The Cat Awards

One thing They have been doing over the last few weeks is watching awards shows. You know They like Their television, and They play lots of movies. They even went to see one at the movie place, because so many of Their friends liked it. So They like to see if any of the shows They like would win any prizes. The guy that was in the movie everyone liked won lots of awards, and he seems like a nice man. Their TV doctor didn't win, but that's OK, She said, because She doesn't like it so much this year. Kasey and I decided to give some awards out ourselves. I don't think it will be on TV, so we will just tell you. For Best Snuggles, She gets the prize. Kasey doesn't like snuggles, so she didn't care. For the best kibble-giving, we chose Him, because He makes sure ur dishes are always filled, and He gives kibbles to the outside cats, as well. For the best neighbor, we picked Katy-next-door, because she comes by almost every day. For the most pictures around the house, we chose Her beloved Eddie, because everywhere you look, there is a picture. We may think of other awards to give, but for now, that is all we have. We would have to name all of our cousins as favorite cousins, because we love them all the same. Who would you give awards to?
Tomorrow is the day She gets Her pay for being a teacher for a lot of years, and She has to remember what to get at the store. Goodness knows She doesn't want to run out of root beer. I suggested some extra fish, but we'll have to see about that. I want to thank all the people who voted for me to be Best Cat. (Snerk) Don't tell Kasey I said that. Toodles.

Last Sunday Cats

Today we were talking about the last Sunday in January, and thinking about all the nice things that happened this month. It started with a party and OperaGirl's birthday and goes all through nice lunches and teas and a date for brunch. We had Crones and Thinking People and saw some nice movies. So we are kind of sad to see January go. Everyone was healthy, and everything worked, which is not true of all months. But starting day-after-tomorrow we will get a new month, and that one is really fun. Two of Her favorite days happen in that month. One is called Valentines Day and the day after that is Her birthday. If I were as old as She is, I would be excited about my birthday, too. She says that having another birthday is a good thing, considering the alternative. I think I know what She means by that, don't you? One wonderful surprise is that Her beloved Mazie is coming next month and They will see her for lunch. That makes Her tickled pink - and Him, too. Don't tell Her, but I think He is getting Her a new microwave for Her birthday. The one we have now is 30 years old, and He is afraid it's going to conk out one of these days.
Well, we spent a good day today, and will be ready to start a new month after one more January day. If we were Chinese cats, like the one on Her windowsill, we would be getting ready for the Year of the Rabbit. That sounds kind of nice and quiet, and She says it is a peaceful year. I hope that is true. Farewell, January, and farewell, readers.

Frisky Cats

He told us that there is a kind of kibbles named friskies, but that is not why we are frisky. There was just something in the air today that made Kasey and me chase each other all over the place. In fact, we ran all over the place without chasing each other - just chasing phantoms. At least that is what He said. They really laugh at us when we are being frisky cats, and it is fun to make them laugh. It does wear a cat out, though, so Kasey and I got in some serious nap time.
She went away kind of early, for Her. She was taking Katy'sMom and Katy'sGirl to see a doc. It was kind of far from our house, but Katy'sMom's car can't go that far, so they all go together, and it is a fun time to laugh and talk. That is why He had to tell Her about some of our friskiness. She was glad it didn't rain, but it is supposed to rain tomorrow. That is too bad, because there is a big race going on here in the place where we live. Her beloved Eddie ran a big bunch of races like that, and if it would rain, he would run anyway. That is why She thinks the race will happen even if it rains.
One thing She was wishing for today was a pizza. Since He doesn't eat meat, there was not much of a reason for Her to get a pizza, but She will get one on another day, just you watch. Remember when She was wishing for Bar-B-q ribs? Well, I'll bet you ten kibbles that She gets a pizza one day this week. We'll discuss it later.

More Cousins!

