A Hard Day's Night
A kitten plays hard37 total reviews
Comment from J. P. Egry
One of my favorite subjects----cats. I have two that hate each other. They shred nothing in the house--use only their scratching posts----BUT if accidentally put together, they shred each other!!! Noises like you've never heard in this world.
This is such a cute short story in the point of view of Chester, the cat. Great detail of sights and sounds. What respectable cat wouldn't be tired out after all that work?
Fantastic photo!
Too bad this wasn't in a flash fiction contest. It is very well told and perfect for that.
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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One of my favorite subjects----cats. I have two that hate each other. They shred nothing in the house--use only their scratching posts----BUT if accidentally put together, they shred each other!!! Noises like you've never heard in this world.
This is such a cute short story in the point of view of Chester, the cat. Great detail of sights and sounds. What respectable cat wouldn't be tired out after all that work?
Fantastic photo!
Too bad this wasn't in a flash fiction contest. It is very well told and perfect for that.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi there J.P.! You should be here tonight! There are two cats fussing just outside the window. There's a wild one around that beats up our barn cats. I guess no rest for the wicked...What a howling! I'm too tired to go break it up too. Little Chester could be so many people's cats! I've had a couple too like that. And thank you extra too for your great encouragement J.P. -- you're the best...xoxo. Susan
Comment from Judy Swanson
Hey Suse - love this little vignette!
Chester, no doubt, is king of the house. I love that about cats.
"The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar"is a great line. Says more than provide a description of the sound - it brings up some ancient internal wisdom about the passage of time.
"He didn't even have a tail to bite" This one, too, hit me with a double meaning. Billy didn't have a tail to chase either! No doubt adding to his lack of a love for play.
Fun story. Great use of the photo!
Judy
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hey Suse - love this little vignette!
Chester, no doubt, is king of the house. I love that about cats.
"The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar"is a great line. Says more than provide a description of the sound - it brings up some ancient internal wisdom about the passage of time.
"He didn't even have a tail to bite" This one, too, hit me with a double meaning. Billy didn't have a tail to chase either! No doubt adding to his lack of a love for play.
Fun story. Great use of the photo!
Judy
Comment Written 06-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi Judy! How are you? I'm glad to see you here. And that you liked this cattail! LOL! HUGS and many many thanks young lady! :) Susan
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You are welcome! Judy
Comment from wordsfromsue
Chester's a rotten cat, no two shakes about it! At least the dog doesn't destroy the house! Was Chester one of your delights, perhaps? :-)
You referred to doggie as 'canid'. Was that a typo or just a word tgis mostly feline lover is unfamiliar with?
If Chester were mine, it''d be curtains for him, next time he pulled a stunt like that! :-)
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Chester's a rotten cat, no two shakes about it! At least the dog doesn't destroy the house! Was Chester one of your delights, perhaps? :-)
You referred to doggie as 'canid'. Was that a typo or just a word tgis mostly feline lover is unfamiliar with?
If Chester were mine, it''d be curtains for him, next time he pulled a stunt like that! :-)
Comment Written 05-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Hi there! I know, Chester is onery! BUT lovable...I had several cats like this. One named Tao that actually knocked pictures down and leapt up making the ones on hangers be crooked. I had to put him in a spare room for a while when I had to be gone. Anyway, Thank you for this great review...what a joy! HUG! Susan
Comment from Judian James
Oh, my Nelson was just like Chester as a kitten. I had never had such a naughty mischief maker until him. Now, he's older and has settled down (Phew!) I loved this Suse!
"The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar"
What a GREAT line!!
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Oh, my Nelson was just like Chester as a kitten. I had never had such a naughty mischief maker until him. Now, he's older and has settled down (Phew!) I loved this Suse!
"The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar"
What a GREAT line!!
Comment Written 05-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Hi there! I know, Chester is onery! BUT lovable...I had several cats like this. One named Tao that actually knocked pictures down and leapt up making the ones on hangers be crooked. I had to put him in a spare room for a while when I had to be gone. Anyway, Thank you for this great review...what a joy! HUG! Susan
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Nelson was on tranquilizers the first year of his life due to all the damage and havoc he was causing! HOnestly, I've never had a cat literally swing from the chandeliers and destroy curtains room to room!!
Comment from Espresso momma
How cute! makes one want to have a good laugh. I really enjoyed this tale of Chester and his antics. Love the photo so much. Great job!
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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How cute! makes one want to have a good laugh. I really enjoyed this tale of Chester and his antics. Love the photo so much. Great job!
