Poetry Friday: No

January 25, 2008

Poetry Friday is upon us again. Mona was thoughtful enough to provide us with this weeks selection, No. I would have posted sooner, but the Missus indicated she was interested in participating. Being the good samaritan that I am, I offered to host her selection too. The ungrateful woman totally disregarded the deadline we agreed upon, and took a three hour lunch with her sister-in-law. can you believe that rudeness. What could they possibly discuss for three hours?

As for my contribution, I’m offering a little background information. Uh oh has specific importance in this house. It is the Missus’s succinct way of saying, “Take cover this is HUGE.” It’s a surprising choice of phrase for one blessed with potty mouth.no_pfx.jpg   no2_pfx.jpg


Two by Two

January 23, 2008

Meno wanted to share the luv, so she tagged me this Two Things meme. I don’t typically do what people ask of me, but Meno has those superior cat whispering powers, which means doing this meme is practically my idea.

Two Names you go by: Dammit Patches, and Mon frere.

Two things you are wearing right now: my lovely reflective collar with the Wiccan symbols, and an identification tag.

Two things you would want (or have) in a relationship: good communication and mutual respect.

Two of your favorite things to do: stare at the Missus when she showers and lay in sunny spots.

Two things you want very badly at the moment: for Missus Chica to put away that damn computer so I can curl up in her lap and her undivided attention.

Two pets you have/had: Dirty Girl and Liv.

Two people you think will fill this out: Lynn and Joan.

Two things you did last night: hung out at the watering hole, and watched the Missus pace the room while she spoke on the phone.

Two things you ate today: kibble, and a homemade white chocolate chip and dried cranberry oatmeal cookie.

Two people you last talked to: Liv and Mister Hombre.

Two things you’re doing tomorrow: supervise Missus Chica in the studio and reading The Fountain Head.

Two longest car rides: to the animal shelter when my first owner got bored with me and a ride to spend a three day weekend with the Missus’s mom.

The first ride was devastating, but the second ride was utter hell. I get car sick. I completely trashed a respectable newspaper in the first ten minutes of the trip. No one bothered to tell me where we were going or how log we would be on the road. Oh, and they packed my litter box in the trunk. I had no choice but to perform a lewd act on the floor mat.

Two favorite holidays: see Meno’s answer.

Two favorite beverages: Pinot Noir and filtered tap water.

Two people no longer alive who you’d like to talk to: the assistant dean of the college where the Missus graduated. This gentleman was very charismatic and he had an excellent report with the students. He was found shot in his car in the seedier side of town. I would like to know what really happened and why. The other would be Sylvia Plath. I’m not speaking in code, so don’t read into this. Depression has affected many people. I would like to know what sent her over the edge, and if it happened today could modern medicine help her in find an alternative.


Poetry Friday: Juice

January 18, 2008

Guess what? Poetry Friday is back ! It’s Friday! It’s Friday. No I haven’t been drinking, unless coffee counts.

Mona, the most sensual host of Poetry Friday, announced that this weeks word will be furnished by the poetic license of the lovely Maggie. Maggie has proclaimed the power of juice shall inspire all of us.  

Because they can’t all be big loves….

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Poetry Friday is all about creativity, and juice this week, I offer you the original track here, and present the cover below. Lest you be confused, I’m not a big fan of rap, or blue grass, but I totally believe in screwing around with musical context. 


Lucky Seven

January 14, 2008

Liv totally tagged my for this 7 things meme last year, but I wasting too much hunting obnoxious drivel to post for the Twelve Days of Christmas, and I forgot about the damn thing postponed it until now. There was mention of lapsed Catholics and the seven deadly sins. What’s a lapsed catholic? I presumed it was just a typo and she meant to type lap cat, because dude, I carry the card, and am totally responsible for the fundraiser, uh wait, that’s fur razor.

 

Sloth

If you look up sloth in the dictionary, you will see a picture of your common house cat. If there is one thing to be learned from a cat, it is how to find a comfortable, quiet bed in the best sun spots EV-ER, and sleep 80% of your life away.

 

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Lust

Don’t get you panties in a wad, liv. I’m only doing this because she feeds me tuna, gives me an occasional splash of red, and cleans my litterpan. I’m only using her as my slave. This is real lust. This is strictly womanizing.

 

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Gluttony 

Of course! Might I have another kind sir? Just look at that jelly roll. It’s soft to the touch and pure as the fresh driven snow. Don’t, don’t you want me….

