Mickey Mantle ... brother of Jeter Harris

Filling you in.

2008-12-19T06:54:00.000-08:00

Hello friends.

If you are stopping by to catch up on Jeter, I can only tell you that he is close by, but not coming home daily. We're expecting snow, so I'm hopeful that he will come home later today.

Joba made the ultimate sacrifice for Jeter. He's home from the v-e-t and he smells great!

My mom checks the front, back, and roof for Jeter all day long. It's frustrating for her ... but she's trying to understand what he is going through.

Thank you for your concern.

Mickey

ps ... Hi Marilyn. I send you whisker-kisses

A Saturday Tale

2008-10-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

front end ...

rear end ...
and that's today's "tale" from Mickey!

I still have IT

2008-10-12T08:11:00.000-07:00

Let me see ...

Yes ... I can just about ...
pull myself to the top!
I still have "IT" Marilyn ...

A salute from some great friends

2008-09-23T20:02:00.000-07:00

Look what I found on Zoolatry!

It's a beautiful thing!

Thank you to my friends Maggy, Zoey, and (of course) Ann!

It lessens the sting of not having the Yankees in the play-offs this year!

I have something to say

2008-09-21T06:25:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in quite a while.

But I have something to tell you.

I've lost my voice.

First I was hoarse ... then I lost my voice.

This has been difficult because I love to use my voice. I talk all the time.

I was having some trouble keeping my food down, too.

But that seems to have passed.

I still have my purr ... and I'm using it right now.

I came in through the bathroom window this morning ... I can still climb up to the roof and request window entry to the house!

So that's it.

I thought you should know.

2008-08-30T10:51:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to "Chairman" and Mrs. Mao

The fabulous couple tied the knot at 1:00 today.

My brother Jeter and I were honored to be a part of the wedding party.

The bridesmaids were all very beautiful ...Marilyn took my breath away, though.

Marilyn ... you are magnificent!

I'm looking forward to the reception.

My close-up

2008-08-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

Marilyn ... it has been too long ...

A few things for Marilyn

2008-08-07T05:55:00.000-07:00

NOMS Day

2008-08-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

Just want to wish my NOMS Friend Titus

a very happy NOMS Day!

You're a great whitester Titus!

A triolet for Marilyn ...

2008-07-25T13:15:00.000-07:00

For Marilyn ... my Floofiferous Kittypie

>^..^<

My days are filled with thoughts of you ...

my floofy girly-girl.

Fast beating heart ... I can't subdue!

My days are filled with thoughts of you!

And here's a sight that is brand new ...

you make my whiskers curl!

My days are filled with thoughts of you ...

my floofy girly-girl.

Writer's block ... day squillion

2008-07-22T01:20:00.000-07:00

My writer's block continues ...

Marilyn ... I'm so sorry.

My brother Jeter, however, has some lovely poetry on his blog today.

... And this is what my brother Whitey thinks of Jeter's poetry.

Yikes! That doesn't look good, does it?

Writer's block

2008-07-18T04:55:00.000-07:00

Marilyn wrote the most beautiful poem for me ...

I have writer's block ...

but I am working on a little something that I should be able to publish soon.

Tuesday

2008-07-08T06:31:00.000-07:00

Marilyn ... don't give up on your mom helping you with your blog.

I'm sending you flowers from my garden ...

... can we meet once a week on our blogs to exchange poetry ... or posies?

Saturday

2008-07-05T18:50:00.000-07:00

Happy happy ... Joy joy!

My mom is back from Florida!

Finally, a properly mashed breakfast and dinner!

(I'm back Marilyn!)

I'm ready for my close-up

2008-06-24T02:17:00.000-07:00

OK ... Mom is addicted to her new camera.

She's trying all kinds of shots.

Yesterday she was working on close-ups.

I was on my back with all fours in the air.

It's my favorite position.

What do you think Marilyn?

Action Shot!

