Sadness in a small town

Murder. Just the word alone makes me cringe with fear. But sometimes when you live away from the big city you think you are immune to such things as murder. But as I was hiding in the piano yesterday I overheard Mom talking about the terrible tragedy in a small town near us. A young girl was walking during the day near her home. It was daylight and she felt safe in her community. But someone destroyed that sense of safety. She was just 14 years old. Her life ended, cut short by a senseless act of violence. I heard that she played the violin and was working on a musical number with my mom's student, who plays the piano. They planned to perform in November. And now that musical note will never be heard. Sometimes hiding in the piano and overhearing such sadness is not a great way to spend my day. My sympathies go out to her family.

I know that my life is very sheltered but there is such violence in the world. I listen to the television news and hear all the reports of murders, bombings, and tragedy all over the world. But I feel for everyone of those people who have to live through the aftermath of such an event. Another incident that just occured is the death of a little boy who was murdered by his father, who in turn, took his own life. The reasoning? A custody battle. The father killed his little boy rather than have him live with the mother. Why? I cannot understand why any parent would rather have his child dead than living with another parent. Parents are supposed to protect their children. My real mom(Meow) would have done anything to keep her litter safe. And my adopted mom (DrMom) protects us with her life everyday. So what makes a parent lose that feeling and choose death over sharing.

Well all I can say now is that yesterday was a tragic day but hopefully today will be better. I know Mom teaches violin today to that will be good for a few giggles when Royale starts her act. Perhaps I will try and take some pictures if I can figure out how to use a camera.
Lots of Love
Princess Tia

Life in a Musical Family

Well as you have probably guessed, I come from a very musical family. We all try and participate as much as possible but yet we end up in trouble so often. I just can't figure out what we are doing wrong. As you saw from the photo, my favorite place is on the grand piano or perhaps inside the grand piano. Now if I am there and someone is playing Beethoven's Pathetique Piano Sonata, it just seems logical that I should see who is playing. Doesn't that make sense to you? So that is all I was doing..I slipped out of the piano and carefully peeked around where the music was. Then I hear a shriek!! The adult student was very very startled. And of course, I get yelled at, like it was my fault. I didn't mean to scare her, but I was just showing an appreciation of Beethoven. Honest!

But that brings back memories of when my sister Royale and her nemesis, Scooter would race around the studio. Royale would seek shelter in the piano. When she thought everything was quiet, she would timidly glance out. Unfortunately, Scooter was on top of the lid and would take a big swipe at her with his paw. That usually left the student laughing but our Mom, who was doing the teaching, seemed to be angry for some reason or other.

Still the worst right now are the violin lessons. Our Mom(DrMOM to you) has started teaching violin lessons as well as piano. Now Mom plays the violin very nicely and makes the strings sing a lovely melody. But her students, who are all beginners are a different story. My sister Royale however has found the perfect solution. As each student plays, Royale climbs up their pant legs with her sharp claws. Sometimes she bites at their feet, but overall, she is getting the message out to the group, that their musical attempts bother our ears. We thought this was working very well until we all got put in the other room the other day. Like what did we do wrong? Besides Peter and I didn't do anything but cheer Royale on. So why did we get banished?

Well that is my story for today. Just a note to say welcome back to my cousin Maggie who got herself lost and ended up in the pound. Are you crazy Maggie? Don't you know how good you have it where you live? Think next time

Lots of Love
Princess Tia

Life is Good especially if you like Breast Milk

Or so I think. I mean I sleep, I eat, I purr in the sunshine, play on the grass and know that life, or at least my life is good. But as you know I do pay attention to what goes on in the world. And I have to admit I certainly am questioning this bit of wisdom that I heard on the radio. Apparently there is a restaurant somewhere in Europe that serves meals made with human breast milk. Then as I paid attention I heard that some lady on the radio was actually trying to get Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream to make breast milk ice cream. She seemed to think that if we used human breast milk that it would be better for the poor cows that have to give milk everyday in order for us to have ICE CREAM. Now I like ice cream like the rest of my feline friends, but I actually have to question the wisdom of this statement. If she feels that the cows are in slavery producing milk for us, then what does she think that will do to women? As a female cat (and a Princess as well) I would question whether this would help women and give cows a much needed break. But lets think about this for a moment. If cows didn't have to give milk, would farmers still want them? Would they kindly put them out to pasture to enjoy life? And would women have to be kept in a state where they would have to be pregnant and have a baby in order to keep on producing breast milk for ICE CREAM? And pray tell me, which women would be willing to do this? The rich women? The middle class soccer mom? The poor women in third world countries? Well you can guess an answer. I already have my thought, but I am ready for another catnap. Talk to you tomorrow.
Princess Tia