Infomercial Blogging

I came home anxious to find and watch the Obama "commercial" - but had time to distribute FF while I waited. Then it started - and frankly I was pretty riveted - there were even tears - ok, so I cried a bunch... Then I checked up on the FancyFeasters.... Oh, noes! I'd left Buddy locked in the bedroom the whole time! The good news? It actually gave him time to finish his own FF. And if that's not a reason to vote for Barack, I don't know what is.....

Thought Bubble, Anyone Else??

Thought Bubble, Anyone?

Chair Blogging

After my shower this morning, Lucy declined to jump up on my lap as I sat in the rocking chair in the computer room - possibly because AreToo was hangin' in there, ready to critique her jumping-up style. So, what could I do? But take my coffee cup to the dining room table to hang with Lucy instead. I pulled - tried to pull - a chair out to sit on - by the feel of it if it wasn't AreToo it was at least 'Toonya - I could barely move it! Imagine my surprise when part of Cloud appeared from under the tablecloth - sleepy Cloud! Easily caught! But when I actually picked her up she was all but weightless... A new mutant ability? Manipulating gravity, perhaps?? Anyway, the human got a 2-fer - Lucy and Cloud cuddlez... Can there be a better start to a day???

Da Angel

(!)

Droid And Toy

(Hiz Mama duz luvz he...)

Cloud Sez

Ok, new porch is fine, but when do we get to try out the new windows??

Debate Watcher

Cloud sez, Why can't I vote??

More Sunlit

Cloud and Buddy...

Sunlit Cloud

Sunlit Little Droid

Blurry Little Droid

I Think She's Saying

OOOOOOOOOObama!

Home Blogging

So good to be home, getting ready for bed, with well-fed/watered/etc., cats and "kittens" to cuddle up with... 'Night, all!

Wait For It Blogging

Ok, cats and "kittens" update: Early this morning, Cyrrie was departing the bathroom as Cloud was coming in - there was the totally traditional pause on the threshold as mutual space was clarified/negotiated... Eventually Cyrrie passed - thankfully un-smacked - and Cloud came on in. Into the bathtub, she looked at the partial bowl and gave it a twitch. Back came Cyrrie! And Cloud hissed but did not smack or even pretend to smack. As Cyrrie watched, she dumped the rest of the water, and both of them stared mesmerized and the little bit of water trickled down the drain. Water babies! Huh??

Squirrel Blogging

Yesterday I got chirpped at by a cardinal, and so I took the pedastal feeder out to the back yard and filled it... I saw the male nomming but looking nervous, and then I was all like, duh, not a safe dining arrangement for birdz! But today I had a backyard full of squirrelz, which was loverly. And next: new options for birdz...!

Correction Blogging

Charlotte Dennett, Dennett...! (D, as in Democrat!)

Computer Blogging

(More tiny violins!) My poor old recently repaired desktop died again, and this weekend I finally had a chance to take it in to the shop... Last night there was a message - you can come pick up your computer, or such-like. So, this am, I did! I was given to understand that some repairs had been done to my perhaps power-outage damaged hard drive - $$. Just glad it waqsn't more, I lugged it home and plugged everything back in and got... nada. So I called, and eventually it was suggersted that the problem was in the monitor - so bring them both in. That was when I looked at the receipt, which really only said "ran checkdisk, windows started". Hmm. Sounded like they couldn't find anything wrong with the cpu. Hmm. So when I took it all in and the monitor clearly didn't work, I asked why they didn't tell me there was nothng wrong with the computer to start with. Oh, there was, and the same thing that damaged the hd also fried your monitor. So I bought a used monitor for $$$, on top of the first $$. I haven't had a chance to reassemble since, but, what do smart people think - was I screwed or not?

Health Blogging

Um. A week into the antibiotics, the infection is definitely diminishing. And the side-effects of the medz are equally definitely increasing, the least yucky of which is how awfully weak I feel, in a week where sick time is not an option... (Cue the tiny violins!)

Political Blogging

Note to self: Send $ to Charlotte Bennett (sp?)... (Running on prosecute W platform.)

So Sweet

The human had an emergency call at work today - from the grandhuman! FancyFeast was on sale, and what kind do they like?? Flaked Fish and Shrimp - in the dark blue and gold cans! Yay, say cats anfd "kittens" - as they feast on FF to celebrate...

Human Had Help Over The Weekend

Help sleeping, that is... The guys were coaches, cheerleaders, fanz, etc. The human didn't quite live up to their standards, probably a B-, but better than nothing....

