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Mischief At The Nipperage: Chapter 5 | TheJoyOfCats
Chapter 5 I waited until the next morning to inform my sisfur that some of the cat mint plants had gone astray. I found her in the library, staring out of the windows. The room overlooked the backyard where the Herbarium was situated. She purred softly leading me to believe her mood was better than…
Mischief At The Nipperage: Chapter 4 | TheJoyOfCats
Chapter 4 Supper time arrived and I sauntered into the kitchen to find Cheeky standing in front of Patches. “Show me what’s in your paws?” Patches demanded of Cheeky. “It’s nothing . . . Honestly!” Cheeky kept her front paws behind her back. It was obvious, even to me, that she was hiding something. “If…
Mischief At The Nipperage: Chapter 3 | TheJoyOfCats
Chapter 3 “WTFloof?!!!” THUD! Patches passed out. “Help me get her up.” I attempted to right her. Cheeky, a conscientious nurse rushed to my aide and together we managed to rouse the Widow Patches. “It’s gone . . . How can it be gone? Who, in their right mind, would do such a thing?” Patches…
Mischief At The Nipperage: Chapter 2 | TheJoyOfCats
Chapter 2 “Tibbs? What are you doing in Thong?” Shelby meowed as we entered the limo. “I’m not wearing a thong.” I mistook her meaning and thought she referred to my attire. “He’s here, in Thong-OTG, to see Patches.” Freda meowed up. “Ah . . . I’d heard she was in town.” Shelby turned her…
Mischief At The Nipperage | TheJoyOfCats
Chapter 1 I sat on the train, on my way to see the Widow Patches, my sisfur. She had recently re-joined her religious order in the small village of Thong-On-The-Groyne, located in Southwestern Ontario. Not that I’m biased or anything but Thong OTG sounded like an extremely interesting place to be. I had a premonition…
Last Blog of 2024 | TheJoyOfCats
The invitations have gone out and if I’ve missed anyone, I would formerly like to invite you all to ‘Mr. Tibbs’ New Year’s Thonging Eve Pawty’! The only stipulation I ask is that all the felines line up to give me a kiss to rock in the new year. (After my Babes, of course). A…
A Bellyful Of Christmas Part III | TheJoyOfCats
Tibbs spent the night delivering gifts. And now his task is doneWith all those toys and no fork-liftsIt’s time to have some funThe work was hard and a toilTibbs found himself quite starvedA little snack will never spoilThe turkey once it’s carvedFor Christmas Day, it has arrivedCheers from the cold North PoleAnother year Tibbs has…
A Bellyful Of Christmas Part II | TheJoyOfCats
When last we met, Tibbs split his trewsHis Santa suit all tornThe elves worked hard & in twosTheir fingers they were worn. They sewed, they darned, his suit restoredSanta Tibbs he donned costumeThe candy canes which he did hoardOne by one, he would consume No matter what, he’ll make this runExpect great gifts for allTibbs…
A Bellyful of Christmas Part I | TheJoyOfCats
Yes, every cat in CatdomThought Christmas was such funBut Tibbster could be quite glum. When treats, they are undoneThe Yuletide holidayA time in which he cheered. Oh Tibbs is no gourmetA heaped up bowl, he clearedPerhaps if he were thinnerHis belly that much slenderOne roasting turkey dinnerWould keep his outlook tenderHe stuffed his gob, he…
A Tibbs Christmas Carol: Part III | TheJoyOfCats
The conclusion of this classic tale will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy like a cat snuggling a human who has just bought some much needed treats. Strap yourself in with a bowl of Lick-e-lix and enjoy! 5 Before I could get back to bed, I was transported to a church where I stood…
A Tibbs Christmas Carol: Part II | TheJoyOfCats
When last we met Tibbs was visited by his pal, Zack who told him he would be visited by a number of spirits. This frightened the ebony, fat cat and kept him on high alert! 🙀 3 I awoke, with a start, to the sound of something jumping on and off the furniture in the…
A Tibbs Christmas Carol: Part I | TheJoyOfCats
Christmas is just around the corner and I am prepared to get you all in the mood. Some may think it’s a tad early but I meow ‘it’s never too soon to get a ‘treat wish list’ in to the humans!’ So, sit back and enjoy this classic tale of the spirit of the season.…
