New Year's Day

My furnace has been on its last legs, leaving the Boys to save my day on New Year's.

Imagine me watching the Rose Bowl parade in my easy chair, wearing long johns, fleece pajama bottoms, nightgown, wool socks, fuzzy slippers, and fleece robe.

Space heater was on, TV was on, but what really kept me warm and cozy was the judicious application and constant presence of the Purring Lap Robe shown below.

Long may they wave!

The Smell of Home

After our Thanksgiving trip, Phidian luxuriates in the smell of home. I've changed my ASAP (cat shelter) volunteer schedule to allow me to do more of the same. Happy New Year!

Heavenly Peace

If this works right. . .

The boys are sleeping so peacefully on my lap. Utter relaxation. Enjoy.

This Year, I was Thankful For. . .

My boys.

I think they are thankful for each other, too.

Phierce Phidian

I posted this shot to Warts and All quite a while ago. But it's perfect for Halloween. Phidian in all his glory. You'll definitely want to biggify.

I just love the maniacal look on his face. This is kill-the-toy mode. The Boys love their feather toy, but when Phidian catches it, it's game over! He's good for about 5 minutes of clamped teeth and growling. It's gonna be good and dead when he's done.

The funniest part is that Phidian is a total marshmallow: soft, sweet, and utterly mild-mannered.

One, two, three, A-a-a-a-a-a-l-l-l Stretch!

Snooze With Yarn = Still Life

Sometimes Phidian gets pushed aside by Lil Big Bro, Cicero. Result is his backstroke attitude wedged between the chair and me. This is one laid-back boy, determined to stay asleep.