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<title>chapter one</title>
<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one</link>
<description>Catster diary for the cat SMUSHY</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by SMUSHY &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 02:49:05 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Swiffer</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/826562</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 May 2013 14:26:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Woozle, my darling- I've been so busy and happy up here on the Cat Planet, I haven't paid much atten ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woozle, my darling- I've been so busy and happy up here on the Cat Planet, I haven't paid much attention to your lives on earth!! I see you Gita has gotten you a friend (about a year ago last Xmas)! Do you like him? I can see that he's very attractive, in a goofy, floofy sort of way- not elegant, like I was, and definitely not suave like me. So the tables have been turned- you pestered me, and now Swiffer pesters you!!! 
I hope you appreciate each other, though. Look- I see him splayed on the quilt right now, and you resting on Gita's filthy sweater. Good!!!

I miss you all!
your smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks from the Cat Planet</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/797757</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:43:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>AARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHH!! Thanks, fellow pirates, for remembering me up here on the Cat Planet!!! I've b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ AARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHH!! Thanks, fellow pirates, for remembering me up here on the Cat Planet!!! I've been up here for more than a year now, and I'm so happy!! I get to eat whenever and whatever I want, and run around in the grass and lie in the sun, and look down on the people and see that they miss me every daY!!! I see that Woozle the pest has a new companion cat, who drives her crazy the same way she bugged me, but I can also see that she's tolerating him, which, in Woozle language means she likes him. They don't cuddle the way we did, but he does lick her head, which is very sweet. 
I hope all you cats down there are happy, too!!!

blissfully,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>furst of all,</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/704031</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:08:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/704031</guid>
		<description>Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages of consolation. Also, thank you to CATSTER for making ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages of consolation. Also, thank you to CATSTER for making me a DOD!!!!
Let me tell you a little of what's happened. I went to sleep, with my banana, and it was the most delicious sleep ever, because I didn't have to have one eye half open for predators, victims, etc. I floated through some soft, fuzzy clouds and everything around me was in the most amazing colors that I couldn't appreciate when I was on Urth. As soon as I got to the CAT PLANET, I saw Ruff, and she looks pretty good-  maybe she took off a few pounds. and her nose isn't running. Hi, Ruff!!!!  So I'm all excited, but then some cat in a white coat says I have to fill out some forms for my intake interview with  the GREAT COOKIE PUSS.
They're just conventional forms, like: Have you ever had measles, mumps, chicken pox, blurry vision, difficulty breathing, intestinal problems, scrofula, dropsy,allergies, psychiatric problems, dizziness,  consumption- you know. And for the "Have you ever had surgery- if so, explain" part, I had to write "neutered", but the nurse said don't be embarrassed, because it saved me a lot of aggravation in later life. And for "Have you ever been hospitalized?", I had to put that yes, I was hospitalized for vomiting and explosive diarrhea when Woozle moved in. 
Brother! Anyway, I guess I'll be seeing the Cat Planet queen soon, for placement. Meanwhile, there's so much tissue paper, and so many cardboard boxes, and so much catnip that I'm pleasantly high all the time.
So please stop crying, Gita! I'm really, really good- and I'm shiny and my teeth are white and everything!  Little Woozle, you have a lot of responsibility now, so don't be a pest, and take care of the people who love you! I know you've never been alone a single day in your entire life, but you'll enjoy the privacy, and I happen to know that as soon as you get used to your Only Cat status, they'll rescue a "companion" for you . So take advantage of this time! 
I love you all very, very much!!!! 
More updates to come!
Peace,
SMUSHY]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU to all our friends</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702957</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:59:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702957</guid>
		<description>After my sonogram, I had a chest xray which showed that the lymphoma had spread to my chest, and tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After my sonogram, I had a chest xray which showed that the lymphoma had spread to my chest, and that I soon wouldn't be able to breathe, and that  my organs-  my kidneys were already damaged- would fail, one after the other. I would live with constant fear of being trapped to take medicine and many traumatic trips to the vet for possibly invasive procedures and only temporary relief. Even if chemo were to debulk my tumors, I would be on a cocktail of drugs, and the quality of the remainder of my life would most certainly be compromised.  After much tearful deliberation, Gita and Pita thought that I should gently cross the bridge, rather than surviving for  what would probably be only a few more months of anxiety and discomfort before the inevitable. They held me and kissed me for nearly an hour in the doctor's office, and held me and kissed me while I was peacefully, painlessly, tenderly, and respectfully put  to sleep by our very compassionate vet. I think this was a great mercy. I am glad to have left this world without pain and indignity, knowing how much I was loved. I had the luckiest , happiest , most beautiful life on earth a boy could have had- I was rescued when I was a very sick kitten and lived joyfully for 15  years with people who couldn't have cherished me more. . Now I am with my sister Ruff.
I know my earth family can't stop crying- it was so abrupt- but I will live on in infinite happy memories!
And Little Woozle, I don't think you'll miss me too much, since I stole all your treats, but when they rescue another kitty, be sure to let him into your heart.

with gratitude, love, peace and happiness to all my Catster friends,
SMUSHY]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Deep sadness.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702851</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:12:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702851</guid>
		<description>I have been diagnosed with lymphoma today. Gita is beyond consolation.We must decide what to do. I h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been diagnosed with lymphoma today. Gita is beyond consolation.We must decide what to do. I have had the most wonderful life and the most love a kitty could have. 

Thank you to all of you who have been my friends.

all the kiity love on the planet,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>c'mon, you guys! I need PURRS!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702730</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:50:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702730</guid>
		<description>I'm going back to the vet to be violated some MORE, and I haven't gotten ONE PURR!!!!
Plus, Gita is ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm going back to the vet to be violated some MORE, and I haven't gotten ONE PURR!!!!
Plus, Gita is forcing disgusting medicine down my throat, and Woozle is rejecting me because of my gross v-e-t smell. She is so superficial.
Gita is moping around like the world is coming to an end. Maybe it is. PLEASE PURR FOR ME, I beg you. Maybe no one is reading my diary.

Also, the more think about it, the more I think I need to write to the CSA (Cat Security Administration ) about my TOTAL BODY SCAN.

Possibly very sick Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Worried. Purrs, please!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702399</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 13:17:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702399</guid>
		<description>Went to the vet today, who, poked, prodded, squished, and humiliated me in every possible way.
She  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to the vet today, who, poked, prodded, squished, and humiliated me in every possible way.
She felt a mass in my abdomen, she thought, so I had an xray. It showed that some of my guts were thickened, but she couldn't really see the mass, which is near my liver and spleeeeen, because I was so full of food. So I have to GO BACK for a sonogram. Plus I've lost at least 3 lb. I feel FINE, except for some  barfing, which I never used to do. Gita said she'd stay off the internet, but she didn't. she's afraid I might have lymphoma. That would be beyond devastating. the vet said not to get sad yet. I yam 15.
Woozle has been hissing at me since I got back. That is very unsympathetic behavior, if you ask me.  This morning I stole her Greenies. So there, Woozle. 
I hope it's treatable, Whatever's wrong. I know that Gita doesn't want to put me through any unnecessary  trauma EVER.

Anxiously,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>uhoh</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702147</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:28:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/702147</guid>
		<description>Gita has noticed- who wouldn't?- that I am acting crazy around food, AND that I seem to be losing we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita has noticed- who wouldn't?- that I am acting crazy around food, AND that I seem to be losing weight. And also that some of the barf she assumed was Woozle's is MINE. I have never been a barfer. We have done some research, and I might be hyperthyroid. So I guess I HAVE to go to the V-E-T now. I hope I don't have to have surgery or anything. Gita's freaking out. Have any of my friends had hyperthyroidism?

Oy Vay.
Ravenous,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NOTHING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/701497</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:26:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/701497</guid>
		<description>is more important to me than food. I yam the FOOD-PEST.  But I yam fussy. F'r'instance, I love Thank ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ is more important to me than food. I yam the FOOD-PEST.  But I yam fussy. F'r'instance, I love Thanksgiving leftovers, but I will not eat them from my dish, only from the floor. Also, I love BREAD, but it must be fresh and soft, and NO CRUST.  Also, I would much rather eat Woozle's food than my own. I don't care if she starves. She's indifferent to food, anyway, except for Greenies.
MORE FOR ME!!!

