A Lesson about Kittens

I have recently learned a valuable lesson, one which I wish I had discovered earlier in my life. What is it, you ask? Don't get too attached to things which will ultimately disappear. Youth, memories, life, all good candidates. But not today. Today my loss is kittens, three-month-old kittens that are cuter than anything you can imagine.
Seven kittens whose mother is a Calico, given to me by a neighbor who departed soon after. The father is a transient (that's putting it nicely). He came, he saw, he conquered, and I witnessed the whole sordid affair.
Since I already care for six adult cats (five feral), two opossums, and two skunks, adding seven kittens was out of the question. So, against my heartfelt feelings, they are now in the Harrison County Animal Control Shelter. Their pictures are posted on the shelter website, so I can keep an eye on them. But it isn't the same thing, not even by a long shot.
I think of them everyday. I miss them everyday. I keep hoping for a miracle, but miracles are not part of my existence. So I am learning emotional self-control and now to handle self-loneliness (is that a word?). My prayer is not for me, however. I am praying that the seven little jewels will find a good home and live to a ripe old age. Am I being selfish? You bet I am. But that won't get my kittens back. Nothing will..Doc

Caliban's Revenge

Dodger Blue

I have been a Dodger fan since 1955. The reason I chose the Brooklyn Dodgers was because 1955 was the year they won their first World Series by defeating the New York Yankees (my dad's favorite team). I reasoned that if I was going to have a favorite team, why not choose the world champions? So I did, and I have been a loyal Dodger fan ever since. I love Dodger Blue. I also chose my favorite player that same year. I fell in love with Duke Snider. I worshipped the Duke of Flatbush, and I still do. My two goals in life are to see a Dodger game in LA and eat a Dodger Dog, and second to own a Duke Snider Rookie Card (very expensive). I doubt I'll ever get either one, let alone both, but I can dream can't I? The Boys of Summer in the Days of My Youth. Go Dodgers!

A Tribute to Katies's Kat

                                                                      Bubby the Cat

Happy Birthday Mom

              I think of you everyday. Life was a lot simpler when you were here. I miss you.

Apple of My Eye

Adelyn Rose Kissel...The Apple of My Eye.  Isn't she the most beautiful baby you've ever seen (no, really). Congratulations to her parents Drs. Brian and Sarah Kissel. Great job kids.

Joys of My Life

I have received many blessings in my life, but none equal the joy these five spirits have given me. Whether by birth or marriage, their importance to me cannot be adequately expressed. My thanks to them for making my life both meaningful and complete.

Post Preview

Many of the posts that follow were written in 2004-2005 but are just now getting published. It's like President Bill Clinton who released reams of never-before-seen papers. Some things must age before they're ready for public scrutiny. I hope these are...M.

Third Time's a Charm

Sarah and I somewhere in Maine. What a great state---Maine. Oh, to be there right now....later...doc 

Mission Accomplished

Three at the Top of Mt. Katahdin

You Think I'd Learn

When it rains, it pours. (Sorry for my triteness. It's still early.) I waited for the right moment last night to post my first composition. It was beautifully layed out and all I needed was the time and the computer. So I typed and typed and typed. It was finished. Done. And it was wonderful. And it didn't save. Geeze. You think I'd learn. (I once typed 12 pages and lost every bit of it). At any rate, this entry is not nearly as poetic but I had to do something. Thanks for viewing (are you out there?). To be continued.....

Hanging in There

I used to think that I had everything under control. That was before I started Blogging. Actually, it's not the blogging that gets me. It's the apparatus used to make my musings available to the world (I'm sure it is waiting with baited breath). My computer and I have been best friends, even confidantes, until recently. Now it seems we are in the midst of a lover's quarrel. I, for the life of me, cannot figure out how to add a "comments" section to this site. I know the instructions are as plain as the nose on my face. But I have a small, turned-up nose, so that doesn't go very far. I have even gone to the higher echelons, but I think they have thrown up their hands (or just thrown up) in despair. But I'm not a quitter. I will show this beast who is the superior intellect here. If you are curious as to the outcome of this conflict, stay tuned. As usual, there is More to Come..........M

(My email address: DrCaliban@hotmail.com)

Uncle

Ok, that's it. Uncle! I have type today's musings three times and each time I have posted and lost. I know I am no wiz at this stuff, but I thought it was idiot-proof. Wrong. I'm not sure the mental duress is worth the necessity of writing to the world. I'll have to get back to you on that one. So for now, DrCaliban is signing off, perhaps never to return (at least not in this nom de plume). To Be Continued...(?) M

(Email: DrCaliban@hotmail.com)

I Quit

I guess I am a glutton for cruel and unusual punishment. I said yesterday that i "Quit." And the next thing you know, here I am again, just blogging my little heart out. I hate giving up on something. I secretly am hoping someone who can help me will read this and get with me (fat chance). Oh, well, c'est la vie. To Be Continued...M

Return from La-La Land

To all my fans out there in lala land: I must apologize to you for my long absence. Unfortunately, the well has run dry, and it's hard to be charming, witty, and creative when you're dry as a bone (pardon the cliche, but like I said...). Not to fear, however. I am working on a new plan to regain the wonderful versatility that you have come to love and expect. So for just a short time longer, keep your chins high and your spirits likewise. I shall return, just like the county fair--bigger and better. Toodles.....doc

Ain't It the Truth

As Woody Harrelson so aptly put it: "Sometimes a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do." No truer words were ever spoken....doc

Eva Cassidy

If you haven't been introduced to the music of Eva Cassidy, then you are missing one of the finer things of life. Try Songbird to begin with. If you are not hooked after ten notes, I will pay for the CD. After fighting life all day, she is able to mellow me out in the evening and send me off to sleep with a pleasant thought or two (and belive me, they are few and far between). Let me know what you think. My email address is: mesarey@msn.com. To be continued.....doc

Just Like the County Fair

Wow, has this been some kind of ride or what! I sure hope that absence has made the heart grow fonder. I am back--bigger and better than you ever thought possible. Now if I can just come up with some really clever stuff to write about, I might even make Blog Site of the Week status. Ciao--Doc

I Miss You Dad

                       Dad at Ease 

Acedia

I have recently been studying the term "acedia." I originally was introduced to this fascinating subject by reading Kathleen Norris's "Acedia & me." (Norris, by the way, is a wonderful author whom I met several years ago at a book signing for "The Cloister Walk.") This idea goes a long way of explaining what gas been going on in my head for several ( many) years now. I have much to learn, but, so far, I am greatly impressed. If you're interested, look it up online. Perhaps more later.