2008-06-21T19:40:00.000-07:00

Here I am exercising in the backyard.

I like to jog to keep in shape.

I wish I could jog all the way to Tennessee to snuggle with my Kittypie.

Mancat Monday

2008-06-16T01:21:00.000-07:00

Mom has a new camera ... and she's trying it out.

Here I am relaxing.

She took about a thousand shots ... all the same.

Friday

2008-06-13T06:19:00.000-07:00

The heat wave broke ...

and it's beautiful here in New York.

I'm enjoying the cool morning ... and thinking of my Kittypie.

I'm also thinking of Storm and her family.

Trying to get comfortable

2008-06-10T04:15:00.000-07:00

HOT!

I know that Jeter has told you all about it ... but I have to say ... IT'S HOT!

That is my brother Whitey Ford in the picture with me yesterday.

He doesn't like his picture taken ... so usually all you get it his handsome white back.

How I relax on a hot Sunday afternoon

2008-06-08T11:03:00.000-07:00

My Furninator

2008-06-07T06:35:00.000-07:00

This is my furminator.

I love it!

And after a good grooming ...

There's nothing like a good roll in the sand ...

A whitester couldn't ask for anything better!

Dona Nobis Pacem

2008-06-04T03:11:00.000-07:00

Teeth on Tuesday

2008-06-03T03:39:00.000-07:00

I was worried about Marilyn.

Toothaches are not fun.

But I'm glad she's home and feeling well...

and flashing a gleamingly toothy smile.

These are for you Marilyn.

Love ... Mick

furminator friday

2008-05-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

I have a furminator!

But I don't have my camera handy ...

so you'll have to take my word for it ...

I Love It!

(And Mom combed out enough pure white fur to make Skeezix an exceptional new toupee.)

Tuesday

2008-05-27T17:47:00.000-07:00

For Marilyn.

Planting

2008-05-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

I helped my mom with some planting yesterday.

one row of red impatiens ... one row of white ...

I was enjoying the morning until ...

a dog named Murray stopped by.

That's it! I was finished.

Saturday

2008-05-24T04:13:00.000-07:00

I am surveying my patio that was power washed yesterday. It will get a sand-fill today.

It looks very nice.

I'm also keeping an eye on that tuxie cat who is waiting for breakfast.

I don't know how I feel about him/her spending time in my backyard.

I would prefer a beautiful, white kittygirl.

The little girl holding my brother Whitey and me is turning 21 today!

Happy Birthday Deb!

Jump and Shout

2008-05-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

Yes Friends. I'm participating in the "Jump and Shout Contest" sponsored by Kimo and Sabi.

This is my entry. It was taken a few years ago when I was a younger Whitester.

The guinea pig and I were having a race ... and I decided to jump over him!

I was a great athlete in those days.

hmmmm

2008-05-21T19:46:00.000-07:00

That picture of me on Jeter's blog was absolutely ...

ridiculous!

I certainly don't look like that.

everycat knows ... the camera adds 10 pounds!

(or more!)

hmmmm.

The dogwood tree

2008-05-18T04:16:00.000-07:00

The dogwood is "shedding" it's petals ...

Looks like snow against the green grass.

My brother and me on Monday

2008-05-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

I think I fit on this purple chair just right!

Thank you Zoolatry!

The Sunday Surprise

2008-05-04T04:48:00.000-07:00

You can imagine my surprise when I learned that I would be ...

Your cat is Simon Cowell!
Enterprising, brassy and not afraid to meowing what's on his mind, mickey mantle is Idol-maker Simon Cowell!
There's no beating around the bush with mickey mantle and flattery will get you nowhere. mickey mantle calls it like he sees it, and stands firm on all fours behind his decisions. The cat definitely does not have mickey mantle's tongue—some of his pals think he's bitter and confrontational, while others find him to be impawsibly hilarious. mickey mantle's influence on those around him is remarkable, and he takes advantage of this fact and uses it wisely. Behind his no-nonsense mask, mickey mantle is a perceptive sponge, taking in what he sees and hears around him, and then figuring out how to make it look, or sound, better.

