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.

Monday, October 8, 2018

Nursemaid and Mancat in the Same Sentence?

Hi, friends -

I have been tied up with a whining, incapacitated, helpless, fresh from hip surgery housekeeper who decided, since she's one of these Senior Orphans they call themselves, to recuperate at the rectory. I'm happy to say, though, that after ten days, she's up and around and, old Jack, swearing under his breath, is going to "unload her" at her place forthwith.

So, that's why I haven't posted anything. I've been busy. Please accept my excuses  apologies for being awol.

Autumn is here and the sun is a welcome friend after so many days of rain. I hope you get to enjoy a little peace and quiet among the drifting leaves and late afternoon shadows that seem to reach for the warmth we cats enjoy.

Should be back to normal next week.

Remember the words of our cat friend Colette: "What a wonderful life I've led. I wish I had realized it sooner."



Stay purry, my friends,
Tom

8 comments:

The Island Cats said...

We remember when our mom had her hip surgery. We had to take really good care of her. Hope the housekeeper feels better soon.

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

Great quote from Colette. Works for humans too! Enjoy Autumn.

Eastside Cats said...

That's a lovely photo, Tom! The weather has been very odd, but I guess typical for autumn...hot, then cold! Right now, it's 100% humidity!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood....OW....sorree ta heer yur mom had sir jerry N hope her makez a speedee ree coveree...just sew ya noe.....ya can pull all kinda stuntz rite now....her prob ablee canna walk two fast...sew itz fair game ta catch ya....ya noe !! ;) ♥♥♥

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I hope the house keeper makes a good recovery!

Catscue Catmom said...

Well hello gentlemen. I haven't checked out the Monday Blog Hops before, So it's nice to meet you both. Glad the hip surgery thing is over!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Dang, purrs to you both. Surgery is no fun.

meowmeowmans said...

Tell the housekeeper we love her, and that we're purring and praying for a speedy recovery!