Princess Fuzzypants

26/06/2025

As we were re-reading this memory before picking it, I had a great thought. There are so many really wonderful cat authors with superb series- like Toni LoTempio with the Pet Shop in which I just happen to star- that maybe we should have sharing of our favourites. With summer holidays coming, we want to stock up on reading material. Let’s share some at the pawty on Caturday and then I can also do some on FUZZY Thoughts.

I visited Daddy in bed last night with a loud meow. He told Momma as soon as he got up. He was chuffed. Momma says she is ready for one anytime I want. Giggles. The anticipation is excruciating.

It was a hair cooler yesterday and today but while we are out of the advisories, it is still hot. Maybe some relief on the weekend so we can open up windows.

Momma and Scott did get to the pool yesterday and truly enjoyed their swim. Once a week now. That is their goal. Then Momma wants to increase it slowly.

Mr. Bunny was just on the deck. He scooted when Momma opened the door but she doesn’t try to scare him off like Daddy. He says the bunny eats his plants.

Time to get the old girl moving. Be safe, healthy and happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

Whew! I need a nap. I have had such a busy morning. First I wrote my latest edition of FUZZY Thoughts with the second of my Big Three of venerable cat mysteries. That means there are oodles of books 'cuz they have been around for a very long time. They were also the ones that made sure my mom would become a Crazy Cat Lady. Giggle.
Then I was pawty hopping at all the great Meet and Greets today. I just love dropping by and seeing some of my old furriends but also meeting new ones.
Today was unusual. At the last one, there were three separate kitties who have been waiting in shelters such an ever long time for their furever families to arrive.
Now what I like about these three is they are somewhere safe where they can live until that special day occurs. It's like the London Humane Society. I wouldn't let my family volunteer if they killed the animals to make space. Hiss. That is just plain murder if mew ask meow.
Anyway, I pawed their pages and invited them to come visit meow so that I could share them with all of mew.
I'd better rest up before they arrive.
So have a pawsome Friday and get ready for tomorrow 'cuz mew know what that is: it's going to be Caturday!

25/06/2025

It was a very good day for Daddy. We have a mice clean house, he had a delicious dinner where it was shady enough to sit out on the patio when they arrived and I gave them all a soft meow as they were seated at the table. I wanted to wish the old guy a happy purrday.

It was brutal as far as the heat and humidity but the restaurant had some fans that made it surprisingly comfortable. Now Momma’s odometer changes over a week tomorrow. Their purrdays are only nine days apart even though Momma is 2 years older.

There would be lots of accidents on that new carpet over the years. I know I was hard on stuff with the where’s widdles and the treasure hunts. But Momma knew I could not help it and often would be very upset by it. She was always there to protect and love meow. She was mine and I was hers.

Hope mew all have a wonderful whiskery Wednesday. We missed the dangerous weather yesterday but it looks like we might see thunderstorms this afternoon and tomorrow. With the heat we could use more rain. Be safe, healthy and happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

PS- I posted in FUZZY Thoughts again yesterday.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051744878334

It's Caturday morning and of course, we all know what that means. Say it with meow: Momma's going to be a cat slt again.
I inaugurated our new carpet upstairs. I had a little throw up- nothing much or serious- but it is the first marking of the new stuff. Daddy was so angry with meow but Momma understood I didn't mean to do it. It just happened. And mice soft carpet is much better than either tile or hardwood floors. Right kitties?
He grumbled a lot but I am already furgiven.
Momma laughed at meow last night. It was purrty warm but not hot enough for a/c. When we went upstairs, I stretched out on the carpet (almost where I made my mark today). When I stretch out, I stretch out. She calls meow a long drink of water. What it has with drinking water I shall never know but...
Anyway she said if I got any longer, I could stretch from wall to wall. How silly. I am not nearly that long although when I stretch up, I can put my paws on the top of the counters.
I'm purrty excited 'cuz I am going to see on of my best furriends, Robert, this afternoon. He's a crazy cat man so it is always great fun playing with him. He's coming over to see meow. Well, maybe just a little bit of everypawdy else and the barbecue too. Just a smidge.
Anyway, I hope everypawdy has a furbulous Caturday and a pawsome weekend.
Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

24/06/2025

First off, Happy Purrday to Daddy. Momma just sung it to him in my honour. And happy Cat World Domination Day. Pfft. I thought that was every day. Giggles.