Bitter ... Brassy ... Confrontational????

I don't think so.

a sunday full of scritches

2008-04-27T18:42:00.000-07:00

ah ... oh my d-o-g ... purr ... purr ... PURR

scritches ...
are ...
fantastic!

Six Word Memoir

2008-04-26T12:28:00.000-07:00

My wonderful Kittypie tagged me for the "Six Word Memoir."

Here are the rules:

1) Write your own six word memoir.

2) Post it on your blog and include a visual illustration if you’d like.

3) Link to the person that tagged you in your post, and to the original post if possible so we can track it as it travels across the blogosphere.

4) Tag at least five more blogs with links.

5) Don’t forget to leave a comment on the tagged blogs with an invitation to play.

6) Have fun!!

Memoir #1:

Sweetest mancat in a white coat

Memoir #2:

A red dress brought us together

I believe this meme has been around ... If you're visiting me and you would like to play ... please consider yourself tagged!

Another visitor to my stoop

2008-04-24T14:46:00.000-07:00

Not another dog!

This time it was Daisy's brother Jameson who came to visit.

I made a quick get-away!

Jameson tried to jump in the bushes with me ... but his mom wouldn't let him!

I guess I was slightly rude when I refused to look him in the eye.

All-in-all, he's a little loud ... but he's kinda cute.

Wednesday

2008-04-22T23:50:00.000-07:00

It's Springtime in New York and I am enjoying the wonderful weather while lounging on my front step.

What's this?

My pleasant afternoon is suddenly taking a turn!

The neighbor dog, Daisy, came to visit. She's cute ... and she's white ...

but ... she's a dog.

Here we are ... just before I took a swipe at her!

Want to see her face? Go here!

Lens cap Tuesday

2008-04-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

There is nothing ... I mean NOTHING ... like grabbing the lens cap and taking a bite!

Heart of Gold Monday

2008-04-07T17:59:00.000-07:00

My wonderful kittypie gave me an award designed by our friend Ariel who said"

"I was talking to mom recently about creating an award. Everyone knows someone who goes beyond. A person who always helps others, always has a kind word, a person with a heart of gold. So I told mom I wanted to make an award we could give to those we think deserve it."

Here I am helping my mom finally finish the project she has been working on.

I personally helped her edit this entry.

So my mom agrees with Marilyn that ...

I have a ...

Thank you Marilyn ... and thank you Ariel for designing this award.

What a great looking shirt!

2008-04-04T04:14:00.000-07:00

trust me ... the front of this boy is as handsome as the back of this boy!

What a great picture of my friends Cole and Miss Peach.

Although Cole is an avid Red Sox fan ... he takes time out to honor a Yankee legend.

"I can't see over my own pelvis." Zaphod Beeblebrox

2008-03-28T12:40:00.000-07:00

If Pablo? thinks I'm hip, it must be true!

Thanks, Pablo. This award was invented by Charlie, who said that the award must be passed on "to three hip bloggers to perpetuate the spirit of hip-ness, for which, if you need any help, you can refer to Zaphod Beeblebrox*, who said, "I'm so hip, I can't see over my own pelvis!"

And now for my 3 "hip bloggers"

1--The hippest hipster ... The delightful Aunt Bee of the High Sea ! Anyone who can pull off a tiara like she can is just plain hip!

2--The hip brother of my lady ... Mao. Mao just has that hip look on his handsome face!

3--Anyone who says "How you doin?" is totally hip ... so I'm sending this award to Monty Q. Even his name is hip!

Thanks again Pablo. You're EXTREMELY hip yourself!

*Zaphod Beeblebrox

Words on Wednesday

2008-03-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

For Marilyn:

Marilyn dear ... it's very funny ...

you are an enchanting bunny!

