I’ve decided not to blog today. I thought I’d announce this decision, so you’d know that you were being neglected, instead of just suspecting it. It’s a beautiful May morning, and I plan to enjoy it. But just so you know what you’re missing, I’ll fill you in on a few things you will won’t learn on here today.
I won’t share my new secret knowledge: ring-billed gulls (commonly — though incorrectly — known as “seagulls”) practice kung fu when we’re not looking. Maybe I’ll mention it another time instead. If it comes up.
If only I were blogging today, I could mention in passing that hubs requested a pie in the face for his birthday and a rutabaga for Christmas, and now I’m terrified and intrigued — what will he ask for next? But since I’m busy elsewhere, I will be forced to disclose that tidbit another time.
On this fine morning, I will not share my suspicions that Echo the Cat looks like an Olsen Twin. This is especially clear in the link I would post if I were posting a photo to back up this information which I will not share today. Which I’m not. Or something. Now I’m all confused…
I hereby refuse to admit that our other two cats are unusually close. Often.
On a day like today, when many of you are probably hard at work on your novels, it would be far too embarrassing to reveal that I take pictures of random objects when I have writer’s block. Much better for you to suspect that I dedicate 100% of my attention to my book whenever I’m not at work or blogging.
And, because I’m afraid of public humiliation, I will never — today or any other day — reveal that I refer to this picture as “Cactus Itt” and am desperate to take scissors to the plant’s shagginess. I fear you might disagree or, worse, laugh at me.
So there you go. I bet you feel as if you’re really missing out, with scintillating topics like these available if only I were willing to take the time. Maybe on a day when there aren’t flowers to enjoy and books to write, and cats to tease, I will go more in-depth. Or perhaps not. In the meantime, if you’re feeling bereft of bloggie tidbits, I suppose you could always stop by my photoblog, Playing with Pixels. To navigate through the album, just click the right or left side of each picture to go backwards or forward, respectively, or use the arrows beneath. Or, if you haven’t done so already, read the post below and then enter to win an autographed and personalized copy of Jess Riley‘s hilarious and poignant debut novel Driving Sideways. Or find some other way to entertain yourself. You’re resourceful; I can tell that about you.
Ah, the non-blog blog 🙂
PS. that cactus really does look like Cousin It
Since you didn’t blog today, I won’t comment that I too would like to know what your huband will request next…
Yes, but which Olsen twin– Ashley or Mary Kate?
i’m not laughing at you, i’m laughing at the cactus it, i swear!
Yes, Z, that technique. 😉 And I’m glad you agree with the Cousin Itt thing.
Ilana, me too! He’s really creative, and he’s not materialistic, so his requests are often a surprise.
Alyson, I may be good, but I’m not that good! I never can tell them apart. Maybe he’s the third twin…a feline triplet.
Yeah, sure, Emily!
Don’t check my blog today – I’m skipping, too.
Where did you find the Cousin Itt cactus? Cool. Love your hubby’s twisted sense of humor . . . that is humor, isn’t it?
Great photos. Thanks for sharing.
Kath, for some reason this very much makes me want to go check it out. I think it’s because you told me *not* to. 😉
Sandra, I saw it on a hike through the desert a few years ago. And, yes, he has a terrific sense of humor. Thanks for visiting!
I love your blog about not blogging but you did blog, didn’t you.
I hope you’re enjoying the weekend.
I’m glad you’re playing today. (And if anybody asks, you can say you’re “replenishing your creative well.”) I’m going to take inspiration from you and try and play instead of watching the Indy 500 and drawing numerous parallels to the world of writing and publishing. I still can’t turn this darn thing off.
P.S. Echo’s cuter than the Olsen twins. (And probably weighs more.)