His Ask

I mean seriously. Whatever he wants he can have with a face like that.

Purple Pain

You can’t really see it well in this picture, but my ankle is turning purple. I got hit by a softball last week (learning it’s better to field line drives with your glove and not your leg). Theo’s never seen such a color. He’s impressed.

Home

Someone tried ignoring me but ultimately ended up snuggling uncontrollably. The other boy had no trouble letting me know he missed me by rubbing up against me constantly. Reason #4,092 that Diego-San looks down at Theo. The art of subtlety is lost on his younger brother.

That’s Right You’re Not From Texas

Visited the Texas State Capitol. Lovely dome. There were a lot of stairways in the Capitol. All I could think of was how much Theo would have loved racing up and down... Did I mention I miss my guyzos?

The View

This is the view from my hotel room window. It’s overlooking the atrium. I think the boyz would enjoy the view. I don’t think they would have enjoyed the flight down however.

Hurricane

Visited the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library which is about a mile and a half from my hotel. I decided to walk despite the mid-90 degree Texas weather. By the time I got to the LBJ library, I was soaked in sweat. I was glad I had a chance to visit however, not just because of the air conditioning, but because I learned a lot about President Johnson who probably advanced the cause of racial equality as much as any President not named Lincoln.

The weather did make me wonder why anyone would decide Texas was a great place to hold a conference in mid-July. It’s hot all over the USA this time of year. It’s supposed to be in the nineties with high humidity the next several days in Minnesota. But there is little chance that the heat won’t be stifling in Texas this time of year. Plus with Hurricane Barry hitting the coast yesterday, it was the closest I’ve ever been to a hurricane (with the possible exception of my two year college relationship with a girl named Tammy).

I did leave the air conditioner running at a cool temperature for the boyz.

Austin

Flew to Austin, Texas for a conference. As soon as the suitcase came out, Diego-San got really clingy. My flight didn’t leave until around noon so I spent the morning with the boyz. Diego-San spent most of it on my lap. I’m hoping to run into Sandra Bullock who lives down here. The boyz are hoping that someone will feed them their next meal.

Never a Dull Moment

It must be both wondrous and frustrating that every moment of every day is full of surprises.

How to Be Handsome

Tail perfectly curled, hindside slightly spiked, whiskers perfectly aligned. It’s not easy being Diego-San.

Love Means Zero

They didn’t let him into Wimbledon so he spent last night creating a racket.

I Got the Look

I don’t think I did anything to earn the stink eye. Perhaps he knows the suitcase is about to make an appearance...

One with the Ball

Ready for Wimbledon...

Deja Vu

This picture is actually a couple months old. Coincidentally, it’s exactly what Diego-San is doing in the exact same spot as this gets posted.

Eeenie Meenie

Theo doesn’t get this day off, back to work, days off thing I’ve got going. To tell the truth, I don’t either.

July 4

Diego-San thought he start a brand new Fourth of July tradition. Sitting on the side of a piano. It’s a much quieter celebration than firecrackers and fireworks.

10 out of 10

Perfect leg extension. Nice touch with showing the pink toesies.

Improved Diet

I’ve begun feeding Diego-San store bought chicken. I pressure cook it unseasoned and he of course highly prefers it over any cat food he’s ever been fed. I think he’s actually put on some weight again and he seems to have more energy the past couple of days. I only wish I had tried this with Thompson a few years ago...

Drinking Buddies

The boyz new drinking fountain is a huge hit.

It’s a Scorcher Out There

Apparently the ideal weather for a game of bongo ball.

Summertime

We’re supposed to have our first real summer like weather this weekend with high temperatures and high humidity. It makes me remember my first feline friend in my house, Mr. Max and how we didn’t have air conditioning back in those days. We relied on fans and poor Mr. Max looked as miserable as I would look wearing a fur coat... The boyz don’t realize how lucky they are.

Photobomb

Reason 722 that Theo annoys Diego-san.

Existential Theo

He’s at the very border of sunlight and darkness.

A Few Seconds with Diego-san

Realization

He just remembered he’s late for his daily appointment with the catnip cigar upstairs.

Coup

They decided to team up to block my path to the front door and to hold all my shoes hostage so I can’t leave the house. The only flaw to their plan is eventually we’ll run out of food.

Reflection

Diego-San is remembering back to the days when he and Thompson were kittens.

14 Years Later

Ever since Theo has lived me with, he has been waiting for something exciting to happen. He’s still waiting.

House Vote

The eyes have it.

Bag Boy

I told Theo I used to bag groceries for a living. He let me know he is a self bagger.

What’s the Deal?

I found a piece of poo on the stairs. Diego-San doesn’t seemed fazed by this stunning development.

Theo’s Rules

Theo’s patiently waiting for me to stop what I’m working on so he can ignore me.

Curler

Thompson was the world’s best curler. So Diego-San is curling up in honor of his friend.

Back to the Mat

This is our grooming mat. Theo is claiming it for something new: a wrestling mat. He is waiting for Diego-San to saunter by.

This One

I’m obviously biased but he’s so frickin handsome in any light, and particularly this one.

Deceiving Appearances

Can you believe Theo weighs at least twice as much as Diego-San at this point? That’s floof for you.

Theo is a Fan

You can race through it, you can roll around in it, you can sleep in it, you can peep in it. Tunnels are the best!

Cool Beans

Paw bump.

Feets

The boyz’s tunnel sprung feet.

Deep Thoughts

He’s a classic ruminator.

King of Comfort

I don’t think I’ve ever been this comfortable in my entire life...

Suave Theo

He just needs a pipe and he’d be a babe magnet.

DDS

That’s a deep, deep sleep.

Logic

Theo has claimed the duffel bag I got as a free giveaway at a recent Twins game. The bag was the one I took with me to my short trip to Denver last week. Perhaps Theo is thinking if he makes the bag his own, I won’t disappear again.

His Newest Impression

Our house gargoyle.

Sunday

Theo agrees that yesterday thankfully lived up to its name.

Lazy Saturday

The boyz were glad to have their favorite pillow back. The three of us wasted a beautiful Saturday afternoon napping. I think all three of us were OK with that.

Back Home

Diego-San is letting me know he hardly missed me. That is until a few minutes later where he tried to sit on my head with a deafening purr.