Momma has still posted reviews since I left for the Bridge but has not posted much on FUZZY Thoughts. Do mew think she should start up again? I shall have a serious discussion with her if mew do.

And who could have imagined that not only would I introduce mew to the world of cat mysteries, I would become a character and a cover model for a series myself. Wow! I never would have thought that in a gazillion years.

Still in the heat warnings. Please take those seriously and drink lots of water and stay cool. Be safe, be healthy and be happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

I did it! I did it! I did it!
I started my purrsonal blog, FUZZY Thoughts. I even posted my first blog there.
I hope mew will go over and check it out.
I want to introduce humans and kitties to the world of cat mysteries- their authors and their wonderful kitty mewses and characters.
My sister Sammi introduced Momma to kitty mysteries but she had her paws full trying to teach our humans the facts of life with cats. She was the iron paw in a black velvet glove.
She had no time for doing reviews and the like. I on the other paw love to write my FB posts and do reviews. Of course, I get to do the good ones that have animals in them. Poor mom is stuck with the ones that only have humans.
I am sending out an invitation to all my furriends who write books with kitties. I would love to host them and their cats. Since many of mew are in my lists of all-time favourites, stay tuned 'cuz I am going to go through my suggested reading list for the summertime.
Wish meow good luck. I hope mew all have as much fun reading it as I will writing it.
Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble.

23/06/2025

Yesterday was hot. No, it was HOT! Other than Daddy going to Costco at 6am to fill up the car, nopawdy went anywhere. They stayed in the cool palace with the fans going since it felt like 46C in the afternoon. It already feels like 33C and it is just 6:30. There will be another 46C afternoon and while the ‘rents are going out in the morning, Momma wants to be home by noon.

She had to stop her exercises yesterday ‘cuz they hurt her arm so much. She figured out this morning how to do them and not hurt so much. She certainly can feel a difference from them.

Hope mew are all staying safe, healthy and cool. Have a marvellous Meowday. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

OMC! Last night we had some really bad thunderstorms. There was so much rain and lots of flashy and boomy things. I heard there were tornados not that far from us too.
Luckily, I was with Momma in bed and when I started to get scared, she put her arms around meow and snuggled. She told me she would keep meow safe and that I was all right. I relaxed when I heard that 'cuz I do trust my mom despite the times she has betrayed my trust, like when the porta-prison comes out.
Today it looks like things are clearing out slowly and when the breeze blows the humidity away, it will be mice. When it's too humid, all I want to do it lay on my perch or somewhere else with appendages hanging down. It may not be elegant but it is cooler.
And that is the main thing- or the Maine thing.
I know if we had nasty weather, some of mew must have had it too. I hope everypawdy is safe.
Hope all of mew have a pawsome day.
Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble.

22/06/2025

Here is good advice for those kind souls who are helping our outdoor kitties

🆘 DANGEROUS HIGH TEMPERATURES LOCALLY STARTING TOMORROW, FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. 🆘
🔷 If you feed outdoor cats, please make sure they have access to cold fresh water in the shade at all times❗️
🔹 If you have indoor/outdoor cats, please keep them indoors during the heat.
🔹 If you have a catio, keep it closed during the extreme heat.
❤️‍🔥 Know the signs of heat stroke and please act if you see an animal in distress‼️

22/06/2025

Heatwave incoming.

Today is the beginning of really hot spate of days. The weather suggestion says it is possible that with humidity that it could feel like 48 degrees celcius in some spots in Ontario this week. My humans are thanking Bast that they can mainly stay indoors in the air conditioned splendor.

Daddy and Scott managed to get out and cut the two balled willows in the backyard, they grow fast when its a mix of warmth and rain. Daddy was really worried about letting them get ahead of him. They were only out for a a short time. Scott returned to a long lineup of kitties waiting at the scritch table.

