Showing posts with label TGIF. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TGIF. Show all posts

Friday, January 25, 2013

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!





























Good Morning, Humans.

Can you see me? Do you know where I am?

I am up here. Up in my secret aerie.

From my perch I can look down upon my domain.

Right below me the twins are sleeping together in a basket.

They can be tiresome, but they are adorable when they sleep.

When they awaken, they will go mad because it has begun to snow.

I will have to calm them and restore order. Whatever would my Humans do without me?

But for now, all is tranquil in my realm.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!



























Good Morning, Humans.

I have had a difficult couple of weeks.

We have moved house. I dislike moving house.

My Humans appear to have lost their minds.

Apparently, Chicago was not cold enough for them, so we have moved to Minnesota.

There is only so much a cat can do to restore order to the universe when her Humans take leave of their senses.

I have supervised the twins. I have kept the home fires burning. I have done everything.

Now, I am taking a well-deserved siesta.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!


CAT IN WINTER
(A Soutar)

That's right, you two. Stay out of trouble!
As winter's dusk engulfs the day,
He ventures out to hunt his prey,
With eyes as hard and cold as ice,
He waits for unsuspecting mice,
A little lion out to kill,
Impervious to icy chill.

He's heard this is what he should do,
But he's not really sure it's true,
He knows that cats are brave and bold,
And really do not mind the cold,
But though he knows he should stalk prey,
He'd rather stay at home and play.

Warm and cosy, snug and fed,
This winter cat goes up to bed,
But sometimes when the moon is full,
The age-old instincts start to pull,
Then in the night, beneath the sheet,
He wakes and kills his owner's feet.

(Note: Just to be clear; "he" would be Apollo, not moi.  signed, Freya)

Friday, December 14, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!

Freya is perplexed, but remains patient, as always.






























Good Morning, Humans.

There is no snow. Still.

My Human has been playing holiday music, but there is still no snow!

Today, she left before dawn. No cookies, no music, no snow!

I am going to wait right here until she returns.

Then, we will listen to holiday music together and pretend that there is snow!

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, December 7, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!














   Two

   Cats




















Good Morning, Humans.

I am miffed because we are still without snow.

I have decided to amuse myself by putting my two companions to work today.

Artemis and Apollo will entertain you.

What's that? They are asleep? Well, that makes a pleasant change around here!

Look at them.  Just look at them! (sigh)
Shh! Don't wake them up. Finally, I can survey my domain in peace and tranquility.

Although, they are rather endearing...
in an annoying, kittenish way.

I had decided to amuse myself by putting the A-team to work today, but they are asleep.

(sigh) Do I have to do everything?

Here is a poem. Enjoy.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!



Two Cats

It's better to be a cat than to be a human.
Not because of their much-noted grace and beauty—
their beauty wins them no added pleasure, grace is
only a cat's way

of getting without fuss from one place to another—
but because they see things as they are. Cats never mistake a
saucer of milk for a declaration of passion
or the crook of your knees for

a permanent address. Observing two cats on a sunporch,
you might think of them as a pair of Florentine bravoes
awaiting through slitted eyes the least lapse of attention—
then slash! the stiletto

or alternately as a long-married couple, who hardly
notice each other but find it somehow a comfort
sharing the couch, the evening news, the cocoa.
Both these ideas

are wrong. Two cats together are like two strangers
cast up by different storms on the same desert island
who manage to guard, despite the utter absence
of privacy, chocolate,

useful domestic articles, reading material,
their separate solitudes. They would not dream of
telling each other their dreams, or the plots of old movies,
or inventing a bookful

of coconut recipes. Where we would long ago have
frantically shredded our underwear into signal
flags and be dancing obscenely about on the shore in
a desperate frenzy,

they merely shift on their haunches, calm as two stoics
weighing the probable odds of the soul's immortality,
as if to say, if a ship should happen along we'll
be rescued. If not, not. 

by Katha Pollitt

Friday, November 16, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!






























Good Morning, Humans.

It is a lovely, bright fall morning and my Human is sleeping.

Last night, she fell asleep exhausted after so much reading and writing!

She said it was her last assignment for her degree, and then she laid down her pen and slept.

Whatever a degree is, I am glad it is over. At last, my Human can rest. And snuggle with me.

But wait! She is awake and she is writing again! I must stop her from taking up books again!

I must protect my Human! I must make her snuggle with me!

It is a new bright fall morning and my Human is writing again.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, November 9, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!






























Good Day, Humans.

What a to-do this week! Anxiety! Elation! Celebration!

I do not know how humans endure it.

On Tuesday night there was a hush all over the city. Puurrrrfect, in my opinion.

Then, in the wee hours of Wednesday, a shout went up in the street below!

My Human raised her head from her writing. Smiled. Then went beck to work.

What a to-do this week! I do not know how my Human endures it.

She writes. She works and she studies and she writes and writes and writes.

World events intrude. She takes note, joins briefly in the celebration,

and then she gets back to her work.

I am always at her side. Puuurrrrrfect.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!


Friday, November 2, 2012

Thank Gods It's (Really!) FreyaDay!





























Good Morning, Humans!

It is November 2;  day two of Nanowrimo!

I have been up all day and most of the night keeping my Human company as she writes.

Go to bed, Human!  TGIF!

Why is she not listening to me?

My Human goes to work, grabs a cup of tea, and writes.

She writes and she writes and she writes.