And, my sweet, I have been told

You'd be a purrfect centerfold.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

2008-03-23T08:11:00.000-07:00

Saturday decisions

2008-03-22T05:13:00.000-07:00

OK ... let me think about this ...

I woke Mom up just after 6 for breakfast ....

then I asked her to let me out the front door ...

then Dad let me in through the bathroom window ...

I've been in and out 3 times already ...

Yup ... I'm going out again.

(Mom ... you need a new camera. This one stinks.)

Comfortable

2008-03-21T06:20:00.000-07:00

There has been discussion on Jeter's blog regarding his Yankee bed and who should and should not be sleeping on it. I have been watching this from my red chair and found it very amusing.

Jeter stepped out ... so I thought I'd give it a try.

Hmmmm ... comfortable.

(I'll be gone by the time he gets back!)

Oh My

2008-03-20T03:22:00.000-07:00

Bunny"kick"?????

I thought you said Bunny"Mick!"

Found Poem

2008-03-19T05:59:00.000-07:00

Ah ... Spring ... it's just around the corner.

This is what I looked like last spring.

I hope I haven't changed too much.

Mom is going to teach her students how to write a "Found Poem"

That's when they will choose words from the work of an author who they admire ...

So ...

There's nocat I admire more than Marilyn.

I borrowed her open window post and wrote this found poem:

Rainy days

turned into a gorgeous Thursday...

...a harbinger of Spring.

The windows opened,

(Ballicai love open windows)

and perching together,

sisters and brothers gazed out at the night...

...counting stars...

...and dreaming of sunny days to come.

Marilyn ... a pleiade

2008-03-09T06:39:00.000-07:00

Marilyn ... will you

Meet me at a

Moment agreed upon so we can

Mingle on the wall?

Maybe we will take the time to

Meow softly in the

Moonlight.

Toadally fantastic!

2008-03-06T13:35:00.000-08:00

I just noticed this award on my Kittypie's page.

No no Marilyn ... YOU'RE Toadally Awesome!

The Toad

by Robert S. Oliver

In days of old, those far off times

Of high romance and magic,

A toad was an enchanted prince,

A transformation tragic.

Today the toad is studied as

A scientific topic--

No prince is found, although we look

With vision microscopic.

And yet, the prince is there--he's there

As clearly as can be.

Forget your microscope, my friend,

And use your mind to see!

Scratch

2008-03-06T00:01:00.000-08:00

Can you see the scratch right above my mouth?

I think it makes me look mancatly.

What do you think Marilyn?

Speak to the Paw

2008-03-05T00:01:00.000-08:00

Nap ... not

2008-03-02T21:04:00.000-08:00

My mom was taking like a squillion pictures of me while I was trying to take a nap on her bed today. I was disturbed by this ... and chose NOT to cooperate.

I would like to wish my brother Jeter (who was nappimg next to me and was also being bothered) a very happy birthday.

Have a great day Jete!

2008-02-29T03:14:00.000-08:00

Happy Leap Day!

I wish I had booked a flight to Chattanooga sooner!

4 THINGS

2008-02-27T02:25:00.000-08:00

My Kittypie tagged me for this meme:

4 Jobs I've Had: Administrator of the Pure White Kitty Club (Catster); Official "It's Time To Eat" cat (I knock everything off all surfaces close to where my mom sleeps so she can prepare breakfast at an appropriate time ... like, say, 4:30 am); Teacher (I taught Jeter how to climb in the house through the bathroom window); Taster (I taste everyone's food first to make sure it's edible ... then I allow them to eat.)

4 Movies (videos) Watched Over and Over: Marilyn's videos (all of them) ... Daisy the Circus Cat ... Skeezix "Walking Down the Street on a Sunny Day (hubba, hubba, hubba, hubba, hubba)" ... "The Hours" (well ... maybe that's my mom's choice ...)

