I was looking out of the window and saw seven magpies swoop into the cherry tree in the park. I had to sneak into the old Carer’s computer and Google the word for a bunch of magpies. Turns out it could be a ’tidings of magpies’ (whatever ‘tidings’ means), or perhaps a ‘mob’, which sounds […]
Tuti’s Blog #19 – Mandela
Mandela Today the Carers TV news reported the death of Nelson Mandela, the only Human whom we cat persons nominated as an Honorary African Lion. Did you hear all those sickening weasel person words from ‘politicians’ who a few decades ago would have tripped over each other to sign his death warrant, and now trip […]
Tuti’s Blog #18 – Hospitality
Dear Bloggers, I have to tell you about the little kitten that Neighbour John bought for his children. He was a scrawny white thing with black blobby patches and a Winsome Personality, but he was a proper little Delinquent. He soon found his way to our back door and my Carers, who are suckers for […]
Tuti’s Blog #17 – Dogs
I’ve already mentioned that I like to watch the goings-on in the park. I haven’t yet spoken much about the Dogs. The favoured dog of the Humans around here seems to be that ugly bruiser they call a ‘pit bull’ terrier – or some monstrous genetic variation thereof – with short bandy legs, a tenacious […]
Tuti’s Blog #16 – Catmince
Catmince Today I ran out of the front door and across the road. I was a bit distracted by one of those Visitors, and had a momentary desire to see the Wide World. What a mistake! What a hue and cry The Carers set up, waving their arms about and rushing after me so that […]
Tuti’s Blog #15 – Horrors! Vet!
Horrors! Yet another visit to the dreaded vet! Once a year I am forced into this carrier box, despite my mewling remonstrations, for a so-called ‘check-up’, with other visits in-between for a mani-pedicure. Well, I admit my claws are like needles. One day the old Carer and I were playing and I caught a vein […]