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, February 3, 2020

A Groundhog Expo-zay

Hello, furry ones!

Yesterday was Groundhog Day and Mr. Groundhog had quite an eventful time with everybody watching and waiting to see if he saw his shadow. Now, you have to understand that after so many years of shadow-watching and people watching and those people watching him, that our friend has become a recluse. It's true!

So, the groundhog everybody saw yesterday was NOT Punxatawny Phil!

You heard it here, my friends!

In truth, the real Phil wants nothing to do with people. He told me so himself. All the flashing cameras and stupid cell phones, the obligation to look for his shadow every year, and someone taking off with his welcome mat outside his den has put him over the edge.

But, we caught up with him, and he was nice enough to pose for my blog! Thank you, Phil!

Dig his hat, worn Sinatra-style!


Anyhow, that's the truth of the matter.

Any other groundhog claiming to be him is bogus.

Just thought I'd give you the scoop!

Tom


8 comments:

Brian's Home Blog said...

Who woulda thunk it?!?!?

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood...due knot listunn ta a thing him sayz...ore doez....we tried ta interveew him, his wife, hiz kids, de cuzinz....ewe name it... N all we got waz ...NOTHIN ~~~~~~~~~~

:) ♥♥

Eastside Cats said...

Poor Phil, he just cannot catch a break, so I understand why he's gone into hiding!

The Island Cats said...

We’re not sure we should trust what that imposter Phil saw.

Ivan from WMD said...

Yep, we think Phil should be left alone!

Timmy Tomcat said...

That Phil is one great GH but we also would not enjoy being surrounded by gawkers. Hope you two relax and enjoy some adult feline and GH refreshments

meowmeowmans said...

Poor Phil. We don't blame him for hiding!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Wow! That was good of Phil to give you an exclusive photo shoot.