In-purr-ruption #1: Don't Taz Me!

There are days when producing my daily page quota is not only a struggle, but a hurdle of epic proportions. My forthcoming In-purr-ruption photo series will give you a peek at what's going on behind me while I'm trying to work.

This went on today between Herman and Dori.

Dori Meets Opie

The last kitten we had in our home was Opie, five years ago! I've gone through a lot in those five years and I'm no longer loosey-goosey when it comes to letting a 4.5 pound kitten roam free about my home. So many dangers she can get into, like hiding inside the La-Z-Boy sofa, or shut inside a closet or cupboard, or escape into the garage...or maybe get her ears boxed by Peaches who is our Alpha Cat. Since I didn't ask Peaches for purrrmission to adopt Dori, I'm a little nervous about their eventual face to face meeting.

So far Dori has met Herman in my office. He isn't thrilled, but then...Herm isn't thrilled about much unless it's all about him.

MY CHAIR -- go away!

Today Dori and Opie spent a little time together in my office. She was thrilled to find the great homemade knit catnip toys made by honorary auntie Jennifer Niemi (mom to @Nerissathecat, Herman's bestie).

D: Can I come up? O: What's da password?

D: How bout a smoochie? O: How about a smack in da puss?

D: Oh! I wuv dis toy! O: Hey! I was gonna play wif that.

D: Mom likes me better than you. O: Brace yourself, I'm gonna smack ya!

If you have any suggestions for introducing a kitten to older, established cats like mine, I would appreciate hearing them.

Herman's Virtual Prowl Pawty

Herman celebrates his 11th birthday on Wednesday, January 18th.

On Friday, January 20th at 7:30 p.m. Central Time, his Twitter friends are invited to gather in his garden for birthday noms.

And then for Adventure! Mystery...and Peril!

Limited seating available. If you like Survivor. If you like mystery games. Then RSVP to @TattleCat today.