Bird Feeder "Porn"

I was just looking at a bird feeder that fits into your window but extends into your house - with special mirrored one-way glass so the birds can't see you - or cats and "kittens"... Sigh. Only $130 + s&h....

At The Protest Today

Of the 3 or 4 cars that I noticed responding negatively to us, there were 2 that opened their windows and screamed unintelligibly - all except the "n" word, which I heard quite clearly... And since about 99% of the protesters were white, it was clearly to do with Obama. This newly possible open racism is appalling, sickening and terrifying...

2 Things

Not in order of importance:

I

Human did go to the doctor - she's back on all kinds of major medz - but really that's a good thing...

II

Human came into the bedroom this evening to find Cloud and Angel peaceably sharing the window well - what is going on here?

Make-Up Blogging

I

Last night, the human was reading way late (on account of not being able to sleep) and therefore witnessed the following: the "baby" boyz were hangin' - Droid at the foot of the bed and Angel at the head - when PetunniaPetunnia arrived in perfect diva-ness. She looked at AreToo, but that was all - the foot of the bed was afterall not her destination. She moved toward Angel, and the human was all like, Oh, Noes! and Be sweet, be good! 'Toonya moved in close, sniffed, and to the human's utter and everlasting amazement, began to wash Angel's face... The Angel was equally amazed. When Petunnia finished, he put out a paw, very gently against her side. Petunnia settled in on her human's lap.

II

This morning. The sickling human was determined to sleep in at least a little bit. So, when it was still totally dark, and someone arrived on the bed with great energy, she said, Hi, Angel. But when she actually managed to open her eyes (dark outside - nightlightz in) there was... Buddy! Oh, Sweetheart, it's you! Mama loves the Buddy (etc., etc.). And she petted Buddy, and he kissed her fingers, and she tried to go back to sleep. Shortly thereafter: another highly energetic arrival, and the human said, again, Hi, Angel. And when she finally opened her eyes there was AreToo! Oh, Baby! I'm sorry I mistook you for your brother! Petz, petz. And try to go back to sleep. Finally another arrival, gentle and subtle, as Angel - yes, it was him - settled himself in on top of his human for the duration - he'd keep her warm! He'd make her rest! Her hero...

III

Human will see doctor tomorrow...

Grossed Out Blogging

The catnip tonight was fresh - brought in from the porch - about a dozen spriggs - some partially shredded, some intact. Hence the Orgy. And now, as the human wanders about barefoot (it's too early for slippies) her feet are encountering wet, sopping, slobbered-on "botanicals"... Ew. (The price we pay, no?)

Embarassment Blogging

I admidt I lost track of Lucy - but just a little earlier she had spent a long time loving my just-out-of-the-shower robe...

Debate Night Blogging, Cont.

I

Since this is only the second time in her lifetime that we've gotten the teevee out, it's no wonder Cloud was curious. I got a pic of her sitting on top, but missed the one where she was leaning over batting at the screen - then the batteries died (of course).

II

The catnip orgy - you had to see it to believe - AreToo rolling right off of the platform rocker - but - did I mention? dead batts in the digital cam...

Debate Night

Cloud wants to know, Why is JMcC so blinky?
Buddy says, Who cares?
'Toonya snoozes, Booorrrinnng...
Cyrrie says, More FF, please?? (Human says, No, Silly, you've had plenty...!)
AreToo says, Catnip? (Oh, very well...)
Angel has retired, perhaps having been so mischievous pre-debate, and - wait a minute -Banshee was here a minute ago - oh, this happens all the time - she is such a magical creature... (Disapparation is, I believe, the technical term.)

Staying In Touch

I thought I was just way tired over the weekend but it turned out to be the beginning stages of whatever is going around, virus-wise. I'll spare everyone a gruesome account of symptoms as I head off to bed, sounding worse than Banshee at her worstest. (No coughing! No coughing! they think at me, to no avail.) (I plan to call the doctor first thing in the morning.) Love to everyone - I read the comments and will answer later...

Worried Blogging

Sandy, are you ok? This tired human has been so worked to whatever that she didn't really get the news about the LA fires until now... Just know I am way worried about you and sending you whatever positive energy we can round up here.... TPC, are you ok??

Laundry Blogging

Just about the last thing I did before going to work this morning was to bring up a load of laundry from the dryer. I plunked it down on the dining room table, but before I could do anything else, Lucy installed herself - way elegantly - on top of the pile... Oh, ok, I said, and headed out. When I came home most of the blankies, towels, robe, etc., were on the floor. I only hope Lucy didn't go over with the laundry. (She seems fine.)

