Cousin Katy

We are all hurting at our house, even with all the good things coming up. We are sad because our cousin Katy-Next-Door may be leaving us. It has Her all upset because Katy'sPeople are special to Them. They found out that they have to move very soon. It makes Her angry to talk about Katy'sMom's ex-husband, who has abandoned them. She says K'sM should call the police, but it is not really Her business, and She doesn't want to make things worse for Katy'sPeople. She won't know until They get back from the boatride, whether Katy and her people will still be next door. I acted like I didn't like Katy, but I do, and I will miss her if she goes. Kasey probably won't care.
Well, now They are actually putting things in those big suitcases, so it won't be long now. Our sitter will be coming over tomorrow to get reminded where everything is. I will tell you how that goes. I know he is a nice guy, but it won't be the same.
This story is a little sad today, but we will try to cheer up, because there is a lot to do, and many snuggles to give. I will go help Her get dinner ready, and will be back here tomorrow. Toodles.

Stylish Cats

Today we look so beautiful around here, that it has put the cap on an already fine day. I had such good brushing that there was enough fur in the brush to make two new cats. Of course, when She showed it to me, and said shall we make a new cat, I couldn't help it. I had to give her a nip. She thinks that is such a funny joke, but it was just too much today. In case you wonder, I look marvelous, and feel very silky. In fact, I look so good that She had to go and get Her hair cut. She was starting to look a bit shaggy, and to compare the two of us, well. Let's just say, She rushed out to get a lovely cut from Her friend Li. There is no way She could go on that boat next week looking all shaggy, now could she?
Today, Katy'sMom told Her that they would be moving away. That makes us sad, because we have always had Katy'sFamily, ever since we moved here. She will find out more of the details tomorrow, and I will fill you in.
It is a day for lovely pink fish, which always makes me happy. I think She will fix some of those nice potatoes with it. When She and He are away from our home, I bet I won't get any stuff off anyone's plate. I'll spend every night wishing that They would come home soon. I think I will stick very closely to Her so She won't forget me while She is gone. Later, Gator.

Memory Cats

This is what we are working on today: making sure He and She don't forget stuff. He got the most important thing out of the way. That was making sure there were plenty of kibbles. Between that and the bird seed, He has done a fine job. Now that She doesn't need glasses all the time, She has to remember the glasses She needs for reading the menu and doing crossword puzzles. There are lots of pills to carry, as well. She will sort Hers out this evening, and He will sort His into a new carrier-thing He got for pill-sorting. Now, about clothes. Oh, dear. She hopes there is a place to do laundry on that boat, because She wears different clothes all the time. Kasey and I are very busy, helping them get it all sorted and into the suitcase. Suitcases are very cozy to take naps in, by the way. It would be a good joke if they closed up their suitcases and got to the boat with a pair of cats!
At least She doesn't have to take stuff for grandchildren, like Hana'sGran. Someone gave Her the idea to wear Her Eddie T-Shirt that Her OperaGirl sent. That way, She can find Eddie people, and it won't be so bad that She can't computer all day. Of course, I won't be able to fill in for Her, because this computer will be turned off for the whole time. I'm a little salty about that, but She has decided. Blame Her if you are lonesome for my stories. Have to check on dinner, so TTFN

Social Cats

This was a day of having fun with Her friends, Cleo'sMom and Smudge'sMom. Yesterday was Cleo'sMom's birthday, and the three ladies celebrated it today. These ladies have a lot to talk about and they spent a lot of time talking. They had to stop to tell the guy what they wanted to eat, and then it was back to chatting some more. She was so happy that She finished all Her food without paying attention! I guess it is OK, because it was a special thing for old people, so there wasn't as much food as usual. Smudge'sMom gave Her a bag full of wonderful things for Their boat ride. He really laughed when She showed Him the things that would make Her float if She fell off the boat! There was something for if She got seasick, and more wonderful stuff. She was chuffed.
As if that weren't enough fun, She is going back out tonight for Her meeting with Her beloved Crones.Luckily, She can get stuff done at home tomorrow. Hana'sGran is going away at the same time, and she has all her stuff done already. It is a good thing that both those ladies will be gone at the same time, because She would have a lonesome time without H'sG. I will miss Her a lot, but I would not want to go with Her this time. I am lonesome for Her now , though, so I will go get some pets. Chow.

