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, April 13, 2012

The Heart - A Lonely Hunter


Last week's post, you met our beautiful feline princess, Anastasia. What I didn't tell you is, I have on my hands, a honkin' huge mancat hopelessly in love.






The Big Puss does everything he can to get her attention. He rolls on the floor, hoping his floof will cast that magical spell and melt her heart. I think just looking at him will make her sneeze.






In case that doesn't work, he poses with posies so he'll appeal to her softer, flower-loving side. Actually, she's a cat and posing with nip would probably work better.






The look-at-me-aren't-I-cute trick--those paws  just itchin' to make some biscuits on a lady soft and furry!






He is hopelessly in love with our Anastasia and he shows it by showing off, plain and simple. Look at these 'tocks! Criminy, I spend all day grooming mine and I can't do a thing with them!






The poor soul is so infatuated that he's acting like a lovesick adolescent (he's 10), tearing through the rectory, trying to kiss her (nothing else, thank Cod) and she has to put him in his place.

Please, please don't breath a word to Puss, but she and I have given each other nose kisses..

::GASP::

I didn't wash my face for a week, but I'm a priest, so I have to keep myself in check. Besides, if Puss gets wind of this, he'll pulverize me to the size of a host.






Mom Julie says he reminds her of that lovesick boyfriend everybody tolerates, all reason right out the window, hearts streaming from his head and eyes pining for just one glance..

Poor Puss. I'll have to give him some words of advice.

If I can just get up the nerve!





--Tom

33 comments:

The Furries of Whisppy said...

Oh dear. Poor Puss...although it really made us laugh. As for giving him some words of advice, we think you might want to hold that thought!

Mr Puddy said...

Not win for the first ! don't give up ! At least you won my mom's heart with tocks! Criminy, I ...MOL

Mariodacat said...

OMC - M is laughing so hard she almost fell off her chair. Poor puss!

Katie Isabella said...

Oh Puss...Oh sweet boy! And no, I will not say a word about those nose kisses..that would throw Puss into a terrible funk.

Old Kitty said...

Awwww Mr Puss is in love!! How adorable!!! And isn't he just a big fluffy handsome mankitty! Yay!!

Lovely Tom - you are a good furriend!! Take care
x

Hannah and Lucy said...

Mr Puss we hate to upset you but we think the lady may already have a mancat in mind. However we are available.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

The Daily Pip said...

Mr. Puss, if I might give a piece of advice ...the ladies like it when you play hard to get. Maybe change your strategy.

Your pal, Pip

Unknown said...

Be very careful,Father Tom. I suggest an anonymous note with the advice to Puss. Maybe you could arrange to have it float down on him from the rafters - you know - like a sign, or something. tee hee

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

*sigh* I just love paws up photos..

Random Felines said...

she is lovely, so we can understand the infatuation..... just be careful when you break the news to him.....

Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

Puss is very handsome. I'm sure there are many girl cats out there who would love his attentions. I know Anastasia gave you nose-taps but she might just be trying to make Puss a little jealous, maybe? I think it's possible.

Julia Williams said...

Haha! This might be the first time I have heard of a kitteh love triangle. Poor lovesick Puss. But you know, she just might learn to love him!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Oh my,nwhat a situation,but hopefully it will all work out fine!

GLOGIRLY said...

I can't figure out why love stories make that Glogirly laugh out loud so much. ...this one was NO exception.
Quit it...she's STILL giggling.
; ) Katie

Fuzzy Tales said...

Oh, my....A love triangle indeed. We'll stay tuned for the next episode of the "soap opera." :-)

Tamago said...

She is such a beauty! No wonder you guys love her so much. I laughed when you said you did not wash your face for a week. Love is such a happy feeling...I hope you enjoy the every moment with your dream girl :-)

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Oh my gosh, that last picture.. looks like someone is about to get pounded....

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Oh we think love is in the air.
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

The Island Cats said...

Tom, we think you should keep quiet about those nose kisses!! ;)

Cathy Keisha said...

So you're both in love with her. Is that what you're trying to say? How about a duel like we had in town 200 years ago or just an old-fashioned Ménage å Trois. Heh heh

Noir the Texas Tabby said...

Hmm...two man cats in love over the same lady? Are you jealous Tom? Be honest!

Noir

Unknown said...

She must be a fetching lady cat to has 2 wonderful man cats like yous acting like teens!
Kisses
Nellie

Angel Prancer Pie said...

Well, we don't know if she's in luf, but we certainly are! xoxo

Sparkle said...

Not everybody can be a winner at love!

Cat said...

We are certain that Big Puss will win his ladycat's heart...who could resist him?!?!

Gigi said...

Uh. *I* would like to see a picture of this enchantress?? The Human waas quite captivated by those floofy tocks, by the way.

And Father Tom, lay off the kissin', ya hear?

Marg said...

Oh goodness, sounds like there is love in the air. Mr. Puss, we sure hope it works out for ya. Take care and have a wonderful Sunday.

Yoda_the_Dog said...

I love this blog. I am so bad at getting to my RSS reader. There is a great widget in Blogger where folks will get the posts via email - wish you would add it! Thanks.

Rumpydog said...

Oh my Dog! A love triangle!!!! *gasps*

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Yoda, we've been meaning to do what you suggested, but it wasn't until you said somethng that we did it, yay!
Thanks fur the push.

There's other stuff to add, too, but we'll just do this for now. :) xx

Tom & the guys

meowmeowmans said...

Well, Anastasia is quite beautiful, so we can understand Puss' lovesick behavior. We know you'll be gentle when you have that little talk with him, Tom.

Hugs to you all!

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

OMD, she's so beautiful! Thanks fur sharing :)

-Brandon

Clooney said...

Welcome to the lovely Anastasia! Tink is looking so irresistible, he might end up with nose kisses very soon too!