The Postcard

Dear Java -

;; ;; ;;; <== That's Sam-e's favorite key. Now I'm typing.
My name is Bella and I am a cat but I have some questions that a dog might be able to answer.

First off, when you play fetch with your human what do you do when they get distracted and dont notice that you've brought the toy back to them?

If it's dinnertime and you or your human can't clear the
plate, well, of course you want to bury what's left for
later. This is difficult to do when the floor is carpeted
or tiled. I try to dig up around the dish to cover it but
I haven't been successful yet. Any hints?

This last question is from Sam-e, keep in mind that he's
"portly" to say the least. On a hot day when you hang out
belly up in the middle of the living room floor, trying to
cool yourself, what's the easiest way to get back on your
feet quickly in an emergency?

Sincerely,

Bella & Sam-e

The Covers

Nicky must be under the covers. If a paw or the end of his tail sticks out, he must reconfigure to get the desired coverage. This is the first time this been caught on video. I have to remain very nonchalant and look like I'm busy doing something. If he notices me looking at him, he freezes in mid fluffle and his look is "Whuh?", like Vinnie Barbarino.

The Shadows

My shadow. Or my shadows as it were. As I hope it will stay that way for as long as possible. They are with me (or is it I with them?) almost all the time. I honestly don't know what I would do without them, will do without them...

In "My Dog Skip", the kid's dad said "Dogs die. They get sick. They run away, get hit by cars. They're a heartbreak waiting to happen." I think about that inevitable eventuality every day. More than once.

Oh woe I will be.

The Slippers

There's no place like home, there's no place like home...

The Ball