Cross-Eyed Cats

She had to go to the Thinking place without Him today. The Thinking People watched a movie, and then had a nice lunch and talked about the movie. She was telling Him what it was about, and it was so peculiar that it made Kasey and me cross-eyed. After a few minutes, we had to go and hide in the closet. He would love the start of the movie, because it talked about outer space, and He believes the stories about that. Then the movie talked about new world order, and that's when we ran off. She says it will stay in Her brain for weeks, and that there is so much to talk about. She is so glad that She has Thinking People to keep Her brain working.
Sabra'sMom talked to Her about the boat ride. S'sM said she felt the same way, and didn't want to go on her boat ride, but her mother paid for it, so she had to go. She ended up loving it. The advice she gave to Her was that She would enjoy it more than She thinks She will. I hope Sabra'sMom is right, because this is a big deal for Him, and She doesn't want to spoil it. Plus, it's too late to get Their money back.
He went to a meeting with someone who is helping Him with His airplane project. It is nice that He is happy. I will give Her some snuggles now, because She was gone for a long time. Cheers.

Preparing Cats

Around here it is all about getting ready for Their boat trip. Yesterday I helped them go over every bit of the information the boat people sent Them. They were reading every line, and I got on those papers to make sure they didn't miss anything. She could tell I was a little nervous, but it's too late now to change it. She called the hotel, since She finally remembered, and checked on that. The hotel figured out a way to save them $50, so She was chuffed about that. Then He found out Cleo'sMom would take them to the airport, which would save them about a gazillion $s. Then She checked with Mazie'sBiggestBrother, to be sure he was still up for the cat patrol, since he had been in an accident with his bike. So as of today, everything seems OK, and all they need to do is pack their clothes and get on Their way. I will try not to cry, but I can't wait for this trip to be over. She is my AlwaysPerson, as well you know.
Last night She made a very big dinner. It was like the old days, He said. Back when She used to cook all the time. My favorite part was the gravy. Only She said it isn't gravy, Cofs. It's O Joo. Well, it tasted like gravy to me, and I loved it. Tomorrow is ThinkingPeople, so She is happy. Toodle Pip, everybody.

Angry Cats

We wondered why She has seemed so angry lately, and so I asked her what was bumming Her out. It turned out to be about a young man who was just walking home from the store, and because he was not a white man, another man shot him. She is as sad as if it had been one of us. To add to Her grief, no one arrested the guy who shot him, even though the boy didn't have any weapons. She said the days when you could kill someone without an investigation should be over by now. The white man said he was just defending himself, but She doesn't believe that. This will probably be on the news for awhile, and as long as it is, She will be angry, so we will be angry about it, too.
To cheer Herself up, She went over some of the details of Their upcoming trip. She made all the arrangements for the hotel for before and after the boat ride. It didn't work to cheer Her up, because She had forgotten the name of the hotel! Don't worry, She finally found it, but that would have been pretty funny if They got all the way to the ocean and She didn't now where to go. In case anyone wonders, it is called HarborView.
It will be a quiet night, with leftovers for dinner and good lap-time for me, while they watch TV.

Beautiful Cats

If you look at our pictures, you will realize that Kasey and I are beautiful cats. She tells us that all the time. Oh, sure. Other cats might be cute - especially kittens. One thing She believes is that beautiful means different things to different people. To Her, a person or cat is beautiful if it is nice. She did not let Her students say nice without explaining what they meant. Nice is a non-word, She says, because it doesn't tell you enough. I wish She would stop teaching me things, because it slows me down. What She and I mean by nice is that beautiful people and cats are ones who care about each other, and try to help. Not everyone can help, but they can at least stay out of the way. I think She means they do not walk on the keyboard when someone is trying to work. It is beautiful to have kind words for someone, and snuggles, if a person needs them. Beautiful cats use the litter box carefully, and don't get litter everywhere. Beautiful people go halfway around the world to help someone with a new baby. She doesn't agree with me, but I think beautiful people go on boat rides to make someone's dream come true, even though they don't like boats. And beautiful people come and take care of your cats when you go on boat rides.
Beautiful cats don't complain when they don't have anyplace to write their stories. Oh, and beautiful people fix fish for dinner. Toodles.