 

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Anger 

Only when I’m not getting my way. It IS all about me.

 

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Vanity

Well, duh! Good hygiene is the only way to get in good with the ladies.

 

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Greed

Maybe. I live in a two cat house, and if I’m not insistent on getting my way…I won’t get it. What’s the fun in that?

 

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Envy

Not Really. I’ve maximized my resources on manipulating the other six sins, so I don’t really have reason to be jealous. Cue the angel choir.

 

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Uh Yeah, THAT Guy

January 10, 2008

You’ve probably seen him before, at bar or restaurant. He’s the one who sits quietly, with a gin and tonic, watching television, pausing occasionally to survey the occupants of the room, or  acknowledge new patrons. He doesn’t stare or disturb others…he just kind of blends into the surroundings.

 

He’s completely innocuous until your date excuses himself to see a man about a horse. The moment your date disappears, this guy casually leaves his perch and approaches your table. He doesn’t feed you a stale, canned line. He pauses instead to carry on a polite scintillating conversation. He’s fashionable dressed, and charming, so in a moment of weakness, you ask if he’d like to join you.

 

Well, I’m that guy, minus the clever conversation. I’m the well groomed gentleman who starts conversations with carefully composed prose inked on cocktail napkins. Just ask the Mister.

 

Last night, I kept my distance as Mister Hombre sat close Missus Chica on the sofa and played yahtzee. In between dice rolls, the Mister would lean in to nuzzle her neck. Sometimes he would move in and cradle his hand in the small of her back. It was obvious to both Dirty Girl and myself the Mister’s intentions weren’t exactly honorable. I’m not sure if the Missus was on to the old horndog or not. She played along, but in a coquettish fashion, her agenda less obvious than the Mister’s.

 

As things progressed, there was more wine and more giggling. I was afraid I might never get the opportunity to make my move, but then I noticed the Mister’s eyes bulge. Quickly, he grabbed his Harry Potter book and beat a hasty retreat to THAT bathroom. 

 

You know the one. It’s the unofficial location of all activities toxic, carefully secluded from public areas of the home. It has an amazing library, endless supply of matches, a few handheld electronic games and a comfy bath mat located strategically at the base of the throne. This was a most excellent turn of events, allowing me plenty of time to swoop in and steal the Missus away. 

 

It’s important to make the proper entrance when you attempt to steal another guy’s girl. I circled the living room so she could see me strut confidently with my ears at attention, my tail curled, my muscular forearms, and my ever sexy jelly role in full profile. Yeah, baby, you know you want sum.

 

Effortlessly, I leapt upon the arm of of the sofa, and said, “Cmon’, Baby, gimme sum luvin ‘?” All she heard was,”Meow,” but it was equally effective. Can you say, business time? Next, I slowly approached her couch cushion, batting my sexy whiskers. Then I looked deeply into her eyes and bumped my head against her breast. Ohh Baby can you believe that? Second base, and I hadn’t offered to buy her a drink yet. I was afraid I might be moving a little fast, so I cooled my jets, and sat cheek to cheek with her on the sofa.

 

I nudged her elbow and she responded by stroking me under the chin. It was almost more than I could handle. Casually, I rolled into her exposing, my soft luscious belly fur (I bet you’re getting all hot and bothered just reading this aren’t you?). 

 

Not wanting to be left out, Dirty Girl moved in from the opposite side. First she tried her come hither smile. Frustrated by the lack of acknowledgment, she offered the Missus a florescent green rubber lizard. Did you know artificial petroleum reptiles were the way to a woman’s heart? Neither did I. It couldn’t have hurt, that Dirty Girl purrs so loudly when she gets turned on. Much to her dismay the Missus, suggested the two remain friends. Dirty Girl may swing both ways, but the Missus does not. 

 

After Dirty Girl retired to the arm of the sofa, dejected, I resumed my attempts at wooing the Missus. I continued exposing my belly, and finally managed to lay my head in her lap. She thought I was the cutest suitor ever.

 

Eventually, the Mister returned to the living room to reclaim his territory rejoin the Missus. He looked intimidated by my presence. Casually he walked into the kitchen, and dropped a little extra kibble into my bowl. Sneaky bastard. After my snack, I returned to the living room. The lights were off and Missus was nowhere to be found.

 

Foiled again!