Thursday Thirteen - Spring

Thirteen Reasons I Need Spring

1. 
   
   My friends up north are tired of snow!


2. 
   
   I need to feel the sun on my furs more often.


3. 
   
   I need the windows open so I can sniff the great outdoors.


4. 
   
   More birdies will come to our feeders for me to watch.


5. 
   
   It will be daylight longer so I will get more playtime with mommy.


6. 
   
   My birthday is coming up! And it should be warm for it. (March 15)


7. 
   
   Our trees will be all pretty again, instead of just sticks.


8. 
   
   The doggies will spend even more time outside.


9. 
   
   Timmy the Squirrel and his friends and family will tease me more from my porch.


10. 
    
    The Easter Bunny will come! Maybe he'll let me see him this time.


11. 
    
    The yard will get green again instead of brown (and muddy).


12. 
    
    Did I mention my birthday?


13. 
    
    Saint Patrick's Day and Green Niptinis!

Mommy took today and tomorrow off to get some stuff done and to spend more time with me (of course!) so we won't be visiting bloggies, but she has promised to let me get my usual movie review up tomorrow. Purrs, everyone!

Wordless Wednesday

Tortie Tuesday - No Squillions?

Hello Everykitty! Welcome to another edition of the Terrible Tortie Twins' Tortie Tuesday!

We noticed that a lot of you have squillions. Squillion's Day kind of pointed that out to us. *wink* They look like lots of fun! Sadly, we don't have any squillions, but since our mommy is also a crazy cat lady (and dog lady!), we have quite a few kitty-themed objects around our house. We thought we would share them with you today.

This is probably our favorite. It is an angel holding a kitty. We think all furries have angels just like beans do . . . I know our guardian angel made sure that mommy adopted us and brought us home! (Mommy agrees because she told us no one else would put up with us the way she does. *snicker*) This angel lives on top of the entertainment center in the living room, usually, but lately she's been taking a vacation in the hall closet. It seems some kitty can't leave her wings alone . . . *ahem*

Here we have Hello Kitty (given to our mommy by Jack and Dante's mommy) and Puss N Boots (given to our mommy by Almost Dad). These two currently live on top of mommy's chest of drawers in the bedroom. We aren't sure, but we think those two might be dating. They are standing awfully close to each other, don't you think?

And the last kitty-themed object today is this kitty-shaped frame that Almost Dad got mommy. He lives on top of the entertainment center in the living room just like our angel does. Do you see whose picture is in it? We know he's a handsome boy, and the author of this blog, and the BABY of the family . . . but really, mommy, can you make it any more obvious who the favorite of the family is? We know you are always telling us he poses nicer than we do, and that if we would just be still and cooperate you'd have more pictures of us, but still . . .

Well, mommy, here you go. We CAN pose nicely . . . when we want to.

~IVY~

~HOLLY~

Mancat Monday - Spring Is Finally Coming

Sometimes a mancat has to tell his sister to get away from HIS photoshoot.

Happy Almost Spring, everyone! I was a happy mancat this weekend because mommy opened the windows for us! It was warm and breezy, and my sisters and I enjoyed sunning ourselves in the windows and sniffing the air to smell that spring was at last on its way. We also got in some great birdie and squirrel watching. Life is good!

Friday Movie Review - Moulin Rouge

By popular demand, today's movie review is:

Moulin Rouge (2001)

Directed By: Baz Luhrmann

Written By: Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce

"Moulin Rouge" is set in the Bohemian community of Paris, where the Can-Can is a new and scandalous dance, and philosophers, artists, and writers all congregate together in cafés and dancehouses, enriching the culture even as they embrace their impoverished "bohemian" lifestyle.

Against this backdrop arrives Christian (Ewan McGregor), a hopeful writer. Soon upon his arrival he meets Toulouse-Lautrec (John Leguizamo), the now famous artist, and his strange and exotic bohemian troupe. Sensing that Christian is a genius in the making, and noticing he is a handsome genius in the making, Toulouse and company hire Christian as their playwright and bring him to the Moulin Rouge, a wild and scandalous nightclub, to meet the beautiful star Satine (Nicole Kidman), and convince her to star in their play. Of course, once Christian sees Satine, he is smitten right away. Satine, on the other hand, mistakes him for the Duke she is supposed to seduce in order to get funding to make the Moulin Rouge into a legitimate theatre. At first she is happily surprised to find that the Duke is so young and handsome (if a bit shy), but after realizing her mistake she is distraught, realizing that she is now in love with Christian, but still obligated to seduce the Duke.