Piggily,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/700911</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:46:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/700911</guid>
		<description>You all know that I live for food, right? Have you heard the quotation &quot;revenge is a dish best serve ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You all know that I live for food, right? Have you heard the quotation "revenge is a dish best served cold"? Well, that's what I GOT FOR THANKGIVING BREAKFIST!!! COLD WET TUNA REVENGE!!!!  Gita says we must refrigerate our leftovers and eat them because it would be bad to waste food when other kitties worldwide are starving.
So I'll eat when the food gets to room temperature, maybe. We don't have a microwave.
And she did bring home TIKI TUNA for us, and also I see that we have an unopened bag of GREENIES.
Somebody barfed this morning.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING< EVERYONE!!!

SPOILED BOY,
SMUSHY]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/700755</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:42:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>what Woozle and I are thankful for in 2010:

1. That the construction in this apartment is over, m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ what Woozle and I are thankful for in 2010:

1. That the construction in this apartment is over, more or less.

2. Our gross cardboard box with the old newspaper and packing peanuts.

3.The heated mattress cover (Woozle)

4. Food, although there's NEVER ENOUGH (Smushy)

5. Gita's obsessive love for us.

6. That we haven't had to F_L_Y for awhile, although the honeymoon may son be over.

7.Plastic shower curtain to lick (Smushy)

8. Tub faucet (Woozle)

9. Not to be languishing in a shelter or being feral and fending for ourselves

10. Uncle Pita]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Words</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/699675</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:28:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/699675</guid>
		<description>Well!  I have really been building my &quot;word power&quot;, as they called it in &quot;Reader's Digest&quot;. Gita was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well!  I have really been building my "word power", as they called it in "Reader's Digest". Gita was freaking out a little recently about the state of the world, and I clearly recommended "al-co-hol". Impressed?  I'm interested in politics. Once I said "Netanyahu" in the bathroom. When she is bored and complaining, I say: "DRAW!" SOmetimes I ask to shop at "I-KEA".  Yesterday, we had the following conversation as she prepared my breakfist;

Me: NOW!
Her: Not yet.
Me: NOW!
Her: Get DOWN!
Me: RIGHT NOW!
Her: Would you wait a minute, please!
Me: NOW!!!!
Her: Here's your stupid, smelly food.
Me: O-KAY!!!!

More as my language skills evolve,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The New Clock</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/697531</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:52:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/697531</guid>
		<description>We got a new thing here. It's a CLOCK, like one of those bird clocks, but it has CATS, and each one  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We got a new thing here. It's a CLOCK, like one of those bird clocks, but it has CATS, and each one is a different breed with its own distinctive meow. Woozle and I HATE it- it freaks us out every time a meow goes off!!! Maybe there are REAL cats inside, and they're going to insert chips in our brainz and turn us into zombies!!!  This is terrible. What's SO BAD is that Gita thinks it's amusing when we run over to it to find the meowers!  When she finds out it's the call of the wild inciting KAT REBELLION she'll be SO SORRY she ever laffed.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Spooked,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I would like to enter</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/697382</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:25:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/697382</guid>
		<description>my TONGUE in the &quot;Coolest Cats&quot; contest, but there is no category!!!!


thlurp,
Smushy the Licke ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ my TONGUE in the "Coolest Cats" contest, but there is no category!!!!


thlurp,
Smushy the Licker]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We got tulips!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/696849</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:55:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/696849</guid>
		<description>There's a vase of tulips here!! I'm gonna lick them until my tongue falls off!!!
Unfortunately, Woo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There's a vase of tulips here!! I'm gonna lick them until my tongue falls off!!!
Unfortunately, Woozle seems to like them too. Is there ANYTHING I don't have to share with her??
I'm gonna steal all her treats.

Flowery aesthete,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOME!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/695992</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:22:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/695992</guid>
		<description>Gita's home with us, and it's HIGH TIME!!!! Good grief! They're STILL working on the baffroom, but I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita's home with us, and it's HIGH TIME!!!! Good grief! They're STILL working on the baffroom, but I unnerstand it's almost done, and it looks pretty nice!  I have been extremely helpful to the tile guy. Woozle hasn't gotten used to the new tub faucet yet. Our catbox might not live in the baffroom anymore- Uncle Pita's against it- where will it end up? Very suspenseful.
Anyway, we're happy katz, running all around and sitting on Gita both at once and generally demanding attention, in the most adorable way. Also, there's a pile of CARDBOARD BOXES in the living room- need I say more?  
We are the best, most adaptable kitties anywhere, other than the b-o-x.

No longer lonely AT ALL,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Big catastrophe</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/695370</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:47:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/695370</guid>
		<description>For those friends who have been following the baffroom construction saga, today, while Gita is in LA ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For those friends who have been following the baffroom construction saga, today, while Gita is in LA, the tile guy accidentally left the water running in the kitchen sink when he went out to do an errand. When he came back, there was a small flood- mainly in other people's apartments. Gita flipped out when she heard, but I guess the damage is not extensive, and our contractor has insurance. Still. We wish this would be over already!!!! At least there seems to be a working toilet other than our litter box now, and GITA CAN COME HOME TO US!!!!

The kat-sitter who wants to steal us said we are fine.
Make this drama end!!!!

Exaspurrated, and sick of it,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>while</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/693651</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Oct 2010 19:49:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/693651</guid>
		<description>I was snootling with Gita today, she noticed that one side of my upper exterior lip looked irritated ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was snootling with Gita today, she noticed that one side of my upper exterior lip looked irritated, so now she is freaking out, assuming the worst. It's probably nothing at all, but I know she's going to take me to the #$%^#!@$%& vet, which will make me miserable, although I'll get revenge later. Can any cat think why my adorable whiskery grizzled lip might look sore?

I  feel fine, and am eating like a piggy. I know I need my teeth cleaned.
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still no paw mail???</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/692902</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:20:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/692902</guid>
		<description>Every one forgot us.
&gt;sigh&lt;

Forlornly,
S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Every one forgot us.
>sigh<

Forlornly,
S]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We haven't been on Catster much...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/692302</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:34:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/692302</guid>
		<description>Our house is getting a new bathroom, so Gita has been distracted...I guess no one  on Catster misses ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our house is getting a new bathroom, so Gita has been distracted...I guess no one  on Catster misses me...
>sniff<

Manipulative
Smushy, the sweetest, handsomest boy in the world

 PS  My fur is a little greasy. I got human tuna fish today. I love my new brush.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Life is sort of sucky</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/688507</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:59:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/688507</guid>
		<description>Gita is renovating our bathroom. We have a small apt, so all the bathroom's contents and tools and l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita is renovating our bathroom. We have a small apt, so all the bathroom's contents and tools and lumber are in the living room, and Woozle and I are shut in the bedroom with our food and litter, and toys, and there are towels on the bed, and Gita can't even stay here. Of course she's completely freaking out, because she can't decide whether it is better to leave us in our own place or take us someplace else to stay during the construction. Mind you, we have broken through all the barricades, So I yam dusty. I love men with tools. If Gita takes us to somebody else's house, we will pee, have diarrhea, etc for revenge, and hide under the bed.  She visits us daily and gives us TIKI TUNA, but it's very anxiety provoking. No plastic sheeting can hold ME back!!! Gita is afraid we will engage in risky behavior.
Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh what to do! 3 MORE WEEKS!!!!!!

Disrupted,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Life is sort of sucky</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/688506</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:58:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/688506</guid>
		<description>Gita is renovating our bathroom. We have a small apt, so all the bathroom's contents and tools and l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita is renovating our bathroom. We have a small apt, so all the bathroom's contents and tools and lumber are in the living room, and Woozle and I are shut in the bedroom with our food and litter, and toys, and there are towels on the bed, and Gita can't even stay here. Of course she's completely freaking out, because she can't decide whether it is better to leave us in our own place or take us someplace else to stay during the construction. Mind you, we have broken through all the barricades, So I yam dusty. I love men with tools. If Gita takes us to somebody else's house, we will pee, have diarrhea, etc for revenge, and hide under the bed.  She visits us daily and gives us TIKI TUNA, but it's very anxiety provoking. No plastic sheeting can hold ME back!!! Gita is afraid we will engage in risky behavior.
Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh what to do! # MORE WEEKS!!!!!!

Disrupted,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>After only a WEEK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/681681</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:53:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/681681</guid>
		<description>of Tiki Tuna, my dandruff is practically gone. I just wanted you all to know.

Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ of Tiki Tuna, my dandruff is practically gone. I just wanted you all to know.

Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Possessive</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/679756</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:07:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/679756</guid>
		<description>I yam lying on my carrot, my banana, and my catnip bag- and my ladybug is close by. I don't want Woo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I yam lying on my carrot, my banana, and my catnip bag- and my ladybug is close by. I don't want Woozle to ruin my toys.
One of our uncles came by yesterday, and I was right there, all friendly,as I am, and he was petting and praising me, and we were having a perfectly nice conversation, and then WOOZLE, who hid as SOON AS SHE HEARD the DOORBELL, comes RACING IN with her raccoon tail on, and insinuates herself right between us!!! And then she's lying on her back with her feet up and her paws folded, and looking over her shoulder all come hither and squeaking for their attention!. But he was on to her.
He understood her trying to steal the limelight with her terminal cuteness.
And because I was so gracious, they got me  TIKI TUNA.
But that cute little scheming opportunist is not getting her paws on my stuff.

Staunchly,
Smushy the host.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WET FOOD, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/679599</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:49:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/679599</guid>
		<description>Gita has been concerned about my dandruff, and she remembered that my coat was shinier when I was ea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita has been concerned about my dandruff, and she remembered that my coat was shinier when I was eating WET FOOD almost EXCLUSIVELY, so last night she CAVED, and opened a can of Fancy Feast that was hidden in some dark moldy forgotten corner of a dusty cabinet, and we were so over the MOON that when Gita returned to the room, there were two GIANT piles of steaming barf!!! It was enuff barf for her to think that maybe we BOTH puked from joy and satiety, not just Woozle. Anyway, she pledged to go buy a case of TIKI CAT today. H'RAAAAYYY!
She says it was my dandruff, but I know she melted when she saw me cuddling my LADYBUG.
I yam sneaky.

Soon to be satisfied and shiny,
Smushy

BTW I think I'm FIFTEEN!!!! Ooooooooold and grizzled, but wise. I hope my greasy dandruffy condition isn't a symptom of something terrible. Woozle's a little dandruffy also.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>At last!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/679293</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:23:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/679293</guid>
		<description>Gita's job is now OVER, so MAYBE, just MAYBE, we'll get the attention and indulgence we deserve!!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita's job is now OVER, so MAYBE, just MAYBE, we'll get the attention and indulgence we deserve!!!!
Especially because there is a HEAT ADVISORY in Bklyn, and she doesn't want to venture out just to die on the sidewalk. So, HAHAHA!!! 
Here is my list for her:

1. a new brush- I yam dandruffy
2. TIKI TUNA- I'm sick of dry food!!!!
3. new TOYS
4. CONSTANT petting and lap availability
5. treats
6. unqualified adoration

See ya-
Pasha Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What would you think</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/678176</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:58:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/678176</guid>
		<description>if I wrote a book?


Hmmm?
smush ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ if I wrote a book?


Hmmm?
smush]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Me</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/675851</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jun 2010 08:46:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/675851</guid>
		<description>I was acting very inert yesterday, even though I got 2 new catnip toys- a CARROT and a little burlap ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was acting very inert yesterday, even though I got 2 new catnip toys- a CARROT and a little burlap bag. Gita is afraid I'm getting old. HOWEVER, I also got TIKI TUNA, after at least 2 WEEKS WITHOUT IT, and I hucked up a pile of furballs in the night.
Today, I  LOVE my new carrot, and i jumped on the bed and bit Gita on the face, so I yam feeling better. I have my toys- ladybug, mouse, etc- in a pile on which I lie to protect them from Woozle. Oh- I barfed on the FEATHERS ON A STICK!!! It has been washed and hung up to dry.

Reanimated,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/674708</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 May 2010 16:38:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/674708</guid>
		<description>so many Memorial Day hamburgers and hot dogs!!! Thank you, all my wunnerful Catster friends!!!
I ya ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ so many Memorial Day hamburgers and hot dogs!!! Thank you, all my wunnerful Catster friends!!!
I yam so stuffed that I'm lying on my back, unable even to get up.
I hope you all celebrated!!!

Peace,
Woozle]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you to all our friends</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/674621</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 May 2010 07:21:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/674621</guid>
		<description>who gave us delicious Memorial Day foodstuffs!!!  you are all very generous GOOD KITTIES!!!! As we h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ who gave us delicious Memorial Day foodstuffs!!!  you are all very generous GOOD KITTIES!!!! As we honor the vets and sojers who fight for  us, we wish the humans would STOP KILLING EACH OTHER in increasingly sophisticated ways !!!
We cats know enough not to have wars about "I need THIS land and THESE natural resources!!  "My beliefs are superior, so YOU have to DIE!!" Well, ok- we DO need our chairs and toys and food and stuff- but we just pee on them, or hide them, and eventually- SHARE. SO HERE's to PEACE- MAY IT PREVAIL!!!! And here's to the V-E-T-s who save us on a daily basis!!!! Long may ALL GOOD THINGS WAVE!!!!!
all cats may now eat their free-range, organic, grass fed HAMBURGERS and hot DOGS!!!!! >drool<

Smushy, 
an AMERICAN domestic shorthair]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Towels</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/670674</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 May 2010 14:14:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/670674</guid>
		<description>They decided it was time to replace the twenty-year-old threadbare black towels!!! I will not allow  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ They decided it was time to replace the twenty-year-old threadbare black towels!!! I will not allow them to be thrown out, however, because they make a wunnerful cozy, smelly bed, and I refuse to move,

I yam the vanguard.
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Brave</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/670128</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 May 2010 06:47:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/670128</guid>
		<description>you know, I am an exceptional cat. There are workers doing noisy activities on our roof, like
drill ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ you know, I am an exceptional cat. There are workers doing noisy activities on our roof, like
drilling and banging and otherwise disturbing the peace, which will go on for a couple of weeks, they tell me. I am calmly lying in the sun on the table, eating my breakfast, licking Gita's fingers, etc. Woozle is, like, GONE. Didn't even come out for Tiki Tuna. 
Proves again how mature and well adjusted I yam, and how much I deserve the adoration and worship of all who come into my glorious aura.

Smushy the divine]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>unreasonable</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/667419</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:09:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/667419</guid>
		<description>So, that purebred, ridiculous, shameless, fluffy cat that Gita is entertaining at her &quot;job&quot;   seems  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, that purebred, ridiculous, shameless, fluffy cat that Gita is entertaining at her "job"   seems to ENJOY having his stummick petted for hours, by ANYONE WHO WALKS IN THE ROOM!!!  I, as you know, love to lie on my back with my legs in the air- just DARING them to pet MY stummick, and then I run away, laffing, because FORGET IT.
Now they're challenging me to be passive like the fancy cat. Outrageous. My  flirting is my most engaging cute thing that I do, but I am NOT available for exploitation.

hmf!
Woozle]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gita</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/665999</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:15:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/665999</guid>
		<description>is a cleaning fool. She threw some of our tissue paper away! She can't get rid of the fur on the rug ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ is a cleaning fool. She threw some of our tissue paper away! She can't get rid of the fur on the rug, no matter how much she vacuums. That is very satisfying; we do our fur flinging well.
Woozle is under the bed.

We got to go on the fire escape!!!

The Urban Kitty,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>speaking for woozle and myself:</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/665801</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:28:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/665801</guid>
		<description>today Gita started what she calls &quot;Spring cleaning&quot;, meaning the BIG VACUUM, and moving furniture ,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ today Gita started what she calls "Spring cleaning", meaning the BIG VACUUM, and moving furniture , and throwing stuff away. It took a LONG TIME for us to distribute so much of our precious fur and litter around . She called us GROSS!!!! We are just not appreciated. Also, all this looking under stuff has turned up heretofore undiscovered small dried puddles of Woozlepuke. So it's gonna be the mop next, and we will get our adorable paws WET.
We have, though, unearthed a MARBLE, and that is a whole new world of fun. Plus, there were a million catnip mice -three- under the couch.
 Gita feels that she could dust bust and mop for the rest of our collective lives, and the joint would still be under a layer of fuzz. 
Also, every time she finds a plastic bag she wants to get rid of, I set up camp on it. heheheh

Just HELPING,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Big deal!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/665221</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Apr 2010 06:22:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/665221</guid>
		<description>It's Woozle's fifth birthday!!!! She's running around making a big stink, like she does every year,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's Woozle's fifth birthday!!!! She's running around making a big stink, like she does every year, the little diva. Demanding her RED GLASS DISH  for her birthday tuna- I mean, c'MON- who CARES how TIKI TUNA is served?!? I'm not fussy about presentation. I know my place in this world. She's lucky to be getting fed.
She is such a narcissist. Five -huh! I'm going to be FOURTEEN- I think-this summer!!!
I'm so patient and noble and log-suffering, but, as ALWAYS, cuteness gets all the attention.
Oh. They just said how much they love me, and what a special boy I yam. Ok. GOOD!

