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 6, 2012

Holy Week

A sunny Bavarian church in the Alps

 Isn't this a pretty picture?

I thought I would start my post with it, to put me in a better frame of mind.

You see, this week has had me seething. Mom Julie has spring fever something fierce and even though she said she was hard at work on the second book, between you and me, that was a super humongous fib.

I have had to take over, delegating work and supervision.

Side by side I put the chapters. Next, to find an editor..

Woo-hoo! What a babe! And where did you come from, sweet thing??





::Ahem::  Excuse me, so sorry... I was looking for an editor..hey, Mitty!





"How do you want to handle this, boss?" Mitty asks.

"You sit on it, we keep it," I say.

An excellent system, especially if you're dealing with cat editors, I think.

Tinker snoopervises the operation. At first, all goes well but, they do have a problem concentrating..






Darn it all! Nobody around here wants to work!

Mitty, never mind what was left on the table from lunch!






Hey, guys, can we get back to the matter at hand??






Okay, fine.

You all win.

We'll wrap it up, just like we're wrapping up Lent this week.

Maybe it is time for flowers, chirping birds and whiffing the warmer breezes!

It's Eastertime!

Happy Easter hugs and purrs,


--Tom, Mom Julie, Mittens, Tinker, Trapper and introducing..our newest family member, Anastasia who has inspired a human character in the new book.





38 comments:

Katie Isabella said...

Happy Easter sweet ones. He is Risen. xoxoxoxo

Fuzzy Tales said...

A very happy and joy-full Easter weekend to you all!

Hannah and Lucy said...

We hope you all have a Happy Easter and welcome to Anastasia.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Mariodacat said...

haha - Happy Easzter. What a bunch of slackers - it's a good thing you are willing to work or nothing would ever get done.

The Florida Furkids said...

Whew, you really had to work hard!! We hope that you all have a very wonderful and blessed Easter!

The Florida Furkids

Maine Kitties said...

Anastasia is a beauty! Happy Easter/ Pascha to the whole gang!

The Island Cats said...

Welcome Anastasia! And Happy Easter to you all!!

Random Felines said...

Happy Easter. Welcome Anastasia. And yeah, those kittens just aren't much help....short attention spans and all that. :)

The Daily Pip said...

Way to organize those papers! I am sure she appreciates your help!

Happy Easter!

Your pal, Pip

The Furries of Whisppy said...

Happy Easter weekend, everyone! And a big, warm welcome to Anastasia!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Hooray for Anastasia! Happy Hoppy Easter everyone!!!

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Easter!

Tamago said...

Hahaha...everyone is not in mood for work, it looks like :-) Well it's Friday and Easter weekend! I hope you all have a great weekend.
Oh, and welcome to Anastasia!!

Julia Williams said...

Happy Easter to you all! That first photo is simply stunning. I could stare at it all day.

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

Mieow you two Gorgeous Boyz,
Happy Easter to you All ^..^
Have a Wonderful weekend.
♥xoxoxo♥

Sparkle said...

I think you kitties might as well relax and just enjoy the holiday weekend!

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

HAPPY EASTER.. Welcome to Anastasia.. Hugs GJ xx

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

HAPPY EASTER.. Welcome to Anastasia.. Hugs GJ xx

Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

Oh boy... lots like you've got your paws full.

The picture is really pretty. I just loved it and the peep... well... she's gone all goofy for it. Says it's beautiful and whatnot. You know peeps...

Unknown said...

Yippie! A NEW Book! Me loved the last one and me thinks yous should join in the fun and games.
Happy Easter!
Kisses
Nellie

meowmeowmans said...

Hooray! Welcome to Anastasia! :)

Big hugs, and wishes for a wonderful Easter, dear friends.

Kevin, Tracey, Sammy and Moosey

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

A very happy Easter!
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Welcome Anastasia, and Happy Easter to all of you.

Sweet Purrfections said...

Happy Easter to you.

Truffle and Brulee

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

a new book and a new kitty girl! WOOT!!! Tahnk you for the wonderful picture of bavaria...that is where I am from and my heart will always be there...
Happy Easter...it's Friday but SONDAY is coming!
<>< Karla

Cathy Keisha said...

Forget the editing and have fun! TW wants me to ax you something. Pop's friend told him that Lent was over yesterday and that he didn't have to fast anymore. TW doesn't think that sounds right so they continued their fast. We thought the fast ended Easter Sunday. Who's correct? BTW, have a Happy Easter! xoxo

Gigi said...

MOL! How the heck many kittehs live at your house anyway??? Looks like DOZENS!

Happy Easter to all of you, Human and Feline alike XOXOXO

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Happy Easter to all of you!

Cindy said...

Happy Easter!
I can see how much help those felines were!

Angel Gracie=^o.o^= said...

Lovely photo! I know this is a busy week for you! Sending Easter blessing to you and your family from across the miles. Love to all at your place!!

Unknown said...

Happy Easter to you all. Take a day off and enjoy it!

Marg said...

Happy Happy Easter to all of you. Hope it is a great day for you.

Gigi said...

Hoppy Easter, Kitties and Humans! ♥ ♥ ♥

Katie Isabella said...

Happy Easter..He is Risen.

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

The picture with the alp view is stunning !
Happy Easter to you all :)

ellie said...

Happy Easter to you :) Your books sounds fantastic, mom is going to check them out. Thanks for visiting us on kitty tracks.

Oskar said...

I hope you had a blessed Easter!

Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar

Shaggy and Scout said...

A new book!
Great news!
And the editors are hard at work....or is that hardly working??