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.

Sunday, January 2, 2022

The Old Year Flew - It's 2022!!

Hi, furriends!

I looked around and so far, the new year looks just like the old one. Of course, we know it won't be like the old one. At least I hope not. If things get any crazier, I think I'm going to have to propose that we cats take over the world and set things to rights!

Okay...daydream over. 

We had a good holiday. I hope you all did, too. We slept more than usual. I think I only had my eyes open when necessary, but it was all restful, pretty with lights on the tree and the housekeeper out of our hair..(just kidding). She's finished with her seasonal work and now home with us, dispensing treats, cuddles and an awful lot of cooing and making kissing noises..I think she missed us.


Housekeeper: Yes, I did miss you terribly. I'm happy to be home now after working to get ready for the holidays at LLBean, right up until Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. I had to work, you know, because some of our friends are customers and I wanted to make sure their orders got to them without a hitch.

Tom: Does the company have a sleigh?

Housekeeper: No, just reindeer. Their names are USPS and FedEx.

Tom: Oh... zzzzz...



Happy New Year to all you furries and your moms and dads, too! 💕



  




14 comments:

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy New Year to all of you! I am glad you are enjoying time with your mom home.

The Island Cats said...

Happy New Year! I sure hope this year will be better than the last two. ~Ernie

Brian's Home Blog said...

I hope 2022 is kind to all of you. Happy New Year from all of us!

meowmeowmans said...

Happy New Year, sweet friends! We are glad the housekeeper is back with you -- we can feel the love, for sure! XO

Eastside Cats said...

Oh Tom, you fell asleep while the housekeeper was talking to you?!?
One should always play nice with the hands that open the cat food cans!
Happy New Year!

Catscue said...

I love your new header, what a darling photo! Happy New Year!

Brian's Home Blog said...

I'm glad your holidays were good and here's to a better New Year!

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

Happy New Year! Hope things are slowing down a little at your house.There are plenty of days ahead to do stuff.

Furries said...

Happy New Year! Here's hoping 2022 bring lots of fun, and treats!

pilch92 said...

I hope you all have a happy and healthy new year! XO

da tabbies o trout towne said...

heerz two a happee healtheez total lee grate 2022 guyz ! :) ☺☺♥♥

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Happy New Year! Paws crossed 2022 is happy and prosperous and brings better days for everyone.

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

We're all for cats taking over the world! They would do a much, much better job.

Smudge said...

Happy New Year to all y'all, and that last photo of Tom is a crazy hoot!