Not Fade Away: Mondays With Merlin
Some Mondays are sunny and others are sadder than sad. Three dear blogger cats died last week boom, boom, boom darkening our cat blogosphere an inky black. Your Mondays With Merlin host, that would be me, a meezer geezer, older than dirt is fading but will not fade away. My mom, Layla was biting her nails, praying I wouldn’t be #4. I’m still getting around on my four wobbly legs but took a tumble all the way down the stairs last week. Thank Bast they’re carpeted. My dad saw it happen and Layla was shocked witless at how I bounced back, no worse for wear. That said, they blocked the stairs in case I decide to commit suicide or practice gymnastics for the next Olympics.
Yeah, I’m fading but hell no, not fade away. I’m gonna tell you how it’s going to by sharing this old tune “Not Fade Away”. The Rolling Stones covered it in 1964 and this video has no annoying ads. Crank it up friends because this is for everyone who has loved and lost a cat. You love cats and us cats love you back.
You know my love will not fade away
Not fade away.
View the full lyrics for Fade Away
Yesterday was the warmest sunny Sunday in my memory forDecember. I couldn’t believe it, but it’s true: I enjoyed yet another picnic. There I was eating some yummy, raw nom noms on a blankie when Layla takes a video of me which she posted to Instagram. They have a 15-second maximum, but it wasn’t short enough. If you click on the first thumbnail on our Instagram widget in the sidebar you can hear it for yourself. I wanted to cover my ears! Layla was going on about the picnic being the last one.
Maybe yes, maybe no but I won’t fade away. For some strange cosmic reason, a photo taken at the same time would not upload. Ha, there is a god! So Layla found an older pic which I find acceptable.
On that note, I give you a new Motivational Monday quote. It’s meant just for humans since cats have no trouble turning around. In fact, we are very skilled at showing you our back when things are not satisfactory. I wish you a most satisfactory week!
Love,
Merlin
52 Comments
Cynthia Southern
Merlin, I am glad to know you are still hanging in there. I love reading your thoughts on Mondays. 🙂
Layla Morgan Wilde
Cynthia, Merlin is so happy you stopped by. Our long time readers are very dear 🙂
The Swiss Cats
Dude, be careful on the stairs ! You’re not made for flying ! You’re an amazing wise old cat, Merlin, and we’re glad you didn’t get hurt. Purrs
Marjorie, Harvey (10) and Dusty (14)
Merlin – second message, not sure if the first one got to you.
NO FLYING OK?!?!?! Mum read that and nearly had a fit – you are a tough cookie but PLEASE for heaven’s sake be careful!!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Message heard loud and clear 🙂
Cats of Wildcat Woods
My goodness – you have to be careful on the stairs Merlin! We hope you will be around for a while to come. We would miss your wise reflections.
Layla Morgan Wilde
So sweet of you to stop by considering your recent loss of dear Georgie. Many purrs coming your way.
Timmy Tomcat
Hey Merlin dear pal we hope you are around fur a loooooong time to come.
Be careful about those falls buddy.
Sending purrs and prayers full of good energy to you
Timmy, Dad and Family
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks a bunch guys!
meowmeowmans
Merlin, we are glad you are okay after that tumble! We are glad you keep on keeping on. Have a good week, dear friends.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Dearest ones, I didn’t expect to see you just yet after the awful loss of your dear Moosey. Sending extra strong Merlin purrrrs of healing.
meowmeowmans
Thank you for the much-needed, and much appreciated, Merlin purrs. Thank you for your kindness in the wake of Moosey’s passing. He was a very special boy, and we love and miss him so much. The outpouring of love and support by dear friends like you has been such an encouragement during this difficult time.
Sometimes Cats Herd You
We’re so glad you’re getting some extra warm weather to enjoy, Merlin. No kitty deserves a picnic more than you do. You’re such an inspiration for all of us.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks I never thought of it that way 🙂
Brian
We know you won’t go until you are darn good and ready, and on your own terms. That is just how it should be too. We love you Merlin!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Agreed 100%
Bev Green
Melrin it has been a sad week and bless your heart you keep on amazing us…we send our hugs to Layla who must have had a fit when you tumbled..you do like to keep her on her toes..even as you lose your footing! much love Fozziemum xxx
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks Bev, he does keep me on my toes 🙂
Flynn
That must have been such a fright for everyone when you took that fall Merlin. I am glad you were alright after it. I am happy you were able to enjoy a picnic. The temperature is unseasonably mild here also, but we are getting torrents of rain with it.
