Poem

(Illustration Friday: July 20, 2007)

Norman has tried his hand at writing, but the other kitties do not typically support this effort.

Discovery

(Illustration Friday: July 20, 2007)

Some nights, Dad works on his own arts and crafts projects in the garage to the tunes of Thelonious Monk and others. Simon likes to help, but mostly, he prefers to observe from atop the noisy heated massage box-like thing that he discovered on Dad's desk.

Geeky?!

(Illustration Friday: July 6, 2007)

The Kitties protested this week's topic, stipulating that none of them is "geeky." I tried to convince them that everyone is geeky about something, but they weren't buying it. Simon was a good sport, though. He borrowed a pair of Mother Kitty's glasses and picked a book on World Peace for this picture.

Twist

(Illustration Friday: June 29, 2007)

There are times when Comet relaxes. On those rare occasions, he treats us with yogic poses.

Camoflage

(Illustration Friday: June 22, 2007)

Some days, Simon thinks he's invisible.

Rejection!

(Illustration Friday: June 16, 2007)


No matter how hungry The Mother Kitty may be, she sticks by her standards!

Suit

 
(Illustration Friday - June 10, 2007)

I was stumped on this topic until B.J. offered to model his latest bathing suit. Comet finds it amusing, since he wouldn't be caught anywhere near a bath. (He does his best, anyway....) Umbrellas for a light sprinkle are as much as he can handle.

Your paradise?

(Illustration Friday: June 1, 2007)

I could think of some more extravagant things, but most of the time, paradise is as simple as having a nap at home with The Kitties.

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.