A recent study shows that people over 50 actually like to read "bad news" about younger people - it somehow makes them feel superior. I thought a lot about this as I gathered the top contenders for a kitten news story this morning. Should I lead with a joyful report of kitten athleticism? Last night,in an amazing feat of feline ballet, both the boys jumped 3 feet in the air and soared over Sam seated on the couch narrowly missing her full cup of orange juice. "Did you just see that?", Sam sputtered in amazement. "Is that that going to be in the Kitten Chronicles tomorrow?"So yep, it's worth mentioning.
Also under consideration for reportage - Roo-face's unbelievable memory.He was down in the laundry room fishing for lost cat toys again yesterday under the dryer. Now that I know what he's after (see "Kitten down the Drain" - part 60) I took a coat hanger and pulled out 6 Midnight Crazies and 2 mice. Of course, once they were recovered from their hiding spot they held no interest at all for the fur-faces - finding them was all the fun. But the top story again goes to a tale of woe. I dropped Sam off at Leo's last night (where he was pacing back and forth like Rooney outside the bathroom door when I'm having my shower). And I returned home to devastation. Somehow, despite only weighing 7 pounds each, the boys had successfully knocked over the palm tree in the living room leaving a huge pile of dirt on the white carpet. It must have taken both of them working as a two-man wrecking crew to knock over a pot that weighs 50 pounds...
So bad news wins the day. And bad news about stupid teenagers - bonus! Makes this over-50 blogger feel, well decidedly superior.xxx dad
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