Bird Blogging

I was so upset this morning - already was going into work on what should have been my day off this week - long story - but when I got out my newly operable side door, there was a little bird on my driveway, who did not fly away when I approached. I wish now I'd thought to take a picture, but at the time I was too upset about the little bird's dilemma. It was olive green mostly, and yellow green on the throat and neck - it seemed fluffy, but whether that was because it was young or because it was stressed or cold I have no idea... It was standing and clearly breathing (stress?) but I was pretty sure it was injured, because it didn't move when I came close. I was utterly flummoxed. I decided to try to move it onto the grass and into the sun at the very least. I went back inside to get some paper towelling, thinking I could gently swaddle and lift it into a better location. No cooperation from babybird, though. Chirp, chirp indignantly and stagger away. Tried twice, with the result that the birdling was resting against the house, in no danger of getting run over. I left praying for its little life or at the very least a quick and easy exit. When I came home tonight I looked everywhere. Now my prayer is that is was just stunned and managed to recover and fly away...

One Out Of Three Blogging

Earlier today I envisioned a 3 part blog post - and tonight I can only remember 1 part: Banshee the Beautiful - Got her! Tonight was my late night at work, but I got up way early, got dressed - makeup and everything - and just at 9:00 am - stalked and magicked the Bansh into the carrier. (She'd twitched an ear at me earlier once or twice, so it was a dicey thing.) Then I called the vetz and begged, and they said, Come on in... Turns out we'd gone 3 months since the last shot, and she'd lost 2 oz - not to worry.... A huge relief to this human that she'll be good - In'Shallah - for at least another 8 weeks.....

Warm Blogging

I was so resistant to turning on the furnace this early, but tonight the thermostat was 63' - way too cold... And proof if I needed it was Cloud's positioning herself right in front of a heat register to enjoy....

Lost Blogging

Waz way tired yesterday - and actually today as a matter of fact - but the guys were cool - hangin' with their human (taking turns, when necesary) and making her feel incredibly special... What a bunch of sweetie-pies! Best ever darlings!

Irony Blogging

After losing and Jennifer finding my new peace sign, I cleaned out a drawer today and there was the old one - the new one is that rhodium finished silver with cz - sparky! while the old one is simple, plain and way tarnished - but they are almost exactly the same size. Wearing them both now, of course.

Banshee The Brilliant Blogging

Well, sort of. I was off today and Banshee had 2 asthma attacks this am. So I called the vetz, but even before I finished dialing, she was slinking off into... wherever. We made the appointment, which I later cancelled - haven't seen her since....

Some Angel Blogging

2 Nights Ago

Woke up sneezing, etc., noticed the Angel on the pillow next to me, gave him a way gentle not-to-wake-him-up pet, and got up to take some allergy medz... When I went back to bed Angel had not moved - I snuggled in under the blankies, and down came a long long Angel paw, pinning my arm - quite firmly - to the bed. And it stayed there, a long long time. No more getting up for you, human. So there.

Last Night

It was colder. When the human woke up this morning, there was Angel, not on the pillow but up tight against his human, sharing the blankies....

Oh, My

Just now I dropped a favorite ring behind my dresser - in trying to broom it out I retrieved an incredible amount of dust, an incredibly incredible number of cat toyz, and my lost bite splint (in pieces)...

Definitely Da Buddy

Who is playing with my sash as I sit here on the floor - shouldn't he have out-grown that sort of thing?

Definitely Da Droid

Definitely Angel

(You can tell by the pawz...)

ID That "Kitten"?

My money is on AreToo, although without a better sense of size it's hard to tell... But AreToo is the one who's been playing with the new toy - a gift - made in China, alas - but it's a cute little mousie who chirps like a birdie....

Scowly!

Is it (in order of likelihood) Angel? Or AreToo / Cyrrie (tied for 2nd place)...

New Hangout For The Cloudling

Typo Blogging

Way embarassed that it took me 2 days to put the "l" bank into "Coud"...

Apology Blogging

I realize our posts have been skimpy at best, and that I, the human, have been several twinkles short of a sparkle (or is it the other way around?) - but the explanation is, I think, simple exhaustion - at the busiest period of the academic year, my Library is short 3 staff members... Is this the same institution that once evicted the Marygrove Six? It is, indeed. Does this mean more bad karma? We hope not...