Recently he has been doing a lot of kneading while standing on my chest. This isn't easy for him since it essentially requires him to do a little hop with his one front paw when his other missing paw would normally be pushing down on me. This makes me happy and sad at the same time. I truly admire Thompson. He has a wonderful soul and in a way he is the glue that keeps this household together.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Bittersweet
Recently he has been doing a lot of kneading while standing on my chest. This isn't easy for him since it essentially requires him to do a little hop with his one front paw when his other missing paw would normally be pushing down on me. This makes me happy and sad at the same time. I truly admire Thompson. He has a wonderful soul and in a way he is the glue that keeps this household together.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Allez Cuisine
I was ecstatic to learn that the Fine Living Network broadcasts the original Japanese version of the Iron Chef. My dad used to tape the show for me and I just loved everything about it. Unfortunately the Food Channel took it off the air and replaced it with the lame American version. I came home the other day all excited to watch the show. I was sharing the great news with the boyz- "We get to see the Iron Chef!" I exclaimed. I think Thompson and Diego-san thought they were going to get some kind of treat given the peppy tone of my voice. They were a bit disappointed when I plopped myself on the couch and enjoyed a great Foie Gras battle.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Ouch
My bad. It must not have hurt too badly because he quickly hopped up on the kitchen table where I open my mail and where the routine is for him to get his forehead scratched. Sorry buddy.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Happiness is a Warm Kitty
Monday, January 26, 2009
Getting Organized
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Bang Bang
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Relativity
Last week the weather around these parts could best be described as "frigid." We had a series of days when the temperature never got above zero. It dropped to -22 below at one point and when it got back "up" to -5 below it felt absolutely balmy. Well, this week it got up around 30 above zero and today when I outside and it was 5 above zero I couldn't believe how cold it felt.
Why does anyone live in Minnesota?
Friday, January 23, 2009
Diego Part Deux
Thursday, January 22, 2009
A Wednesday Date
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Project Complete
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New
The biggest change for the boyz is they now have access to all the rooms in the house. I've always kept my home office door closed because all the stuff I don't want broken or damaged is in that room. I'm putting some trust in the boyz allowing them access to that room.
Getting the TV stand put together was a chore- Theo supervised the whole activity. My remodeled lower level of the house is taking shape and hopefully I haven't traumatized the boyz too much with all the changes.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Just Trying
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Woof Woof
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Egads
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Bail Please
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Chores
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
A Different Kind of Persuasian
Thompson is more subtle when it comes to asking/expecting something. He is much more patient then the other two boyz. All he really needs to do is look at me with his big sad eyes and I'll do just about anything. Sometimes he utters his firm meow but it never sounds like a beg- it's more like he knows that I know what he wants and he is confident we are on the same page.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Which Way is Up?
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
Brrrrrr
Thursday, January 08, 2009
The Soloist
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Best of 2008
Favorite Movie:: The Dark Knight- Everything that's been written about Heath Ledger's performance is true. What a sad sad loss.
Favorite TV Show:: 30 Rock-We were in love with Tina Fey before she was Sarah Palin.
Favorite CD: The Bridges Limits of the Sky- The sunniest music we heard in a year that needed sun.
Favorite Concert: Liz Phair at First Ave in Minneapolis- She performed her masterpiece CD, Exile in Guyville, song for song in one of those 'I never thought I'd be lucky enough to see this' moments.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Homecoming
Monday, January 05, 2009
Catching Up
12/26: The boys were a little surprised to see me walk through the door instead of you. They were so hungry though that they didn't care too much. I don't think I've seen house cats eat quite so fast before! After they'd eaten Diego was the only one brave enough to actually hang out with me.
12/27: Today was much less stressful for the boys. No one greeted me at the door and it took till the third scoop of cat food was filled before Thompson arrived followed shortly by Theo. Diego was nowhere to be found until I went down to scoop the boxes. I heard a meow above me and there he was perched on top of the frame work! All three have been much more affectionate today.
12/28: Well Diego certainly knows how to get what he wants doesn't he? Thompson and I were doing a little bonding when Diego just marched right up, pushed Thompson aside, climbed up on to my shoulder and started rubbing my head. Not shy at all!
12/29: The boys were all over me today. Theo wouldn't even eat until I picked him up and gave him a thorough snuggling. They are obviously starting to miss you.
12/30: I gave the kitties all a good brushing today. You weren't kidding about Diego liking it. He went nutty! The other guys enjoyed it too but not like Diego did!
12/31: Everyone was surprised to see someone new walk in, though they warmed up to me right away. Diego was the most friendly and we spent time playing. Theo asked for some loving before leaving to eat. Thompson just kept his distance.
-Rick and Cherie
Saturday, January 03, 2009
From Grinch to the Anti-Grinch

The instructions say to brush the cat or dog in a place that can be vacuumed. I can attest to the wisdom of those directions. I furminated Diego-san and ended up with a baseball sized clump of fur. There also was a pile of hair all over the carpet. Diego loves the furminator- every time I get close to where I keep it he comes over meowing. He purrs throughout the combing process. Thompson too seems to like the furmination process. Even Theo- who I can't keep still long enough to comb- sits pretty patiently when he is being furminated. I think the boyz like their Christmas gift...
Friday, January 02, 2009
Y'all Come Back Soon
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy 2009
I took a trip on Amtrak with my friend M- to Memphis and New Orleans- two cities I had never been to before. I greatly enjoyed visiting both cities- the music history was right up my alley and the food was fantastic. I was especially impressed by New Orleans- a city I would consider moving to some day.
The boyz seemed happy to see me although Diego-san did his normal conflicted act between wanting to punish me for abandoning him and wanting me to lavish him with attention. I'll post some of their sitter's notes from last week over the next few days because I was amused by her observations (let's just say I think Diego dominated her visits...)
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