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September 2005 The StudioKat Designs
Newsletter HELLO and
Welcome!- Well, here it is, the end of August already, and in NC, that means the start of school. Which reminds me of what one of my neighbors, who just so happens to be a teacher in a local middle school, told me this week. She said that school had been in session about 3 days, and she was having consistent problems with the behavior of "Little Billy". She finally had enough, and phoned Little Billy's Mom to tell her he was misbehaving. And the Mom said, (and I swear I am not making this up) "Wait a minute!, I had Billy with me for 3 months and I never called YOU once, when he misbehaved!"
Feline Quote for September -
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Designs- Did You Know?-There's a new contest going on at StudioKat Designs! "Catsite" of the
Month-Meowhoo.com-www.meowhoo.com/club/games A Good Read- (For you AND your cat to curl up with!) Now HERE's a practical book everyone can use. Who doesn't know someone who could learn how to effectively process anger a little better? Moi???? Surely you jest! And no, clamming up and playing the quiet game is not any more effective as a means of for processing anger, than explosive ranting is. You'll love Gary's witty and winsome insights into the origins of anger, and into "unlearning" the ways we deal with our own anger and the anger of others. You can pick up a copy of this neat little book, both new and used, on Amazon, or in your local bookstore as well. Gary's got a whole bunch of other books he's written as well. For more information about Gary and his writings, go to www.garychapman.org. Listen
UP!-The Avett Brothers Talk to
Me- spanking: Jeter was unfazed at best by this method. We have tried spanking with a fly swatter, and a rolled up piece of paper. He just doesnt seem to "get it". He must think its some kind of kinky game, because he always ends up somehow finding, and bringing us the disciplinary item later on. My guess is, he wants us to throw it for him, since he digs playing fetch so much. So, unless we escalate the spanking to a level to which I am just not comfortable, then spanking is out. removing the stools which provide easy access: Jeter can easily jump up flat-footed, and not being a particularly graceful cat, has knocked numerous items off of our eating area in the process. The kicker was when he virtually landed IN my husbands plate....... while he was eating........and began helping himself!!!!! Yeah, I think this cat might have a deathwish, because my normally mild-mannered husband really takes eating seriously, and will protect his food, and his area of the table like a mother eagle guarding her chicks! spraying him with water: we actually enjoyed a modest amount of success with this method in the beginning. Jeter even got so he would jump off the counter if he even saw me go and get the spray bottle. BUT.... lately, he evidently seems to consider it a wierd game of "chicken". Now, he will resiliently stand his ground on the counter, ears down, eyes closed, mouth open, just taking the spraying until he just cannot stand anymore, at which time he will leap from the counter and shake himself off all over the house. As soon as he dries, he's back, with renewed determination to top his last effort. So as you can see, we need help with our "problem child!" Does anyone out there have any ideas we can try??? I love this cat to bits, but this one behavior is annoying at best, and pretty embarrassing to say the least, when we have company. If so, please go to www.studiokatdesigns.com/Jeter.htm . There'a convenient dialog box under the pictures on which you can easily send me your comments. Or if you would prefer, you can email me at info@studiokatdesigns.com . I am willing to try just about anything that doesnt risk Jeter's health or my being incarcerated!
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Trivia- Now for some fun facts about September. Did you know that September is National SEWING month??? Well I sure didn't, but what a great excuse to spend some extra time sewing! Especially with Christmas around the corner. Don't you have someone on your list that "needs" a cool handbag? September is also National Piano month, dedicated to the over 20 million players and to encourage piano study for ALL ages. And how about this? I bet you're like me and had no idea that this is also "Healthy Aging month", focusing attention on the positive aspects of growing older..... like maybe starting a 2nd career?? hey, I am for THAT!
September 1st is the birthday of Lily Tomlin, of "Laugh-In fame, (think "One ringy-dingy!....), and Gloria Estefan was born on this day in Havana, Cuba in 1957, (talk about healthy aging!!), and September is also the month in which MY birthday falls!.... it's a few days off though, the 22nd! And if September is also the month of YOUR birthday, that's outstanding! Here's a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY at ya from StudioKat Designs! And if your birthday is not in the month of September, no problemo. You can celebrate September anyway, by playing around on the piano for a bit, if you know how, or maybe listening to some piano music, if you don't, and by calling up a favorite older person in your life. You'll make their day, and maybe yours too, especially if, while you are dialing, you purse your lips, snort a bit, and say, "one ringy-dingy...... two ringy-dingy's.....!
Well, that's it for now, so until next month,
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