Getting Used to Cats

Our new sister, Katy is living here now, and so far, the claws have not been a problem. Katy did escape once, but she came right back in. This must be very new for her. Here's the problem. Katy doesn't like us, and she growls at us. I went to hide in the closet, until She came and got me out. We had a petting festival then, and I got comfy in Her inbox until it was time to write my story.  As you might have guessed, Kasey doesn't give a flip whether Katy likes her or not, and goes about her business as Cat in Charge.  Smudge'sMom came over today to pick up a book, and she got to meet our new sister. I was still in the closet, so I didn't see her, but S'sM says it is like that at her house sometimes. I expect things will be less of an adventure as Katy gets used to her new home. It must be so different for her. We do not have a little d-o-g like they have at her old house. We do not have two sweet children to play with her. I hope she likes it here after she gets used to us. More important, I hope I get used to her.
I believe She is fixing a nice dinner after leaving us to kibbles yesterday. Chow. bellas.

New Sister Cats

Well, this is the day. Katy is coming from next-door to live with us here at our house. We are thrilled and excited, with only two worries. One is her claws. Since she is a grown-up kitty, I don't think she will scratch the furniture. If she does He will have to think of a way to stop her.  The other worry is about her staying inside. The way she lives now, Katy is outside a lot. At our house, outside is not an option. He is worried about it, but She is sure it will work. Of course, you will hear all about it, because Kasey and I will be watching her all the time.  Last time she was here, Katy was not friendly at first, but then she got cozy and was just fine. She will stand up to Kasey, and I will laugh out loud if Kasey has to back down.
This is the night for the beloved Crones. Smudge'sMom won't be there, but She will be really happy to see the other ladies.  That means She won't eat supper at home, so there will be no fancy stuff for me. Oh, sure, He will be eating at home, but if you ever saw what He fixes for himself, you would agree that it will be all kibbles tonight. More news tomorrow.

Friend Cats

Kasey and I were thinking about cats and friends, mostly because She is having some worries about friendship. The way She tells it is that She meets up with Her friends and family each day on the computer.  If She is sad, they cheer Her up. If She is chuffed, they celebrate with her. Some friends and family are closer, and She can see them sometimes.  She doesn't have to see Her friends every day, but She knows they would come running if She needed help, and they know She would do the same for them.  Sometimes it is a year, but She knows those friends and family are there.  But what about friends and family that hardly ever see Her or call Her or answer Her emails? She says She knows they are busy and She doesn't want to be any trouble to them, but She doesn't want to hold on to friends and family that don't want to hold on to Her. After all, She has cats who will never, ever leave Her side, and She has Him, Her best friend, who is always with Her.  She treasures Her caring friends and Her delightful grandchildren. She still worries about those few whom She doesn't feel. I will go give Her some snuggles now. Later, gator.

Grateful Cats

This is one of those special days I told you about. Humans are always having special days, as well you know. This day is about remembering soldiers. There have been a lot of wars. People have a hard time getting along. It might be because they are too crowded, or because they believe in different things, but it always ends up with nice young men having to go somewhere and fight. Those are soldiers, and today we had to stop and think about all the soldiers who fought in the wars, and especially the ones who died in the fights. Fighting is very dangerous, especially if you have things to kill each other with. When Kasey and I were born, we had sharp claws, but the first people who had us took those claws away. I still remember how sore my paws were.  But we can't hurt each other so much.  Maybe if people took away things to hurt each other with, they would stop fighting, and we could just have this day for being glad there isn't any war. People could be like Kasey and me, and just play fight. I think I'll tell Her to give Her friend the President that idea. Keep reading my stories, and I might have good news one of these days. Peace out.

Rats and Cats

Our uncle John and Aunt Heather came over today and brought a friend. His name is Remington, and he lives in Aunt Heather's hair. At least that is where he was when I first saw him. She thought he was an adorable rat, and played with him. She gave him  a potato chip, and he held it in his little pink hands and ate it like a sandwich. Then She gave him a berry from one of His snacks, and Remington truly loved that berry. But here is the problem. He is a rat. And Kasey and I are cats. Do you see where I'm going with this? Our insides are made for catching mice and rats, and it would make Her very angry if we did that, so we went and left them alone to visit while we rested. Remington was our guest, and eating him would have been very, very rude. Kasey did not actually see what was the matter with it, but I convinced her to join me in the closet.
We love our Aunt Heather and Uncle John, and they surely love animals, but that rat was very tempting.
Have a nice time tomorrow, and say thank you to all the soldiers.  That is what this day is about. Toodles.

Education Cats

Well, She was on again about the state of education here in our country. Kasey and I heard Her go on and on about how all the tests are taking the joy out of learning as well as teaching. They are lucky She is not teaching now, or She would have these big speeches where She would be working, and probably get fired. Here is what makes Her so upset. There are these big tests, and they are all the same. The outcome of the tests tells whether the kids will go to the next grade, or go to school at extra times. No pressure there, She says, but I think She is joking about that. Also, whether the teacher gets high marks, and whether the school gets extra money.  Teachers might as well be baby sitters, She says, because their opinion doesn't count. To tell you the truth, I am getting tired of hearing Her complain about it, because there is nothing She can do about it, and She has adorable cats to care for. He tells Her to write a book about it, but She thinks that is just to shut Her up. She might just write that book anyway, just to show him. As long as we have fish for dinner, I don't care. Stay tuned.

Habit Cats

Kasey and I like things to be the same all the time, with just a little variety to keep things fresh. It is hard to get used to Him and Her going out and coming in at strange times. It is cozy to know that I can find Her whenever I want pets or a brushing, and Kasey likes to find Him at His desk or in His bed. He is like that, as well. I mean He likes His routines. Every day He gets up early and feeds the birds, feeds Katy-next-door, and gets the paper. She, on the other hand, gets up at different times and wanders around before She fixes our toast and butter.  It worries me that She spends a lot of time visiting with Her computer friends. Sometimes She doesn't get to Her to-do lists until after lunch.  These are my friends and family, Cofs, She says to me.I have to be sure everyone is doing OK before I do my work.
I will keep wanting good habits, but since I am a smart cat, I'll adjust.
She is happy that today is LW'sBirthday, and that LW is such a smart, beautiful, healthy kid.  She may have some cake tonight to celebrate. Cheers.