I am pleased that so many are open to the entire of taking the pawties to Cancun in the winter. Daddy is proving difficult to retrain and Scott’s scritches are that good. An added bonus of sun and water might be the purrfect getaway for all of us. We will need to convene the kitty council to discuss this.

Purr, trill, coo, warble, chirrup

21/06/2025

I was the Great Red Hunter. Truly, I was. Nothing could invade where I could not bring it down. It was fun and it was good exercise. And I know how much mew and Momma love pictures of meow all curled up and sleepy.

I was already at 13K only two and a half years from starting this page. We wobble up over 30k and then just below it. Not sure if it the algorithm or just people losing interest. FB says there is only “fair” engagement where it was always good. Don’t fear though, as long as I know mew enjoy my memories and my interactions, I will continue to post memories and updates.

We are starting to get into the really heavy muggy stuff although the heat warnings probably won’t start until tomorrow. So let us celebrate the Equinox at the pawty and the beginning of summer. We kitties can join my humans as they work through season 7 of Outlander. They just bought the series to bring them up to date.

I see the portal is lighting up. Better rouse Scott. The scritching will begin shortly. Be safe, be cool, be healthy and be happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

Happy Hump Day! Here is a picture of meow from last night resting up after an exciting and active day. Momma snapped meow between glove petting and I was feeling mellow.
A fly got into the house. Daddy had the fly swatter out by the great sink lion hunter tracked it down. I managed to sn**ch it out of the air with the greatest of ease and stunned him. I purrmitted my brother to assist meow and deliver the coupe de grace. No fly stands a chance with the two of us on the job.
The fans are in and so is the verdict. I like them! In fact, I slept on the floor right under Momma's fan. It was lovely. We had more storms early in the evening and then it cooled things down a bit. Today is going to be sunny and very comfortable. I know I am lucky.
Not all of my furriends are basking in good weather. I know it is super hot in both the US southwest and in England. Despite having a couple of hot spells, our June has been cooler than the past several years. Did mew ever notice how weather is like a tube of toothpaste. Squeeze it somewhere and the it spurts out somewhere else. If it is hot in one area, mew know it is going to be cool in another. If one area is dry, the other area is going to be soaking. Every year it changes.
We went back to the last season of Vikings while Gracie was here so we continued on and finished it last night. I am not sure how the series will fare without Ragnar. He was such a dominating character. Tonight we will continue with The Good Wife. It will be much quieter.
Nothing major happening today. Good! I shall catch up on my naps. Enjoy your day.
Don't furget to like and share. Thank mew for helping meow reach 13,300 likes.
That is pawsome.
Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

20/06/2025

Momma started volunteering at the shelter in 1997 as the bunny whisperer. Butterscotch Ripple and Basil ruled the roost. When they were adopted by Sammi in 2001, she switched to kitty whisperer. She loved her time there and helping the animals remember they could be loved until their forever families showed up. And I was right about the Bridge and forever. We have proven that for the last nine plus months. And will continue to prove that. Forever.

There were bouts of heavy rain yesterday and right into the night. Still on the humid side and I hear them debating whether to open up the house only to have to shut it again this afternoon. Probably use more energy with the off and on than just keeping the ac on at a moderate level.

They signed on to Apple TV a couple of weeks ago for a three month freebie. I think they may keep it as they are finding all sorts of interesting things and some of their favourite series are on Apple. They watched Five Days at Memorial about a hospital during Katrina. What those poor doctors and patients went through- and their families. I hope New Orleans has a better disaster plan set up now.

Then they watched the new 4K version of Kingdom of Heaven, directors cut. It is long but a much better movie fleshed out. It was the climax of a very mice day where the three had a great rib feast and ended up taking half the ribs home for dinner today. Hocus Pocus and I dropped in for a taste. It was yummy.

Sobeys then the farmers market for Momma and Scott this morning with local veggies and strawberries. Lots of strawberries. At least it is sunny.

