My partner Evan and Tommy-Cat where BOTH feeling frisky.
Evan found a stick and paper towel. Tommy found his spot...
Let the Games Begin!
"Oh this is just too good to be true!! Paper Towel on a STICK!!!"
I'm an Artist so I always have paper towel rolls laying about...or I should say I DID have paper towel rolls laying about. Once Tommy-Cat came into my life I only have shredded up rolls...man o man can this boy shred!
So much balance and form! I think he's secretly been doing Yoga to prepare for this moment :-)
He's trying to play it cool and not give into the taunting...
ATTACK!!!!!!
He has managed to get most of it, but Tommy will not leave any paper towel un-touched by is pointy ol' paws.
As all Internet savvy cat-lovers know, YouTube has created a cat video heaven for us! We can get our fix on any cat video we want...from the cute and cuddly to the feisty and fierce! We can see cats doing their cat-thing all over the world! My favorite cat videos are of the goofy and absurd sort!
Piano-Cat became an Internet sensation years after he passed away....playing off all sorts of celebrities in their moments of glory and/or self-delusion! If you are not familiar with Piano Cat do a search and check him out. LOTS of people have created their own moments with him and some are really well-timed and funny...others, well not so much. It can get a little old if you run into a few duds, but the tune is catchy and the site of his cute little face and out-stretched paws playing the piano will keep you giggling for awhile.
I have a special place in my heart for Piano-Cat because he reminds me of my Bobo who passed away in 2009.
Bobo ALWAYS made direct eye-contact with people! That is why I took him home...he was homeless and sitting at the door of a gas station. He would meow while making direct eye-contact at everyone who walked in and out...I couldn't resist his honest determination in finding himself a home and a human!
This video is my ALL TIME FAVORITE Piano-Cat video!!! Not only is the actual Hall & Oates music video a ridiculous flashback to what was on MTV in the 80's but how the creator of this version utilized Piano-Cat is a BRILLIANT silly good time so check it out!
My other all time favorite cat video is one that went Viral not too long ago...again, the 80's is in full blast and this woman loves and wants to nurture cats like no one I have ever seen. She is the real-deal when it comes to a Proud Crazy Cat Lady! Who ever edited this "How To" video made excellent choices, delivering to us some really funny moments (and good tips on how to massage your cat!)
YouTube...You Makin' My Dreams Come True...Ooh Ooh, Ooh Ooh!
I've decided to do a series of blogs sharing the process I went through when my beloved Tammy-Cat passed away. It was a very hard loss for me...much harder than I could have ever imagined. I cried for months...missing her so much. I felt ridiculous at times, but I loved that freakin' cat so much! Not only was she my first pet to die, but really the first "person" to pass in my life. I have been lucky with not losing the people really close to me at this point in my life. My old boy Bowser is getting pretty old and I sense I will have to deal with his passing in the semi-near future...so I'm revisiting these videos once more. He too will be a hard loss.
I'm sure many of you reading understand what I mean about a "hard loss" or are possibly facing something similar. If not right now, you may have to confront this at some point. It is the emotional sacrifice we make by choosing to bring a pet into our life. Hopefully what I share can be a source of support for anyone dealing with the grief of losing a furry friend.
I made this video in June of 2009 right before she died in my arms. Her passing was the most beautiful spiritual experience I have ever had...I actually felt her spirit pass through me. She stayed with me in spirit for about 9 months regularly...purring on my chest at night and even when riding the bus...literally. I know it sounds nuts to some, but I could feel her purr on me just like you would a living cat.
If you are open to seeing the signs and sensing their energy...your pet will let you know they are still with you even if they are physically gone. After awhile, the more I healed, she backed off but would come to me at times when I was stressed or scared. Even as recent as last week I could feel her purr on me in a moment when I needed to feel strong and supported. Our pets love us so much...just as much as we love them.
I was feeling really emotional the day I made this video and wanted to process my feelings and share. I will post the videos I made after she passed, to help me in my grief, in the coming days, so if this is a topic that speaks to you, be sure to follow so you can stay posted with upcoming videos.
I still love and miss you Tammy-Cat! Thank you for being such a good friend and teacher to me!
Here is one of the "WISE CATS" videos I reference above...If she could talk I think this is what she would sound like and what she would say...she was such a crone...such a wise old gal!
Bowser has a mouse in his mouth And both their tails are wagging madly Bowser is sounding the alarm Calling the others by thumping his tail hard on the floor Bobo and Onyx creep through the door approaching them with reverence For they both know what is whirling and twirling flapping Bowser on the nose over and over and over again
ONYX
All three are puffed up and poofed out Harmonizing their glottal growls – deep and low Bobo has his raccoon tail out on display which always means that he is serious
They are as much in their element as I am freaking out Squealing, squeaking, and squawking as if it were my head in Bowser’s mouth
BOBO
I grab a bowl from the kitchen I’ve been here before I look at Bowser Bowser looks at the bowl It’s been years but we’ve been here before So I lower my hand to stroke the back of his head and with a quick and gentle pop out drops the mouse The mouse that is NOT dead Now the mouse is in the bowl The bowl is in my hand My hand is freaking out tossing the bowl into the air So out comes the mouse onto the floor where we four stand And just like that – it’s gone Bowser, Bobo, and Onyx, all three, in unison hang their heads, furrow their brows and sigh Bowser – WHY? I had it under control Bobo – Maybe it will come back? Onyx – (Sigh) You are such a girl! They are disappointed in me I know they are I can see it in their downcast eyes and besides I’m good at picking up on body language They don’t begrudge me long For the hunt is on and off they go beyond the darkened bedroom door to score one more for all of feline kind
I flick on the light to find Bobo eyeing me modestly with the very dead mouse clinched between his teeth and with the other two still looking My little 17lb. belly-rub-lovin’ Bobo with his sweet meow expressive eyes and sensitive ways The gentle giant of all cats I am as proud as I am grossed out But really I should not be so surprised For he did have his raccoon tail out on display which always means he is serious
This is such a cute and sweet video! It is clear both these creatures are really enjoying each other. I love when we get to witness different worlds meeting...god bless YouTube for that! My partner Evan pointed out that kitty might be so into rubbing his face on the dolphins mouth because it smells like fish! Good food has a way of bridging differences and creating space for new friends :-)