Eye Candy for the menbeans (Almost Dad)

Nicole Kidman as Satine

Christian and Satine engage in a clandestine love affair, and manage to keep the Duke at arms' length, while at the same time dangling him on the line for his patronage. However, soon we learn that Satine is fatally sick with consumption (now known as tuberculosis), and the Duke learns of the affair. Can there be a happy ending for Satine and Christian?

Eye Candy for the ladybeans (Mommy)

Ewan McGregor as Christian

"Moulin Rouge" is alive with color, movement, and sound. From the very first moment of the film, you know you are not watching your average movie. It is a truly unique work, incorporating the historic bohemian style with modern-day reworkings of classic rock music. Christian wins Satine's heart by singing Elton John's "Your Song," and later laments her coming assignation with the Duke to The Police's "Roxanne." Satine is introduced to us during her first performance, in which she sings "Diamond's Are a Girl's Best Friend." The clever use of music and color keeps a kitty's attention, and the humor and interesting cast of characters help keep an interest in what otherwise might have been a sordid and depressing tale. (Opera fans should note that the central romance between Satine and Christian is very much La Bohème.)

The Bohemian Life

I give "Moulin Rouge" two paws up. This film may not be to everykitty's taste, but even if you hate it, you have to admit that it is an unusual and creative work. I suggest that if you have not yet seen it, you should.

There you go, kitties! Happy Friday. Purrrs!

Thursday Thirteen - Tortie Style

Tybalt received this award from the lovely Diamond Emerald-Eyes yesterday. Way to go Tybalt! He'd like to share this award with his sweetheart Samantha, Queen Snickers and Empress, and the kitty fashionista herself, Daisy.


On to other exciting news, we Terrible Tortie Twins were officially accepted into the T.A.T.A.! You can read our submission here.

In celebration, Tybalt is letting us take over the Thursday Thirteen, and we are going to fill you in on our favorite things to do!

Favorite Activites of the Terrible Tortie Twins

1. Opening cabinet doors and exploring.
2. Whapping the cabinet doors so they slam loudly at 3 AM.
3. Scratching mommy's walls, doors, and doorjambs.
4. Bunnykicking.
5. Flinging Poo. (Ivy)
6. Snorting catnip.
7. Patting mommy's face. (Holly)
8. Loving on the doggies.
9. Stealing dogfood.
10. Drinking the doggies' water. (Holly)
11. Watching squirrels and birdies out the window.
12. Whapping the blinds loudly at 3 AM. (Ivy)
13. Demanding affection from mommy.

Wonderful Wordy Wednesday

I was recently given some very wonderful awards, and I want to share them with you today.

First, Miss Peach gave me this lovely award! I was so touched to get such a special award from such a special kitty.

I think every kitty deserves it, but I will try to share it with just a few of you, so that you can have the joy of sharing it with others.

Faith - For being the inspiration for Tough *ss Torties and for knowing how to get what she wanted, like any good self-respecting Tortie would! Miss Faith Boomerang, you are an inspiration to us all.

Rascal - For being diagnosed with lymphoma, but hanging in there like a trooper! I am so glad you are doing better, buddy. I'm still purring for you!

Dr. Tweety - For being patient with his mommy during her time of loss and for being such a good mancat to Delilah, who is still not doing well. I'm purring for you all, Doc!

And now . . . . I would like to proudly show my Acatemy Award, presented to me by Skeezix for my work with CCSI. I was never more surprised or excited in my life! Thanks to everykitty who was a part of the production, and thanks to Sassy and Little Productions for making CCSI possible.

Here is a close-up of my award, does he look like anyone you know? A handsome devil, isn't he?

Here is a picture of me and the other kitties (and my beautiful Samantha! *sigh*) after we received our awards. Thanks to Sassy and Ruis for sharing this picture with me!

l-r: Gemini, Tybalt, Samantha, Sammy, Daisy, Willow, and Adan

Also, the Terrible Tortie Twins intend to apply to join the Tough *ss Torties today! They have their paws crossed that they will be considered tough enough.