4 (2) Places I Have Lived: The North Shore Animal League and right here in this very house ...

4 Shows I Watch: I have to admit ... these shows are my favorite ... (blushing) ... Project Runway (I just love Heidi Klum); What Not to Wear (I always pick up new tips!); Inside the Actor's Studio (I like to hear the actors' answers to "What is your favorite curseword?"); Anything on the Weather Channel ... (I have to know what I will be up against after I wake my mom up, eat breakfast, and go outside.)

4 Places I Have Been: Tennessee (In my mancat dreams); on the wall; on the roof; and sleeping comfortably in my red chair.

4 Favorite Things to Eat: SHRIMP; HAM; CHICKEN; ANYTHING!

4 Places I Would Rather Be: There is no place I'd rather be than right next to my mom ... but it would be perfect if I could be cuddled up next to Marilyn (right next to my mom); on the wall on a warm sunny day; lounging on the roof on a warm sunny day; running across the lawn on a warm sunny day.

4 Things I Look Forward To This Year: Reading Marilyn's poetry; Writing poetry to Marilyn; shedding some of this coat and soaking up some spring and summer sun; blogging and reading blogs!

award on Saturday

2008-02-23T00:01:00.000-08:00

Marilyn ... my beautiful Kittypie ... gave me this award.

Thank you Marilyn.

You are MY inspiration!

wordless wednesday

2008-02-19T21:27:00.000-08:00

Two (or three) for Tuesday

2008-02-19T03:00:00.000-08:00

I'm sure this is a repeat ... but we're so cute!

Can you tell which kitten is my brother Whitey Ford and which kitten is me?

The "kitten" in the middle is studying in Barcelona this semester

a meme

2008-02-17T08:52:00.000-08:00

Listen up, everycat!
My friend PABLO tagged me for the Dreams Meme.
Here are the rules:
1. Post who tagged you and link back to them and then to http://www.petspics.blogspot.com/
2. Then answer this question: What three things would you do that you have never done before, if you knew you wouldn't get caught, get in trouble or suffer any consequences?
3. Then tag 3 other kitties, beans, woofies, or any other assorted animal.

Hmmm ...
1. In my dreams I am making my way to Tennessee to snuggle with my Kittypie in her cardboard castle. (You will have to imagine what would happen next ... this is a public forum and I wouldn't want to offend any kittens.)

2. Pablo mentioned spraying on the furniture. Frankly ... I have tried that and it is wonderful. I think I would like to try that again (in my dreams, of course) without suffering the EXTREME consequences that I suffered when I tried it before!

3. I would like to walk on my neighbor's roof. It's bigger than mine and I think I would enjoy it alot. I would also like to sit on the skylight for a bit and give everyone looking up the best show of their lives!

Now I have to tag three other cats. I tag My Kittypie (of course), My friend Donnyboy, and Boy.

valentine's day

2008-02-14T04:27:00.000-08:00

She makes my mancat heart go "pitter pat ... pitter pat"

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

My Valentine to Marilyn

2008-02-10T09:39:00.001-08:00

Sunday ... only 4 days left

2008-02-10T05:49:00.000-08:00

It has been more than a week since my last post.

I'm ashamed.

Actually ... I have been working on a valentine.

I hope I can finish by the 14th.

Caring Cat Award

2008-02-02T05:08:00.000-08:00

Marilyn presented me with the Caring Cat Award.

I have to say that I always look after my mom.

When she heard that my Kittpie had given me this honor, she said

"Puppy ... you certainly do deserve that wonderful award!"

Thank you Marilyn. I'm very proud.
If I could ... I would like to present this award to a very caring Whitester friend.

Her name is Icy. I hope that she will proudly display this award on her Catster page.

White roses on Wednesday

2008-01-30T00:01:00.000-08:00

White roses to be delivered to Marilyn's cardboard castle.

Mick Live!

