Traveling Companions

Meet Macavity, the cat who gives the term "traveling companion" a whole new meaning!

(A tip of the cap to BAM for the delightful pointer.)

Drive-Bys

For Jimbo...


... who also do not want.
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I've always admired Harvey Fierstein, but never more than today:

The real point is that you cannot harbor malice toward others and then cry foul when someone displays intolerance against you. Prejudice tolerated is intolerance encouraged. Rise up in righteousness when you witness the words and deeds of hate, but only if you are willing to rise up against them all, including your own. Otherwise suffer the slings and arrows of disrespect silently.

Brilliantly said.
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Carnival of the Cats is up over at Nina's Books 4 Israel Project. She did a wonderful job with a boatload of entries.

Also, be sure stop by Weekend Cat Blogging at A Byootiful Life. A job well done, Puddy -- especially for a first timer!
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TMBCITW will be so pleased to hear this:


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It's her favorite cartoon character! (Muy bueno.)
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NOTE: z

No smoking around Omnibus Driver. Thankyou for your co-operation.

Username:

From Go-Quiz.com

This is a joke, right?

(A tip of the cap to my buddy Redneck.)
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Omnibus Driver Highway Paintown 9 TravelWorld 20 Wealthville 62 Valley of Depression 136 Childbirth Hospital 250 Please Drive Carefully

Username:

Downright scary, huh?

Bus Fumes

I've had just about all of this I can stand:

I'm ready for a lot more of this, instead:

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(Is it never going to slow down?)
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Your Mind is 45% Cluttered

Your mind is starting to get cluttered, and as a result, it's a little harder for you to keep focused. Try to let go of your pettiest worries and concerns. The worrying is worse than the actual problems! [Ain't that the truth!]

How Cluttered is Your Mind?

(A tip of the cap to Jay Solo.)
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Your Wrath Quotient: 37%

Sometimes you get really angry, but nothing out of the norm. While you may wish someone harm, it's pretty unlikely that you'd actually do anything about it.

How Much Wrath Do You Have?

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Traveling Companions

The Divine Miss Marilyn says she's not coming out from under the covers until it's at least 60 degrees outside. At the rate we're going in Chicago, we won't see her until mid-May. Sigh.
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Don't forget to stop by the Friday Ark at the Modulator.

The Carnival of the Cats will be hosted at Nina's Books 4 Israel Project this Sunday evening.

Can't wait till then? Go visit this week's Carnival at Bad Kitty Cats.

That's not enough?

How about Weekend Cat Blogging at A Byootaful Life and the Cat Blogosphere?
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There's more news on the recent pet food recall that sets out numbers of pets dead that is simply appalling, both here and here.

Makes me glad that I feed only the best for the Divine Miss Marilyn.

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For some reason, the bukket series, especially the walrus photos, cracks me up more than any of the other very funny stuff over at I Can Has Cheezburger?
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Poppy channels the bucket/bukket series here. Heh.
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That's an oxymoron, right?

(A tip of the cap to Kellie!)
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Hey, Harvey! I got your 17 chinchillas right here:


Heh.
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Quote of the Day:

It's the chastity belt of the 21st century.

(A tip of the cap to my BlogMama for the pointer.)

Tootin' the Horn, Part II

Another birthday shout-out goes to LL of Chromed Curses. Hope it's a doozy, my friend!

Tootin' the Horn

Happiest of birthday wishes to the one and only Velociman!
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In what I find is a very amusing co-inky-dink, look who's birthday falls a day before VMan's!

Whiplash

TMBCITW and TMPAE...

... seem only to stop moving...

... when it's time to go to sleep!

Is it any wonder...

... that I'm always happy, but exhausted after a visit with my nieces? (Yes, I'm one lucky, lucky Auntie!)

Tummy Tuesdays

This little tuxie girl used to drive the Divine Miss Marilyn nuts by showing up on our porch when we were cooking out and flopping over so we could skritch her belly.

The Divine Miss Marilyn, of course, thinks that belly skritches are for her, and her alone!
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Go visit Lisa Violet for more links to fuzzy feline tummies.

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Is it me, or does this thing look like an upgraded tin foil beanie?

Entertainment on the Bus

My youngest niece, at barely 18 months, gave notice on Easter Day that I am no longer the only karaoke queen in the family:



Rock on, TMPAE!

(More pictures tomorrow. Busy, busy, busy today!)
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Update: If you can't see the image, it may still be going through the YouTube acceptance process. If so, come back later. You'll laugh yourself silly, just like I did.