Happy birthday,Woozle.
I will whack you- not too  hard, when you least expect it.

Just wait till MY big day, not that we know when it is....
Smushy the Deserving]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>disgusted</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/662983</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:35:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/662983</guid>
		<description>I hear that some big fluffy kitten is trying to woo Gita away from us at work. I can see his pretty  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I hear that some big fluffy kitten is trying to woo Gita away from us at work. I can see his pretty boy hairs all over her black dress. She assures me that I'm her only boy, but I can see that she's all a-flutter about him. She is very impressed with his giant tail. Big deal. Forget the pure-breds. I'm a scrappy street cat with handsomeness AND BRAINS!!!! 
Gita is totally on notice.

Furiously,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SAD</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/661403</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:30:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/661403</guid>
		<description>My new friend and sweetheart, Torrie, went unexpectedly to the bridge. She had terrible heartworm. S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My new friend and sweetheart, Torrie, went unexpectedly to the bridge. She had terrible heartworm. She had only been in her forever home for a short time, but it was a happy time. She was a shiny black kitty, and we shall miss her very much. Purrs for Torrie!!!!

>sniff<
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's about time-</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/660549</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:22:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/660549</guid>
		<description>Gita was away again- for a couple of weeks, and now she's back, and it's about time. We gave her the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita was away again- for a couple of weeks, and now she's back, and it's about time. We gave her the welcome she deserved, Woozle barfed everywhere, and at least one of us barfed- or possibly pooped- hard to tell WHAT it was- all over the quilts. The catsitter left pumpkin seeds in the bed, and a PIN. Gita was extremely not pleased about the pin, in particular. 
We really trashed the place. Nevertheless, I will not let Gita light ANYWHERE without sitting on her, and we've both been samwiching her in the bed until she can't breathe. Today she has to go out in the storm to get us provisions, so maybe she has been duly punished. she definitely loves us beyond reason, despite the fact that she is working like a maniac. 
We're a very happy family again, and soon Uncle Pita will arrive, and we'll give him a furry welcome too.

Smush]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I YAM so excited!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/653001</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:21:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/653001</guid>
		<description>I am a Daily diary Pick!!!! This is so wonderful, I know not what to do!!! Thank you, Catster!!!! Th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am a Daily diary Pick!!!! This is so wonderful, I know not what to do!!! Thank you, Catster!!!! Thank you, EVERYONE!!!!
I yam doing the DANCE OF JOY.

Gratefully, and humbly,
SMUSHY!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Careless boy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/651079</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:45:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/651079</guid>
		<description>I used Gita's head as a springboard the other night. dug my claws right IN. She got all crazy, and y ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I used Gita's head as a springboard the other night. dug my claws right IN. She got all crazy, and yelled at me and washed for hours. I thought she was the sofa- simple mistake.

Oh well,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Holidaze to everyone!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/644287</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:15:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/644287</guid>
		<description>We got some very sad news about our cousin, Wolfie the dog. He has been diagnosed with canine osteos ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We got some very sad news about our cousin, Wolfie the dog. He has been diagnosed with canine osteosarcoma, and he had to have his leg amputated. He is a big goofy labradoodle, and he is only five years old!!! So we are a little down. Wolfie lives with our four feline cousins, and they all love each other. Life can be so cruel.
But ours is very, very cozy and good. There is snow on the fire escape, but we are all cuddled up, looking adorable. I yam lying on the wrapping paper so Gita can't wrap. Ha!!!!
We are grateful for our wunnerful home and TIKI TUNA!!!!!

Happy holidaze, kitties!!!!
Peace,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I yam so excited!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/638252</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:13:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/638252</guid>
		<description>what a wunnerful day!!!!!! I yam a DAILY DIARY PICK!!!! Thank you, everybody!!! I will not let it go ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ what a wunnerful day!!!!!! I yam a DAILY DIARY PICK!!!! Thank you, everybody!!! I will not let it go to my magnificent, leonine, beautiful, soft, handsome, immaculate, intelligent, talented, brainy , pettable, fuzzy, noble, adorable head.

Humly and gratefully,
Smushy

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Reentry</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/637627</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:39:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/637627</guid>
		<description>Gita's home!!! I must admit we're very happy about it. Her welcome home gifts were a million landmin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita's home!!! I must admit we're very happy about it. Her welcome home gifts were a million landmines of kitty barf in every room!!! H'ray!!! Even I, Smushy, hukked up a gigantic puke ball tonight! Now I'm starving. 
Also, we tracked litter EVERYWHERE!! FUN!!!!

Yay US!!!!
The Furballs]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>hmf</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/636425</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/636425</guid>
		<description>Well, Gita left us for a week to go LA to work and see friends, but she got sick and can't do ANYTHI ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Gita left us for a week to go LA to work and see friends, but she got sick and can't do ANYTHING, which serves her right for going. On the other hand, we love our cat-sitter. She stayed with me when I was but a shy kitten, and brought me out of my shell. Today I bit her nose. Heh heh. 
Just as well that Gita isn't here, because she's in such a bad mood about her cold, and I wouldn't want her coughing into my  fur.
Although we would be a comfort to her.

See ya-
Smush]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Please answer this question:</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/634004</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:33:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/634004</guid>
		<description>Given a room full of cozy places to park, why do I choose to sit on SHOES? They can be boots, sandal ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Given a room full of cozy places to park, why do I choose to sit on SHOES? They can be boots, sandals,slippers- it doesn't matter.
I CHOOZ SHOOZ.

Solefully,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Halloween tag!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/630801</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:09:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/630801</guid>
		<description>I furgot that Cammi Halloween tagged me!!!!  so I must think of 5 things I like about Halloween!

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I furgot that Cammi Halloween tagged me!!!!  so I must think of 5 things I like about Halloween!

Truthfully, I don't know that much about it, but:

1. I get to chew on the broom.

2. I get to wear my Destructo Mean KAT  costume- my arched back and puffed up tail and fangs- with impunity!!!

3.  I can trick Woozle!!!!.

4.when Halloween actually comes, I'm planning to TRICK the people if I don't get a REALLY GOOD treat!!!  I repeat- a REALLY GOOD TREAT!!!!!!

5. I will also enjoy tearing the place apart if they try to dress me up!!!!


ROWR!
MWAHAHAHAHA]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/622337</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:36:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/622337</guid>
		<description>We hate Gita today for several reasons. A. she's been giving us a new food- Weruva chicken soup, or  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We hate Gita today for several reasons. A. she's been giving us a new food- Weruva chicken soup, or something disgusting like that. It's got peas and carrots in it, I think. Anyway, the juice part is ok, but we've both been leaving the solid parts in our bowls. Hunger strike!!!! Bring back the TIKI TUNA!!!!
2. she won't let me lie on the computer keyboard. C. she moved the furniture around in our so-called living room, which is actually a repository for fur and old cat toys. So now I have to sit on the table instead of the back of the couch for optimal light and warmth. Woozle is not as sensitive as I, although she runs away from the dust-buster-she just goes and sits in a flower pot on the fire escape. I care a great deal about aesthetics- feng-shway, if you will, and I have mixed feelings about the new arrangement. Gita thought it would tempt her less to lie around on the sofa; she's just lying on the sofa in its new position. Hah!
 Some neighbors are grilling something in their back  yard, and it smells good and steaky. Gita had better get off the couch and go to the Tiki Tuna store, or she'll be very, very sorry.

