Bad Blogger

What a bum. I have not been keeping up with posts, and I have so much to report (therein lies the answer, but still, no excuses!)

Lots of kitten progress, Luna is amazingly domesticated, I must admit I am very proud. The weekly houseguests cannot believe the change in her. If only Galahad could stop the chasing and fighting, the house would be completely integrated. Poor kitty, this is very hard on him so he's getting extra attention. The whole process has bonded us even further with all five cats, one of many rewards of the hard work involved. Oh kitties, you are so much life. I need to add some new pictures for you, my girls are so big now.

Feeling blue? Look at My Little Pony collector sites. Say the pony names aloud. Minty. Butterscotch. Peachy. Snuzzle. You'll be better in no time.

I was actually too old for My Little Pony, but was fortunate enough to have a younger sister (a grand excuse for playing with toys well into the teen years.) Ponies are darn cute, just admit it. Snuzzle. I may name my firstborn Snuzzle.

SO The Simpsons Movie is being released a week or two after Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Simpsons~ they are like a sports team to me, they haven't performed as I would have liked for years, I wish they would trade some writers, but I am a loyal fan. Lisa is worth suffering bad episodes.

What ever happened to that cartoon HYSTERIA? That was a great show,
okay goodnight now~ bright blessings.

Only in America

How often can you use that phrase and mean it?

Alaskan Ice Festival

If this isn't magic, what is?

Dogs In Halloween Costumes

Dear Dog Owner,
Please stop dressing your dog in Halloween costumes. Yes, we know they look cute. That does not matter. The dog does not care, nor think, about the cuteness, or what other people think. Cute costumes are a human concept and designed for the selfish benefit of dog lovers and the greedy pockets of retailers.
I talked to your dog yesterday on the phone and your dog told me. Seriously. Remember when you said "He/She likes it!" No. You were wrong. Just because your dog didn't argue or bite you does not indicate such.
I know you are a good soul who loves your canine companion. However, your dog asked me to write to break it to you gently. Next year, please use Photoshop.
Thank you.

Autumnal Update

So....... It is November already, isn't it? What can I write about today?

Tabitha, Luna & Gem have been playing together and can sit in a room together, Zerena hisses but nobody takes her seriously, she never tries to chase or attack, so that makes four girls nearly getting along, with daily ups an downs. Galahad, being the boy of the house, takes the most work. He wants to play, but he scares the kittens.
The kittens are getting big! My girls, so loveable, they are spoiled housecats who love their human friends. It has been so much work, so many hours of treat and toy therapy. It may take six months to a year before all five are completely comfortable together, but with steady work it will happen. The rewards are so great, this crazy funny life is wonderful.

One great bit of advice to anyone introducing new cats to your cats: BABY GATES! We stacked two on top of each other so they can watch and sniff each other through the gates all day. The safe room is visible at all times, but still safe. This has made our situation improve tenfold.

Incidentally, I think the kittens like Tori Amos.

I looked up The Pirate Queen musical, and as it happens, it is based not just on legend, but the same Morgan Llewellyn book I had mentioned. It is playing in Chicago now and opens on Broadway in February.

Two versions of The Magic Flute playing at The Metropolitan Opera this season; one short version intended for kids and families, one traditional, I would love to see both.

When, oh when, is the last season of Jem coming out on DVD? Such a drag.

I ordered a wedding dress! It is called "The Guinevere." That was an easy decision. We have a date again, in perfect keeping with the Celtic year. It will be lovely, silly and all our own.Five cats in attendance. (Hee hee)

Just finished STEALING HEAVEN by Marion Meade, the only historical fiction (I know of) about Abelard and Heloise. An engrossing read to be sure, muchly true to fact, but O, the suffering! Good grief, we know the true tragedy, why did she have to add so much extra misery?!

Almost finished with ONE KNIGHT ONLY by Peter David (King Arthur as the American President fighting terrorists, the Basilisk and Gilgamesh... no, really.) A quick, silly read with no good female characters.

So there you have it, a few bits of current faerie life. Be well, my friends~ be well. Fight the best fights.