls didn't get there. There was a glitch on the address, but She got it all straightened out. It is Her wish to cheer up everyone that is hurting.
A lot of new catalogs came today. I had better go and check that She doesn't order too much stuff. Cheery-bye.

Needy Cats

Today She called me a needy cat. All I did was ask Her for a few hundred snuggles. She sure wants to give me pets when I am trying to sleep on Her chair top. You would think I was bothering Her, just by lying on this keyboard while She tries to send messages. After She petted me and brushed me all She was going to, I slept awhile on Her desk in the basket Kasey likes to use. Kasey was needy too. She got up on the desk with me and tried to sniffle me. He and She were laughing about it, and I guess that hurt Kasey's feelings, because she jumped down without eating her treats. Here is the reason I kept bothering Her. She forgot to give me butter this morning. You see, She slept a little late, and went right to Her computer after She got Her coffee. She didn't realize what the trouble was until a few minutes ago, and by now I am kind of salty. I will do better at getting Her up early tomorrow, you can bet on it.
Today is Mazie's birthday, and He and She have been talking about adventures with Mazie all day. They sure love that little girl. She watched some Eddie to keep Herself cheerful, while He had a nap.
Some nice things came in the mail today, including a brush that is supposed to take care of the cat hair on furniture. Hahahaha. Good luck with that. Buh-bye.

Hungry Cats

Even though we have plenty of kibbles, there is something about knowing there is fish for dinner that makes us hungry. Or it least it does that to me. Kasey doesn't share Her dinner - or His either. The most sharing Kasey will do is when She puts some of my butter on a paper for her. Kasey really likes that, but I think she would starve before she would take it off Her finger or Her plate. Don't worry. She washes Her hands after I have had my butter, and She washes Her plate after I have shared something from it.
He and She are excited that it is Mazie's birthday tomorrow. Mazie will be twelve tomorrow, and has grown into a beautiful young lady. It is fun for Her to think about when Mazie was new. We sent her presents in a big box. It will be fun to find out if Mazie liked what is in the box. The next day, Mazie is having a Zombie party. I don't know what that is. I guess She will ask Mazie about it. Then the day after that Mazie is going to a place named Rio. A few years ago, She went there with Mazie's other grandma and had a wonderful time.
Besides the pink fish, She will have that other dessert from the lunch place. It is a good idea to stretch out a really good time like that. She likes to think of ways to make a good time last. That is a good thing. And to be completely sure She is happy, I will give Her some of my world-famous snuggles. Oddy-ose amigos.

Wonderful Cats

You will never believe what a wonderful day this was. Kasey and I actually got to see Hana'sGran with our own eyes. Kasey, who doesn't like company, and who never shows off, played with her green mouse for H'sG. I watched all this carefully, so I could oput it in my story.
Ever since She woke up today, She was chuffed. One of Her favorite people to visit with is Hana'sGran, and one of Her favoite places to get things to eat is the place where they went for lunch. Just as I suspected, She brought home some food, because She needed to have room for dessert. What She picked was a chocolate drink. She says it tastes exactly like a chololate bar, only you drink it. Of course, Her second favorite thing there is those paper pastries with nuts and honey. Since this place is so very far away, She brought a couple of them home, to have when She stops being so full of the other stuff.
She got some news today about Her Italian boys. They are going to be singing here in this country, but not near where we live. She is going to plead with Her beloved OperaGirl to go and hear them, even though they are not OG's favorites. She cannot go to OperaGirl's house again, like She did for Her beloved Eddie, but if She can hear it through OperaGirl's ears, She will be satisfied.
I will go get on Her lap now, and tell Her how glad I am that it is a wonderful day. Toodles.

Retired Cats

Kasey and I decided that if They can be retired, then we can be retired, too. When I told Her, She said how is this different from your usual lifestyle? I said hmph to Her and went to lie down. She will figure it out when a mouse comes in here, or maybe a bug. Meanwhile, She read Her paper from the Retired Teachers people, and told Him that if He murders Her, He won't get his insurance money. He agreed that He would heed that information and not murder Her.
He went back to the doc today about the sore in His mouth. They are going to do a test on it and have Him come back in two weeks. It is lucky that She does not worry about things like that, because some people would wonder about it. You may know that He smoked for a lot of years, and sometimes that gives people trouble with their mouths. I'm glad no one here smokes now. Kasey and I would not like that at all.
One thing that She is happy about is that She and Hana'sGran are going away for lunch tomorrow. They are going to that nice place LW'sMom showed them, and I will bet six kibbles that She brings something home. Mmmmm, I love that.She says she will get that nice dessert that looks as if it is made out of paper, with nuts and honey. Nice day today. I could get used to this retired thing. Chow for now.

Cats in Jeopardy

The name of my story today is really a joke, because jeopardy means danger, and Kasey and I are not in danger. It is about a show He and She like to watch, and its name is Jeopardy. They are chuffed because it comes on now at a time when they can watch it instead of late at night. So today when we were watching it, I got my idea for the joke. (snerk)
We had run out of so much stuff that She needed to go to the store to restock the shelves and the freezer. Luckily, there is a store that sells all the kinds of things we need, so off She went. She looked fine and chipper when I said goodbye to Her, but when She came home She was a wreck. In just a couple hours of shopping, She was too worn out to be hungry - and I am telling you, that is very worn out. By the time She had everything put away, She just collapsed with a glass of tea and watched the news. I heard Her tell Him that when She was so tired that She didn't think She could go another step, She thought of Her beloved Eddie, and how he ran those marathons - and She kept going. She was fine by the time Jeopardy came on. She only has easy things on Her calendar for the next few days.
I had better go get some snuggles, because I think She will fall asleep early tonight. TTYL

Busy Cats

We had a busy day today. After our morning routine, She took care of some business. I don't get into that, because when it is business, She doesn't stop to brush me, so I stay clear. Then She went to visit where Katy'sBoy goes to school and talked to his teachers. She and Katy'sMom worked out how K'sB would start his year at school. While She was out, She ran a couple of errands, which makes Her come home knackered. Thank goodness She didn't start in talking about what She used to be able to do. Kasey and I are kind of sick of that. Well, then I could get my brushing.
There was a decision about how the country was going to solve some problems, so He watched all about that. Mostly while She was not home. The main worry was if His mother would get her money to stay in the place where she lives. It turns out that she will. Whew.
She was thinking a lot about Mazie today. Mazie will be twelve years old on Saturday, and when She thinks about it, it is all She can do not to cry. She is getting too old for the old Lala games. There were big brothers and a sister for Mazie to grow up with, so she is smart for her age. It is time for Her to let this darling girl go. Oh, She will send presents, but maybe not so often, or so big. And She will think about Mazie every day, the way She thinks about the Alphas. That's what She calls LW and her sibs.
Oh, I don't want this story to be sad, because it was a busy day with a lot of good things. Tune in tomorrow.