Comment Written 05-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Hi there! I know, Chester is onery! BUT lovable...I had several cats like this. One named Tao that actually knocked pictures down and leapt up making the ones on hangers be crooked. I had to put him in a spare room for a while when I had to be gone. Anyway, Thank you for this great review...what a joy! HUG! Susan
Comment from thmedina
Wow! even the slightest little tidbit and your capable of bringing it to like. I am truly impressed. Your talent is amazing. The people in the walls got me a little perplexed. Your writing is amazing. Thank you VERY much.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2012
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Wow! even the slightest little tidbit and your capable of bringing it to like. I am truly impressed. Your talent is amazing. The people in the walls got me a little perplexed. Your writing is amazing. Thank you VERY much.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2012
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Hi there! What a fun review...and you were right. I changed that sentence. I wrote that too tired. LIke now...I'm a zombie. I thank you Medina. Such kind enthusiasm is what keeps me trying. I'm delighted you enjoyed this. I just love that photo! :) Thanks again!! Hug, susan
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It happens doesn't it? lol I meant you bring words to life not like. ha ha. Yes the photo is hilarious. From one zombie to another...Anytime I can help you get a'head ha ha. goodnight susan. :)
Comment from CALLAHANMR
Hi Susan:)
Little Chester sure deserved his nap. My two cats used to sleep that way when they were kittens. They just dropped after their destructive playtime ended. I wonder, were they poised for a tummy rub or just too tired to roll into a ball of fur?
Chester destroyed curtains, mine took out our Venetian blinds.Fortunately, we had no fish tank. Did you have a burial service for Trish?
Thank you for tis look at a kitten's hard night of work.
Did you happen to see my latest poem, 'Technological Kitten?"It must be the season for kittens.
Love an Irish Hugs for a great vingette.
Roger
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2012
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Hi Susan:)
Little Chester sure deserved his nap. My two cats used to sleep that way when they were kittens. They just dropped after their destructive playtime ended. I wonder, were they poised for a tummy rub or just too tired to roll into a ball of fur?
Chester destroyed curtains, mine took out our Venetian blinds.Fortunately, we had no fish tank. Did you have a burial service for Trish?
Thank you for tis look at a kitten's hard night of work.
Did you happen to see my latest poem, 'Technological Kitten?"It must be the season for kittens.
Love an Irish Hugs for a great vingette.
Roger
Comment Written 05-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2012
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Oh Roger! Thank you. And I read your kitten poem!! Just a joy. HOW I love kittens. Any small creature...well. Except spiders. And roaches, and ... lol! I'm smiling about the fish. I should add the children having a service for her. Another reviewer said, "A moment for the fish" so, this is something to ponder! Thank you so for a great review...I always want to keep trying when you enjoy my efforts! Happy days to you my friend...xoxo. Susan
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
This reminds me of my previous beagle. He was so sweet, but would destroy the house while I slept. I would wake up in the morning with toys, shoes etc in bed with me. Great story and how true that some animals are just plain naughty!!! Hugs~Debbie
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2012
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This reminds me of my previous beagle. He was so sweet, but would destroy the house while I slept. I would wake up in the morning with toys, shoes etc in bed with me. Great story and how true that some animals are just plain naughty!!! Hugs~Debbie
Comment Written 04-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2012
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Hi Debbie! How are you? I thought of you a lot today as I waited at the darn doctors office. I'm getting real tired of it too. This is so funny about your dog. He just wanted you to wake up and play! HOW sweet. Write me a story about him?? Please be well my dear Debbie. xoxo. Susan
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hello again Susan
Once again my friend, you totally cracked me up. I have friends who must have Chester's clone because he is just as full of it. Nicely written and down right funny
Bear
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2012
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Hello again Susan
Once again my friend, you totally cracked me up. I have friends who must have Chester's clone because he is just as full of it. Nicely written and down right funny
Bear
Comment Written 04-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2012
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Hi Bear! LOL! I'm just delighted you enjoyed both these stories my friend. This photo just begged to be explained! BUT in reality, I bet this little guy was asleep in a typical ball and the owner stretched him out and snapped this real quick. SO cute. Thank you for enjoying it Bear. Susan
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Susan,
The picture you chose to enhance your well placed words is hilarious! You have told a comical story and one I am so glad I didn't miss reading. Such a delight...blessings, chey
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2012
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Hi Susan,
The picture you chose to enhance your well placed words is hilarious! You have told a comical story and one I am so glad I didn't miss reading. Such a delight...blessings, chey
Comment Written 04-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2012
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Hi Chey...I just had to try to 'explain' this adorable picture. HOW sweet. I'm so glad you liked it. Wouldn't you like to tickle the little tummy?? HUG!, susan
