Communication

(Illustration Friday: February 23, 2007)

The Mother Kitty communicates best through her daily staring contests with Mom.

Gravity

(Illustration Friday: February 17, 2007)

Today is my parents' 37th anniversary, so the kitties broke out the balloons. No one seems too worried about where the balloons are headed or how the crazy kitties will get down.... (Well, except for Comet, who is commonly worried about most situations)

Happy anniverary, Mom and Dad!

Crash

(Illustration Friday: February 9, 2007)

Norman crashes after an exhausting morning.

Sprout

(Illustration Friday: February 2, 2007)

Simon underestimates how long it will take for The Mother Kitty's daisies to sprout.

Red

(Illustration Friday: January 26, 2007)

Red sky at night, sailor's delight...

Super Hero!

(Illustration Friday: January 19, 2007)

Comet can't wait for his favorite comic book to show up in the mail every month. If only the other kitties knew that his quiet, timid demeanor was just a cover for his secret missions throughout the universe on behalf of kitty-kind.

'80s

(Illustration Friday: January 12, 2007)

Today, The Kitties decide to throw an '80s costume party. Ashes decides to be Pee-Wee because she loves The Dance. Mother Kitty comes as Olivia in an effort to also get a workout. B.J. claims that the "B" in "B.J." stands for Billy Idol. Norman shows up as Devo because it gave him the excuse to empty the flowerpot in the other room. Gordon doesn't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career (or process anything sold, bought, or processed). Unable to pin down a defining look for Duran Duran, Simon offers to sing all of their songs whether the kitties want to hear them or not. Meanwhile, Comet is glued to the television, as MTV is having an '80s video marathon.

Buzz

(Illustration Friday: January 5, 2007)

Gordon passes B.J. the buzz on the street, but--somehow--The Mother Kitty fails to get the full story.

Phoenix

(Illustration Friday: December 29, 2006)

My 3-year-old nephew, Liam, is obsessed with Cars. After watching the cartoon several times with him, The Kitties head out to California. Maybe they'll stop in Phoenix for dinner... Kachow!!!

Peace

(Illustration Friday: December 22, 2006)

My grandmother's cat was a giant, white polar bear of a cat. Sadly, he passed away just before Christmas, but I'm sure he's now singing along with Gordon somewhere....
Rest in peace, Jonah.

Help

(Illustration Friday: December 15, 2006)

At Christmastime, the kitties love helping to decorate.

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.