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.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Tom in Charge

My management style starts with sitting in the sun a certain way. It gives me a halo, a saintly glow and I look  wise, good, and spiritual. This works very well since I am a man of the cloth fur. What does that have to do with being in charge of other people, you ask?




Doing it my way, you don't have to strong-arm or micromanage or walk around like a cop on a beat like Tinker. I just remind everyone that goodness for goodness' sake is the best way to be.


"Hey, buzz off!"

Tinker didn't think I heard him, but I DID!!

I make my rounds only once and find things in purrfect order..

Anastasia..


Check.

Tinker...



Oh, brother..!

Check.

And, finally, here's Mitty...ssshhhh!!




Sleeping like an angel and everyone is doing just fine. See? My management style works!

Next week: Anastasia and her secret weapon!

--Tom





32 comments:

Marg said...

Tom, it sure looks like you have everything under control. Looks like everyone is behaving themselves. Mitty is so darn cute. Hope all of you have a super week end.

Fuzzy Tales said...

Ah, Tom, if only everyone's management style was as gentle and benevolent as yours. :-)

A happy and calm weekend to you all.

Mariodacat said...

Love your style pal. More pals should learn from you - the Master!

Hannah and Lucy said...

We love your management style Tom - a gentle word here and there and everycat is peaceful. Could you give us a hint how your manage that?
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Unknown said...

Tom - I see that halo!

Random Felines said...

good job - mom wants to know if you do work outside your home - she thinks we could use a little management (we think she is wrong, but whatever)

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Awwwwww Tom, we thinkz your style iz just Perfect! ^.,^

Purrz & Kissez ♥♥xoxo♥♥ to All~

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

ahhhh,,, ^..^ da mom ment to put in Purrrrrfect!!
::geese!!:: ^..^

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

you do a wonderful job!

Marilia said...

Great job!
Have a sweet weekend!

The Furries of Whisppy said...

We like your management style! The mark of a leader. :)

Brian's Home Blog said...

I would never worry about anything with you in charge!

Tamago said...

Hi Tom, we think your management style is purrfect!
Mitty is so cute sleeping like an angel :-) I wonder what Anastasia's secret weapon!

Julia Williams said...

Tom, I was going to say that your management style is just purrfect, but Tamago beat me to it!!

Sparkle said...

My managerial style is to give my human the Mad look. Then she does everything she can to make me Not Mad. Usually something out of the 1,448 things she does is the right thing.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We like your style Tom. It keeps everything peaceful and all's right with the world.

Katnip Lounge said...

We think your style is wonderful Tom, but then again you don't have to deal with crazypants Maui.
He's...um...crazypants!

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Tom,,,,,, Pleeze stop by to see me. Me haz an Awardie fur you ^.,^ Purrz ~ ♥Ana♥

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

You have everything well in paw, don't you Tom?

GLOGIRLY said...

Tom, the corporate world could learn a thing or two from you!
; ) Katie & Glogirly

The Florida Furkids said...

Excellent management skills!!

The Florida Furkids and Lexi

The Island Cats said...

Tom, we like your management style...no micromanaging from you!

The Daily Pip said...

You do kind of have a saintly glow in that top picture! I'd definitely listen to you!

Your pal, Pip

Random Felines said...

Hey Tom - Spud has something to share with you: http://randomfelines.blogspot.com/2012/06/spud-won-award.html

Maggie @ Shelter Cats said...

Good job Tom!
The light on Tinker is inspirational too.

Unknown said...

Your management style is Pawsome! Me does not manage Kozmo that way though - me smacks him!
kisses
Nellie

Shaggy and Scout said...

Excellent leadership Tom!
We are intrigued for the scoop on Anastasia & her secret weapon!

Old Kitty said...

You are the purrfect manager handsome Tom! You watch over your team with a firm but fair paw! Yay! Take care
x

meowmeowmans said...

Tom, we like your management style very much. Firm, but fair! :)

Hugs to you all!

patonlorraine said...

I'll have to think about how to incorporate your style at work. :)

wildcatwoods said...

You have that tender touch!

Cats of wildcat woods

Cathy Keisha said...

Score! No one likes a micromanager and you know that!