Wary Cats

Things are pretty much the same for Kasey and me today. She is convinced that we are not dying, and She expects to have an answer tomorrow. She is a bit more concerned about my itchy face than about my turning down the daily butter. I don't know the answer. My face is itchy. So is Kasey's. She thinks that is enough to make us confused. When She brushed me today, I spent about ten minutes rubbing the brush with my face, and She just let me do that. It is funny how everything goes along a particular way for a long long time, and suddenly, things are different. I wonder if humans have that happen in their lives, too. I tend to think they do, like when He spends all the money and She goes from being nice and calm to being nervous and grumpy. I spent most of yesterday in Her in-box, and I snoozed in there again today, after I finally got out of the bathtub. Since it sounds to me like They are finishing left-overs for their Sunday dinner, I may need to get up and go investigate that. This will be a good TV night, too. He and She like those mysteries that have people that sound funny, like Her beloved Eddie. I am looking forward to getting better after She talks to the vet tomorrow. I guess that is all for now, though. I need to get back in the in-box. Chow, bellas.

Confused Cats

Things are getting a little scary for me right now. And for Kasey, too. It worries Her and I have to admit, it worries me, as well. The thing is, I have been getting quite confused, and have gotten my routines mixed up. I get into the bathtub for a drink of water, and then I forget how to get out. I forget where I usually sleep, and flop down on strange places. I do notice that Kasey is doing the same thing sometimes. He and She are wondering if it is something in the air. But today I forgot to get my butter, and that made her very anxious. Something is wrong with my boy, She said to Him. I don't remember how old we are, but there is a sickness that humans get when they get old, and it makes them forget things. I wonder if cats get that, too. I still remember how good it feels to snuggle with Her, and I do a lot of that. I still know where my food is, and my litter box. Sometimes, though, I look around and don't know where I should go next. I am fine with writing my stories, so far. I heard Them whispering about a trip to the vet, and I wouldn't like that at all. I am scared just thinking about it. With all the money that He has spent on His project, it is lucky for me they don't have extra money for the vet. Please, my dear readers - if you know anything about this cat confusion, please let me know so I can explain to Her. I am sad when She is worried about me, and She and I do NOT like to be sad. One thing that is the very same about Kasey is that she doesn't care very much. I will go find Her now, and have a little nap on Her tummy. Bye.

Celebration Cats

Today is the birthday of LW'sSister - the one who is the oldest girl. That is exciting, because this family has a whole string of birthdays over 55 days. the first one is LW'sBrother. LW has only one brother and he is smart and handsome. Next birthday is 20 days later. That is the birthday of LW herself. She is the youngest of the three sisters, and she has had the most problems in her little life, but she is all better now. After awhile it is the birthday of LW'sMiddleSister. She is smart and pretty and funny. A few days after that, LW'sMomandDad have their birthdays. It is strange to me that their birthdays are on the same day. He and She have birthdays awhile apart, and that way they get to have two parties. Then we come to today. The oldest sister has her special day. Even though these days are not far apart, each one is celebrated in a special way. Each birthday kid gets a special treat when he or she wakes up. then, when it is time for dinner, each one gets a special cake. Luckily LW'sMom is a good cook. This is a very precious family to Him and Her, and They celebrate in their hearts with these birthday people. He and She sent them presents in one box. That way, the first kid gets to see what everyone gets, and he hands out the presents when it is time for each birthday. We like birthdays. Kasey and I have a birthday when it is time to eat turkey. We get extra treats and butter. Everyone at our house wishes a Happy Birthday to everyone at LW'sHouse. I believe we are going to celebrate with a special dinner tonight. I saw what She took out of the freezer. Poodle Tip everyone. (Get it?)

Practical Cats

Once there was a guy who wrote lots of stuff about practical cats, and they made a play about it. She has the CD, and She plays it all the time. Well, Kasey and I are as interesting as those cats, and I'll tell you why. We are clever cats with some really good habits, and we are always dependable. It makes perfect sense to me that She should wake up when I am ready for some butter. I often exchange my interruption of Her sleep with a lovely massage and a few snuggles, to get Her day started off just fine. Kasey can be depended upon to help Him with His computer works by helping Him sort His papers and giving Him some friendly rubs and snuggles. If you know anything about Kasey, you realize that this is not an easy job for her, but she is dedicated. When She gets settled in Her big chair, I make it my business to go and find a cozy place on Her tummy or chest and settle down to keep Her calm. A lot of times She thinks I am sleeping, but never fear. I am on the job. Just to make it especially nice for Her, I usually purr. Last week He and She got the pillows I told you about, and it doesn't matter what They tell Kasey, that little kitty realizes the pillow is payment for her loyal care and devotion. All Kasey has to do is to see that pillow - or one just like it - and she is ready for a nap. I got on it once, and it was a bit too soft for my liking, but then, I am a tough, furry cat and have a lot of padding on my own. If anyone wants to write about Kasey and me, it would make a delightful play, and we would be very good in it. She is making some strange pasta for our dinner from a recipe She got from Her computer friends. I am looking forward to it. It looks very pretty in the picture. Chow, bellas.

