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, March 4, 2019

Bracing Ourselves

So, it's the beginning of the work week and everybody's bracing themselves, including me, for what lies ahead.

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday and I intend to ignore my waistline such as it is and eat and eat.

I may also don the apparel that was a hit last year.



Wednesday is Ash Wednesday when people come and get their foreheads mussed up with dirt. Okay, blessed ashes.

Meanwhile, while the peasants, okay parishioners, get reminded that they'll be turning to dust, the world is again turning to mush with snow and piles of already seasoned salt and sand..

What a time..which brings to mind a certain sentiment by Minnesotian and fellow bard:


And there you have it. So, as Mae West so aptly put it: "Buckle up, it's gonna be a bumpy ride."

Buckled and bowed,
Tom

10 comments:

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

You look very fancy for Mardi Gras!
I like the March quote, it is very true.

Brian's Home Blog said...

We hope your bumpiness clears up super soon!

Eastside Cats said...

Right now, Tom, we'd like Winter to let go of March, so Spring can finally arrive! Winter is being tenacious, though, with single digit temps for the next few nights, and bands of snow during the day. Old Man Winter...GO AWAY!

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

That mask did a super job as we did not even recognize you!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood.....we will tozz ewe a kibble neck lace.....stand bak....heer....catch ~~~~~~~~~~ ☺☺♥♥

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Fat Tuesday was named after my Mom. MOL MOL MOL!! Love, Cody

Lone Star Cats said...

MOL - Fat Tuesday are MY kinda day!

Ivan from WMD said...

Tom, we pretend every day is Mardi Gras! Well, so far as food goes, anyway...

Katie Isabella said...

Tom you look like a million there and Mom said Fat Tuesday should be each day. Oh. It IS around here!

meowmeowmans said...

Everyday is Fat Tuesday for us kitties around here, Tom! :)