2008-01-26T05:07:00.000-08:00

I was relaxing on my chair ... trying to get a little shut eye ...

when my mom started taking a few pictures ...

and realized that she had the video on.

this could be the start of something new!

short but sweet!

2008-01-23T01:37:00.000-08:00

My Kittypie tagged me for the "Nickname Meme". Here are the rules:

~Post a link to the kitty who tagged you, and post the rules on your blog.

~List your real name, how you got your real name, nicknames you like/tolerate, and nicknames you wish your humans would stop calling you.

~Tag several kitties, and write a comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged

~My real name is Mickey Mantle. As you may or may not know, my dad is a "die hard Yankee fan" and his idol is "the Mick." I am proud of my name because Mickey Mantle is a true New York legend. I think that I am somewhat "legendary" in my own little world.

~I like the nickname "Mick" ... I think it's brief, to the point, and manly. "Bear" is ok. It's cuddly and cute. But "Puppy" is weird ... I just don't know where that one came from. I would prefer she not use it ... but it's what my mom calls me. There are some "pet names" that Marilyn uses and I like that.

~I will tag my protege Donny and his beautiful sister Marie.

I am purraying for Princess and the family of Caesar.

I am so sorry to hear that Caesar has gone to the Bridge. My sister Kallie will meet him there.

Smiling

2008-01-14T01:49:00.000-08:00

Do you see the smile on my face?

I'm smiling because Mao is home!

Life is great ... 'eh Jeter?!

Welcome back Mao!

Sunday thoughts

2008-01-13T07:30:00.000-08:00

This is the red chair.

I do most of my thinking while sitting in this chair.

Notice how my eyes have taken on it's color!

I'm thinking of Mao and how he must come home.

I know how worried his family is.
Come home now Mao!

My New Year's Resolutions

2008-01-12T05:35:00.001-08:00

The fabulous Marilyn MonReow tagged me for this New Year's Resolutions Meme ...

When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions we seem to fall into four categories:
1. quite serious about them,
2. be flippant about them,
3. do it because we feel pressured to, or
4. do not do them.
So, the purpose of this little game is to let us know which category you are in.

My resolutions are as follows:
1. quite seriously ... I will be writing poetry to my Kittypie. I feel that I have been remiss ... but that's only because I have been busy helping my mom worry about all the work she has to get done by the end of March!
2. and because I feel pressured to ... I will try to take off a few pounds. Now this is really quite ridiculous because I love to eat ... and eat hearty! So, truthfully, I'm pretty sure I won't be able to follow through on that one!

I shall tag Donny-boy ... my protege!
and I shall also tag Titus... my dear friend.

2008-01-09T00:01:00.000-08:00

I have been bathing since January 1st in preparation for this big event!

Happy Birthday Zsa!

You're the greatest!

Clean

2008-01-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

First ...

bath ...
of ...
2008!
I'm clean and ready for the New Year!

How do I look Marilyn?

ps ... i did get that midnight kiss (sigh) ... did you get mine?

Fantastic Friday

2007-12-28T12:50:00.000-08:00

My brother Jeter nominated me for Fur Sibling of the Year.

It is an honor to be nominated by such a wonderful cat ... and such a sweet little brother.

Thank you Jete.

I love you.

Thursday 13 ... MOUSIES!

2007-12-27T09:06:00.000-08:00

Diamond Emerald Eyes has a great post for Thursday Thirteen. Having never done a T-13 myself ... I thought this would be a good way to start ... since I love my mousies!

So here are thirteen of my favorite mousies ... and one that, sadly, is missing in action!
1 ... 2 ... 3...

4 ... 5 ... 6

7 ... 8 ...

9 ... 10... 11 ...

12 (from my Kittypie!)

13!

All together ... 13 mousies!

... and ... alas ... my favorite mousie ... last seen this summer next to a poor young thing who met his demise in my backyard.

Happy Chrissmukkah!

