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...
A Rocket for Rinpoche
The Strawberry Fool Moon: Part 1 “Daddi, what is the Strawberry Moon? I’ve heard some cats talking about it lately.” “It’s the name that was given to the June Full Moon by Native American tribes. They noticed that the wild strawberries they liked to eat became ripe at the same time as the full...
Keeping Gloucestershire Safe and Sacred
Voting for Trumpet: Part 4. “Daddi, today is the election for the next president of the Khat Khouncile.” “I hope you’ve learnt your lesson and will vote sensibly this time?” “Oh yes, Daddi. I’m a much wiser cat after Trumpet’s presidency.” “Who are the candidates?” “Libby is standing for the Democats and Smarm for...
The Gang of Reds
Voting for Trumpet: Part 3. “Daddi, guess what! Everyone’s saying that the Gang of Reds interfered with our election and helped Trumpet to win!” “The Gang of Reds?” “Yes, Daddi – a gang of big, scary ginger bullies. They are foreign cats from Worcestershire. Since the tabbies left, we’ve seen a lot of Reds...
Draining the Swamp
Hand drawn portrait in pastel pencil by Andrea Hope: pi-artstudios.com Voting for Trumpet: Part 2. “Rinpoche, what’s wrong with you today? You haven’t touched your food.” “I’m disappointed in Trumpet, Daddi. He hasn’t kept his promises.” “What promises has he broken?” “He hasn’t locked up Slush; he hasn’t built a wall on the catwalk;...