The second chorus
When you are young, you do not need to be told how to rock and roll. When you have seen too much, the music may get garbled. This is the time to return to being young.
The cat blanket
When the Bad Times are over and the Good Times begin, everything is immediately delightful. All the anxiety evaporates. Worry is terminated. Mirth covers the earth. Right. This may be true if you are a rag doll, or a polyester cat with plastic eyes.
Epilogues: August 2024
Oh, kittens! If ever we needed cats, it’s now. We are in Olympics withdrawal. Target is trying to boondoggle us into believing we are behind on holiday shopping. And no matter where we hide, it is still an election year.
Afloat
It is universally accepted that every cat speaks fluent French and Klingon. Their Italian is more limited. So they will need our help with this one. Ready, amici? What is the true meaning of “Affogato?”
Elton’s still standing
Noun: Friend Meaning: Someone who defends you when you’re not in the room. Example: “Elton is a true friend.”
Spark vs. snark
Editor’s note: I cannot keep up with these cats. Seven seconds after I write about them, they get adopted. I regret nothing. – AT Sarcasm may get the big laughs. But the marinara goofus gets the big win.
The movable feast
What do you do when you throw a party, but no one wants to dance? Well, you bring everyone to the neighbors’ house, of course.
The Giblets of Mirth
“Up ahead they’s a thousan’ lives we might live, but when it comes it’ll on’y be one.” ― John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath “MY ONE LIFE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!” ― Steinbeck Rosenberg
Pallin’ with Allen
Yes, Allen, I’m afraid it’s true. There are people who will define you by the dust on your coat and the dirt under your claws. Fret not. These people are not your pals.
Results may vary
The rules were clearly delineated. The recipe was printed legibly. The results rebelled.