Should Mondays With Merlin Continue Poll
I’m still here and so are you but I have a BIG question and need your opinion. As you know I’m an old cat, almost 100 in human years and you don’t need to be Einstein to do the math. At this age I can defy the odds of kidney disease and live another year or could fly off to the great beyond today. That’s life.
Speaking of math, it occurred to me that’s I’ve been writing this column since 2011 and have racked up along with Mancat Mondays, hundreds of posts and gazillions of photo quotes. That’s a pile of kitty wisdom I think could be fun editing into a little e-book but…
I don’t have anything to do with the technical computery parts (that’s what secretarial minions are for) but imagine my horror when I asked my minion mom, Layla, to look at the Monday With Merlin archives and found out they are not organized. What a mess and I can’t exactly fire my scribe/mom/slave. It’s time to take action and take steps to plan my legacy, hence today’s poll. You, my dear reader will help me decide how to proceed before I exit this mortal coil. Forgive my mom’s morbid line of questioning but she likes being prepared. I have no preference; just plugging along in the eternal now. Every day is catnip-laced gravy to me.
P.S. I write this nestled around Layla’s ankles under the duvet and all is well. Mind you, I did take a grand Niagara piss in bed the other day. What can I say, I make it to the litter box (located 8 ft. away) 98% of the time, okay maybe 89% but who is counting? I feel much perkier after sub-Q fluids which I need about 4 times a week now but enough about numbers. I long to feel warm breezes and sunshine on my face and furs again. Spring feels an eternity away but perhaps the cat gods will smile on me and grant me the joy of another purrfect June day.
Thanks and purrs For your input!
34 Comments
Austin Towers
Layla, we voted that it should continue but include other kitties! Merlin, you are a special kitty and so very wise!!
Now, we must try and see if this posts!!
Austin Towers
YAY!!!
It’s been a while, but as well as your blog being a bit stroppy receiving comments, The Staff has been “away with the fairies” for a week or so!!
We will try and catch up 🙂 xx
Crepes
We agree with Nissy – let your heart guide you. -Alana and Crepes.
da tabbies o trout towne
dood….just coz we mite knot be abe bull ta… “see”… ewe, doez knot meen ewe R knot…”heer” ….
retiring ewe frum yur blog iz de same az sayin ewe never had presence ore voice on yur blog…N we can bet yur mom haz a bazillion things her will remember bout ewe; N we think it wood bee kewl ta share ♥
…trout towne will ALWAYZ inclood gram paw dude & sauce….N de rest oh de crew when ther time comez…because itz who & what we R….
de food serviss gurl says itz de leest her can due; keepin gram paw dude & sauce on R blog, coz it honors who they were N de life her shared with them
we vote ya stay ♥♥♥
Cathy Keisha
TW has always said that my social media persona dies with me so I’m not planning on doing that—ever.
Nerissa's Life
I think your heart will tell you what to do when the time comes to make a decision. The heart usually knows best in situations like these.
Purrs,
Nissy
Sue Brandes
I would to see it continue and include the other kitties. Love Mancat Mondays.
Caren Gittleman
<<<Dancing on the table, my comment went through!!
Caren Gittleman
we are sure whatever you decide will be a success but we voted anyway!
Sammy
Oh we love Mondays with The Great Wise One……but once Merlin has gone to the eternal sun puddle, I’d love to see it continue with the occasional hello from the other side AND perhaps the other boys chiming in with wisdom on a Monday. I don’t think I will EVER want Merlin to just vanish completely – Sammy adores him and so do I !
Hugs, Pam
Flynn
I think your Mondays should continue Merlin. Our Friday Flashbacks became Eric’s Day even though I sometimes appear with him. As our blog is Eric and Flynn, so are you part of your blog and always will be.
Layla Morgan Wilde
I love your Friday Flashback.
The Swiss Cats
Merlin, it’s YOUR wisdom. We’re sure you shared some of it with the other cats of the house to make them think and develop their own wisdom. After you’re gone, we’re sure than another cat will share with us his own wisdom, slowly “grown up” by your side. Purrs
meowmeowmans
Your sage wisdom will always be needed, Merlin.
Brian Frum
Wisdom will always be needed Merlin!
Skeeter and Izzy
We would love to see this continue but morph into something else with the occasional wisdom from over the bridge from our dear friend Merlin. He will continue to have things to say no doubt!
We wish for you dear friend sun on your lovely face and warm earth between your toes as you walk the garden path for yet another Spring. We love you always.
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo >^..^<
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks dear ones for your wisdom. That makes sense to have a presence but not as frequent.
Annabelle
I voted to continue as others did as well. I’m finally being able to incorporate Abby into postings here and there (beyond my monthly visits with our Journey of Grief series) and for myself only, I find it therapeutic.It has taken me over 500 days to be able to do this, but I think she is beautiful and want to see her. Even if it is only in memory. Merlin is a wise cat and he has much to share, now and in the future.
Colehaus Cats
We like the option of continuing with other cats. We like the thought of other perspectives and certainly, they have some!
Tamago
I’d love to continue to read your words of wisdom, definitely, as long as you are with us. But when the time comes, I think it’s up to how your mom feels.
Bernadette
Sorry–someone ran across the keyboard before the human was done!
Having known a long list of elder statescats, we have always enjoyed Merlin’s insights and photos.
Bernadette
We think it depends entirely on the human, and what she senses from her felines at the time.
maggie
I voted for Merlin to continue. I love his wise old cat perspective on life. I wish him (and I’m wishing very strongly) another Spring, sun and a warm breeze on his dear face.
xxoo
Maggie
Dorothy
I love hearing from Merlin. Reading about the joys and sorrows he deals with everyday is inspiring. Merlin reminds me that even though I am physical disabled I can still contribute and will continue to for as long as I remain. I hope Merlin will continue to share his thoughts and feelings for as long as he remains with us and, if he’s moved to, after he is settled in Summerland, where the June sun will warm his furs while it’s being ruffled by a gentle breeze.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Dorothy, when your beautiful comment brought tears to my ears, I knew I had the answer. Thank-you for your testimonial.
The Island Cats
Merlin, we think you may still have a lot to say, even when you’re gone…and the other cats may have things to add as well.
Beverly
Well, Colonel Meow’s outlooks continue to be published. . .but perhaps a finale with a nice book would be sweet. Best wishes for whatever you choose. Wisdom has a way of continuing on, even as the year turns.
Layla Morgan Wilde
That’s true about Colonel Meow and some other mans who have passed while others simply stopped blogging.
Hannah and Lucy
If you retire we would miss reading your Monday blogs.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Andrea and the Celestial Kitties
We’re just glad you’re still plugging along! We’re purring and praying that you get your wish for enjoying spring!
Gattina
I agree with Summer, just continue with another kitty !
easyweimaraner
That’s a sad thought… a world without you… but that’s something we all have in common. I’m sure your feline siblings will have a good idea for the mondays and maybe the mondays can be yours anyway as a tribute to the wisest cat I ever met…
Summer
Merlin, I think your wisdom is unique to you, just as Sparkle’s was to her. I’m sure one of the other kitties will come up with something else in their unique point of view after you are gone.
Layla Morgan Wilde
They already are at Mancat Monday.