Cats and Women

When She was just a young girl, Her mother and Grandma were very strong women, who worked at jobs outside the house, and who insisted on being treated with respect. They taught Her She was as good as anyone, better than some, and that She deserved respect, as well. When Her schoolbooks told about how women should act at home, the three ladies would laugh at how it showed women as doofuses. Then, in the years She calls the Betty Crocker years, She got married to a nice, smart man who didn't expect Her to be like the women in the books. She didn't have any babies, so She kept on working. She also took part in meetings and things about rights for women, and She thought things had changed. Well, that first guy died, so She came here where we all live, and found another nice, smart guy. He helped her with keeping things nice, and She kept on being a teacher. Now She reads about things that people want to make women do and I almost see steam coming out of Her ears. I think She likes cats, because cats don't take any disrespect from anybody. If you saw my sister Kasey, you would see a really independent girl cat. If Kasey would have known Her back then, I would think She learned from Her, except She is very nice to me. She thinks everyone and everycat should get respect, no matter what breed or what color. I like that about Her, and so does He. I'm glad She likes to fix dinner, because She does it better than He does. Tune in tomorrow to see what's on Her mind.

LookOut Cats

I was just lying on the windowsill, half asleep, when I saw some funny business going on in our back yard. I became alert in an instant, and when I realized it was a cat, I strove to tell her that she hd better go home. I knew it was a she, because it was Katy-Next-Door. It was obvious that Katy knew I meant business, because she walked toward the side of the house. Little did she know that there are windows there, too. I scurried to the side windows and Katy stopped to look inside. When she saw me telling her to keep moving, she started slowly toward the gate. To get to the next window, I had to jump on the back of the couch and hurry to the next window. Katy got up on the outside windowsill and peered in. I had to paw that window as hard as I could, and meow loudly before she realized it was over. Nothing for her to do but jump on the fence and go home. It was good to hear Her tell me I was a good, brave cat. She also said Katy is our friend, though, and we should treat her with respect. I don't know where She gets these crazy ideas, but I will ignore Her if we are in danger of a cat-invasion ever again. I'm quite knackered after that, and will go and lie in my sun-spot. Rest assured I will keep one sleepy eye on the window. Just in case. Have a nice evening, everyone, knowing that we are all safe here.

Stormy Cats

It has been very warm around here, but very early this morning, it became rainy, with thunder and lightening. It also sounded very windy, so I knew She would appreciate someone close by to care for Her. The man on TV said there might be so much wind it could blow our house down. She remembered one time when it blew down a tree , part of our fence and it blew someone's shed into our back yard. Our own shed did not blow away, but She said it sounded like that. She never wants to see a wind like that, ever again. We didn't live here then, and I am sad to think about how scared She must have been. Well I was here today, and nothing bad happened.But She was glad He and She didn't have any plans to go away. They could just stay home and get things done around here. The weather should clear up by the time They have to get Rocky'sMom from the hospital and take Katy'sGirl to see her doc.
He really had a good sleep last night. The storm didn't bother Him at all. He is happy that He will get a new computer for Their boat ride, One that He can carry in his bag. I hope you realize that They will shut this computer off, so you will have to wait for my stories until They get back. I will probably have my hands full here with Kasey and Mazie'sBiggestBrother. But that's not for a few weeks. I hope everything is nice where you are. Bye for now.

Manic Monday Cats

Considering that She didn't go out anywhere today, it was a very busy day. The computer-fixing guy fixed Her computer so it could be a back-up for His. While the guy was doing that, he said he replaced Her old games. She hasn't checked it out yet, so I had better hurry with this story. If She gets Her old games back She will be in here for even more hours! Right now, She is figuring out what to have for Their supper. I don't know what it is, but it must involve meat and cheese, because that's what She got out.
Our beloved Katy'sGirl is on Spring Break, while her mother and brother are back in school. K'sG doesn't have enough work to do, and she is feeling kind of bummed about feeling anxious. One thing She wants to do is to help this darling girl. What She thinks is that it might be the wrong medicine for K'sG. We will get to the bottom of this if it is the last thing She does.
One package came for next Cristmas's presents. She does wish that honey will hurry up and get here. She has found out it is Her favorite thing with peanut butter. Now She is wondering if She should take it along on the boat ride. I told Her not to bother, but you know how She is. Have a nice evening, everyone. TTYL.