News Cats

Everyone around here is all excited about the news on TV. From all I can tell, Some very bad things and some very good things have gone on in politics. Both things have Her in a tizzy. I guess some lady here in our state of Texas decided to talk all day and all night so that the guys could not vote in time to make a vote on a law that She is very against. She and all Her friends were cheering for this lady to last all those hours and follow all the silly rules. She could not sit down or even lean against the table. The lady could not eat or go to the litter box and she had to keep talking. Just before time was up, the guys wanted to vote for the bad law, but so many people made a lot of noise so that they couldn't vote. She was very happy. The other law was in the whole country. It was about who could get married and have a family. She says She doesn't understand why people are so set against it. A family could be two ladies or two men instead of one of each, and She doesn't see why it is anybody's business but the people in the family. There was a law that said they couldn't do this, and last night they decided to make it OK in this certain place, and maybe the whole big country some day. Of course Kasey and I don't care about any of these laws.Our family is made by whoever brings us home from Esspeeceeay and treats us like their family. We are fine with that. She wanted to forget about all that, so She went and had some lunch with Cleo'sMom. It made Her happy to hear about all their trip very far away to see some family guys get married. This was one guy and one lady, and it sounded very nice. It took away all of Her sadness. To keep that happiness going, She will visit with Smudge'sMom tonight, so no extra dinner for us. Luckily, we have plenty of kibbles. I was so glad She felt happier that I got on Her belly and watched two TV shows with Her. Tune in tomorrow. Goodbye.

Sleeping Cats

Kasey and I have heard a lot about other people's cats, and we have even seen pictures of cat beds on Her computer and in catalogs.Both of us are puzzled, because we would find it very tiresome to have only one place to sleep. It is clear to Her that other cats always sleep in the same place. You may remember that Kasey really like things that are soft and snuggly, like her blue blanket. See the picture at the bottom of the page. For Kasey, a soft place fits her idea of her importance, and her royal roots. One day She got a package with two soft pillows in it. She needs a pillow to give Her a little help in standing up from Her chairs, since She is short and has trouble standing up after She has been sitting. Before She could place the second pillow on Her desk chair, Kasey had found it and curled up on it, and does most of her sleeping on that pillow. She doesn't dare to take it away from Kasey. As for me, I don't mind the floor. It may be hard, but I have a lot of soft fur, and it makes the whole house my bedroom. He and She recently put down a kind of a mat with a little scent of catnip right by Her chair. I like to sleep there lately, because it is close to Her and my food dish. I do a lot of sleeping on the dining room table, which is not soft and snuggly. She told me not to dwell on that, because a lot of people don't like to think of a cat on a table. Please respect Her wishes and forget I told you about that. In the afternoon, I stretch out in my sun spot when the sun comes in the window. My favorite place to sleep in the whole world is a soft, snuggly place. It is on Her, when we watch TV or a movie. I have slept on Her for hours, and She doesn't mind. It is part of why I am happy to be a sleeping cat in our house. I am safe and comfortable and never far from food and water and snuggles. I believe those are the three things required for life. I think I will go and bother Kasey now. Toodle Pip.

Psychological Cats

These days, She is very excited fixing up things that are wrong with teaching children. I guess the place where we live isn't very wise about teaching, according to Her. There should only be a few kids for every teacher, and the teachers need to learn all the tricks of the teaching business. She says teachers should not hit kids, and not make them feel dumb. She doesn't hit us, or even yell. It isn't smart to yell at kids, She says, because they will know what gets you upset, and use that power over you. Besides, if kids live in a house with someone like Him, they will realize that yelling shows you are losing control. Teachers never want to lose control. Her Grandma used to say I can't talk about this now. just sit quietly and we will talk about it when I don't feel so sad.It worked on Her. She didn't want Her Grandma to feel sad. There are a bunch of rules She learned about how to use your wits to help a kid learn better. You had to know what makes them learn best. And rewards were better than punishment. When She had kids that were always late to sit down and be ready to learn, She gave rewards to the ones that were on time, and pretty soon, everyone was on time. I see how that works. Smudge'sMom thinks She should write a book about this. She might do that one of these days. It is OK with me, as long as it doesn't keep Her from playing with Her beloved cats. I don't know why people say that cat training is hard. Kasey and I had them trained in about two days. What She is fixing for our dinner is meat with plenty of gravy. My third favorite, after fish and chicken. Don't worry. I won't make Her feel bad about it. I know my teaching rules. TaTaa for now.