Hope mew are having a good Furrday and are safe, healthy and happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

*Come Caturday morning. I'm going away with my furriend.* Warble.
Does anypawdy remember that song? Momma sings it to meow sometimes. She remembers the movie it was in. Does anypawdy else? Mew know she IS old.
Giggle.
Well, since it is Caturday, mew know what's happening around here. Yup. They are off to the London Humane Society to be cat s***s. I know. I know. I do not begrudge the kitties extra lovings until their furever families come along.
Some of my newer furriends have heartbreaking stories about their lives before they adopted their furever families. I am so glad that all the animals at the shelter are safe and loved until their humans show up. Get a move on humans! They are waiting.
There is going to be a Kitten Kraze at the shelter this afternoon. Lots and lots of adorable little kittens for adoption.
But do mew know what is super neat? When they have one of these events, lots of older cats get adopted too. That just makes meow purr and trill and coo.
It's still June, which is Adopt a Cat Month so mew have time to find your furever companion. I do say furever because even when we go to the Bridge, which we all must do at some time, we never leave your hearts nor do mew leave ours. We are connected furever.
Have a pawsome Caturday everypawdy and be kind to each other. The Princess has spoken. Purr.

19/06/2025

It was a test for Momma all through my life to try and find something to use to brush meow. Like this post, I would enjoy something for a short while and then reject it. It was a duel. But she knew that sometimes it just hurt so she never pushed it. She just would look for another thing that might help. We had quite a collection of brushes and combs that we tried and then gave up on over the years. *Sniggers*

They had a ton of rain last night. They’d had some earlier in the day too but the big stuff came through after dark. Nothing scary for us. Paws crossed everypawdy got off as lightly.

More expected today but the humans are going to 1160 for Daddy’s purrday treat. They send coupons for purrdays where the celebrant gets a discounted meal. The human like to go all three times in the year. Daddy’s purrday is next Tuesday.

Momma’s physio seemed to go well. She is doing seven more weeks and has exercises to do at home. Paws crossed it helps.

I hope mew all have a super TBT and are safe, healthy and happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

It is sunny and cooler so all the windows are open for the first time in nearly a week. *Breathes deeply*. It is so mice to have fresh air circulating through the house.
My humans were not so mice yesterday. They left meow in the morning and did not return until late afternoon, well past stinky goodness time. They were suitably ashamed. I won't say I milked the guilt but I did. *Snickers*. They had a lot of nerve disappearing on Father's Day and then compounding the infraction.
I did get a little revenge. I sang the songs of my people after they all were in bed. Momma had offered water before she came up but I had my strategy plotted. I would not drink.
Then, once she was settled, I sang away. I was downstairs so she knew what I was doing. I do love bending her to my will. Any way, I had a long drink as I knew it would be futile to string it out too long. But I was not finished. No sir. Not by a long shot.
I sat on the counter in her bathroom and sang again. She knew I wasn't thirsty so she was trying to figure out what I wanted. I have to give it to her. She twigged quickly even though it went against my usual demands.
I wanted her to brush meow. I had not had sufficient closeness during the day. I was put off a bit by having all four seats taken in front of the tv and only got up later in the evening. So I had needs. She complied and I was content. That glove has broken down my resistance and I know enjoy soft brushing too.
After that I cut her a break and settled down for the night. I am so kind.
I do hope my routine is less disrupted today. It is too much work otherwise.
Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

18/06/2025

Any sitting on the deck will be delayed as the weather is now officially hot and humid and we are expecting severe weather by this afternoon. In fact, there is a warning there might be tornados pawsible. *Shivers*. I hope not. I shall have to try and protect my humans.

Daddy put on the ac after the painters were in to do all the outside doors. They had to leave the doors open as they dried but as soon as it was done, he closed everything up and cooled the palace down.

Momma is off to the physiotherapist today. Yes, it took that long. The other one she called put her on a waiting list and said August was likely. Pfft! Her shoulder is much better but she figures maybe the therapist can give her some exercises to help with all the other places like her wrist and hands, neck, hips, knees, etc. Paws crossed.

