Mask

 
(Illustration Friday: December 8, 2006)

For this week's topic, my first thought was of Don Juan DeMarco, one of Simon's many heroes .

Might!

 
(Illustration Friday: December 1, 2006)

B.J. is the biggest and the strongest of all of The Kitties. Simon - who wishes for that same manly physique - tries to get in shape whenever he visits. So here, Simon tries with all of his might! And, B.J. is happy to help. Only 49 more to go.

Invention

(Illustration Friday: November 24, 2006)

Always interested in scientific advances, The Mother Kitty tries to break the human/cat communication barrier. Simon continues to be a mystery to everyone.

Thanksgiving

(Illustration Friday: November 17, 2006)

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday to spend with family because of the lazy long weekend, good food, and minimal shopping requirements. We have a big veggie meal (Long live the turkey!) and good pie.

Cozy indoors, we enjoy the aromas of our impending meal--the squash, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy--and we find The Kitties playing in the backyard on one of the last warm days of the year.

The full trees have changed colors and the leaves are all on the verge of falling. The brisk wind gives the hint of winter, and we can almost see the snow on its way.

As we watch through the kitchen window with our hands wrapped around hot cups of tea, Simon suddenly realizes that there are plenty of laps available in the house for his next nap.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Clear

 
(Illustration Friday - November 10, 2006)

Every day, Simon spends several hours thinking. Every so often, things become clear to him.

Smoke

(Illustration Friday: November 3, 2006)

Marshmallows, anyone?

Wind

(Illustration Friday: October 27, 2006)

On windy days, Simon is safer indoors.

Ghost

 
(Illustration Friday: October 20, 2006)

Gordon decides to treat the world to a song. He hasn't figured out yet where the harmonies are coming from .

Smitten

(Illustration Friday: October 13, 2006)

Of all the kitties, Comet likes Ashes best.

Trouble

 
(Illustration Friday: October 6, 2006)

Norman is always in it!

Quiet!

 
(Illustration Friday: September 29, 2006)

Shhh! The Kitties are sleeping.

Phobia

 
(Illustration Friday: September 22, 2006)

For some reason, Gordon was always afraid of bananas. This mystery remains unsolved.

Change

(Illustration Friday: September 15, 2006)

Mother Kitty finds Mom's hair dye in the cabinet and goes for a change.

Farm

 
(Illustration Friday: September 8, 2006)

Sometimes, Mother Kitty dreams about visiting her kids on the farm down the street, even if she can't really remember exactly what they look like.

Safe!

 
(Illustration Friday: September 1, 2006)

Simon steals second just like Brian Roberts! (Or so he imagines...)

Run!

(Illustration Friday: August 25, 2006)


Norman is never late for a meal.

Match

 
(Illustration Friday: August 18, 2006)

Don't play with matches!

Play

 
(Illustration Friday: August 11, 2006)

The Kitties are always putting on a show!

Capture!

 
(Illustration Friday: August 4, 2006)

Simon is never quite as graceful as The Mother Kitty.

Hugh The Man!

This weekend, my friend Anastasia is seeing Hugh Jackman in The Boy from OZ in Australia, where the show has gone on an arena summer tour. After a fantastic year-long run on Broadway two years ago, Hugh won a Tony Award for his brilliant performance as Peter Allen. I saw the show three times, and I made and gave Hugh this card because he brightened up my summer! How thrilling that he now has the chance to bring it home! Be sure to check Anastasia's blog for her review of the show!

Congratulations Hugh!!! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful, and yet again, wonderful....
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