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.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Tom and the Fly

"The time has come," the walrus said, "to speak of many things."






I don't think the walrus had in mind what I'm about to tell you. First, I want to say that being a cat of the cloth means I can talk to anybody about anything, and they can talk to me.

The other day, I was sleeping, minding my own business






when along came this tiny winged creature who wanted to talk






and talk, and talk, and talk, naturally of many things. There wasn't even a confession in there to keep my interest.






Oh, my Cod, I was losing my patience.

But, I listened and I listened.

I wasn't even able to get a word in edgewise.

Finally, I'd had enough.






I didn't mean to, honestly, and this has been weighing on my conscience ever since. What do you think I saw when I removed my paw?

He was still there.

Talking..and talking..(hehe) Although, he might have pawsed for a moment.

--Tom

29 comments:

Elaine Pritchard said...

I'm glad he was OK.

Love and licks, Winnie

Marg said...

MOL Tom. Glad you didn't kill that crazy talking fly. They do talk a lot. Tom could you please tell Julia that I am about half way through the book and it is really a good read. Love the funny parts. Hope all of you have a wonderful week end.

Hannah and Lucy said...

Oh dear didn't you press hard enough to deaded it - what a shame cos the make quite a tasty snack.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Mariodacat said...

He was still there because you are such a kind kitty.

The Florida Furkids said...

You're a patient kitty to put up with all of that talking. We would have smoooshed him right away.

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

Katnip Lounge said...

Ships and shoes and sealing wax get boring after a while, as do cabbages and kings!

The Cat Guy said...

your snacks talk to you? wow, that's unique!

Unknown said...

Great story Tom, like the walrus, did yous eat him?
Kisses
Nellie

Sparkle said...

That one was lucky - those things get too annoying around here and I eat 'em.

Alasandra, The Cats and Dogs said...

Wow we are very impressed you didn't eat it. We has to CONFESS we would have.

Fuzzy Tales said...

If he was still talking after that, Tom, we're impressed.

We'd have dedded him and left his corpse for the mom to pick up. Then I suppose we'd have to confess to you. :-P

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

Wonderful story, glad to hear he's okay :)

Brian's Home Blog said...

Well Tom, time does fly when you are having fun!

Julia Williams said...

Hahaha! You didn't eat him?? It would serve the bugger right for talking your ear off!!

The Island Cats said...

We didn't realize flies were so talkative! We never give them a chance to talk...if you know what we mean! ;)

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

how punny!

Tamago said...

LOL! I'm sorry you had to listen to him talking and talking and talking!
If one of my boys were there, he would have eaten the little guy to shut him up :-)

Angel Prancer Pie said...

He deserved that whappin. Shoulda eated him. Prolly tasted like chick-hen. A kitteh of the cloth still gotta eat!

Shaggy and Scout said...

It's getting so not even a cat can get a good nap in anymore.

Shaggy and Scout said...

Thanks for coming over to comment on our blog Tom & Julie.
By coincidence mom read your book on her kindle on the drive there & back.
She hasn't been able to do much reading lately so she's only a little over 1/2 way now. She just snuggled into the back seat and is at the part where the mysterious stranger came into the sacristy when Fr. Will thought he was late for Mass.

RoySr said...

Buddy Bear says: "Me'n da gurls 'n boys don has no patiences wif da talky lil critters. So we can unnerstanz da whap you whooped on him. Stills, you missed him? Does you hads your glasses checked latelies old Frien?"

Oui Oui said...

Hahaha! Lots of times the mom would like to smack people who ramble on & on & on &.... Thanks for doing it for me!

MaryMatthews said...

Tom, 'pawsed for a moment" is so clever. LOL I know you're devoted to your vocation but I think you could have any pretty girl kitty at MEOW.

Cathyjo said...

You are just so kind,Wish you and Julie bloged more offten,Love your blog.Thanks for all you do do.

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

MOL.... ^..^ Dey sure do alotta buzzin about..... you must have da patientz of a Saint....
you know what woulda happened to him here ???..... da mom would have gotten to him before us! we not allowed fliez efer! ^..^ da mom sayz dey dirty :(

meowmeowmans said...

We are glad he was okay, Tom. Don't tell anyone, but Moosey EATS flies once he catches them. :D

Hugs to you and Julie!

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Heheheeeeee, even cat of the cloth gets impatient, so SS can't berate me for putting my paws on the crawlies.

Thanks for coming by to visit.

Everycat said...

It always astounds our apes how we cats can bring down our mighty paws on such a tiny creature like a fly, yet not damage it. Watch and learn apes!

Gerry & Oliver

Clooney said...

Oh Tom, my Human says you are ADORABLE! And I thinks you have awesome patience!