Ho-Hum Cats

Not much to write about today. This has been a quiet day for Kasey and me. Kasey helped Him with His work, and I helped Her with Hers, here on the computer.She was tempted to get on Her soapbox today, because some people are treating women very badly, as She has been telling Him. She says women are very important and smart, and there are bozos who want to take their rights away. She wishes She could have dinner with the President, and tell him what She thinks. The poor President. We have heard what She thinks about schools for years now. Add this women business to it, and the President would be lucky to last until dessert.
Well, anyway, we are enjoying the thought of a quiet day, a quiet week and plenty of rest and snuggles, while They get ready for the boat ride.
They watched the movie about the cat last night. She says the cat looked like me. He was very brave, but he had a strange accent. Kasey was all aflutter listening to him.
I believe chicken is on the menu tonight. Next best thing to fish. I am a happy cat! Chow.

Sweet Cats

Of course we are sweet cats. At least I am. The jury is still out on Kasey, but He loves her, so I guess He would think Kasey was sweet. Not everyone knows that cats cannot taste sweet. Cookie or cracker - it tastes the same to us. We CAN taste fish, however, and that nice sauce that comes on a pizza. But here is the news about the sweet: A while ago, one of Her beloved Eddie-people, Her PoetryGirl, sent Her a jar of honey with cinnamon in it. Oh, how She loved that honey. She especially liked it on Her peanut butter sandwiches. Finally, She ran out. He thought She was going to scrape the glass off the jar. Well She came here to the computer and put in the name on the jar, and found the exact place where Her PoetryGirl got the honey. It is supposed to taste better, because the bees live in the mountains. Anyway, She ordered more honey with cinnamon, and She is hoping it will come before She goes on Their boat ride. She saw things there that would make nice presents for some of Her grandchildren, so She is sure to go back to that computer-store again.
Tonight They have a movie about a cat to watch. I'll watch it with them, but I am sure I am a sweeter cat than the one in the movie. I'll tell you about that tomorrow.

Well-Fed Cats

One thing is for sure, Kasey and I get enough to eat. Our kibbles are delicious. Kasey gets nice treats. I have tried a couple and they are very nice. I get several fingers of butter each day, which gives me a great start. I have also been known to get a taste of what They have for dinner. Tonight, for example, They are having that lovely pink fish. He and She make interesting food for Their dinner. She is kind of sad, because She doesn't like to fix dinner every night. She is sad, because She used to like to plan and fix meals They would both like. Awhile ago, He tried different things and fixed them for Himself. Ever since then, She lost the joy from it, and now She fixes only easy things. She still likes to eat, though. She hasn't lost the joy from that.
Today She went to the store for easy stuff to fix. While She was there, She found Her beloved Root Beer on sale, and brought a bunch of it. She has some root beer every day. I wonder what She will do on the boat ride. Do you suppose they will have root beer? Everyone tells us they have lots of good food on the boat rides. She wishes it were over and She was back home. She has to have fun, for His sake, you know.
There is sun on my spot on the floor, so I guess I'll go and have a sun-snooze. Everyone have a nice dinner and a nice night.

Computer-Glitch Cats

You know I think very hard about what I am going to put in my stories. That means I am very sad when something goes wrong. Yesterday, for instance, I wrote a nice story about how She had a lovely time with Her Crones at lunch. I told about Cleo'sMom and -Girl, Smudge'sMom, and Sabra'sMom. But somehow, it got lost in the air, and I woke up to find out it was gone. That made me a little bummed about writing today's story, but I know all of you are anxious to see how Kasey and I are doing, so here I am.
He took Her car to the fixing guys, because Her air-conditioning stopped working. If you live where we do, you must have air-conditioning or you will die. At least, that's what She says. She waited here, all braced for a big expense, and it turned out there was a button that needed to be pushed, and they pushed it for free. That tickled Her pink.
Oh, and She had Her own computer problems today, because the computer wouldn't let Her find Her messages. She did all kinds of poking and pulling, and it finally came on. What would we do without our computer family? It will be bad enough when They are on the boat ride. She thinks She can use their computers for a few minutes each day, but not the hours She spends on here.
I hope you get today's story. If you don't, I'll believe some d-o-g is in charge! Oh-re-vwar.

