I have been out walking the dog, generously providing the nutritional foundation for whole new generations of mosquitoes, and I have been wondering how I should deal with this. I could just ignore it altogether and let build up whatever mystique I have inadvertantly generated on this site - but, after reading the most recent postings, it occurs to me that in his silence, Frost has been a most ungracious frog.
Be assured, Soledad - you have not driven me off. You have stunned me (and flattered me, too) and it is a fact that for two days running, I have faced writer's block when it comes to Cat of the Day. This is a bit curious, because I do not really labor over the words I post on COTD. Rather, I just start typing, having no idea what I am going to write. I am always a little bit curious myself to find out. The thought that anyone is paying attention - let alone that there are people half-way around the world who wait to see what COTD nonsense I might spout - is a bit amazing to me.
Are there Taco Bell's in New Zealand? Or do you have ties to the US that have made you familiar with this, the most elegant and fine of all restaurants? My favorite Taco Bell meal is a cheese guesidilla with no sauce, a big beef burrito supreme with green sauce, plus a few sides of jalapeno peppers to dump across it all and Pepsi.
Should your cat appear on COTD with no response from me, know that I am not snubbing it or you but am most likely traveling, maybe out in the bush somewhere. Let me assure you right now that I if I could see your cat, I would be greatly impressed by it and would be a bit jealous that it lived with you and not me.
Concerning the speculation and questions some of you have posted:
I am a writer by trade, although I am better known as a photographer, because even people who don't like to read look at pictures and photographs always dominate any publications that I do. The work that supports me is blend of documentation and photojournalism.
There are many books screaming to get out of me, although at the moment I have only one bookstore kind of book out there and it is sold out. Other than Amazon and the online stores, it was marketed only regionally in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. The publisher is planning a paperback edition next spring, which they plan to market nationally. I don't know how it will be received, for it is most definitely an Alaska book - real Alaska, not tourist Alaska. The book has nothing to do with cats, although I did manage to put a cat on page 136.
HOWEVER - cat books (and dog) are in the works. I have about half-a-dozen in various stages of completion and confusion scattered about in my computer. So, if the world does not tear itself apart and if my mind and body remain intact long enough for me to get these great works to a publisher... who knows?
The instant the first cat book hits the stands, my reputation in Alaska (pretty good at the moment) will be ruined.
Oh, well.
When that happens, years from now, if we are all still on Pet Talk, I will let you know.
After doing a little surfing on this site, I have also decided that I will give the very first copy of "Lament for a Black Cat" (working title) to Mr. Charles C. Benoit of Liberty, MO (see "Terrible News"). Perhaps, should Mr. Benoit somehow actually read it, it will help him understand. I will also give a copy to Sheri Scott, who not only already understands, but is exceptionally courageous and has my greatest admiration.
I thank you all for your comments and for your gift to me.
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