Not Much Day

This may be a short story, because not much happened today. It was a quiet, rainy-type day, and He and She didn't go out anyplace. We did get some organizing done with the presents closet, and She is surprised with how much She has - ready to give away. Speaking of giving away, She was also organizing the bag of things to give the poor people. They are coming next week to collect things, and He and She will have the bag ready in plenty of time. She promised me She would be careful and not put any cats in the bag. She said the poor people surely don't need cats.  She ordered some more fish from the fish people, so that makes Him very happy. I'm kind of glad about it myself.  She is chuffed to do something nice for Him, because He brought Her a big bunch of flowers. They look very nice, and Kate said they taste good, too. Another thing He did was to go and get Her a pizza for our dinner.  She said She would forgive Him if He ran off with a super-model, as long as He came back with flowers and pizza. I'm not sure what that means, but I believe it is a joke.
Well, I'm going to lick the top off some of that pizza, so I'll say goodby.

Comforting Cats

Today She needed a lot of comforting. It is because of what happened with the little dog. On the way to Rocky'sMom's house, She saw a little dog. It was just a little bigger than me, She told me, and the dog looked as if it were lost. It was not a good time to pick up this little dog, because She had some plans to do, first. When I come back, She thought to Herself, I will get this dog into the car, and put it in our backyard. Then I can make some signs that that say I found a little dog. If the dog is in the backyard, it won't bother us, She explained, because we tend to get anxious when there is a dog inside. As She and Rocky'sMom went about their business, She kept thinking about the little dog.  On the way home She saw something in the street. She could not believe Her eyes. It was the little dog, and it had been hit by a car. You can't believe how sad it made Her.  She said it was as if it was Her dog. AND Her fault for leaving the little dog behind when She first saw it.  A good way to get the hurt out is to tell someone about it, so She told some of Her good friends - which includes Kasey, Kate and me. There is this thing She used to hear every Sunday. It was A joy shared is a joy doubled and a sorrow shared is a joy cut in half.  I really want Her to feel better, so I will get up on Her lap and tell Her there there in purrs. Bye for now.

Nice, Dry Cats

The nice weather ended today with a big bunch of rain. She and Rocky'sMom were planning to go on a long ride to a kind of country-place where they used to go long ago. With all the rain, they decided to not go so far, and went to a place that is closer, and which She loves. She used to go there with Her beloved Crones and everyone liked it. She goes there sometimes with Cleo'sMom, and it was just fine. As usual, She brought home a box with her leftover lunch, and She planned to have it for Her dinner. I was fine with that, because it has gravy. Next thing you know, He decides not to go on His visit with other airplane model makers, and She thinks She should fix dinner for Him.  Oh, and that gravy smells so good, too.  But She is relieved He won't be out in the storms.
The guy who brings the mail to our house is a really kind man. He knows we are old here at our house, and so he brings the mail right up to the door. That way, He doesn't have to go out in the rain. She says every time She gets sad and disappointed with people, along comes a nice guy like that, and you have to smile and feel better. It is nicer around here when She smiles, you know. I always know how to make Her smile. I'll give you a hint: snug*les. Toodle Pip.

Bright Side Cats

We are looking on the bright side today, because She is in jolly spirits. I believe it is because She had lunch with Her beloved Crones. They heard about Sabra'sMom's boat ride. S'sM likes boat rides, and looks forward to them. She had more fun than He and She had on their ride, and wants to go more times. I think She is happy for them, because She says that by Him and Her not going, it leaves more space for Sabra'sPeople.
She told Him that She didn't eat very much that was good for Her, but She had a brilliant time. It kind of polishes Her heart to be with these fine ladies.  Everyone should be lucky enough to have friends they can depend on, like that. It makes Her feel comfy to know that She could call any one of them if She needed something, and there they would be. I feel like that about Her, even if I have to stay in the bedroom and not be friends with Kate.  You know who really doesn't like Kate? It is Kasey. Kasey growls when Kate comes near, and yows if she gets too close. He reminded us that Kasey used to do that to me. I had almost forgotten that.
There is excellent news about dinner. Even though She had a nice lunch, She is still willing to fix fish for our dinner. I am chuffed. I must go find Her and give Her some snuggles. TTYL

Kindly Cats

Kasey is not the most kindly cat in the world, but she is like me when I feel kindly toward Her. Do you know, ever since She went on that boat ride, She has been acting as if She is old. I have known all along that She was old, and I don't see any reason why She didn't notice it before. She told me She would work on being chipper and more fun. I'll remind Her every day. One thing She is not interested in is for people and cats not to feel sorry for themselves. Count your blessings, She says. I'll tell Her to do that Her own self.
When we watched the news, the guy said it is going to start raining tomorrow. There goes the nice weather. I think the temperature will stay a little lower, but it won't be nice and dry in the air. We cats don't care so much about that, but He and She will probably have something to say.  She will be working on not feeling so old, so that means going out to lunch with lively people.
She had company today. It was a nice lady who has been here before. Well, Kate decided to be so cute and snuggle up to the lady. I don't know who Kate thinks she is, but I wish she would be that nice with us.  I'm going back to my closet for a nap. I got really tired playing with Her. So O-ree-vwar for now.

Weather Cats

Since none of us cats goes outside, you would expect that we wouldn't know much about the weather. As much as I hate to tell you you're wrong, we have learned to tell a lot about what goes on outside. First of all, there is no humming from the cooling machine when it is not 80 degrees. We can tell when that machine goes on and off. We had to figure that out a long time ago.  Then we can tell when He goes out for the paper in the morning, and to feed the birds. When it is cool, he puts on a shirt and shoes. Usually he goes out barefoot, and with nothing on but his work shorts.  No matter how hot it is, She always has clothes and shoes on. And then there is just a feeling around here. When it starts to get cool, She feels sad about missing Her work at school, and even more sad that it is so hard for her to get around. She is glad Mazie doesn't have to come over, because She can't play with her. But then She stops being sad and gets excited for all the stuff that happens in cool weather.  I don't have the heart to tell Her it isn't going to last. Where we live, it stays very hot until time for trick or treat. This is just a preview, I'm sure. We are going to enjoy it while it is more cool and dry, and not worry about the hot coming back.
Now I have to go help Her make dinner. We are making soup tonight, because it is cool right now. Soup is a cool weather kind of food. Her soup is kind of good, though, if you let it get cool. Toodles.

Proud Cats

Everyone who lives here is proud of LW'sMom. She went back to school to learn how to be a minister. He and She didn't think LW'sM had to learn very much, because they knew she had all the skills. Well, now she has to go to prove her skills to some important people, and He and She don't worry for a second that she will be the best they ever heard. I am not sure, but I think this is the last hoop she has to jump through before she can say she is a minister. LW'sMom has been working on this since before LW was born. Then came LW's sickness,  so finishing that schooling was never easy. He and She have special feelings about LW'sMom, so They are covering her with love and energy.
We are also proud of Him, because He went on a long ride in the car to meet with some people about His project. She thought about going along, but thought it would slow Him down. She doesn't move around very well, remember.
She is also proud of me. I am coming out of the bedroom farther and farther, and Kate and I are not fighting - just a few hisses and snarls. Sometimes we lie in the same room and relax. She can't wait until we go back to how we used to be. Give us time, we ask Her.
He won't be home for His dinner tonight, so She is fixing a sandwich with some of that nice bacon. I'll enjoy a little taste of that. Cheers, everyone.