Cats and Dogs

Kasey and I though that She understood the rules. Do not be friends with d-o-gs. It is OK to have them visit, as long as they keep their distance. Well, we are very disappointed to find out that She went to visit our cousin Rocky'sMom, and when She came home, there was dog-aroma on Her clothes, on Her shoes, and all over Her face and hair. Sure, She was allowed to pet Rocky and Champ. Even give them treats. But to snuggle with them? That is out of the question. I am afraid I will have to wash Her very well to get the odor out.
Rocky'sMom is going to get an operation next week, and it is very complicated. What She did to cheer R'sM up was to bring an Eddie for the two of them to watch. I think She has seen each one a dozen times, but She still laughed a lot. That's Eddie for you.
While She was gone, He got a subscription to the Better Business Bureau. They were very enthusiastic about his ideas, and will advertise it all over the place. She is proud of that, but that little chill of how much stuff costs still hangs around. Oh, well. They can't foreclose on our house, now that it is paid for.
Fish yesterday and fish today. I think She wants to be sure that She can swim if the boat falls over. Fish every day would be fine with me. Check with me tomorrow. toodle-pip.

Telephone Cats

This has been a day that has been very peculiar. She was saved from being in a real grump by having a splendid lunch with Hana'sGran. That lady is good medicine for Her, let me tell you! It all started with a look at her list of money at Her bank. There on the list were two things She didn't buy, and would not have bought in a million years, and they cost a lot of money. She tried to call the place where the things were bought, and they told Her to go on the computer. She went on the computer, but there was nothing there to help Her. She called another number for the place, and that machine told Her to try the computer again. This went on too long, in my opinion. She decided to call the bank and tell them not to pay the people. The trouble with this is that they cancel Her card so She can't use it to buy anything, until She gets a new card with new numbers. That is a big bother, especially since She is getting ready for that boat ride. I plan to cheer Her up. I will remind Her of what a nice lunch She had with Hana'sGran, and how She can't wait to hear all about the new baby. Right now, She is still on hold with that old IRS problem. It is my job to keep Her from telling the phone company to take the phone away! Here's some good news for me: She brought home fish from Her life-saving lunch! I'll help Her with that, too. Later, Gator.

Liberal Cats

I guess you know He and She are called liberal, by themselves and others. I learned that if we know what is good for us, Kasey and I need to be liberal as well. She doesn't like to get in fights about it, but She really likes this guy who is our President, and it makes her very proud to work for him on his election. She says being liberal is letting the country take care of people. Every state has the right to help the people, but there are some people, and some states who don't know how to care for everyone. She used to work t being a teacher. For a long time, if children had trouble with their thinking, or if they couldn't see, or hear, there were no special rules about them. Then the country's government said we have to make rules and help these people think and learn better, so they made some big rules. She was glad these special children got the help they needed. The people She worries about are called GOP. They think the government should mind its own business and not tell people what to do. To Her, this would only make sense if everyone were the same. That doesn't happen in this country, She and He say. Let's help all the people - and their cats - who need to see the docs, and need houses and jobs. After all, They say. We don't have much money, and we are willing to help. The rich people should help, too. All this liberal stuff makes me tired out. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to have a nap. Cheers.

Purrfect Cats

Last night I gave Her two massages and a snuggle. She thought it was because it was raining and thundering, but you know it was because I am a love-y cat. She read somewhere that petting a cat releases those feel good things in Her head. I could have told Her that. And also, listening to a cat purr is soothing and relaxing. If I knew how, I would make Her give me pay for taking care of Her relaxing stuff. The thing She read didn't mention that those things make me feel better, too, so I guess we're even.
The people who send Them movies sent the wrong one, so They will be looking for something to watch tonight. They were supposed to get one about a cat who wears boots. The sending guys said there was a long wait for that one. I can understand why. Cats are interesting. More interesting than those scary mystery guys that They like so much.
Today was not very exciting, because we just worked on the to-do list. I am not complaining. I love days like that. She is fixing some pizza kind of things for their dinner, and I m as chuffed about that as She is. We love our pizza, as well you know. Must go and help with that now. Toodle Pip.

Rainy Day Cats

This morning it was cold and gray and misty. He and She had expected a big storm and cancelled their morning activities, so They could stay home and be safe. Even if the storm wasn't so bad, we all knew it was coming. What if we were out on our activities and it got really bad, They said. You won't get any argument from me. It was very cozy having them home. Later on, it stormed very hard, so She was glad She was home. To me, it made perfect sense. Kasey didn't care.
Something very weird is going on this weekend. On Saturday night, They will change the clocks, and when we get up on Sunday morning, an hour will be gone. Just disappeared. She may not wake up until the clock says 9:00, although inside Her, it will feel like 8:00. I am very glad I don't have to change my inside clock. It might make Them a little tired for awhile, but They can't do anything about it. Don't tell me it makes sense. These humans make me laugh sometimes.
The package came for Hana'sGran to take to the new baby. H'sG is taking a lot of stuff, but it would be nice if she can make room for this. It is a little doctor suit for the new baby. It will make her laugh. The storm seems to have stopped for awhile, so I will go back to Her lap. Ta.

