Some of you may recall that back in January, my cat Vlad had some serious (and terrifying) urinary problems, culminating in surgery. He came through that very well, and this past week he was due for a urinalysis to make sure everything was tickety-boo (as my old flight commander used to say ( Read more... )

I normally don't do the "this year sucks" thing, but I'm beginning to wonder whether this year (or month?) is maybe just an asshole. Came home last night and Vlad was so obviously off-colour that I took him to the emergency vet. Just as well, he had a urinary blockage. And in the course of the exam the vet got suspicious of his thyroid and yes, he' ( Read more... )

It's four degrees above zero and raining. It's supposed to go up to plus-nine for the high today. Yesterday was a couple of degrees above freezing as well ( Read more... )

( Several Youtube clips from It Might Get Loud )

It's occurred to me over the past few weeks that I haven't had a Tabby Cat Derby in the apartment for a while. Since early fall Bojo (who must be pushing seventeen) has really started to slow down, and he's not at all pleased when Spike tries to play with him ( Read more... )

We got standing-in-the-field tickets. Don't ask what the total was. As I said to my brother, it was still cheaper than flying to Ireland and stalking The Edge at his home ( Read more... )

After years of fruitless rumour, it was confirmed today that U2 will be playing in Moncton, one province over, at the end of July ( Read more... )

I've been meaning to watch U2 at Slane Castle again. As soon as I put it on, Vlad came and sat on the coffee table, all intent on the screen. I swear to you, he's watching Edge's hands and longing for a set of thumbs and a very small electric guitar of his own...

( Various bad videos of Spike and Vlad playing with Rope. Bojo was asleep somewhere. I'm sorry the vids are so shaky, I had the camera in one hand and the toy in the other. )

( Let sleeping cats lie, I say. Wherever they are. )