Who would have thought that we have more cousins from very far away where there are mountains. Kasey and I have never seen a mountain, but She says they are nice to look at. Our mountain cousin belongs to a very good friend of His and Hers. She lives kind of close to where Her beloved PoetryGirl lives, but they don't know each other, and PG doesn't have any cats. What reminded Her of this cousin was something about treats. I think she likes treats exactly like Kasey, and thinks she deserves a treat when she wants it. Our Cousin'sMom tells her that she will get fat, but She tells Kasey that she will gack up the extra treats for Him or Her to clean up. I can do perfectly well without any treats, as long as I get my butter. Today I had seven fingers of butter while She read the paper and ate her toast with the black spots on it. Kasey will not eat any butter from Her fingers, but if She sneaks a bit of butter onto a piece of clean paper, Kasey will come up on the table and lick it up when she thinks we aren't looking. (snerk)
Today She got a letter in the mail about a place that sells fish, and She is seriously considering it. I am urging Her to send for it, but She says She would have to mortgage Her cats to pay for it. The way She says it, it doesn't sound as if I would like to be mortgaged. Kasey wouldn't care, as long as she still got her treats. I will let you know how this all works out in another story. Maybe tomorrow. Chow for now, pie-zonz.

Friendly Cats

Nothing makes a person or cat feel better than having some time with friends. She is positively rich in friend-time, after having an evening with the most wonderful Crones and Cronelets. They had a great time enjoying some good things to eat, and laughing together. An added joy for Her was that Mazie's oldest brother was working where they had their meeting, and She got to visit with him for a little bit. When She got home, we could see that She was chuffed.
But that isn't all. Today She woke up singing, because She was having lunch with her beloved Hana'sGran. H'sG said She liked her new name, and if you saw pictures of Hana, you would surely know why! Anyway, they had a nice visit, and my favorite part was that She brought home some of Her shrimp. It will be a good dinner tonight. One small problem is that He saw the leftover shrimp and vegetables, and thought He would like some of it, too. Well, why not. He can have the green vegetables, and She and I can eat the shrimp. That will work.
Her CroneFriend that is in the hospital is getting a nice bunch of food from Her and the Crones. She was having trouble getting the bargain thing working, so She called to get it straight. The people were so nice that She felt relieved, and the stuff will get there in two weeks, guaranteed. Crones take care of each other, She says. And She takes care of Kasey and me. I am a happy cat today. Hope you are happy as well. Bye for now.

New Scare Cats

Just because it is not easy for Her to walk around, there is no reason to scare me into the closet. A long time ago, She brought home a machine for helping people walk. She got it when He bought His mother a new one. He put it in the shed in the backyard, and I forgot all about it. Now She is so afraid of falling down that He brought it back into the house. He called it a rollator. Kasey sniffed it all over, and I wasn't particularly worried until She came and tried walking with it. Well, it made some new noise, and I was pretty sure it was going to run over me, so I took the sensible route and went into the closet. It is horrible to look at, with its wheels and levers. It's folding-down seat makes another scary noise when it falls down. After all, She went to Her OperaGirl's house and didn't fall down once. I think She should just try harder. Oh, what is a scared cat to do?
Things look better for all of us tonight, since it is time for a meeting of Crones, who are Her good friends. And tomorrow She has plans with Her beloved Deena'sMom. You know, I feel bad for saying Deena'sMom, since Deena is gone away, like Cleo.l I think I will call her Hana'sGran. That sounds kind of musical. And She will know just who I mean. So if it is Crones tonight, that means it will be just kibbles for me tonight. I am fine with that, because She will be so happy. And who knows what She will bring home tomorrow. So, ToodlePip for now.

Coffee the Thinker

You know that He and She like to go to their Thinking People. Well, I like thinking, too, and showed Her how much I like to think by sitting on Her keyboard so She couldn't answer Her messages without a lot of thinking. Never mind that She was thinking about how to get me to move without hurting my feelings. I sat and thought until She gave up, and now I am here to write my Thinking story. Mostly, I like to think about where to sleep. In the afternoons, my favorite place is in the sunshine spot by the window. Of course, the chair under the table is kind of cozy, with a soft seat - and very few people can find me. We all know my favorite at night is close to Her head. That's a place is just have to be, or what would happen to Her? I also like to think about what is for dinner. Tonight, I'm thinking about some of the turkey in the freezer. Since I can't talk, it wouldn't do any good for Them to take me to Their Thinking People's house. Besides, those people have a cat who goes to the meetings, and she would not appreciate me. I know, because those people have a cat outside like our cousin, Katy, and their cat doesn't like her. It was His question today, and they talked about being spiritual. I could have told them a lot about that. Instead, I stayed home and waited. But I was thinking all the time they were gone. While I was awake, that is. Later, friends.