I was feeling a bit down this evening, with all that’s going on in the world – and asked Maw & Paw for a story. They told me not to fret; they’d tell me about a special place – a place held close to their hearts, a place they never saw coming but one that grew into something beautiful. A place full of characters so rich with personalities, so interwoven with excitement, and drama and mystery. A place that is magical…..
A place where David is King. A king whose throne is a mound of cat food bags piled high as the eye could see, his responsibility to sample each bag as he sees fit to ensure quality control for all his subjects. His Queen, Claire, joining him in her choice of throne, surveying her entire kingdom with one sweep – and one swipe – of her paw. Mi Sama, the Queen Mother, always one to exercise her heights, spending several hours (or so she would bemoan) calling for her elevator to get her down from the top shelf in the bathroom. Mingo, the Court Jester, spending his day sniffing catnip as he tries to ooze all 14 pounds of his dog-frame into a teeny basket filled with Kay’s pillows. Then there is Shiena, the Warrior Princess, who beluga’s around to make sure there are no strangers on the horizon, while the Soldier in Arms, Titan, readies himself in case a Meezer of his stature is needed. Princess Sassette can be found sleeping soundly on her mattress while feeling for the pea, while Princess of TN spends her time stuck inside the waste bin bellowing up a storm.
On the other side of the castle, the Duke of Kenmore is packing his bags getting ready for his big day tomorrow to see his Lady in Waiting Maya, while Sulu, the Marchioness, continues nurturing her incision. Emma the Magician perfects her disappearing act, finally appearing in Teepee Bed Number 3; while Lady Chelsea (who descends from Islamic heritage) keeps her face, head and body completely covered by her cagepad. The Marquis Conundrum slinks through the ranks, attempting to take over the Queen’s throne when she isn’t looking, but is called out by Gobi, the Court Trumpeter. Baron Obie, new to the Royal Family, holds court with Lady Cheyenne in the upstairs lounge, while Baroness Buffy does her hair (regurgitating it as she goes). Viscountess Venus veers here and there and everywhere under everyone’s paws, and Prince Mel the Tennessee Mountain Man? He rests peacefully in his brand new bed…..
