Ripley and Ocho. I had a long talk with him about Ripples and he understood every word. Poor Ripples, she didn't understand why he shunned her attempts to play or give kitty sugar. I told him no more pouting or hissing and fussing. So far, he's being Mama's bestest goodest boy!

My sweet Tang has almost completely accepted Ripley. I received a photo of her mom today, she is a blue eyed seal point Siamese.

I work from home. How in the hell can I get anything done with this snoozing in the crook of my arm?

OMG First nose boop that I thought would never ever happen!

Osama Bin Ripley with her broken POS toy from the shelter that is her jam. She couldn't care less about the basket full of expensive toys, sigh....She had better get with the sleeping schedule at Casa Del Thomas soon, or I'll lose what's left of my f'ing mind.

I think I'm the cutest kitten ever. Mom said to chill the F out.

Ripley says "this tree is the perfect size for a teeny runt of the litter" "I believe I'll just have an eety beety nibble...."

Cutest pic I've taken in 2024. Ripley has found her spot on the kitty condo; it was fortunately an open unit.

Ripley says "I'm ready for my close-up, Mom!" You cannot tell from these pics how tiny she is. Her head fits in my hand like an egg. She was the runt of the litter, but she's not short on sass or personality!

After three hours of horseplay on my chest, Ripley and I both passed out on my chest for two hours of well-needed sleep. She spent the whole day hiding in the bedroom, but came out for her wand toy and after two hours of that, I was able to pick her up. She would not let me stop petting her.

This is a copy of Cat Steven's album cover for Teaser and the Firecat that I painted when I was 16. It's still an homage to all the orange cats that have enriched my life with their lives through the years.

Santa brought me my present early. Here is Ripley about to wreck havoc on my beautiful tree, which my adult cats ignore. Sigh!

So true!

My newest baby from the shelter. Please meet and greet Ripley.

Ocho ignoring the tree and Tang wondering WTF is going on. Tang was adopted as an adult after a very rough life and years in a cage. He has been with me five years now. Please follow us, animal lovers, and we will do the same.

Ocho, about 7 years ago, inspecting the crime scene. Gosh, Mom. Wonder who could have done this? I'm sniffing for prints, we'll crack the case in no time!

My two orange boys. Ocho and Tang