Power to the cat vanguard,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hate</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/616922</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:36:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/616922</guid>
		<description>Gita is trying to starve me, she really is. We only get our baby food treat once a day, and it's NOT ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita is trying to starve me, she really is. We only get our baby food treat once a day, and it's NOT ENOUGH, so I have to terrorize Woozle so I can have hers, too. She just throws up, anyway.
It's very hot, so we're mostly lying around. They're also trying to cut my nails, which takes all the fun out of waking gita up in the morning by clawing her face. Ruining a good game.
Disgruntled,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>our trip</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/612328</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Aug 2009 12:32:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/612328</guid>
		<description>so. We get to Pet-Safe, or Quik-Pac, or whatever they call it, nice and early. Our friend Beasty cam ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ so. We get to Pet-Safe, or Quik-Pac, or whatever they call it, nice and early. Our friend Beasty came to help load us into our crates, which were rubbed with soothing pheromones, and had labels that said "We are miserable. Please be kind to us". All set, right? Wrong. The guy at the cargo counter said our crates were the WRONG KIND, even though we've been traveling in them for years!!!  Gita tried to keep cool, but she was obviously flipping OUT. They sold us , taking their sweet time- and it wasn't busy yet-NEW, inferior crates for $75 apiece, and they were hard to assemble; but finally a nice man, who could see Gita was losing her mind, helped us. THEN we discovered that our health certificates had the wrong dates- more than 10 days in advance of the trip! Gita thought she had been VERY careful about this!!! At this point, she was sure we'd have to go home. Fortunately, the NICE man, who didn't want a crazy person around, turned the other way while Gita updated the certificates. oh boy. It couldn't have been more traumatic. The clock was ticking, and we were afraid we might not make the flight at ALL. By that time, they just wanted us out, so Gita put ice cubes in our water dishes, and we were left to fate.Of course, as I promised I would, I peed all over Gita and Beasty and the floor when they put me in my FIRST crate, so before the transfer to the NEW crate, she had to take out the pad and put a clean one in the NEW crate, holding me very tight while we made the transfer. Woozle had pooped in HER crate on the way to the airport, so her pad also had to be changed. And we screamed bloody murder, or worse, when we were loaded to begin with. You could have heard us on the opposite coast. I can scream with the best of kitties, but I've never made THIS
ear-splitting , blood chilling, unearthly  sound ever!   It was not a relaxed departure. 
Thank gawd Gita's work sent her business class, so she got on the plane before the huddled, screaming masses with rolling carts and strollers, all of whom were particularly agitated because there was a gate change, and the PA  announcement was garbled, and noone knew where to go. Gita ordered a scotch on the rocks immediately, most of which she spilled because her hands were still shaking. Gita almost never drinks, so you can see how freaked out we all were.

But we made it safely, and had a peaceful ride home. I hid under the bed for a minute, but now we know where we are, and we spent a cozy night by the AC. 
Next time-  we're in the cabin. 

Recovering,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a good boy today!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/609513</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:58:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/609513</guid>
		<description>Gita put the kitty box in the hallway, and I used it immediately and enthusiastically. I must still  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita put the kitty box in the hallway, and I used it immediately and enthusiastically. I must still be scared of the bathroom where the cat-eating automatic litter box was (a year ago). We'll see how it goes. I will  be completely hysterical when we go to NY next week, but I'll probably use my box, I hope. Really it was never a problem before that mechanical monster.
And plus, last week, I think it was an accident, assuming it was me, because the culprit left diarrhea in more than one place, including the box. 
It's not easy bein' a cat.

Thank you, Diego and Milagrito for your comments. It's good to have friends!

Fastidiously (for now)
Smush]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>what is WITH me?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/609179</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:18:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/609179</guid>
		<description>I pooped on the couch again!!!!!

At least, I think it was me. Does anyone have advice for Gita? I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I pooped on the couch again!!!!!

At least, I think it was me. Does anyone have advice for Gita? I'm healthy, most of the time I use my litter box-
but I've had more than a couple of mishaps, and we don't think they're accidents. Do we have to put a litter box in the living room? Gross!!!

Poopy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have to post this for everycat!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/608042</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:52:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/608042</guid>
		<description>http://www.catcerto.com/cat_norintmusin.htm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ http://www.catcerto.com/cat_norintmusin.htm]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yes, I did it again.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/606999</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:23:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/606999</guid>
		<description>We had a lovely day today. I ate well, I slept well, I was cuddled and praised almost all day long. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had a lovely day today. I ate well, I slept well, I was cuddled and praised almost all day long.
Then I had sort of a frenzy, you know, when you careen around  like a lunatic,  knocking stuff on the floor, meowing and hallucinating. "What is it, Smushy?" they asked me, not bothering to get off the couch.
What it was, was I was peeing on my favorite spot on the living room floor- the spot that's been washed a million times with every kind of Nature's Miracle, Urine Kleen, No-Go, and powerful detergents.
What IS it with me? True, the vet came over yesterday with our travel certificates, and he squoze one of my sebaceous cysts, but I was perfectly cordial and didn't seem to mind. Actually, I enjoy the attention.
No shots, nothing invasive...

Gita is peeved. "What's Wrong with you?!!!" she wants to know.

Tough,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Well, I guess I'm 13 now.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/604975</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:55:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/604975</guid>
		<description>and so far, nothing very thrilling has happened. It's been very hot, so I've mostly been sleeping on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ and so far, nothing very thrilling has happened. It's been very hot, so I've mostly been sleeping on a cardboard box. I've been getting wet food, which is what I live for. I have some Weruva chicken thing with carrots in it. I pick out the carrots. At night I sleep on a little rug outside the bedroom. I tried to sit on someone's computer yesterday, and was shooed away. I play with my suede mouse. I just ventured onto the patio, Woozle's station, and watched a hummingbird on the kangaroo paw. I clean my fur. Gita's at work all day.I open a few doors. 
That's it! That's my 13 year-old life! I'm a little fat. 

>sigh<
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tomorrow</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/601442</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/601442</guid>
		<description>is July 1st!!! We have calculated that July is the month of my birth!!!! So all of July is SMUSHY MO ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ is July 1st!!! We have calculated that July is the month of my birth!!!! So all of July is SMUSHY MONTH!!!   This year, I yam 13!!!! Isn't that hard to believe?? What a life I've had so far, from my traumatic early kittenhood, to living with Gita, and traveling, which I hate, and the fire and being saved by the firemen, but losing my sister Ruff, to having Woozle move in, to being the nicest best boy in the universe, to peeing inappropriately every now and then and stinking up the house!!!  Yay for me!!!
I hope all my friends will celebrate my month-long July bar-meowtzvah! This month I yam a MAN!!!

Shalom,
Peace, 
Good wishes,
Salaam alaikum,
Pace,
Paz,
Paix,
Vrede,

Mature, worldly, sophisticated gadfly, 
SMUSHY
ps- If I saw a gadfly, I would eat it,]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Brushing</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/601206</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:13:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/601206</guid>
		<description>Does anycat out there get spontaneous dandruff? I yam very dandruffy today. Gita brushed me, but sti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Does anycat out there get spontaneous dandruff? I yam very dandruffy today. Gita brushed me, but still.
We got a package delivery, so I yam extremely excited about the new CARDBOARD boxes!!
I am ALIVE, and SENTIENT, and I yam a different species! Do you know what I mean?

Flakily,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm not MOL-ing so much</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/598536</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:47:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/598536</guid>
		<description>Last night, I decided to pee on the living room floor. Gita heard me scratching a really good chair, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night, I decided to pee on the living room floor. Gita heard me scratching a really good chair, came in, and stepped into a big pile of pee. She said unpleasant things to me while she was spraying every no-smell pee begone don't ever urinate here again miracle thing she could find on the floor. The chair is now wrapped in aluminum foil.
she says she loves me very much, and changed the catbox, but still- I'm a healthy boy..was I just mad because she was away for so long? what is brewing in my little pee-brain?

Will I do it again?

I didn't ever pee inappropriately while she was gone...
she is hoping that I will not violate the Kitty Commandment: "Thou shall not pee where thou eatest,
and put a dish of wet food on the spot, and I ate the food, so perhaps O shall not pee-eth there again.
wish us all luck.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gita's back!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/598308</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:58:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/598308</guid>
		<description>I'm thrilled, and she is thrilled, and Woozle, although she was in stealth mode, is thrilled, too.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm thrilled, and she is thrilled, and Woozle, although she was in stealth mode, is thrilled, too. 
The person who stayed with us was, by my immaculate standards, kind of -um- a pig- like, old human food- stale rice crispy treats and old tortilla chips-left out, and full garbage cans. Pee-yew. But the towels are in the dryer, and our bowls are full, plus Aunt Getsy came over to pet us last night when Gita was 7 hours late.

