The Journal of Michael Merriam

Now that I am over being sick, finished with my deadline projects (at least for the moment), and survived yesterday's migraine plus weird reaction to the Maxalt, I thought I might get back to blogging about the things that really matter.

You know, like the cat.

During my last bout of being ill, she went from mild mannered Reverend Selena to Selena Fuzzygale, Super-Nurse Kitten! Marvel at her exploits!

7:15 am: Large Male Monkey (LMM) is unresponsive to plaintive cries for a snack. Took a tentative bite on LMM's forearm, asking: "Monkey? Are you dead?" in case LMM was dead and I needed to eat him before spoilage. LMM reacted feebly. Drastic measures called for if I want snack and box cleaned.

8:45 am: Attempted "Cold Nose Poke," by inserting nose into LMM's ear. LMM groaned and rolled over.

9:18 am: Used "Whurffle," breathing sharply into LMM"s ear. No response.

11:48 am: Defended LMM from infestation of blanket mice. LMM was unappreciative and kicked me off the bed.

12:06 pm: Slapped LMM on face with paw. No response.

12:08 pm: Took a tentative bite on LMM's forearm, asking: "Monkey? Are you dead?" LMM still alive. Nursing must be working!

1:36 pm: LMM stood, ambled to bathroom, cleaned my box, and returned to bed. Still no snack.

1:42 pm: Walked on LMM chest and purred. No response. Extended one claw and pulled on LMM's lower lip. LMM still alive. Still no snack.

2:27 pm: Defended LMM from second infestation of blanket mice. LMM threw pillow. LMM must be responding to therapy!

2:49 pm: Tired from long day nursing LMM. Took nap on LMM's chest, moved to LMM's head. Awoke next to LMM in pool of drool. LMM must be sicker than thought.

3:16 pm: Still no snack. Attempts drastic "Leap Therapy." Jumps on and off LMM's chest multiple times. LMM rolls over and pulls covers over his head.

3:38 pm: Burrow under covers to determine if LMM is still alive.

4:07 pm: Exhausted. Take nap.

4:58 pm: Awake to find LMM gone! Food and water bowl filled, snack in place on top of food! LMM returns to room and scritches my ears! I am the bestest nurse-kitten evah!

And because tiny_wings asked, here are a couple of pictures of Her Fuzziness, the Reverend Selena Xena Merriam.