Cars

(Illustration Friday: May 25, 2007)

The Mother Kitty is ready to head to Julie's for the weekend, but she can't leave yet. As usual, Gordon forgets that cars have a purpose other than being a warm place for catnaps. And Simon has yet to realize that his spot is not quite as safe as those with seatbelts.

Signs

(Illustration Friday: May 19, 2007)

After visiting my favorite theater last week, I came home and told the kitties all about its marquee. Here, they re-enact my joyous/frantic anticipation of the coming attraction. I think they all get it just about right....

Although The Mother Kitty doesn't quite understand all the hubbub, she does come prepared to watch this adventure's final installment. (After all, she's been waiting to see how Captain Jack Sparrow will escape his latest predicament, and she can't wait to meet his dad!) At the moment, however, she is smiling at the thought of me bringing home the DVD, which guarantees her at least three hours of lap time.

See you at the movies!!!

Citrus

(Illustration Friday: May 11, 2007)

Comet is an expert at finding new hiding places. Here, he's testing out his chameleonic skills...and enjoying a nap.

Neighbor

(Illustration Friday: May 4, 2007)

Sometimes, when The Kitties are lazing about, they catch some neighboring kitties in the yard. Simon likes to hone his territorial skills on them, but Mother Kitty is rarely bothered.

Remember?

(Illustration Friday: April 27, 2007)

Some days, The Mother Kitty and Gordon have the same catnap dreams: years ago, she was the larger-than-life kitty/toy, and he had plenty of playmates in his brothers and sisters.

Polar

(Illustration Friday: April 20, 2007)

I have a real photograph of The Mother Kitty watching bears on TV. She recently explained that she was considering joining a pack of Polar Bears in Alaska, but she changed her mind once it started snowing outside. It was a smart decision.

Fortune

(Illustration Friday: April 3, 2007)

Everyone goes to The Mother Kitty for her elaborate predictions for the future.

Green

(Illustration Friday: April 6, 2007)

All kitties love trees.

Snap!

(Illustration Friday: March 30, 2007)

While in Columbus for Julie's White Coat Ceremony, the kitties hit all the parties, and Dad snapped some photos! At Tim's house, they met Lefty, who hasn't yet noticed that his front leg is no longer around. In this shot, Comet and Simon show off their clawless paws, which, they say, can be equally inconvenient.

I spy...

(Illustration Friday: March 23, 2007)

As usual, Simon points out something that is obvious to everyone else.

Total

(Illustration Friday: March 16, 2007)

While The Kitties wait for Jul to come home from Spring Break in Las Vegas, they wonder what she'll do with her total winnings: Ashes dreams of being covered in diamonds and pearls. Norman imagines a rainbow array of home-recipe gormet foods (in unlimited supply). Meanwhile, Comet only yearns for the return of his favorite lap.

Wired

(Illustration Friday: March 9, 2007)

On nice days, Simon likes to go outside and practice his old moves from when he was part of the Cirque du Soliel.

Hide

(Illustration Friday: March 4, 2007)

Whenever my sister, Julie, comes home to pick up Comet for his next vet appointment, he finds a new place to hide.

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.