I'm on my box, Woozle's on the patio, and it's all cool.

Later,
Smushy 
How are all our friends???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/597608</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:34:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/597608</guid>
		<description>Gita has been gone for almost 5 weeks!!! Can you even BELIEVE that? shall I welcome her or shun her? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita has been gone for almost 5 weeks!!! Can you even BELIEVE that? shall I welcome her or shun her?

I heard a vicious, ugly rumor that we are to be taken to NY on the PLANE next month. I'm not sure this is good news. Gita apparently has a job there, and can't BEAR to be separated from us, as if she hasn't just left us to our own devices  with a sitter for a month.
I also hear she had 20 pounds of Jonny Cat Unscented, a carton of tiki tuna, and 2 bags of Science diet Oral Care delivered to the 4th floor walk-up  in Brooklyn, so it sounds serious. 

suspiciously,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Although noone seems to care,</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/587269</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 May 2009 12:07:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/587269</guid>
		<description>I got 2 wunnerful new toys yesterday!!!  The first is an EXCELLENT suede mouse, filled with catnip,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got 2 wunnerful new toys yesterday!!!  The first is an EXCELLENT suede mouse, filled with catnip, and the perfect size to hold and choff on. The other is an unattractive banana, but I love it, coz I can kick it with my back feet. Both toys are saturated with my very precious drool.

H'RAY!!!!!
Satisfied,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It feels like weeks</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/581900</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:58:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/581900</guid>
		<description>since we got pawmail!! Gita's been busy, it's true.
But, still!

anxiously,

Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ since we got pawmail!! Gita's been busy, it's true.
But, still!

anxiously,

Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>a Very Happy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/578674</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:16:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/578674</guid>
		<description>Easter and Passover to all our friends!

smushy the pascal cat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Easter and Passover to all our friends!

smushy the pascal cat]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Does anyone</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/575984</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 22:28:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/575984</guid>
		<description>have any idea why I just peed on the sofa? Gita is somewhat annoyed at me. will I do it again? There ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ have any idea why I just peed on the sofa? Gita is somewhat annoyed at me. will I do it again? There's no scary  new litter box, so why'd I do it?

Puzzled,
Smushy the formerly good boy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woozle is driving me crazy again.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/574638</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:07:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/574638</guid>
		<description>All day LONG, she's, like, &quot;April 7th is my birthday!!! Don't forget my BIRTHDAY on April 7th! Do yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All day LONG, she's, like, "April 7th is my birthday!!! Don't forget my BIRTHDAY on April 7th! Do you know what day April 7th is??? My BIRTHDAY! Hey, Smushy- you're not gonna forget my FOURTH BIRTHDAY on APRIL 7th, right?"
 What am I supposed to do? Run out and buy presents? I can't drive. Maybe on April 7th I won't eat her food.

Exasperated,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uhoh</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/574048</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:36:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/574048</guid>
		<description>Woozle's getting all crazy about her birthday again. She drives me nuts every year, like, the whole  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woozle's getting all crazy about her birthday again. She drives me nuts every year, like, the whole WORLD has to stop for her big day.
I have one arm on the computer keyboard. I like to press the numb`e1rs lock  I just typed that. See what an excellent typer I yam?
1`ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ#33333333333333AAAAAAAAAAzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz   I just typed that, too!!!! Smart kitty!!!!

See ya,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A crime against woozle</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/567921</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Mar 2009 14:20:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/567921</guid>
		<description>Woozle really likes to sleep outside in the chimenea, so today I peed in it.
Haha!! I RUINED it for ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woozle really likes to sleep outside in the chimenea, so today I peed in it.
Haha!! I RUINED it for her!!!
Hyuk hyuk-

Territorially,
Smushy

ps- I just swallowed a whole lizard, or at least the tail.
I yam feeling my oats.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hairy hunter</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/565680</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Mar 2009 15:57:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/565680</guid>
		<description>I just caught a lizard!!! Gita took it outside and saved it. I hate her.
We kept a little piece of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just caught a lizard!!! Gita took it outside and saved it. I hate her.
We kept a little piece of its tail, though.


Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a week..</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/565452</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:06:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/565452</guid>
		<description>I yam very sad today, because  my cousin Potato went to her reward this morning, after 23 YEARS on t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I yam very sad today, because  my cousin Potato went to her reward this morning, after 23 YEARS on this earth. She was a grande dame,  and a good gurl, and had a wonderful life.

As for me and Woozle, we have our eosinophilic granulomae again. We had a house call from the vet. Woozle was so horrified that she managed to smash thorough the swinging door of the room we were stashed in for our examination. Our affliction is very mysterious- definitely an allergy, but not a food allergy. So we are trying different litter, and different cleaning products. We each had TWO #$%% shots. Arggghhhhhhh!!! and PLUS, we have to take 2 droppersful of antibiotics  for the next 10 days!
HAH!! We will be as uncooperative as possible.
Man, I hope these EG's will go away this time, or we will have to get SCRAPED. That would stink.

Oy vay.
Smushy

At least my cold went away. Maybe someone will send me a lucky shamrock, but probably not, because I  know I have no friends and  am  therefore miserable, although I had chicken today and also bonito flakes.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snuffling</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/561596</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:25:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/561596</guid>
		<description>I have a COLD!!! I yam sneezing, and my eyes are running a little!!! Cat sneezes are so pitiful!!! I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a COLD!!! I yam sneezing, and my eyes are running a little!!! Cat sneezes are so pitiful!!! I'm getting plenty of extra attention, believe me.
However, my appetite has not diminished in the least. I'm ravenous.
Living for Tiki Tuna and Natural Balance Duck and Green Peas. 

SHNUFF!
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>This is the best!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/559494</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:04:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/559494</guid>
		<description>Here's my valentine to everyone!!! 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rooyt3ptNco



Peace,
S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here's my valentine to everyone!!! 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rooyt3ptNco



Peace,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I would like to add</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/557459</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 22:15:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/557459</guid>
		<description>that I haven't gained weight. I'm a slim, handsome 12.8 pounds.
Check it out, gurls!

Suavely,
S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ that I haven't gained weight. I'm a slim, handsome 12.8 pounds.
Check it out, gurls!

Suavely,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>UCH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/557448</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:59:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/557448</guid>
		<description>I had a terrible experience today. As you may have read, I have the same symptoms- sores on my stumm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a terrible experience today. As you may have read, I have the same symptoms- sores on my stummick, as Woozle. Woozle's cortisone shot really cleared hers up, but today was my day to see the v-e-t. I screamed bloody murder and peed when they put me in the @#$$#^@#$ box, and all the way to the office, and a little IN the office. The most horrible thing was that we were the last appointment, and the people before us were told that their dog had a tumor and was bleeding internally, and was essentially incurable, and that he should really be put to sleep soon because he was miserable, and he was such a nice soulful boxer kind of brown and white dog, and they cried, and the vet tech cried, and we cried. So sad.
And then I got palpated and all, and the vet was mystified because I have no fleas, and thought that our bites, assuming that they ARE bites (Gita is totally bitten), must be from rat mites or bird mites, and then I got a shot.
And I got Tiki tuna when I got home haha.
Yesterday, the Orkin Man was supposed to come over for a free pest inspection, but he stood us up.

Smushy
And plus, I probably should have a tooth pulled.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Food</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/556956</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:19:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/556956</guid>
		<description>I love PEANUT BUTTER and TIKI TUNA SO MUCH!!!!


Choff,choff

smsuhy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love PEANUT BUTTER and TIKI TUNA SO MUCH!!!!


Choff,choff

smsuhy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm troubled.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/554957</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:15:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/554957</guid>
		<description>I barely get pawmail!!! I go to the inbox- and nothing!!! WHERE ARE MY FRIENDS??? WHERE IS MA PETIT  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I barely get pawmail!!! I go to the inbox- and nothing!!! WHERE ARE MY FRIENDS??? WHERE IS MA PETIT FLEUR????
Also, I now have a skin irritation like Woozle's. We are both licking the fur off our tummies, most likely because we itch. We are all going crazy wondering what nasty little s--t-heads are biting our sweet, soft vulnerable parts! And biting Gita, too! We've had our flea treatments, there are no carpets, we can't see fleas, or flea dirt- we have been pronounced free of vermin by the vet, and yet...
Gita's gonna call the Orkin man. Maybe it's mites. Does any cat know anything about biting invisible mites in Southern CA??? Gita REALLY doesn't to fumigate...

