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, December 16, 2019

10 YEAR BLOGOVERSARY!

Yippee and Merry Christmas, everybody!

The housekeeper and I put together some photos from Christmas past to celebrate ten years on our blog!

In the past, our kitty manger has been a hit and still is. Back then, members of it were scared I'd step on them!




We still have the manger scene and the kitties. Put where I can't get to them!

Here we are in an older Christmas card - Bridget and me. Back then I consented to wear holiday apparel. Not so much anymore. This was her first Christmas and we happily posed together for our friends.


What would the holidays be without food? Yummies were also featured in past blog posts, and we would be remiss if we didn't include these!



I say this looks like a face, a laughing giant cookie! Bridget sniffs and walks away...wait, she's walking over to her dish, haha! This funny face gave her an appetite!

In closing, just want to share this with you:

Happy memories we cherish of those days gone by
Of friends so furry and bright blue skies
The clock is ticking, dawn to dusk going quicker
Yet friends remind us as those candles flicker
Of the warmth of purrs and contented sighs.

Thank you all!

Tom, Bridget and Julie Mackenzie


16 comments:

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

10 years! Huge happy blogoversary!!! We're so glad you're around because we love reading you! (even when we dont comment) Here's to many more!

Eastside Cats said...

Whoa, 10 years!
Happy, happy Blogoversary to you all!
Am so glad that I found you!

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

Happy tenth anniversary of blogging. Great memories of Christmas Past!

The Island Cats said...

What a festive post! Happy Blogoversary! 10 years is amazing.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy 10 years blogging! That is a very sweet photo of you and young Bridget.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Happy Blogoversary from all of us, 10 years is super!

Ivan from WMD said...

Happy 10th Blogoversary! That's quite a milestone. We loved seeing those pictures, especially the kitty manger.

Summer said...

Happy double-digit blogoversary! Paws up!

Lily said...

Happy 10th Blogoversary!

Maggie from Stillness at Cherith said...

Happy 10 years!
Lovely, festive photos.

Deziz World said...

Happy 10th Blogoversary and Merry Christmas!!! Here's to many more years to come. Big hugs

Luv ya'

Dezi and Raena

catladymac said...

What a sweet post ! Happy 10th blogoversary - and many more ! Best wishes for Christmas & the New Year !

Timmy Tomcat said...

Tom this is a wonderful post. We always enjoy looking back and seeing our dear friends in years past. Love that kitty manger

Furries said...

Happy 10th Blogoversary. I've never seen a kitty manger scene, although I guess He is present in all things so kitties work as well as people & donkeys & sheep. It is fun to reflect back on holiday memories, especially the cookies!

meowmeowmans said...

We love this post, sweet pals! Happy Blogoversary! XO

John Bellen said...

Happy anniversary. I hope the next ten years bring only the best, and plenty more news from your family.