Traveling Companions

The Divine Miss Marilyn believes it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that bling. Yep. The cat's gotta have her sparklies.
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Don't forget to stop by the Friday Ark at the Modulator.

The Carnival of the Cats will be hosted by Bad Kitty Cats this Sunday evening.

That's not enough?

How about Weekend Cat Blogging at What Did You Eat and the Cat Blogosphere?

Tootin' the Horn

Congratulations to Meezer Mom on her new "jobbie"! It's been a long, tough job search. I'm thrilled that she got something that suits her so well.

Drive-Bys

I so want to meet this woman. She slays me!
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Speaking of truly great women, Chai-rista has finally returned to the blogosphere. (Well... I know she was piddling around... er... posting over at the Llama Butchers' joint for a while, but guesting is not the same as hosting your own.) Anyhoo, go welcome her back, will ya?
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Richard Roeper rocks today:

One can only hope there will be flights with a "no cell phone" option, because if there aren't, I'm walking everywhere, like Kwai Chang Caine. The idea of flying to L.A. for nearly four hours, surrounded by loud talkers yapping on their phones . . . I'd rather take a Taser to the nipples all day.

Just go read the whole thing.

Tummy Tuesdays

I may not miss the Buckaroo, but I surely do miss Tiger Boots... who was (and I hope still is) always happy to show off her pretty tummy.
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Go visit Lisa Violet for more links to fuzzy feline tummies.

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You Are A Romantic Realist

You tend to be grounded when it comes to romance. Sure, you can fall hard... but only for someone you've gotten to know. And once you're in love, you can be a total romantic goofball... But you'd never admit it to your friends!

Are You Romantic or Realistic?

Umm... yes.
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You Are Somewhat Mature

You definitely act like an adult sometimes, but a big part of you is still a kid at heart. While your immature side is definitely fun, you're going to have to grow up sooner or later. [Sez who?]

Are You Immature?

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What Your Face Says

At first glance, people see you as strong willed and stubborn. Overall, your true self is passionate and physical. With friends, you seem dramatic, lively, and quick to react. In love, you seem energetic - almost manic. [Huh?] In stressful situations, you seem cheerful and optimistic. [I fake it well.]

What Do People Think Of Your Face?

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This sounds like another graduate of The Princess Mom School of Parenting. Only no child of the Princess Mom would ever have been that stupid.
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I Can Has Cheezburger? is hilarious. And addictive as all get out.

Tootin' the Horn

It's Jay Solo's birthday today! Go wish him (and his mom) a happy one.

Traveling Companions

The Divine Miss Marilyn heaved a huge sigh of relief when we received this message in response to this post:

Hi!

I hope you are the one who asked how Gigolo cat was. I wrote the Gigolo site on March 5 because I was worried, too, and the response was:

Hi Minta:
The Giggy is fine. hopefully he will be back soon once we get everything in order.

Thanks for asking!

Evil!Troll

Still, its been a month. But at least there's hope.

I love your catblogging!

Regards,

Minta Morze

Minta,

The Divine Miss Marilyn and I send you many, many thanks!
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While you're catting around the blogosphere, don't forget the Carnival of the Cats #158 is up at IMAO.

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Finally, parents with some common sense! I don't imagine turning your son in for something like this is easy, but it is the right thing to do:

Two teenage boys from Lindenwood, Ill., were allowed to fly home with orders to return in 60 days to face possible criminal charges stemming from a brush fire they are accused of setting Friday that blackened 160 acres in the Hollywood Hills....

The boys, ages 16 and 17, were interviewed by police and Fire Department investigators after they turned themselves in, accompanied by the parents of the 16-year-old.

The boys, whose names were not released because they are minors, told arson investigators that they were playing with a lighter and setting twigs on fire when the blaze spread up the hillside, said sources familiar with the investigation.

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Yep. This would most certainly be me:

What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Literature Nerd Does sitting by a nice cozy fire, with a cup of hot tea/chocolate, and a book you can read for hours even when your eyes grow red and dry and you look sort of scary sitting there with your insomniac appearance? Then you fit this category perfectly! You love the power of the written word and it's eloquence; and you may like to read/write poetry or novels. You contribute to the smart people of today's society, however you can probably be overly-critical of works. It's okay. I understand.
Drama Nerd
Musician
Artistic Nerd
Gamer/Computer Nerd
Social Nerd
Anime Nerd
Science/Math Nerd
What Be Your Nerd Type? Quizzes for MySpace

(A tip of the cap to Jennifer.)
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Wow! Maybe there is a zombie love for the Straightest and Whitest of Guys, after all!
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Urk! Looks like it's going to be another crazy week...
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