This week has been somewhat non-stop and tonight was going to be just going to the pet store and recuping. It turned into errands and dinner and drinks with my brother, which is good since we haven't seen each other since the holidays. I spent a bunch of money on the little moofin. He got a new bed, a bigger litter box, a couple of toys, etc. (Sharon, he went straight for the bed, but then he went straight for a toy when I set that down. The new litter box is so far the most fun. He loves to dig.)
Frank has a plethora of nicknames. There are several variations of "muffin", from "moofin" to "muffinsky." "Moofin" comes straight from the Swedish Chef, when he makes donuts.
Frank is getting some presents because I'm feeling like a neglectful mother. He's going to be left alone this weekend for about 36 hours and I want to make sure he has things to occupy his time. My roommate and I are headed to my parents annual Burns Night party this weekend. Today is in fact Robbie Burns' birthday, see my post last year for some more info on the famous Scottish poet. Anyone in the central Ohio area that wants to drink a lot of whisky and read some poetry on Saturday should drop me a line...
The polaroid above is one I took this weekend in DC. It's a Juan Muñoz sculpture outside of the Hirschhorn, where I worked one summer in the giftshop. I love it and its artist. I saw a wonderful show of his there a couple of years ago, but he sadly died unexpectedly just before the show opened.
I *love* that sculpture, Claire. It's so cool! Thanks for the link to the artist, too.
Have fun drinking lots of whiskey and reading poetry this weekend. I just love it that your family has always done that together. And still does. That's great.
Mine never did anything that neat. If you're ever in the Cleveland area, you and I can pop over to my parents' house and we can all watch Deal or No Deal and drink Diet Cokes!
:)
I'm glad little Moofin is doing good and got some presents. Just so you know, I clicked over here on and off just so I could see his cute little face in your last post. He's adorable.
Have a safe, fun weekend!
Posted by: blue girl | January 26, 2007 at 02:32 PM
I tell you, Frank is living the good life!
Posted by: Maryam in Marrakesh | January 26, 2007 at 07:10 PM
straight from new-age cat-book:
when away from cat, visualize being with cat. like a petting session. it can be part of morning meditation, whatever.
i started that when the cats were young and could definitely tell they became less freaked by being alone.
Posted by: daveminnj | January 27, 2007 at 07:19 AM
Have a fun weekend, Claire!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 27, 2007 at 08:55 AM
Thanks everyone. Have a good weekend, too!
Posted by: Claire | January 27, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Frank will be fine with his new toys and bed to keep him occupied while you're away. Just expect lots of clinging to and nuzzling with Mom-Claire when you return.
Posted by: Sharon | January 27, 2007 at 11:15 AM
God, I keep coming back to your site and looking at that damn picture. Which is exactly what I do when I'm in the Hirschorn sculpture garden. Can't. Stop. Looking. Even though I know it's my least favorite thing ever and there are Miros just steps away.... geez.
Posted by: e. | January 31, 2007 at 12:50 AM