Learning Cats

Since She worries so much about Her remembering skills, She got a package of disks that talk about how you remember. I think I told you about this before. Now we are practicing what is in the lessons, and She and I try to name all the animals we can in one minute. She is better than I am at this because after cats, dogs mice and birds, I'm kind of stuck. She says you should be able to name 17. Then you try to name all the words you can remember that start with a certain letter. She has me beat there, too. Kibbles, water, cousins, naps, snuggles and pets and I am stumped. There are other tricks, as well, but I can't remember what they are.
We are expecting a storm tonight, so our lunch with Hana'sGran will have to wait until next week. She hopes the business about Her letter gets fixed by then. She called the number again today. Finally they told Her to wait for the next person, and She waited two hours, then the phone shut off. I will not tell you what She said then, because it isn't very nice.
He has been getting a lot of packages for His new business. Every time one comes, She wonders what it cost. At least the bank won't take away their house. They have it all paid for. Whew. Kasey and I are too old to sleep under a bridge.
Remember the nuts She got for Him? They finally came this morning, after She called the nut people. We are all back on track. Nite nite.

Pleasant Day Cats

It was kind of a pleasant day around here. I liked it more than Kasey, because He went to His meeting, while She stayed home with me. We had a number of things to do,with exercising and needing lots of coffee-the-drink. She tried to call the people who sent Her a letter that upset Her, but they were too busy, and told Her to call back tomorrow. At first She was grumpy, but then She said there was nothing to do about it, so She might as well cheer up
When They went to Sabra'sHouse last week, He was happy with the nuts that Sabra'sDad put out. He told Her how much He liked them. Why not order some, She said. She purposely went to a place right here in the place we live, and paid the postage for them to come right away. They still haven't come, and She wonders why. I think the nut people are going to get a call for Her to find out.
She had fun talking to Her friends on the computer, and looking at things about Her beloved Eddie. She misses hearing about Eddie, since He is not going around doing shows all over the place. She has had more fun with Her Eddie people, though, so She will try to be patient. One thing made Her sad, though. LW'sBiggestSister sang in a concert at her school, and nobody told Her. I'll make it up to Her while we watch TV tonight. Snuggles start after dinner. TTYL, guys.

Wondering Cats

I wonder if She knows how much time She is on this computer. She sits down, and when She looks at the clock, a lot of time has gone by. Luckily, when I come in to jump up, She stops and brushes me, or at least gives me pets.
I wonder why She loves to go to have lunch with Her friends. I like Her to be at home, but She is always so happy about having time with them that I have to let Her go. Almost every time, She brings home something for our dinner.
I wonder why She was stomping around when She opened a letter. The letter said IRS. She needs to call them tomorrow, but She is grumpy now.
Kasey wonders why She gives those old treats that she doesn't like. Kasey thinks She is a doofus.
I wonder why She gives treats to Kasey at all.
There is sure a lot to wonder about these days. You would think that I would know everything by now. If I had kittens, I would tell them there is always something to wonder about, no matter how much you think you know. Well, if you learn something every day, that is a good thing. Of course, I wonder what She is going to share with me from Her lunch with Rocky'sMom. Bye, now.

Comfort Cats

It is not very often that She feels pew, but She can usually name the reason. Maybe a cold, maybe eating too much, maybe being really upset about something. But today there is no reason. I believe She needs some snuggles, and even though need to lie in my sunshine patch, I took a little time to give Her some snuggles. I tell you what I think. I think She has been going without sugar, and She is made out of sugar and coffee-the-drink. It has thrown Her system out of whack. I'll go back and comfort Her some more after I finish this.
It might be Her nerves, too. That guy on the radio that talks so rudely has affected Her nerves. That guy has trampled on my last nerve, Cofs, She said to me. He and She have signed a bunch of protests. Both of them think you should never be so unkind. A smart lady on the TV said the rude guy did it on purpose to get attention, and that it sure worked. She thinks the guy has gone too far this time.
In just a few more weeks He and She will be gone away on their boat ride. They have to get ready for their nice grandson to come and stay here with us. That boy is very nice, but Kasey and I will be glad when They come home. Yes, Kasey will actually be glad, but she won't show it. That's how Kasey is. More news tomorrow. Chow.