2007-12-25T14:16:00.000-08:00

This is the greatest gift of all time!

I can't get enough of it!

Thank you Icy!

You're my best friend!

came in through the bathroom window ...

2007-12-23T05:26:00.000-08:00

What is this blur of whiteness, you ask ...

It's ME! Coming in through the bathroom window!

Yup! I still have it!

Saturday Santa

2007-12-22T04:52:00.000-08:00

Hmmm ... Look what Jeter did for me.

Well ... there's the mistletoe Marilyn.

The book

2007-12-20T12:36:00.000-08:00

I sent my Kittypie a book of selected poems.

I was so excited ... I forgot to send a card letting her know it was from me.

(I should have changed the cover to red ... it's my favorite color)

Marilyn ... I sent the book.

Just 1 day late!

2007-12-15T06:13:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO MY KITTYPIE'S MOM

THOMMA LYN!

Two cats and an afghan Tuesday

2007-12-11T02:27:00.000-08:00

Can you see Whitey and me sharing this afghan? (Biggify to get a close-up!)

That's Whitey in the rear ... and that's my head poking out from under the afghan in the front.

Our brother Mike is joining us on the bed.

(Nice head gear, Mike.)

Mancat Monday

2007-12-10T01:58:00.000-08:00

I have been looking around for some new things to do ...

I just can't think of anything that interesting.
I guess I'll just reread some posts and think about Marilyn today.
A Mancat's work is never done.

Fabulous White Tail Friday

2007-12-07T01:20:00.000-08:00

I caught my brother Jeter getting ready to pounce tonight!

Luckily I was able to stop him from attacking my fabulous white tail!

Marilyn

2007-12-06T05:57:00.000-08:00

Be still my heart.

Marilyn received the gift I sent her.

Can you see the diamonds peeking from behind her beautiful white floof?

And the diamond studded bow looks gorgeous around her lovely white neck.

Ah, Marilyn, you have my mancat heart!

Slowing down on Sunday

2007-12-01T21:06:00.000-08:00

Wow ... I need a rest after all the visitors yesterday.

It was a great Gotcha Day for Marilyn.

Unbelievable!

2007-12-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

Governor Phil Bredesen????

He's saying "Hi Marilyn! Happy Gotcha Day! Don't forget to vote!"

Marilyn ... this is a great day!

>^..^<

What? Who? I can't believe it ...

The president of the United States is here for you Marilyn.

Let's hear what he has to say ...

"Ah ... uh ... um ... you look great Marilyn. Happy Goatcher Day."
hmmm ... he means well Kittypie.

>^..^<

Look who's here!

2007-12-01T16:33:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my eyes. I have to dress for this occasion.

Marilyn ... Look who stopped by for your Gotcha Day!

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! THE BOSS!

He's saying "I hope you have a Gotcha Day that's pure MAGIC!"

It just can't get better than this!

More Surprises on Marilyn's Gotcha Day

2007-12-01T15:47:00.000-08:00

Wow! Stacy and Clinton from "What Not To Wear" are here to help celebrate Marilyn's Gotcha Day!

They LOVE the red dress!

Tim Gunn is here, too!

He says "Marilyn ... you make that red dress work!"

I wonder who's next!

A Celebration

2007-12-01T06:39:00.000-08:00

It's my beautiful Kittypie's 1st Gotcha Day today.

She looks divine in her tiara and red gown. (meee...owwww!!!)

Throughout the day, I will be welcoming special guests to help Marilyn celebrate.

First ... I'd like you to sit back and enjoy Joey Fattone who will dance a "Happy Gotcha Day Jig" for Miss MonREOW.

Joey is wearing a great outfit!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jeter ... hey Jeter.

2007-11-30T09:30:00.000-08:00

Hey Jeter ...

What's that mark on your face?

Yuck!

(Now I'm laughing and laughing!)

Marilyn.
The flower has opened.

It's for you.