I hope mew all have a wonderful whiskery Wednesday. Be safe, be healthy and be happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

It was bad enough last summer. My humans like to go out on the deck and leave meow inside. I stare at them and tell them to come back in. It works sometimes, especially if I sound particularly pathetic.
I may have met my match.
Daddy bought new furniture and now they just want to sit outside 'cuz it is so comfy. Harrumph.
I don't want to go out and join them. They should stay in here with meow. Simple.
Yesterday was a gorgeous day and they even had dinner outside. Pfft. I have a feeling that's where they will be once Momma returns from being a cat slut.
See what I have to put up with. The service in this establishment is slipping.
Purrhaps some songs of my people tonight might convince them to pull up their socks. Yes. I think that might be the answer.
Have a pawsome Caturday everypawdy.
Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

17/06/2025

This was the year of the re-no-no-vations. Even though they did the two bathrooms two years before, I had no idea how disruptive this would be. I was bereft when they took out my beloved counter and sink. All the kitchen fittings went to another good home but I recall walking into the empty space and wondering what could possess them to do such a thing.

I am sure Momma and I will find many posts throughout the summer to remind us of this chaotic time. I can look back now and smile but it was a tough haul. *Paw on forehead. Staggers*

Summer, I suspect, is here. We are going to have some muggy weather with rain later today but they real heat is about to descend later in the week and it will be ac time. So far, we have avoided it but the windows will have to close to keep things cooler. *Sighs*. We knew the lovely moderate stuff could not last but it was a blessing whilst it did.

And mew, my dear furriends, are the biggest blessing of all. I appreciate so much that mew have continued to visit and while the algorithms can go up and down, mew have stayed with meow. It means a lot to both Momma and meow. Thank mew.

Be safe, be healthy and be happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

This is going to be another busy weekend what with getting our kitchen ready for tearing apart. Habitat for the Humanities comes on July to take all the cabinets and appliances away and work begins on the 11th. Dear Bast, give meow strength.
Speaking of strength, I hear one of my dear furriends from whom I have not heard in a long time is undergoing surgery. Kathy Cabot and her kitties, especially Prince Peaches, used to visit meow frequently. I miss them and am sending my deepest rumbliest purrs that all will be well. My paws are crossed too.
It is going to be an absolutely gorgeous weekend around here. Temps in the high 70'sF or mid to high 20'sC and low, low humidity. Purrfect!
It's supposed to stay mice until Monday at least. I hope the nights cool off too. That is the best combination for meow.
I certainly hope that I get treated better tonight than last night.
She booted meow out when I was singing the song of my people. I thought I sounded pawsome. Obviously she has a cloth ear. Pfft. Critics!!!!
Have a furbulous Friday and a wonderful weekend.
Purr, trill, warble, coo.

16/06/2025

Happy purrday to my uncle Mike who turns 80 today. WOW! He is Momma’s big brother and we all wish him the bestest day and everything good for the next year.

I know mew will love this picture and post. It made us smile. Momma always put extra water in my stinky goodness to make sure I was getting enough hydration. It made gravy and I loved gravy. I loved it a lot.

It is nine months today I went to the Bridge. Momma misses meow every day as I miss her. I still have not meowed at them for a while but I am sure when I do, it will be a cause for great joy.

It was a gorgeous weekend with lots of sunshine, warm weather and cooler nights for sleeping. We may see it end today with some rain later. Scott is off to the dentist today, Momma is there tomorrow and then starts her physio on Wednesday. Whew! *Mops brow*.

We all hope mew have a marvellous Meowday and a wonderful week. Be safe, healthy and happy. I love mew.

Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble, chirrup.

Gravy chops! He called meow gravy chops! Just because I get some gravy on my chin when I have my stinky goodness with gravy. Harrumph.
I get it all off in time but I do enjoy my Fancy Feast so much. I think it is very rude of my brother to call meow names.
Do I call HIM names? Nooooooo. I do not.
Well, not too often anyway.
For TBT, here's a shot of meow when I was a little bitty baby.
Looking straight into the camera was how I convinced my Momma that we were meant to be together.
Purr, trill, coo, chirp, warble.
Have a furbulous Purrsday everypawdy.