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.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

World Cat Day: Love You!



This is why I know I’m gonna make it
Charm and affection and they don’t fake it
They’ll purr and trill right to the end
Heart and soul always to mend
Life’s scratches, growls and haunting nights.


All my life they've been adorable and filled my heart with joy.

HAPPY WORLD CAT DAY TO EVERYONE!

Mom Julie, Tinker (above), Mitty, Tom, and Anastasia





28 comments:

Fuzzy Tales said...

What a sweet post. Happy World Cat Day!

Our human will try, really hard, not to grumble and curse at all our demands today, she says. Her gift to us. ;-P

Marg said...

Happy World cat Day to all of you too. Keep that Mom in order today. Take care.

Random Felines said...

how sweet - and mom wants to kiss Mitty's nose in that picture on your sidebar!!

Shaggy and Scout said...

BUeatiful post!
And what a great picture! It's lit just perfectly!
Handsome Tinker!

Hannah and Lucy said...

Our Mum says a house isn't a home without cat furs!!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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

Happy World Cat Day to you guyz ^.,^ we Luvz you too ♥♥xoxoxo♥♥

Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

Yes, World Cat Day... right up there just behind Christmas and Easter, I think. purrs

Marilia said...

Happy World Cat Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Colehaus Cats said...

Happy World Cat Day to you all!

Purrs,
Seth, Maxx, Newton, Tessa & Pia Bean

CCL Wendy said...

Happy World Cat Day to you all!

I totally agree with you -- and John Keats who said "a thing of beauty is a joy forever ...".

I think he must have been speaking about cats.

Sparkle said...

Yay! Happy World Cat Day!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Happy World Cat Day everyone!

The Furries of Whisppy said...

Happy World CAT Day, Effuryone!

Angel Prancer Pie said...

You make it a Happy WCD, wif a photo like that. Adorable!

Maggie @ Shelter Cats said...

Beautiful picture and purrfect sentiment for the day!
Wishing all cats a loving home.

Cathy Keisha said...

Love you too! Happy World Cat Day!

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Happy World Cat Day!
Love your poem!

Tamago said...

Happy world cat day!! Your poem is beautiful! Tinker is super adorable and no, they don't fake it.
I hope you all have a super day!!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy World Cat Day! That's a lovely photo.

Cara n Crew said...

sweet! love the picture of you, Tinker! Happy World Cat Day!

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

Unknown said...

Happy World Cat Day to yous guys too!
Kisses
Nellie and Kozmo

The Daily Pip said...

What an absolutely BEAUTIFUL picture!!

Your pal, Pip

Mary said...

Oh my gosh! I forgot all about World Cat Day, Father Tom. Naughty of me. What kind of a cat mom am i? :) I will give my four extra hugs and treats.. though they get lots every day of the week. Sending all of you love from Oregon!

Mary

The Island Cats said...

Happy World Cat Day! We love you too!!

Cherry City Kitties said...

We found you while visiting our friends Eric and Flynn. Nice to make some new friends. the Momma can't wait to read "High Feather". Sounds delicious!

Harry, Dexter and Tipp

Saku said...

Happy World Cat Day to you as well!

You are very pretty Tinker!

Sasha, Sami, & Saku (Mom Eileen)

Sweet Purrfections said...

Happy World Cat Day!

I agree! I don't think I could make it through some of the rough days without my sweet furchildren.

meowmeowmans said...

Work that camera, Tinker, you adorable mancat you!

Happy belated World Cat Day, dear friends.

Hugs!