Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Best Buds

I'm convinced Mitty is an early reader.

I watch him go after the cursor or watch each letter as it's being put up on the screen. We don't let him do the closeup stuff too much since it might hurt his eyes.





Here's a picture of us cuddling. Cool, huh? I really like having him around.





Tom?


Yeeeessss, my dear?


I'm a little worried he might pick up your bad habits.


Oh? And what might those be?







Tom, Mittens looks up to you. For the love of Cod, would you please set a good example?







I'll do my very best, but I can't promise anything. (Don't you just love a comment that gets you off the hook and makes you look good at the same time?)

--Tom

27 comments:

The Florida Furkids said...

Yes, we love that kind of comment! You're a smart kitty!!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

Sparkle said...

I can safely say I did not learn much from either Binga and (especially!) Boodie when I got here. Everything I do here, I learned on my own. So I think that should let you off the hook, Tom.

Deb said...

Aw..they look so cute together. Kittens are so mezmerizing.

Mariodacat said...

Bad habits!! I didn't see any bad habits. you all look comfy to me. he he

Unknown said...

Dear Tom,
Yous has to be careful though, some of my bad habits me thought was fun, is not so much fun when Kozmo does it to me!
Just saying
Nellie

Angel Prancer Pie said...

What bad habits.....?

Fuzzy Tales said...

Tom, we're quite sure you don't have any bad habits!

And oh, the pics are wonderful!

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Hmm,that couldn't possibly be evidence of bad behavior on that furniture there now could it? Didn't think so..
Wonderful that you both play together so well!

Everycat said...

Oh what's the problem with a bit of playful wrestling? Tom, you are doing sterling work as steward and teacher of young Mittens. It's most important for a young'un to learn the arts of self defence as well as being able to read..

Mittens looks to be growing at a rate of knots too!

Gerry & Oliver

Pee Ess. When Gerry arrived here, Oliver was one of his main teachers in the art of cat to cat manners. On arrival he was the rudest young cat you could ever have met :)

Marg said...

Oh Mittens, you are just too darn cute. We know that you will teach Mittens all the right stuff Tom. It kind of looks like you two are friends but guess you don't want to admit that. Hope all of you be sure and have a great week end.

The Island Cats said...

Aw, it's nice to see you two getting along well. And Tom, what bad habits could you possibly teach Mitty?? Us cats don't have bad habits! ;)

Hannah and Lucy said...

We know you don't do bad examples Tom unless there's a very good reason - and we can't imagine what that could be!!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Random Felines said...

that is a good answer - but we can't imagine that you have any bad habits. We are glad you boys are getting along so well!!

Katnip Lounge said...

Well. Where Cats are concerned, there are NO bad things, period. Everything we do is purrfect.

Mommy says when Mitty goes daydreaming, you should call him Walter Mitty!

Whisppy said...

Yup. We love that comment as well! It's hard to imagine you having any bad habits, Tom...

Brian's Home Blog said...

I am so happy you two are buds!!!

Anonymous said...

Awwww...I'm just so glad you two are getting along so good! It's nice to have somebuddy to cuddle with, isn't it?

Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

You two are just purrfect!

purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

Gigi said...

Fnks for dropping by my blog today! It's nice to meet you and Mitty.

Me, I nebber promise anybody nuffing! I really can't commit to good behavior or any particular occasion ;-)accuri

Tamago said...

Hi Tom. Mittens is just so cute. I love the photo of you two cuddling. You sure are good example for him :-) I hope you have a great weekend together!

Old Kitty said...

Awww me and Charlie the cat are so happy to meet you gorgeous Mittens and your mentor Tom!! You are both so clever and adorable! Yay! take care
x

meowmeowmans said...

Tom, we're sure you'll teach Mittens the good stuff, too. :)

So glad you two are such buds!!!

Hugs to you two, and Julie, too.

Team Tabby said...

We're sure glad you and Mittens get along so well. If a few habits get passed along, well it's all good!

The Crew said...

Well, see what happens when we don't get out visiting often enough? You got a new brother and we didn't even welcome him!

Welcome, Mittens. You sure are a cute little guy!!

Shaggy and Scout said...

ummm....Julie....looks like you might have a new editor and/or critic in the house.
Tom, those are normal cat habits...don't you listen at all to her mindless ramblings! She should appreciate you efforts at making chairs and stuff more lived-in!

Clooney said...

Oh Tom, we are so happy that you two are such great friends!

TabbyNormal said...

How could they even suggest you have bad habits? We are sure you are perfect!