Somewhere Over The Rainbow | TheJoyOfCats
I followed the bowls of fish until I reached Cleopatra. She stood outside my HuMom’s bedroom. “What are you doing here, Babes?” I asked. “Oh . . . You made it.” Cleo seemed pleased to see me. Patches joined us and I could tell by her glassy look and unstable countenance that she was ‘nipped…
A Rainbow Full Of Love | TheJoyOfCats
It had been a, relatively, pain-free 14 days into this ‘fast’ and I’ve yet to feel famished. Travelling, far and wide, to find answers about love and forgiveness had me hungry for knowledge. Mind you, if one was to count the days where I actually hadn’t eaten anything . . . well, then my fast…
The Rainbow Bridge Has Surprises | TheJoyOfCats
I, admit, after slurping up the field of Lick-e-lix I was ready for a fast. I could not possibly eat another thing. So began day one of the ‘Tibbs Fast’. The rain came down, almost as soon as this radical decision was made. I mean . . . Really? Could or should I deal with…
Meowing Good-Bye Is Never Easy | TheJoyOfCats
Sitting in front of the dictionary, I nearly swooned once more. I was thoroughly expecting the definition of the word ‘fasting’ to be ‘how quickly one can devour their food’ but what I saw before me was harder to understand than the recent passing of my cat Mom, Minnie. ‘The practice of eating little, or…
The Case Of The Missing Thongs: Finalé | TheJoyOfCats
To meow that I have had a tough week is the understatement of my life. When last I left you, I was regaining consciousness from my manly faint, only to find the police arresting the feline I love. So, as soon as I could breathe once more, (the thong I had ordered came 2 sizes…
The Case Of The Missing Thongs: Part III | TheJoyOfCats
This case has ended and it was the shock of my lives! I dare meow, that you all will be as flabbergasted as I was and am. Let me put the facts to you as plainly as I can . . . After the home invasion and theft of my precious collection of intimate apparel…
The Case of The Missing Thongs: Part II | TheJoyOfCats
You cannot believe how stressful this turn of events has been for me. Why, I’ve barely slept more than 20 hours a day since the crime of the century. I mean . . . I’ve refused treats! 🙀🙀🙀 To help improve my digestion and to take my mind off the missing thongs, Cleo suggested we…
The Case Of The Missing Thongs! | TheJoyOfCats
These last couple of weeks have been horrendous! Not only have my, most illustrious Elizabethan, costumes had the codpieces cut out but when I got home last night I came upon a scene that I know you, my loyal fans, will be thoroughly revolted by! Cleo and I were on a hot date (yes, married…
The Wrap Pawty | TheJoyOfCats
Today’s blog is bittersweet. I’ve got a tale to tell and also some sad news. I’m not one to exaggerate or spread malicious gossip, as you all know, but the goings-on that occurred during the wrap pawty which the repertory company attended over the Labour Day weekend turned into a nightmare! I got distracted last…
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me | TheJoyOfCats
Yesterday was my Babes 8th birthday! Some of you may know our story but for those who don’t . . . know this, Cleopatra is the best thing that ever happened to me. Many’s the time I have taken a simple thing and pushed it way too far, leaving me embarrassed and humiliated. Yet who…
The Taming Of Tibbs | TheJoyOfCats
The Finalé of the ‘Tibbs In The Park’ plays is a doozy! They say that life imitates art and today’s offering could not be more apt. Because I am a chameleon like cator, I have been pleased to take on the many roles required of me this summer. (I’m, just, waiting for the calls to…
Romeo-Rocky & Cleo-Juliet: The Musical | TheJoyOfCats
This week’s play may seem familiar to my long time fans. I believe there was a movie version, starring Miss Phoebe Lee and my brofur Boots, that I made a few years ago. Obviously, I’ve reworked it and added a bit of music to give it that unique Tibbs-ness. Yet, despite having pull with the…
Big Juli | TheJoyOfCats
