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, January 4, 2013

2013: The Year of the...

If each New Year had a face or a cat part, what would this year's be?

How 'bout we make it the Year of the Paw

Tinker's paws look beautiful in the sunlight.

It can be an outstretched paw to indicate generosity

Tom, the good Lord was quite generous when it came to your paws, hon.

A paw ready for playfulness

Mitty, those are punching bag paws!

Or a paw always in the right place at the right time


Where is your paw?

That reminds me of the joke about the cat who walked into a bar and asked if anyone had seen the man who shot his paw..

Of course, it goes without saying that if the year gets a little rambunctious, the paw has a claw, or two or three and the perpetrator will be dealt with accordingly, and bad jokesters will be pawnished.

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A quick comment on our money tree idea. Some of you mentioned you'd like to be around at harvest time. Mmmm...we'll have to see how well the tree bears fruit--whether it will be paper Jacksons or itty bitty Lincoln pennies.

Have a good weekend!

--Tom, Mom Julie, Mitty, Tinker & Anastasia

34 comments:

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

This is a PAWsome post! xx

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Haha! I love this post and of course all the pawsies shown.

Happy New Year of the Paws!!!

The Florida Furkids said...

We think the Year of the Paw sounds purrty good!!!


The Florida Furkids

pee ess - we meant to tell you we have the same nativity set!!

Hannah and Lucy said...

What a pawfect start to 2013.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Cathy Keisha said...

TW has a paw fetish and this just gives her ammo. Now she'll surely be taking pictures of my paws and reminding me it's the year of the paw. Heh heh.

The Furries of Whisppy said...

We like the Year of the Paw! :)

Cara n Crew said...

Year of the Paw - we like it!
...and all of your pawsies :-)

Pip, Smidgen, minnie, Hollie

Tamago said...

I love the idea if year of the paw! Mitty, those punching paws look quite manly!

Random Felines said...

we like it - the year of the paw!!! and those are some very good looking paws indeed....

Jans Funny Farm said...

We're hoping it will be Jacksons. :)

Year of the Paw sounds good.

meowmeowmans said...

Year of the Paw. We LOVE it! :)

Sparkle said...

I rule my house with an iron paw in a velvet glove!

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

We concur da year ov da Paw soundz Pawsum ^.,^
All agree, Raize yur pawz!

*pawz raized* ^.,^ x6

♥♥♥xoxoxo♥♥♥

Mariodacat said...

Thosze are very handsome paws. I'd love a money tree - so let us know if your method works!

Cats Herd You said...

The year of the paw is a GREAT idea! Two paws up!

The Island Cats said...

Oh yeah...we give 12 paws up for Year of the Paw!

Just Ducky said...

Tucked underneath us so they stay warm.

Sweet Purrfections said...

Year of the Paw. We like the sound of that.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

yeah of the paw works for me!

Texas, a Cat in... Austin said...

The year of the paw! What a GREAT idea!
Purrs

Unknown said...

Year of the paw! Me likes that!
Yous is just so smart Tom!
Kisses
Nellie

Shaggy and Scout said...

The year of the paw is a great idea!
My paws look just like yours. But mom rudely calls them "big hairy paws." *sigh* Shaggy

Mary said...

Love this post! :) And The Year of the Paw is a fabulous idea. You are so clever Tom!

Katnip Lounge said...

Applause to the PAWS!

GLOGIRLY said...

We LOVE the idea of The Year Of The Paw.
I've been exercising mine A LOT with the orange maniac kitten around. In the townhouse, I think it should be The Year Of MY Paw!
; )

Happy New Year!
xo, Katie

We love LUNA said...

I love your paws, you are so photogenic! Adorable pictures my friends!
purrs
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

Unknown said...

Love it! The Year of the Paw. All we need is something to put on our side bar, and we "make it so". Great idea.

Ellen Whyte said...

Happy New Year! Meows and Purrs from Au, Target, Guido and Ellen aka De Survunt.

We love these pics and will feature you and your blog on our Katz Tales facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/KatzTales tomorrow. meow!

Katie Isabella said...

Yes...the Year of the Paw. I vote for that. All I have to do is use mine to pat Mom and she just knuckles to whatever I want. Hehehe.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

I am now subscribed by email but for some reason I don't think I received this! Grrrrrrrrrrrr Blogger!!

Colehaus Cats said...

The year of the paw ought to be a great one! Sign us up! Purrs and paws...

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

Me too LOVE the idea with The Year of the Paw !
I exercised mine pretty good yesterday when I chased me featherwand :)

Marilia said...

Kisses!

Clooney said...

Collectively, you kitties rock the paws! We adore your hairy paws!