No Brother of Mine
A pet's vision27 total reviews
Comment from nelliesellie
I love the story. Time as past well for the family. They are bonded, even the brother. The cat is satisfied with her life. She is treated like the Royal Princess. She is spoiled and doesn't share the limelight. I love it.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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I love the story. Time as past well for the family. They are bonded, even the brother. The cat is satisfied with her life. She is treated like the Royal Princess. She is spoiled and doesn't share the limelight. I love it.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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She's a wonderful kitty. Thanks.
Comment from evilynne
I think this is fabulously witty and charming, quite touching in many ways. It is very well written, and any cat would understand. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015
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I think this is fabulously witty and charming, quite touching in many ways. It is very well written, and any cat would understand. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 27-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015
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Thanks. I'd rather lose and win a few more years with Katy. we'd both like to see spring.
Comment from leigholiver
What a great piece. This is on another level. I cant believe you took the time to edit my short story, when your working at such a higher level, than most other's on here. keep up the good work, take care x
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2015
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What a great piece. This is on another level. I cant believe you took the time to edit my short story, when your working at such a higher level, than most other's on here. keep up the good work, take care x
Comment Written 21-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2015
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My strength is story and character construction, not spag. I've only read one of your stories, but you seem to have the same quality. Technical aspects can be learned, literary seduction is an innate talent. Always play to your strengths.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Ingrid,
what a magic read, for most part, I couldn't get the smile from my face... and let me tell you, if you saw me at the moment in the dark with a small torch tucked under my neck to see the keys on my lappy... yes we're in complete blackout darkness ...there are a couple of cyclones, going down the east coast at present... yes you'd be smiling back... and I think I'm getting a crinked neck to-boot... ah, that's right I'm doing a review... yes I remember Katherine... she sounds like she runs a tight ship... we all must have a tad of order in our lives, you know... and well I feel so much better now that I know someone of her calibre is looking after your interests.
Entertainment plus.. Just a little concerned about the white pellets though.
All the very best in the contest my totally creative mentor.
With our thoughts we create,
perspective,
James vx's
******Stars!!!!!!
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2015
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Hi Ingrid,
what a magic read, for most part, I couldn't get the smile from my face... and let me tell you, if you saw me at the moment in the dark with a small torch tucked under my neck to see the keys on my lappy... yes we're in complete blackout darkness ...there are a couple of cyclones, going down the east coast at present... yes you'd be smiling back... and I think I'm getting a crinked neck to-boot... ah, that's right I'm doing a review... yes I remember Katherine... she sounds like she runs a tight ship... we all must have a tad of order in our lives, you know... and well I feel so much better now that I know someone of her calibre is looking after your interests.
Entertainment plus.. Just a little concerned about the white pellets though.
All the very best in the contest my totally creative mentor.
With our thoughts we create,
perspective,
James vx's
******Stars!!!!!!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2015
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Ah, my sweet friend, a torch and a battery, what more can a camper need? I'll watch the weather channel. Hugs, ingrid
Comment from Lylise
Ingrid this was a delight to read (several times) I am half felilne and can relate to this totally. This is a lovely story and I enjoyed it so much. As usual, your writing is incisive, particular, descriptive and eternal. My comments
..she too is close to the end of her journey...
Very powerful and poignant
....sometimes referred to as Michael by the mother of the heir apparant..LMAO!!!!
...since her bikini days... LMAO!!!
second hand smoke ? (use question mark?)
This was lovely!!!!!
Lynda
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2015
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Ingrid this was a delight to read (several times) I am half felilne and can relate to this totally. This is a lovely story and I enjoyed it so much. As usual, your writing is incisive, particular, descriptive and eternal. My comments
..she too is close to the end of her journey...
Very powerful and poignant
....sometimes referred to as Michael by the mother of the heir apparant..LMAO!!!!
...since her bikini days... LMAO!!!
second hand smoke ? (use question mark?)
This was lovely!!!!!
Lynda
Comment Written 20-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2015
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I have to say, and you must surely know, I'd never lie to you, this was dictated and I am the menial typist. While Katy is 'somewhat' appreciative of the stars, she; would prefer smoked salmon or raw calves liver. Please don't take offence. She made me say that!
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LMAO!!! I rescued a very damaged cat 3 years ago. She is flighty and bitchy and won't be held. She pees on everything and prefers to sleep ON me. She makes me crazy but I am in awe of her ability to survive. She 'talks' to me incessantly (and loudly). She was pretty beat up when I got her and now I finally respect that. We coexist with me having infinite patience whether she will or will not go out the door or will I open up the door when she's outside scratching to get in 15 seconds later. We are two of a kind and probably will get very old and gray together. She won't eat this and won't tolerate that. She doesn't even purr. But then again, neither do I. LOL
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I've been through this...believe it or not, she's fighting for superiority rather than partnership. Trust me, continue as you are, and know that when she sleeps with you, she NEEDS to love you. It will be okay!