Problem Cats

I was lying all cozy in my piece of sunshine on the floor by the window, when I started to feel a little peckish. I wandered over to my nice, blue dish - and that's when the problem started. Of course, He had filled it last night. I had gotten up to eat a snack now and then during the night, but I did not eat all the food. It must have been my sister, Kasey, who finished it off. Now, Kasey is a slim little girl-cat. She looks very delicate compared to me. But she eats as if she were the size of our cousins Nick and Lion, who are giant cats. Now I had to figure out what to do. I went into the hallway and meowed my head off. He thought I wanted water, so He turned on the bathtub tap. I couldn't let the opportunity go by, so I jumped into the tub and had nice, big slurp or two. But, nice as it was, it didn't solve my problem. Since She was at Her computer, I jumped up on the back of Her chair. She gave me several pets and brushed my fur, but She didn't get my message. I jumped down, then up again, and by the third jump, the light began to dawn on Her. At last, one bathtub drink, 73 pets and a brushing, She filled my dish again. Meanwhile, Kasey, acting all innocent, jumped up on the brick wall where her own dish is, and crunched away. Sisters. Some of you guys know what a burden they are. Must go snack now, while it is still there. Oddy-ose.

Early Morning Cats

He had a meeting to go to, and it was quite far away, so He got up very early, long before we had to get up. She woke up and told Him She was going back to sleep. He said fine, and we all settled back down. First He put away a pan that was clean, and there was a lot of banging while He got all the pans in the right order. She and I grumbled at that. Then He went out to get the paper and announced that some packages had come during the night. She and I grumbled. Then He slammed the door. Grumble. But when He opened up a paper bag by waving it through the air, it made a big noise, and She and I had no choice. We were wide awake by then. I advised Her not to get snarky with Him. After all, He wasn't being mean. Are you sure, Cofs, She said, but we both know He is not a mean guy. We had our toast and butter a little early today, that's all. Then we laughed about it. She said this way I get an extra cup of coffee-the-drink.
Later She went to the doc with Katy'sGirl and Katy'sMom. She likes to do that. They were doing fine until they came to a place where a train was going across the road. It made them late, but the doc still talked to them, and everything was fine.
Tonight They will have chicken for Their dinner. He got it because it was on sale. He's getting more like Her every day. Except She is quiet when He is sleeping. (snerk)

Sugar-Free Cats

I think you know that He is not supposed to eat things with too much sugar. And you know that She - whose favorite thing - after pizza - is cookies, doesn't have that same disease. Well wait just a minute. There is a new story here. It seems that He and She have the same problem about something kind of private. Let's just say that if Kasey and I had it, we would use our litter-box every hour or so at night. He asked His doc about it, and she told him it was from the sugar, and that if He stopped all sugar, the problem would go away. He is convinced, so He told Her to stop having sugar and maybe she would sleep better at night. Well, She figured why not. It is worth a try. So for the last two and a half days, She has become sugar-free. She still eats fruit, but the cookies had to go. I think She is hoping that His idea doesn't work for Her, so She can go back to eating all the cookies again. If it doesn't gross you out, I'll tell you more about it after some time for the experiment.
We are still mad about the guy from yesterday's story, and we have written to people that pay for the bozo to go on the radio. If they keep paying him, She and lots of Her friends won't use the products. She hopes that will keep them from paying him and he will have to quit. Keep your eye on this plan. Toodles.

Outraged Cats

We are joining Her at being outraged at some of the things She is hearing and reading about. Keep in mind that He and She are the kinds of people who rescue cats, give money to help people, even though they don't have much, and tell everyone to be positive and co-operative. That's why She is outraged today. There are some people that say very wicked things and get paid for it. Not only that, but there are people who think this guy is right. Here's what happened. Our President said that everyone should be able to get insurance that pays for medicine so that you don't have a baby. This girl said the medicine costs too much money without insurance, and the guy on the radio called her a bad name. That has had Her stomping around here all day, and even calling the guy a bad name, but not on the radio, of course. This is what He and She think. Everyone should be able to get the right medicine if they need it. Everyone should be able to get the education that will help them have a nice life. Everyone should talk nicely, even if they don't agree with each other. She has people that She loves very much, who don't agree with Her all the time, so She just looks for the things that they do agree about, and says let's agree to disagree. There. I feel better now. Cheers.