I’ll let you in on a secret about the title of this one. *whispers . . . When Grandpa was alive, Mom always kidded him that he was so old he knew Julius Caesar personally! 🙀🙀. Grandpa just laughed and said, ‘I knew him, but I called him Big Juli’. 😹😹.* So, when the opportunity…
The Scottish Play | TheJoyOfCats
Today’s play is a special one. In honour of Flynn’s Mom (who recently passed away) I thought it would be a nice tribute for Sharon to use Flynn in one of my stage productions. And what better piece than the one about their homeland? I never got the chance to ask her if it would…
Much Ado About Tibbs | TheJoyOfCats
Today’s play is one I’m particularly proud of. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. I wrote it as a means to an end. You see, some would have you believe that the Mrs. and I are on the outs. This play shows my truest, heartfelt sentiments regarding the one thing I know most about .…
Tibblet: Prince of Catmark | TheJoyOfCats
Oh, pals . . . Have we got a play for you this time!!! If you enjoy murder, mayhem and spirits from another realm . . . You will LOVE this offering! It has it all! And once again, the casting is superb! (I was born to be in the higher echelons of society). Sit…
King Tibbs | TheJoyOfCats
Finally the most excellent casting yet! I’m not one to toot my own horn but until now my acting has been sorely under-used. So for this play, I auditioned and won the starring role. There was no throwing around of weight or star power. Nor did I resort to chasing myself around the casting couch!…
Trifle For Trifle | TheJoyOfCats
This is one of the most satisfying endings I’ve written so far! Nothing gave me greater pleasure! And yet the premise is extremely far fetched, as you’ll see. Still for the purposes of entertainment, I’d write nearly anything that, to me, is simply outrageous! Enjoy the show . . . *Dedicated to Flynn’s Mom. Such…
A Star Is Born | TheJoyOfCats
Every once in a while the entertainment industry finds a gem of an acting prodigy. I believe that I have been lucky enough to discover the latest catress to fit that criteria. Now, modesty forbids me to go on ( . . . and on . . .) about the excellent writing of this week’s…
The Evening Of The 13th or What I Won’t | TheJoyOfCats
I decided to tackle a number of serious topics in this week’s ’Tibbs In The Park’ offering. Some of you may believe that I only have comedy to fall back on! And that, indeed, it is an easy out for me. So, I am happy to show the world what a versatile writer I truly…
Desdemona-Cleo | TheJoyOfCats
This week’s ‘Tibbs In The Park’ play is a bit of a departure. It is an age-old tale of jealousy, revenge and betrayal! 🙀🙀 But from a whole different point of view. Fear not, faint hearts, no cats were harmed during production! Although, some of us, were humiliated beyond reason. (Costume malfunctions can occur). Was…
A Winter’s Tail | TheJoyOfCats
Over the past week, I have been in the midst of a controversy. It seems that my blogs (and tweets) have come under fire and I, the finest cat writer this world has ever known, am being accused of ‘plagiarism’ and ‘stealing’ ideas. 🙀🙀 These are very serious allegations against someone of my weighty acclaim.…
Tibbs In The Park | TheJoyOfCats
Ooooooo . . . Have I got some exciting news for you all!!! It’s my pleasure to announce that the cat dramatic society has decided to commence a ‘Tibbs In The Park’ festival, over the summer months! Some of you may not be aware of the fact that my body of work is VAST .…
Cleo’s Request, My Appeasement. | TheJoyOfCats
“We have to have a serious meow . . .” Could these words hold more fear in a Tom when uttered by the love of one’s lives? Not they could not! Yet my Cleopatra expressed a wish to meow with me. Of course, I interpreted this to mean that I was in trouble (it’s usually…
Proof Of My Love | TheJoyOfCats
After the brilliant success of my novel ‘The Blue Bird’, I have been on a madcap promotional tour to flog the book. (I’m pretty sure, it’s made The Times bestseller list now) And although, I did cop a bit of stick for my outfit! 🙀 (But us celebrities are used to fashion faux pas. Especially,…