The Misdemeanours of Mittens the Kitten
Daddi Homeschools Mittens: Part 2 “Rinpoche, I absolutely refuse to homeschool your naughty friend, Mittens! Besides, you told me he attends Kitty Crèche during the day.” “He used to, Daddi, but he was expelled.” “What does a kitten do to get expelled? Burn down the school or something?” “How did you guess, Daddi? …Well,...
Five Little Kittens Named Mittens
Daddi Homeschools Mittens: Part 1 “Daddi, I’m just popping out to see Mittens. I’ll be back before dinner.” “Are you talking about that hyperactive kitten that you sometimes babysit?” “No, Daddi, that’s Naughty Mittens. I’m talking about Sensible Mittens, the girl next door. She was recently spayed, so I want to find out how...
Socates, the Great Philosopher
“To be or not to be, Daddi.” “To be what, Rinpoche?” “Daddi, that is the question.” “Rinpoche, you are not making sense. Why are you quoting Shakespeare?” “I’m not quoting Shakespeare, Daddi. I’m quoting my new best friend, Socates.” “Socrates? Like the great Greek philosopher?” “No, Daddi, I’m talking about Socates, Gloucestershire great philosopher. He’s the...
Rinpoche and the Bed Deceit: Part 2
Rinpoche is a Cunning Cat “Rinpoche, I hate to see you so upset! And I don’t want you to be punished by the Cat Council and stripped of your position as Chief Cat of the House because of my refusal to buy you a new Comficat bed. What can I do to sort things...
Rinpoche and the Bed Deceit: Part 1
The Terrible Tail and Moon Ceremony “You’re looking particularly sleek and well-groomed today, Rinpoche. Are you going somewhere?” “Yes, Daddi. I have to attend a Cat Council meeting for the annual review of my performance as Chief Cat of the House.” “Well, good luck, Rinpoche! You’re bound to get a good review.” “No, it’s...
Rinpoche Plans a New Year’s Revolution
“You seem lost in thought, Rinpoche. I’ve been calling you repeatedly.” “I’m sorry, Daddi. I was thinking about my New Year revolution.” “Your revolution?” “Yes, Daddi. Do you remember how you told me that many humans plan a revolution at this time of the year because they want to make a fresh start and...
Santa Claws and his Eight Raindears
Chatting About Christmas: Part 2 “Daddi, my friend, Gwyneth, was telling me that there’s a plump ginger cat named Santa Claws, who brings Christmas gifts to cats that have been good all year.” “I’m not sure you’ve been all that well-behaved, Rinpoche. What about that bird you brought into the house this week? You...
Rinpoche Needs a Bed Update
Chatting About Christmas: Part 1 “Daddi, you and I need to chat.” “About what, Rinpoche?” “There’s very little time left before Christmas, Daddi, and you should be thinking about choosing my gifts. I don’t want you to leave things to the last minute, as you did last year.” “What were you hoping to get...
The Twelve Days of Catmas
On the first day of Catmas there came a gift from meA tear in your precious settee On the second day of Catmas there came a gift from meTwo headless mice and a tear in your precious settee On the third day of Catmas there came a gift from meThree fur ballsTwo headless mice...
Rinpoche Hides From Halloween: Part 2
Rinpoche Has a Clever Plan “Daddi, have you finished searching everywhere in the house and garden for witches and other scary creatures?” “Yes, Rinpoche. And I found nothing, so it’s perfectly safe for you to come out from your hiding place under my bed.” “Did you check the garage? I’m sure vampires would like...