Ms. Mistoffelees February 15, 2008

   
There is no doubt in my mind that Mimi is a cat trapped in the body of a petite cocker spaniel.  This is somewhat problematic for me because I don’t really enjoy cats (the animal and the musical).  Before you scoff at the notion that Mimi is in fact a cat, let me give you [...]

run-mimi-run February 6, 2008

   

The latest from Mimi’s world: her ability to expunge substances from her body at astonishing rates.  I would guess that she weighs….oh….about 15 lbs. but has taken to dumping and vomming like nobody’s business.  I’m not even mad, I’m impressed.  Since she decided to urinate on my bed last Saturday at 3am, Mimi has proceeded [...]

oh no! January 28, 2008

Saturday night. Shortly after 10pm. I take Mama Mimi out for a late night pee. We descend the front steps and Darkness starts to kind of scuffle and growl while pulling in the direction of the recycling bin. I turn around just in time to lock eyes with a little skunk. [...]

the sweater January 25, 2008

It finally happened. Mimi wore a dog sweater on a walk. Not only that, but it was a dog sweater that one might describe as a fashion sweater. Stylish. Breathable. Slimming even. Please not that I did NOT buy this article of clothing. Ami hand-stitched it the other [...]

Urine Soaked Pants January 18, 2008

On a recent episode of a show I watch semi-regularly, the host said something along the lines of “dogs don’t care what you look like, what you do, how much money you have…all they care about is the energy you’re projecting.” If that’s the case, this city is in a bit of trouble.

If Mimi’s [...]

ca-caw! it’s me snitches! January 18, 2008

One of our newer routines consists of going to Bellwoods (not new), locking ourselves in one of the tennis courts, and playing fetch. This accomplishes two things: one, it allows Mama Mimi to chase sticks while two, not allowing the same Mama Mimi to run away when I call her. Because she’s fenced [...]

Paranoia January 13, 2008

Although she hasn’t quite been in this world for 10 months, Mimi clearly, consistently, and firmly believes that everyone and everything is out to get her. And you know what? She’s right.

Whether she’s walking, sitting, lying down, indoors, outdoors, wherever, she is stared at, called to, and touched. As a result, she’s constantly [...]

Names January 5, 2008

Everyone I know and every pet I have ever had has had multiple nicknames.  While I like to think of the practice in a terms-of-endearment type of vibe, I imagine it is not always perceived as such.  Since Mimi is unable to speak our language, her opinion in this matter will remain, forever, unregistered.  Humans [...]

Red Zone January 3, 2008

Mimi’s favourite place to be these days is the Red Zone.  The Red Zone is a lawless place where rules, boundaries, etiquette, nature, integrity, and hygiene do not exist.  Sometimes Mimi is taken to these places by roomie Ian but usually, she manages to find her way there on her own.
Today’s Red Zone adventure happened [...]

Booties January 2, 2008

On a slushy, wet New Year’s Day, Mimi visits Lake Frontenac.  She’s wearing booties which is always hilarious and humiliating.  I feel that booties really confirm the fact that life in a city like Toronto is very different than life in “the country.”  And by country, I mean not a large urban centre.  My dog [...]