She goes to classes, goes to work, grabs a cup of tea at 11:00PM and she writes again.

It is day two of Nanowrimo and I am helping my Human write!

PrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!


Friday, October 19, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!



























Good Morning, Humans.

It is a gloomy, rainy day today.

I am not one to mope due to weather, but I think this is a day for staying cozy.

Of course I am happy to be up and around! I am unaffected by the miserable, dark, chilly, wet weather.

I simply prefer to spend my day snuggled cozily on the bed. Don't you?

It is a gloomy, rainy day today, but I am warm and snug on the bed.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!






















Good Day, Humans.

I am the queen of my domain.

I have always enjoyed my solitary splendor, even if it was a little too quiet at times.

Now, I seem to have a bit of a situation here.

My Humans love me and want me to have companionship, but who are these other creatures?

They do not look royal, nor stately and serene like moi. I shall ignore them.

HmmmmmmmmmmmHmmmmmmmmmmm.

I seem to have a bit of a situation here, but I am the queen of my domain.

I shall call them Artemis and Apollo. They may remain.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!


Friday, September 28, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!





























Good day, Humans.

Today is the first Friday of fall.  The air should be crisp, clear and bracing.

I am pleased that it is autumn at last. Now for some frisky activity...

What do you mean it is nearly 80 degrees outside? It is autumn!

I am pleased that it is autumn at last. Now, weather: I expect you to cooperate!

Today is the first Friday of fall and I am pleased.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, September 14, 2012

Thank Gods It's Freyaday!





























Good Morning, Humans.

At last there is a hint of fall in the air. I have been waiting patiently.

The air is brisk, fresh and clear. People are energized. The kittens next door are energized, too!

I have been waiting patiently for the brisk, cool fall. I am energized! I am ready to play!

But first, I'll take a short nap. Priorities, Humans.

Thank gods it's Freyaday!






Friday, September 7, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!






























Shhhhhh!  Freya is sleeping.

It is a gloomy, rainy Friday, so Freya is sleepy.

The thirsty earth welcomes the rain and Freya welcomes a quiet Friday.

Shhhhh!  It is a quiet, rainy Friday and Freya is sleeping.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, August 31, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!





























Good Morning, Humans!

What a pleasant week it has been. Warm weather, sunshine, luxurious naps on the windowsill.

I simply adore the waning days of summer, when the air is soft with fresh, cool bree...

Wait, what?!  The forecast says it will be 99 degrees today?  What?!?

Warm weather, sunshine, luxurious naps. Wake me when it is evening!

I simply adore the waning days of summer.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!


Friday, August 24, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!





























Good Evening, Humans.

My human is trying to lure me off my throne, but I am content and she will not succeed.

Ah, that little farce you played with my catnip.

You think that would fool Freya?

I am content on my throne - next to my human.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!


Friday, August 10, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!








Good day, Humans.

It is finally cooling down.

I feel frisky and happy.

It was a long, hot, dry summer, but at last there is a hint of autumn in the air.

It is cooling down at last, and I feel frisky!

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, July 27, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!





























Good Morning, Humans.

I am ready to play, but what is this book?

I am a patient cat. I am a tolerant cat. But this book must go.

I am ready to play with my Human, and this book is getting in the way.

I am a patient cat. I am a tolerant cat.

But, this book must go.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!


Friday, June 8, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!


Good Evening, Humans.

It has been a long, busy week. A hot, busy, tiring and long week.

Yes, let's have a refreshing beverage. Well, you go ahead. I will just take a little cat nap.

It has been a long busy week.

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

Friday, May 11, 2012

Thank Gods It's FreyaDay!







































Happy sunny FreyaDay, Humans!

I am full of joy this morning!  I am energized.  I am warm!

The sun is shining. The birds are singing!

My Human wants to play, so I will humour him for a little while.

I am full of joy this morning!  I am warm in the May sunshine!

Thank gods it's FreyaDay!

We Are All Connected



Everyone deserves a little bit of awesome on a Friday morning. Enjoy!


Lyrics:

[deGrasse Tyson]
We are all connected;
To each other, biologically
To the earth, chemically
To the rest of the universe atomically

[Feynman]
I think nature's imagination
Is so much greater than man's
She's never going to let us relax

[Sagan]
We live in an in-between universe
Where things change all right
But according to patterns, rules,
Or as we call them, laws of nature

[Nye]
I'm this guy standing on a planet
Really I'm just a speck
Compared with a star, the planet is just another speck
To think about all of this
To think about the vast emptiness of space
There's billions and billions of stars
Billions and billions of specks

[Sagan]
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it
But the way those atoms are put together
The cosmos is also within us
We're made of star stuff
We are a way for the cosmos to know itself

Across the sea of space
The stars are other suns
We have traveled this way before
And there is much to be learned

I find it elevating and exhilarating
To discover that we live in a universe
Which permits the evolution of molecular machines
As intricate and subtle as we

[deGrasse Tyson]
I know that the molecules in my body are traceable
To phenomena in the cosmos
That makes me want to grab people in the street
And say, have you heard this??

(Richard Feynman on hand drums and chanting)

[Feynman]
There's this tremendous mess
Of waves all over in space
Which is the light bouncing around the room
And going from one thing to the other

And it's all really there
But you gotta stop and think about it
About the complexity to really get the pleasure
And it's all really there
The inconceivable nature of nature