We need help! And PAWMAIL!!!!!!
I BEG YOU!!! Gita's working 12 hours a day. WE NEED ATTENTION AND LOVE!!!!!!!

Humbly,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>For ma P'TITE FLEUR:</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/551887</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:22:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/551887</guid>
		<description>http://www.videosift.com/video/Michigan-J-Frog-Hello-My-Baby-Looney-Tunes


Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ http://www.videosift.com/video/Michigan-J-Frog-Hello-My-Baby-Looney-Tunes


Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm not one to complain,</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/550556</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:46:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/550556</guid>
		<description>but where are my friends? Noone has sent me pawmail for a-a long time! Where's my sweetie, P'tite Fl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ but where are my friends? Noone has sent me pawmail for a-a long time! Where's my sweetie, P'tite Fleur? I miss my fellow Catster cats!!!!

Sadly,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Back from BURMA!!!! (Fur-ma)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/548660</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:37:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/548660</guid>
		<description>Gita and Uncle Pita are back from their exotic vacation!!!! Woozle and I are thrilled, and G. and U. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita and Uncle Pita are back from their exotic vacation!!!! Woozle and I are thrilled, and G. and U.P. are, too. It was a strenuous trip, on many levels. Gita told us that the famous buddhist "monastery  of the jumping cats" is in a village there. She said she actually SAW kitties jumping through hoops. Can you believe that? Uh-hunh, and she wants to train me to jump, too. Those kitties eat rice and mice, and some of them are tuxedos. Plus, she saw too many skinny, filthy, hungry cats everywhere, and took more pictures of them than she did the pagodas. In Laos, she picked UP a tiny orange kitten who was yelling his head off, and returned him to his mother. She totally couldn't stand how much she wanted to bring that kitten home, but really, from my perspective, we're  fine here.
happy 2009, fellow felines!

smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>happy new year!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/548614</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:08:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/548614</guid>
		<description>Gita's back from vacation, and I'm ready for paw mail!!!! how was everykitty's holidays?

Festivel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita's back from vacation, and I'm ready for paw mail!!!! how was everykitty's holidays?

Festively,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>happy New Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/548053</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:25:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/548053</guid>
		<description>Gita's back, and it's as if she has never been away!
We're all in our baskets.

Warmly,
Woozle ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita's back, and it's as if she has never been away!
We're all in our baskets.

Warmly,
Woozle]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I can't believe I'm posting this.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/535619</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Dec 2008 16:49:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/535619</guid>
		<description>Gita made me.

mistletoemakeover.com/?6eee4b447dfbbc00891a3e811c5828b5

Happy Holidays, Kitties! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita made me.

mistletoemakeover.com/?6eee4b447dfbbc00891a3e811c5828b5

Happy Holidays, Kitties!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>woozle's game</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/534439</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 19:44:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/534439</guid>
		<description>Has everybody seen Woozle's game, where you have to figure out what fruit, vegetable, flower or (tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Has everybody seen Woozle's game, where you have to figure out what fruit, vegetable, flower or (thanks to Kingsley) ice cream flavor you'd be? Woozle said I'd be a butternut squash, but I'm a chard. I don't know why. It's instinctive. Or an artichoke.

S]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Greedy boy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/533358</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:59:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/533358</guid>
		<description>I'm eating Woozle's turkey.




Piggily,
Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm eating Woozle's turkey.




Piggily,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>sun</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/533222</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:03:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/533222</guid>
		<description>I am rolling over and over on the deck and looking very roly-poly.


Smushy the sybarite ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am rolling over and over on the deck and looking very roly-poly.


Smushy the sybarite]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/532582</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:17:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/532582</guid>
		<description>I am thankful for my home, for my health, for my great intellect, for my toys and tissue paper, for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am thankful for my home, for my health, for my great intellect, for my toys and tissue paper, for everyone who adores me, for my FOOD,  for the GARAGE,for WOOZLE'S FOOD, and ...for ....woozle.


Happy Thanksgiving!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/532583</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:17:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/532583</guid>
		<description>I am thankful for my home, for my health, for my great intellect, for my toys and tissue paper, for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am thankful for my home, for my health, for my great intellect, for my toys and tissue paper, for everyone who adores me, for my FOOD,  for the GARAGE,for WOOZLE'S FOOD, and ...for ....woozle.


Happy Thanksgiving!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Now I can say this:</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/532152</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:40:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/532152</guid>
		<description>I've seen fire and I've seen rain.




Tunefully,
smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've seen fire and I've seen rain.




Tunefully,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Animail</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/531507</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:57:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/531507</guid>
		<description>We love getting paw mail!
Hello?

I just drooled a little on the computer screen!

xxxSmushy
3 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We love getting paw mail!
Hello?

I just drooled a little on the computer screen!

xxxSmushy
3 days to turkey]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>REBEL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/530901</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:37:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/530901</guid>
		<description>I haven't been my angelic self today!! I appropriated a box with stuff in it that has to be returned ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I haven't been my angelic self today!! I appropriated a box with stuff in it that has to be returned to the store, and it's MY box now, and if  Gita thinks she's going to send it away...
PLUS, Gita made chicken soup, and I wouldn't stay off the counter, no matter how many times she reprimanded me and put me on the floor. She finally put a bunch of chicken in my bowl, but I
haven't eaten it, really, for spite. 

lalala
Smushy

You may see NEW pictures of me in said box above.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>This morning</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/530685</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:34:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/530685</guid>
		<description>I added the Total Xtreme head and and cheek bash to my routine.


Good morning!
Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I added the Total Xtreme head and and cheek bash to my routine.


Good morning!
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TECHNIQUE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/529315</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:29:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/529315</guid>
		<description>Shall we compare our techniques for getting them out of bed on the morning? Try my expanded repertoi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Shall we compare our techniques for getting them out of bed on the morning? Try my expanded repertoire! Tromp around on the bed .  Sit on them, and put your paw and wet nose very gently on their face, many times. If they turn over and tell you to $##%^ get lost, run your claws through their hair- again, with great sensitivity. Then, knock everything of the nightstand- remotes, phone, glasses, radio. Ruff took it a step further- she knocked over the lamp hahaha! Don't be shy- the noise is the most fun part.  After the invective,  meow urgently as if your heart is breaking or you are in great pain. I repeat EVERYTHING until infinity. Once they're awake, I lick them with my fabulous tongue, and  bite a little bit. Totally effective.
Have fun!!!!!
Oh. Yeh- it's good to practice your routine an hour or so earlier every day. 

Enjoy!!!!
Prof. Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I forgot to tell you, I think</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/526709</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:35:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/526709</guid>
		<description>So- last week, Gita's walking down the hall, and glances out the window, and who happens to be strol ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So- last week, Gita's walking down the hall, and glances out the window, and who happens to be strolling by? ME!!!!!!  There was I, as casual as you please, OUTSIDE- sniffing the bougainvillea. I ESCAPED !!! The screen on the back door was BROKEN! Who KNEW? Did I break it myself? The screen guy says not .......
Anyhoo, they caught me immediately and dragged me back in. I didn't get scolded or anything.  But now I have tasted FREEDOM.

Uh oh.

Smushy the Rebel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW!!!!1</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/526136</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:45:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/526136</guid>
		<description>Thank you- everyone!!!!!!! 122 treats!!!! I don't don't know what to say!!!! I have such good friend ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you- everyone!!!!!!! 122 treats!!!! I don't don't know what to say!!!! I have such good friends!!!!Thank you for your compassion and generosity!!! 

>choff choff choff<

Gratefully and hungrily,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&gt;sigh</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/526103</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:12:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/526103</guid>
		<description>Woozle has 33 treats, but  I have n-none! doesn't any kitty think I deserve a treat? A good boy like ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woozle has 33 treats, but  I have n-none! doesn't any kitty think I deserve a treat? A good boy like me?