Thank you

2007-11-28T00:01:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your friendship and love.

In the words of the Beetles ... "Life goes on."

But first ...

...I need a nap.

My Sister Kallie

2007-11-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

My beautiful sister Kallie has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.

She climbed the dune from where she came, and left us.

I waited at the front door with you every morning ... and ate my breakfast and dinner by your side.

You were the queen of this house, Kallie.

I miss you.

2007-11-17T05:19:00.000-08:00

I did something this morning that I haven't tried in quite a while.

I climbed the tree to the roof and came in through the bathroom window.

Marilyn ... your mom would have let out a "SQUEE!"

It's cold here this morning ... so I'm going to keep warm inside.

(I'll be thinking of you Marilyn.)

Friday

2007-11-16T00:01:00.000-08:00

Who is this?

My brother Jeter!

Marilyn wrote a beautiful cinq cinquain today.

Thank you Marilyn.

Cinq-cinquain

2007-11-14T01:41:00.000-08:00

Girlcat!

Blue eye and green ...

You are my Kittypie!

My floofy, sweet Tennessee gal!

I'm yours!

I am

your big Mancat!

Always your "Mickeybear" ...

Your loving Whitester troubadour!

We are ...

...Pink wigged

Sonny and Cher

Two "Peaceniks" side by side

and "Trick or Treating" kitties ... we

have fun!

Red dress

Va Va Va Voom

Your Whiteness enticed me

Our friendship grew and soon we were ...

BLOGGERS!

White cats

partners and friends

making each other smile

Marilyn and Mickey ... always

as one!

White Impurrsonator Wednesday ...

2007-11-14T00:37:00.000-08:00

Guess who?!

My Monday Award

2007-11-12T07:46:00.000-08:00

My wonderful Kittypie gave me this award.

Marilyn ... You make me smile every day!

I jumped right on the keyboard to let you know! Then I took time to reflect on what a lucky mancat I am!

Thank you Marilyn.

Silly Sunday, too!

2007-11-11T00:19:00.000-08:00

My Kittypie was making a "Bronx Cheer" * yesterday.

One step closer to New York, Marilyn!

***

*The term "Bronx Cheer" is used sarcastically because it is not a cheer, it is used to show disapproval. The term originated as a reference to Bronx, New York, and the call used by spectators in Yankee Stadium

Saturday dreams

2007-11-10T06:35:00.000-08:00

It has been rainy and cold, so I've decided to stay in today ...

... and dream of my Kittypie.

Dona Nobis Pacem

2007-11-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

Thank you Marilyn.

PEACE

Sentimental Sunday

2007-11-04T03:50:00.000-08:00

The plant is blooming.

I'll have a new flower for you soon, Marilyn.

The Birds

2007-11-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

There were hundreds and hundreds of birds in my backyard the other day.

I asked my mom to take pictures but this is the best she could do.

Unfortunately, it doesn't capture the moment!

They were flying over the house ... one after the other.

It was like a scene from The Birds!

(Mom was only able to get one bird at a time ... in the words of my brother Jeter "duhr!")

Perhaps, if you biggify this photo, you can see the birds that invaded my yard and my wall!

I don't know ... you'll just have to take my word for it!

I opted to stay indoors!

If you were here, Marilyn, I would have protected you!

Keeping My Floof Fresh on Friday

2007-11-02T01:45:00.000-07:00

It's Freshen Up Friday.

A Mancat of my Whiteness must keep clean at all times.

You never know when a Beautiful Kittypie might stop by.

Last Night

2007-11-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Let's see ...

Last night we had monster rings, candy, and money for UNICEF.

(Do you see my fabulous tail under the table?)

We also had a black cat and jack-o-lantern candles.

I couldn't look at some of the trick-or-treaters ... they were so scary!

In fact ... I had to hold on to the steps ... I would have fallen down the full flight!

Hope last night was a great Halloween for everycat!