Christmas Eve in Vegas

A throwback poem story I wrote in 2013: Twas the Night before Christmas, and quiet aboundsexcept for the the TV and A Christmas Story sounds.Steve’s asleep on the couch, with Ike at his feetand Mike’s snuggled in his cat house, nice & neat.i sit in the chair, feet propped up and laptop plugged intyping my story with a silly little grin.No snow do we have … Continue reading Christmas Eve in Vegas

Alvin takes the lead

It’s the Night BeforeThe Night Before ChristmasAnd we’d been outto look at the lights. The cats were left sleepingSnug in their usual placeWhile visions of catnip candiesDanced across their face. Aglow with Christmas joyWe made our way homeTo the kitties in chargeIn The house – all alone. We walked in the kitchenAnd turned on the lightsThen into the living roomFor a really astonishing sight! Alvin, … Continue reading Alvin takes the lead

Santa’s Visit

Well, Santa arrivedAnd left lots of StuffHe filled up our stockingsWith goodies & cups. He put gifts under the treeWith extra strong tapeSo Ike couldn’t eat itThinking it’s steak! Steve & I slept – oblivious to allWhile Mike sat in his perchWatching – Proud & Tall. Santa winked at the catsAnd ruffled their furSaying Behave boys, ’cause I’ll be back next year –You can count … Continue reading Santa’s Visit