Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Figure it Out

~ John W. Howell

“Twiggy. Where are you?”

“Over here.”

“Over where. For heaven’s sake. You hiding?”

“No. I’m in plain sight by the couch.”

“Plain sight? You look like you are part of the porch.”

“Well, I was just mulling over the idea of a Puma being a cat.”

“Goodness. That was two weeks ago. So you still haven’t come to grips with that fact?”

“How would you like knowing your alter ego uses a litterbox.”

“That’s ridiculous. Pumas are wild. They don’t have a litter box.”

“They use the woods?”

“I don’t know about that, but I know they are wild and dangerous.”

“Okay then. You’ve helped me a lot.”

“I’m glad about that. Now do you want to play Puma and Wildebeest?”

“Let me get used to the idea that I will play a cat.”

“Oh, come on. It’s no biggie. You just start sneaking up on the Wildebeest. It’ll all come back.”

“Let me get into character for a minute.”

“This is not the Actor’s Circle. It’s our backyard. Just leap off the porch and chase me.”

“You know Lucy. I’m just not feeling it today. I think I need the dressing room for a while.”

“I don’t know, Little One. If I were the director, I would throw you off the set.”

“Yeah, and then you’ll have to deal with my agent as well as the SAG and AGFA. I’ll be in my trailer running lines.”

“Puma’s don’t have dialogue.”

“Grrrrrrrrrrrrrowl. What do you call that?”

“A sign that it is time for lunch.”

113 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Figure it Out”

  7. It’s good to see Lucy out in the sunshine, but it does look like she’s lost some weight. At least her inner Wildebeest still is roaming!

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  10. It takes true talent to play a cat. It’s harder than you think to lie completely still during all those extended nap times. And then there’s the grooming and all those condescending looks at your human.

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  12. Poor thing. (I mean Lucy for having to deal with the drama.) Not sure if Twiggy is having an identity crisis or a swelling ego. Either way, the ending had me chuckling. Sending them both ear scratches. Thanks for the smiles, John.

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  13. Do I sense a temperamental actor at hand? Cannot blame them for the desire for lunch. It is always a good option.

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  19. I also was going to say that Lucy looks thin. Can you give her supplements? I hope she is not in any pain, but I’m sure you monitor that carefully. She and Twiggy have such a bond, and Let’s eat is a perfect way to end the puma and wildebeest standoff. Ear scritches to them both.

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    1. Yes, Lucy gets what she needs but the cancer has a way of stepping up metabolism to a point that there is no off set. She is not in any pain and is receiving pain medication to keep it that way. She is beyond the projected life span in the original prognosis so every day is a gift. Thanks, Noelle.

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  23. Always love your dialogue (or should I say the conversation between your two clever dogs?). Perhaps you’d consider crossing the strike and pitch in as a writer for some shows. Your dialogue would certainly improve what’s out there.

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  27. This made me laugh of course…the whole puma litter box business. Love them playing other animals. Also love the opening line how, Twiggy looks like part of the porch. Very Burns and Allen. 🙂

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  28. These two are such good company for each other. Sometimes I can’t help wondering if Monk might do better if he had a furry buddy to play with; then, I shake my head and wonder what would possess me to even consider it!! Thanks for making me smile today, John!

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  36. Girls, I don’t know about SAG & AGFA, but if you want I could help you get into the ATAS!
    In the meantime, tell dad I found the BIG ONE!
    (and that I’ll be back later… how did I get so busy? Where is all this family coming from?)

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  37. The story is getting wilder. Might it be a cat at the Twiggy Resort? And what does it look like? 😂😂😂 Thank you, dear John. You made Twiggy puzzled…if she reads a human blog. 🍤🍤🍤😊🍻

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