A Hard Day's Night
A kitten plays hard37 total reviews
Comment from misscookie
I love this story it is short and sweet. anyomne with opets have gone throught this once or twice. No matter what they do we still love them. thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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I love this story it is short and sweet. anyomne with opets have gone throught this once or twice. No matter what they do we still love them. thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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hi Cookie! SO glad you enjoyed this one! I have had SO many pets. I can't remember them all. Well, I do. I have a list. They are all dear to my heart too. I'm so grateful you liked it. xoxo. Susan
Comment from donaldww
Nicely written piece inspired by a supine cat, ostensibly resting until new curtains and fish tank lid have been installed.
'The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar.'
This line reminded me of nights spent at my great aunt's house, where the relentless ticking of her grandfather clock sounded like the clacking of a railcar.
DW
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Nicely written piece inspired by a supine cat, ostensibly resting until new curtains and fish tank lid have been installed.
'The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar.'
This line reminded me of nights spent at my great aunt's house, where the relentless ticking of her grandfather clock sounded like the clacking of a railcar.
DW
Comment Written 03-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Hi there! I have always found it impossible to sleep away from my own bed. The sounds in other homes are different...the scents. Especially as a child I guess. A clock would keep me awake. I use a fan! WHite noise to over ride other nonsense! :) Anyway, thank you for this kind and fun review! Susan
Comment from Sally Carter
Susan, you are SO GOOD!
I love this story. And I specially love the way you let the reader know from the outset that this is a cat. None of those tricks of letting us thing it's a person or a child.
Very funny and utterly charming.
I have never come across a "canid", which is not in my dictionary, but I'm guessing it's a derivative of canine and such words. ie a dog. (Not god, as I just typed!)
This cat is adorable. I love the way you have represented him. And the imagery is also fantastic, such as the clock ticking.
I would take out the comma after "treasure chest" (how well observed is that tiny touch?)
and I believe it should be "unpertUrbable", but apart from that not a thing I would change. It's wonderful, really wonderful.
Sally
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Susan, you are SO GOOD!
I love this story. And I specially love the way you let the reader know from the outset that this is a cat. None of those tricks of letting us thing it's a person or a child.
Very funny and utterly charming.
I have never come across a "canid", which is not in my dictionary, but I'm guessing it's a derivative of canine and such words. ie a dog. (Not god, as I just typed!)
This cat is adorable. I love the way you have represented him. And the imagery is also fantastic, such as the clock ticking.
I would take out the comma after "treasure chest" (how well observed is that tiny touch?)
and I believe it should be "unpertUrbable", but apart from that not a thing I would change. It's wonderful, really wonderful.
Sally
Comment Written 03-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Hi Sally! Wow! Bless your heart. This was another just off the wall for fun. That photo is just the berries. What a doll. OH! I double checked and canid is a word...sort of the scientific term for canine. I like it. And I'll check the commas too. Thanks for this great help!! LOVE, Susan
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, susan, you did a great job writing this story about the cat that had a full day, i enjoyed reading it. it canid another word for canine? congrats on your win
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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this is very well written, susan, you did a great job writing this story about the cat that had a full day, i enjoyed reading it. it canid another word for canine? congrats on your win
Comment Written 03-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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hi Pam! Thank you so much! Oh yes..canid is like a scientific term for canine. I made sure! LOL! And thanks for the congrats too. A really nice surprise! It's great to hear from you! hugs!! Susan
Comment from humpwhistle
Very cute, Suse. I suppose the picture inspired the story.
I like Chester's pluck.
'The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar.' -- Great line.
Canid -- I never heard that word before, but I'm sure it's some derivative of cannis.
Good work.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Very cute, Suse. I suppose the picture inspired the story.
I like Chester's pluck.
'The clock on the mantle ticked like the clack of a railcar.' -- Great line.
Canid -- I never heard that word before, but I'm sure it's some derivative of cannis.
Good work.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 03-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Hi, Lee Oh, yes, canid is the same as canine. I looked it up to make sure! And that word that I asked you about, 'segged' is spelled 'segued'. It means 'meshed together'? Or melded...? If I remember right. Anyway, I'm always happy if you like my efforts. I've had several little "Chester's" and each was a sweetie. How is your kitty, Hazy? Hope okay...
Sorry this is such a late thank you Lee. It hurts to stay in front of the computer very long. hugs, Susan
Comment from visionary1234
Well you couldn't say anything less with a picture like this, now could you!!!! Love "the clock ticked on the mantle like the click of a rail car" ... there's your craft coming in! Well done!
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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Well you couldn't say anything less with a picture like this, now could you!!!! Love "the clock ticked on the mantle like the click of a rail car" ... there's your craft coming in! Well done!
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Comment Written 03-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2012
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Hi there! I am always so glad you enjoy my little sob stories...I hope to do a happier one soon. Maybe. I will try. I will. Thank you so much! xoxo...Susan
Comment from c_lucas
Sounds like a very busy cat. This is , as usual, very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. Maybe Chester should be in a cage.
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reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Sounds like a very busy cat. This is , as usual, very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. Maybe Chester should be in a cage.
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Comment Written 03-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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LOL! Oh Charley! Leave it to you to think of the obvious! A cage! Yes! I had a cat years ago that I wound up putting in a spare room because he was like this. His name was Tao and the neighbor killed him with Lindane/sheep dip. Such nice people. He died a horrific death, and I was out looking at hay instead of caring for him. When I left, he darted inside, his death beginning. I won't forgive myself for not noticing he was acting odd. I found him in my closest...spittal and froth in his mouth. God. Now I'm in tears. Thanks for listening...s.
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You're welcome, Susan. Charlie
