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SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL! [Santa & Me at Selfridges, 1952]

I don't think you even need to question your decision to take the cat. Cat's don't really belong to anyone (mine certainly doesn't - she left someone else for me and is free to do the same to me if she chooses, even if I hope she doesn't). Had you taken the cat by breaking and entering, then...

So pleased you chaps like our boy. We've only just got used to his American accent!

I can explain that. Liberal as a political term has, in many countries, changed its meaning almost completely. Now it can mean a bit left of centre but historically Liberalism was very right wing. So, Thatcher in the traditional meaning of the term, is a neo-Liberal. It's a term I avoid...

Here's my result: Slightly to the left and slightly more libertarian than Gandhi, allegedly, though I never thought of Gandhi as being particularly libertarian, to be honest, so I think whoever designed this test has their political ideas a bit skewed.

Toby the 4 month kitten watching TV

Thingy has never shown any understanding of reflections in glass or mirrors or of TV until tonight. We were sitting on the sofa. I was watching TV and idly petting Thingy who was curled up dozing beside me. The following ad came on: Thingy's head shot up. Her ears shot up. She shot off the...

If she could only sing and dance, she could do the musical but she's strictly a drama queen:

Without doubt, it has to be "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl.

Not to mention some turpitude! Yup, she's got tortoiseshell, tabby, ginger and white. I've always thought it entirely appropriate that she has a brown nose!

Oh she's eating normally. For a hyperthyroid cat she is very healthy although she doesn't wolf down food as many cats do; she's a frequent snacker but that's probably because there's always something in her bowl so she's confident about leaving food. When I took her on she was very poorly and...

Thingy was unusually quiet this morning. Normally, she nags incessantly. I don't know which is worse. The nagging is as irritating as hell but the silent treatment does such a guilt trip on me and I start fretting that she's not well because she looks so sad.

I went in the kitchen this morning and found Thingy seated by her food bowl (more than half full) and water bowl (more than half full). She looked up at me with that look that said "I'm a poor wee orphan and nobody loves me. Please, lady, give a few crumbs to a poor starving critter." She...

Well, it's just another day in the UK but I know that in the U.S. you are having a slap up meal today and there are far fewer turkeys walking around over there than there were a day or two ago. I hope you all enjoy your day!

Strictly Come Dancing, the parent show to Dancing with the Stars, is still into Season 6 here in the UK. We are down to the last 5 competitors and the standard this year is the highest ever with no clear leader. Any one of 4 of the last 5 could pick up the glitter ball at the end. Even though...

In English too. Don't you know the sixteenth century carol, The First Noel?

Your grandparents have had good long lives and although you are going to miss your grandfather and you'll want to comfort your grandmother, do try to see the positive side and celebrate a life well lived. I have had to deal with more than my fair share of death. Some are easier to deal with...

I don't know if this is relevant in your case but my cat far prefers men to women. She's very attached to me and has blossomed since she came to me 3 years ago but, although she is still not entirely relaxed round strangers, she flirts outrageously with any men. She practically threw herself...

I've made my views on declawing very clear on this website. I didn't even know such a procedure existed until I joined here. I don't know if it's illegal in the UK but I do know that it isn't done at the veterinary practice I use. It is a monstrous procedure and those who are not convinced...

Excellent!