I tried to wrangle this kitty into a chapter. I tried coaxing it with treats. Oh, what glorious intentions I had: The Kit-Cat clock I remember from Nana’s kitchen would serve double-duty–as a period piece and a metaphor.
Ha! Ever tried to herd a cat? If so, you already know what happened next. It went all feral on me, screeching and clawing and twitching its tail. It mangled my sentences. It shredded an important scene and threatened to ruin the whole chapter.
Good thing this is a no-kill shelter.
Countless drafts later, someone wiser than I stepped in to save the day. "It’s not working," she said, and she was right. So I swallowed my disappointment released the kitty into the wilds from whence it came.
I’m thinking I might leave a bowl of milk on my back porch. You know, just in case…
I just put new batteries in my Kit Cat clock yesterday and its tail is a-waggin’. I must mention it’s indeed a very temperamental clock — tail won’t wag if it’s not positioned just so on the wall — I can see you’re having similar issues with this very elusive character. Hope you can find a way to coax it back into your story somehow. 🙂
LOL, being temperamental is so cat-like!
How fun, to have a Kit-Cat clock of your very own. After spending so much time thinking about my Nana’s clock, I’m very tempted to buy one for myself. 🙂
So very funny imagining all this going on. Sorry it didn’t work out but you used the kitty here, and I’m betting your Nana would be proud.
🙂
Way to make me feel better, Tracy. Thank you.
You’re very welcome. 🙂
Ohhhhh, kitty cat clock! I loved those, but only could admire my friend’s clock.
Sorry it acted so catty with you, but you never know with those creatures, it might slink back in the night.
I hope it does, Lorraine, because the more I think about it, the fonder I become of the idea. Too bad the love is (so far) unrequited. 🙂
Aww, too bad about the Kit-Cat clock. I don’t remember them so thanks for the link. I’m sure you’ll find some other metaphor, even better.
There’s a lesson in this for me, I’m sure of it. I’ll be thinking about that as I apply antibiotics and bandages to the claw marks. 🙂
(You’ve never heard of Kit-Cat clocks? Pretty cool, don’t you think? They’re one of the iconic symbols of mid-century kitsch.)
Good thing this is a no-kill shelter.
I adore this line!! ::grins:: You found a good metaphor for us over here, lol!
::HUGS::
*laughs with you*
It’s funny now, but at the time…grrrr.
:::HUGS YOU BACK:::
“It’s like trying to herd cats.” Poor you.
Ha, I suspect you understand. 🙂
Reminds me of Felix the Cat
I started singing the Felix the Cat theme song when I saw your post – so thank you for bringing back my childhood memory of Felix =)
I never heard of Kit-Cat
Sorry you had to get rid of that section – but I know -that just like your Nana – it’s helping you write your story =)
–LiZ
Re: Reminds me of Felix the Cat
Hee–Felix is one of my all-time favorite cartoon characters!! 🙂
(Kit-Cat is just the brand name for the clock; it’s not based on any book/comic character.)
((HUGS)) for your understanding and encouragement. xo
Start knitting. Like all cats, it is sure to come back and leap into your lap, full of purrs, pin-dancing and fur balls. Trust me.
My Nana liked to crochet…maybe that’s where she got her spunk and cleverness, you think?
Cats & Crochet
Ohhhhh, no no no! Do not leave me an open door with a remark about hooking and….um…being clever.
I have crocheted for years and my cats will all tell you I’m very clever. I know how to operate the tin opener all by myself.
Good luck with the plot kitty.
My Nana liked to crochet…maybe that’s where she got her spunk and cleverness, you think?
Start knitting. Like all cats, it is sure to come back and leap into your lap, full of purrs, pin-dancing and fur balls. Trust me.