now that louis has all his vaccinations, we’ve been letting him go outside to play during the day. he’s discovered the equivalent of adventure sports for cats: climbing 10 feet up into the elderflower tree… AND CHASING HIS TAIL.
morning sun streams in through the lace curtains. sleep sits softly in my veins still, and I am quiet. The cat sits on the windowsill, and every hair on his body glows in the sun. it is growing dark. the sun sets silently behind the houses. i type away, focused on the glowing screen in [...]
one of my favorite things is watching louis chase his tail. first, eye it up. stare down any mischevious twitching. wiggle your haunches and scrunch up your striped eyebrows. then, ATTACK!!! recursion at it’s finest.
On saturday we went out to the opening ceremonies of the European Capital of Culture year in Cork. We saw fire jugglers, kitchen sink drummers, autograph collectors, a light and water show in the river and some fantastic fireworks. Then we gorged ourselves on curry… mmm, curry. I’m looking forward to the year ahead, uncertain [...]
work is a whirlwind, and I am exhausted from running to and fro answering questions. the worst part is that I CAN’T SLEEP at night. I’m not used to insomnia! normally I’m a very sound sleeper. also, we were given this book by management as a christmas present. makes me wonder where my cheese is. [...]
Tabitha (discontinued now as I am convinced he is a boy) Louis Louie (it’s a subtle difference…) Klaus Spunky Spunky McSpunkerson Mew Mew Richard the Lionhearted Tiger Gato Tsunami Wasabi Kitty Pusskin Chairman meow Chester the cheshire The current full name is Louis Wasabi, but it’s not set in stone yet. Any suggestions? He’s dignified, [...]
we packed the cat into the car and went off into the west cork night. yes, we are becoming those people who take their cat with them everywhere like a child. it’s true. like the anxious parent, I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the cat climbing along the supporting beam in the [...]