Layla Morgan Wilde
We just got all your rain but it’s needed. xox
Christy Paws
Oh, Merlin, our hearts skipped a beat when we saw your post on Instagram yesterday. So glad you are still with us.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Sorry, to alarm you. You’ll know when it’s time.
Cathy Keisha
Our temps broke all kinds of records this weekend but not any Rolling Stones’ oldies. Please don’t try to commit suicide, Merlin. Your peeps’ hearts couldn’t take it.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Not sure cats can commit suicide 😉 but thanks CK.
maggie
Talk about older than dirt- look at those baby Rolling Stones!
Oh, the Dad’s heart must have stopped when he saw Merlin falling.
That’s such a beautiful picture of Merlin with the purple flowers.
Sweet boy.
xxoo
Layla Morgan Wilde
Ha, about the Stones. Where does the time go? Thanks bunches.
Ellen Pilch
I am sorry you took a tumble Merlin. I am glad you did not get hurt. XO
ellen
Cats never fade away… they are to classy for all that. They stay on though in theirr own ways.
Sorry you took a tumble, no more of that, bcaause that first step is a doozy!
I am so glad youre still with is, enjoying the outdoors (it was warm here too) and putting your face toward the sunshine
annameow
Love you back, Merlin! Keep on rollin’, beautiful one!
Tamago
We had a very warm weekend, too. How wonderful you got to enjoy another picnic 🙂 Purrs to you, sweet Merlin xoxo
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks and domo arigato, dear ones.
jansfunnyfarm
You are a resilient cat, Merlin. We’re glad you are still with Layla and hope you have many more happy days together.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Jan, resilient is my middle name and thanks 🙂
Melissa & Mudpie
You are so amazing and such an inspiration, sweet Merlin!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Why thank-you Miss M & M.
da tabbies o trout towne
dood…..
next time….use de ella vatorz…oh kay……
glad ya suffered noe werse for yur fall….we had sum awesum kinda tempz heer on caturday…happee ya got in another pic a nic & hope ya N joyed sum perch ! ♥♥♥
Layla Morgan Wilde
Doods, now you tell me! I bet your temps were tropical!
Kathryn
I love Merlin…. I am scared for him, but am hopeful for now.
I think Merlin will be around for quite some time! <3 <3 <3
Loved the Stones' song!
The linstagram link didn't link.
Mao has lost 2 pounds recently — so we're going to take him in. He and Ched will be 14 on March 20th. Will keep you posted.
Ched seems to be fine, except he gains weight every few years. But no crystals.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks and corrected the link. The thumbnail image works though. Sorry to hear about Mao. They are seniors now. Keep me posted.
Sammy
Merlin! You fell ALL the way down the stairs? My goodness……I’m so glad you were alright my friend. We too have had beautiful weather but I know it will end soon and we’ll have weather like we SHOULD be having. I say enjoy it while we can right? Merlin, I think those of us who know and love you know that you will pick your time when it’s right for YOU – no matter what Miss Layla OR any of us think – you will just go when the atmosphere is right and the spirits call you. It will break our hearts but we know you will live on in so many hearts.
Love and Hugs, Sammy
Layla Morgan Wilde
Yes, all the way and actually but you know cats are natural athletes, even old one 😉 and yes, what you say is so true.
Skeeter and Izzy
Merlin, we send you the best of Purrs and Prayers. We thinks the season is as such to allow you to enjoy the outdoors. We are glad for a milder one for a change. We hope you and Domino and Nou Nou continue to be able to enjoy the days.
We send out Purrs & Prayers to all that have lost. It is all we can do but we send love to each one. We give thanks daily for all those that have come before, all of those that are here now and all of those that are yet to come. Hugs and purrs of love and comfort to all those that ned them.
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy & The Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo & the Angels >^..^^..^<~
Layla Morgan Wilde
I truly believe the weather gods gave this extra warm picnic time as a gift. Much love to you and the fur fam.
Annabelle
Merlin we are so glad you are doing OK after your fall. YOU are amazing. WE are all purring for you. We are going through our own very difficult time this year and not interacting online much. But we do keep you in our prayers.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks and we send you and yours our biggest hugs and purrs of comfort and understanding.
Sue Brandes
Merlin have a lovely week.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Hello, Miss Sue, nice to see you here.
easy rider
Merlin you are a super wise cat…and this quote is so true… even when it is sometimes not Easy to turn around…
Layla Morgan Wilde
Easy, my friend you can teach that lesson easily 🙂
The Island Cats
Those are wise words, Merlin. We’re glad you’re still hanging in there.
Summer
Merlin, you are really a miracle! Purrs and paws up to you.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Miss Summer, don’t know about a miracle but I may have a little extra help and good servants.