'Piss on you,' takes on a new meaning.
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No shit!!!! Love you!!!
Comment from Curly Girly
Brilliant! This is an amusing account of how a cat views its owner's changes over the years. I liked this part best:
Now and then she gets frightened by the person that lives in the mirror and turns her hair into another colour.
Lol!
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2015
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Brilliant! This is an amusing account of how a cat views its owner's changes over the years. I liked this part best:
Now and then she gets frightened by the person that lives in the mirror and turns her hair into another colour.
Lol!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2015
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Having some fun, but really just typing what I was dictated. Thanks.
Comment from Donya Quijote
I do think you've captured well the attitude of a cat toward its owner. After all we only exist to feed them and scoop poop, right? My kitties found this tale amusing and give you a paws up, a tail twitch, a whisker wiggle and a meow for your outstanding entry in this contest.
I read this one the other day but was too tired to comment at the time. Though somewhat longer than your usual fare I found this story well paced and interesting all the way through. You did sadden me at the end when your cat acknowledges that her nine lives a running out and wonders the same about you. I certainly hope not where you are concerned. I like how you reveal your cat's personality and you cat gives us some more insight into who you are. Nice shared POV. I approve of the sarcastic tone too.
Nineteen years is a long time for a cat. I lost my 14 year old almost a year and a half ago. I still mourn her. She was something special. She chose me to be her person. She blew into my life on winds of a hurricane.
Very well done....
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2015
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I do think you've captured well the attitude of a cat toward its owner. After all we only exist to feed them and scoop poop, right? My kitties found this tale amusing and give you a paws up, a tail twitch, a whisker wiggle and a meow for your outstanding entry in this contest.
I read this one the other day but was too tired to comment at the time. Though somewhat longer than your usual fare I found this story well paced and interesting all the way through. You did sadden me at the end when your cat acknowledges that her nine lives a running out and wonders the same about you. I certainly hope not where you are concerned. I like how you reveal your cat's personality and you cat gives us some more insight into who you are. Nice shared POV. I approve of the sarcastic tone too.
Nineteen years is a long time for a cat. I lost my 14 year old almost a year and a half ago. I still mourn her. She was something special. She chose me to be her person. She blew into my life on winds of a hurricane.
Very well done....
Comment Written 20-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2015
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Thanks so much for the stars and sharing your pussy cats' lives. Did you name the puss 'hurricane?'
You thought this was longer than my usual? I've been trying to cut back as I've posted a few lately over 2000 words. This is only around 1300.
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No, I was going to, but she was such a sweet gentle cat that I gave her the name Gypsy Rose. It's the name of a song I play on my clarinet and the music was out when she blew in. Gypsy kind of describe her life before me and Rose her sweet disposition. I called her Gypsy and she very much approve of it.
Comment from Muffins
Cats are not are pets , we are their pets. I owned a cat for many years, so I'm speaking from experience. This is a light hearted piece on the mindset of our snotty, witty, smart attitude felines.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2015
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Cats are not are pets , we are their pets. I owned a cat for many years, so I'm speaking from experience. This is a light hearted piece on the mindset of our snotty, witty, smart attitude felines.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2015
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Thanks so much. I'll be sure and share this with Katy.
Comment from JennaG
This is so delightfully good! I have a nineteen-year-old cat, too, and I swear he has the same personality as your Katy. :) I could relate to so much of this, especially being frightened by the person that lives in the mirror and the "black box". I suspect my cat thinks I'm in a hypnotic trance, too, when I'm on my laptop. :) This is so well written and was a true pleasure to read. I also enjoyed learning about The Cat Genie. That sounds awesome! Best of luck to you in the contest. :)
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2015
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This is so delightfully good! I have a nineteen-year-old cat, too, and I swear he has the same personality as your Katy. :) I could relate to so much of this, especially being frightened by the person that lives in the mirror and the "black box". I suspect my cat thinks I'm in a hypnotic trance, too, when I'm on my laptop. :) This is so well written and was a true pleasure to read. I also enjoyed learning about The Cat Genie. That sounds awesome! Best of luck to you in the contest. :)
Comment Written 19-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2015
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Wow, you too huh. May they both set a Guiness World record for long lives. Thanks s much for the stars.
Comment from Edward A. Hara
This is just precious! Love every single golden word of it. Well written, with mastery of grammar, punctuation, and most of all -- ATTITUDE! Yes, you have absolutely nailed the cat attitude (me being a cat owner of several years).
Love the ending! Hope to see more from you in the future.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2015
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This is just precious! Love every single golden word of it. Well written, with mastery of grammar, punctuation, and most of all -- ATTITUDE! Yes, you have absolutely nailed the cat attitude (me being a cat owner of several years).
Love the ending! Hope to see more from you in the future.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2015
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Good Lord, you're spoiling me with all this praise and glitter. I feel my hat size growing.
My portfolio is jammed full of my writing--5 years worth. For sure you'll see more of my writing.