Sadly,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Careful</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/519607</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:24:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/519607</guid>
		<description>I am not letting Gita out of my sight. I submitted (not TOTALLY willingly- a carefully calculated am ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am not letting Gita out of my sight. I submitted (not TOTALLY willingly- a carefully calculated amount of resistance) to a manicure, so that it won't hurt when i dig in her face. I was RIGHT THERE when she woke up, with my tongue sticking out a little. As you all know, nothing is cuter than letting your tongue stick out just SLIGHTLY, so they think you forgot to put it IN. I am making sure to sidle and rub and purr and and make my paws go in and out  and follow her around and make myself INDISPENSABLE so she'll feel extra guilty whenever she goes out. I just helped her make some  tea, and  HEY!!!! What's WOOZLE doing in my place next to the computer!!! You can't let your guard down for ONE SECOND!!   YO! WOOZLE!!!! ARF!!! GET DOWN!!!!
Brother.  Woozle hasn't moved. I'm staring her down with my beautiful gray-green eyes, one of which has an amber spot. I don't ordinarily speak of my own good looks, but I 'm  quite handsome.
I'm on the lap, I'm on the desk...HAH! sniff sniff sniff purrrrrrrrrrr I am making a very winsome face.Good! Woozle's down!
Excuse me for now, nice talking to you .

Smush]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>gita is HOME!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/519354</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:47:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/519354</guid>
		<description>I yam so fat and happy!!! 
That witch has been away for a MONTH, and while we haven't suffered at A ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I yam so fat and happy!!! 
That witch has been away for a MONTH, and while we haven't suffered at ALL in her absence, I yam SO THRILLED to be able to rub and shlurp and bite and pick and dig and lick the tuner can and rub against the COMPUTER and scratch the screen and fill the keyboard with my lush black fur like a GOOD CAT,because that is what I YAM!!!!! 
Now I yam resting in one of my many pitiful cardboard boxes filled with newspapers, bubble wrap and USB cords. Ahhhhhhh.
I think the all the food  I kin eat honeymoon might be over, though.
Uhoh.

PurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrOKAY!!!!!!
The smushmeister]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>addendum</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/517329</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:49:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/517329</guid>
		<description>Of course, we want ALL our friends to have your faces on the new WOOZLES, RUFFS, and SMUSHIES.
We'l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Of course, we want ALL our friends to have your faces on the new WOOZLES, RUFFS, and SMUSHIES.
We'll have to figure it out. The FURderal Reserve will have to figure it out. 

Eeeee Furibus Unum!!!!!
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You know-</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/517315</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:08:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/517315</guid>
		<description>I just don't know. Gita has been away for weeks (we do have a favorite friend  staying with us), and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just don't know. Gita has been away for weeks (we do have a favorite friend  staying with us), and I'm sort of -oh- antsy. (Gita returns on Wednesday- it's about time). I've been getting plenty of laptime and all, but I'm feeling a little -blah. Maybe it's the financial crisis.What if they change my food? 
What if-? WHAT IF-???!!!!!
To pass the time, in the absence of any real leadership, I yam inventing a new currency system, based on the American RUFF (USR). The basic unit of coinage will be the WOOZLE. 100 WOOZLES will be equivalent to 1 RUFF. 100 RUFFS will equal 1 SMUSHY. Doesn't that make sense? 
I don't see much point to other units, except to have pictures of  cute kats on the coins and bills.
F'r'instance, 5 WOOZLES might be consolidated into 1 MOOSE, or 10 WOOZLES into 1 SPARKMAN, or 25 WOOZLES into 1 -oh, MAYTAG.   5 RUFFS  make a FLUFFY, or a FRUFF, 10 RUFFS make a TRUFF, and Andre's picture will be on the twenty RUFF bill (the TWUFF). The late, great CookiePuss will be on the 1000 RUFF bill (the THRUFF-10 Smushies). Is the math correct? Try not to confuse the TRUFF with the TWUFF. It could be an expensive error.
SEE? And the  bills will be really attractive- with full color portraits and classy script. Maybe colored rhinestones on the coins.

Industriously, and at 6's and 7's-
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TEMBLOR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/488102</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:38:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/488102</guid>
		<description>Yuh-huh- we had a giant earthquake yesterday, and I had NERVES OF STEEL  under the bed in the guestr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yuh-huh- we had a giant earthquake yesterday, and I had NERVES OF STEEL  under the bed in the guestroom.

Bravely,
WOOZLE]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>EEYOW!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/487757</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:58:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/487757</guid>
		<description>We just had another earthquake!!!! We rocked 'n' rolled. I was extremely brave, although it was unse ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We just had another earthquake!!!! We rocked 'n' rolled. I was extremely brave, although it was unsettling, and I am cautiously creeping around sniffing.
Woozle hid someplace. 
Earthquakes- brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

All shook up-
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>wunnerful things</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/476810</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:24:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/476810</guid>
		<description>have been happening!!!! Firstly- I 've been getting WET FOOD every day!!! It's a very delicious bran ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ have been happening!!!! Firstly- I 've been getting WET FOOD every day!!! It's a very delicious brand that has SARDINE CUTLETS and TUNA with PRAWNS. Also, I have been given NEW TISSUE PAPER in my FAVORITE COLOR, lime green- AND a new stick with big gross feathers, and I feel REJUVENATED pushing the feathers around on the tissue paper and also playing with my blue shoelace. And I just pushed Woozle off the tissue paper because it's MINE! Uh- oh. I just ducked under the couch. Is that brat going to claim MY tissue paper the way she's claimed the bed?? Assert yourself, Smushy, old boy!!!!! HAH!!!! I GOT it!!!!! 
No one plays tissue paper like me.  
I'm a happy boy.

S]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yay!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/473754</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:46:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/473754</guid>
		<description>My bumps are Bee-Nine, and I'm a healthy boy!!!! H'ray!!!! and i'm still getting wet fude!!!!

Smu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My bumps are Bee-Nine, and I'm a healthy boy!!!! H'ray!!!! and i'm still getting wet fude!!!!

Smushy the Wonderful]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hello out there?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/473622</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:25:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/473622</guid>
		<description>did anybody see my new pictures? did you see me fighting with Woozle? don't I look FIERCE?????
The  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ did anybody see my new pictures? did you see me fighting with Woozle? don't I look FIERCE?????
The V.E.T. came to our house on tuesday. I was SO good, it was heartbreaking. He biopsied some lumps I've had for a long time. I hope the results will be negative...
I haven't peed anywhere but my box since Gita has been home. I yam glued to her, and she loves me very much, and is giving me wet food ALL THE TIME, which is very extremely exciting.
The sprinkler pipe is fixed, but we still have the bees, just hangin' there in their big ol' nest.

bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>'Tis I, Smushy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/471693</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:39:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/471693</guid>
		<description>It has been some time since my last entry, and I think I have a problem.
Gita was gone for a week,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been some time since my last entry, and I think I have a problem.
Gita was gone for a week, and we were well cared for. however, remember the cat-eating litter box incident, wherein I peed and pooped on the furniture? After that was resolved (I won), I pooped on the flokati rug once, and Gita found a nice puddle on the flokati pillows when she came back yesterday. The katsitter found a pile of poop in the same vicinity. What's going on with me????????? Haaaaaaalp!!!
I'm such a good boy!!!! Also, there's some fur missing from my back (and a scab) and piles of fur on various cushions. Has Woozle been harrassing me??? It's hard to imagine that little weasel dominating ME, but , I have to confess, she's the alpha. Am I sick? Emotionally disturbed? any and all advice welcomed. I shall be carefully observed, and the vet has been called, and the house kind of stinks despite innumerable applications of Nature's Miracle, etc.

And plus, 5 years ago before the fire, we had a bees' nest in the roof, which we had removed during the reconstruction. But the bees are back!!!!!! Canyou believe it???? So now we can't open the door to the deck, and it will cost a billion dollars to get the bees out, and they'll have to make a hole in the roof, and we really don't want to hurt the bees, but they can damage the roof, and also there's a broken sprinkler pipe.

Overwhelmed,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>looking for love</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/455184</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 May 2008 13:42:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/455184</guid>
		<description>Woozle has been getting love letters and flowers and EVERYTHING lately. It's springtime, and I want  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woozle has been getting love letters and flowers and EVERYTHING lately. It's springtime, and I want a girlfriend!!! So,
 
SB+WMC, DSH, seeks sweet, intelligent, freethinking, curious, not excessively active SF  kitty- age not important- with great sense of humor.
Socially responsible, sophisticated, must enjoy stimulating conversation, food, nature, and mainly be a nice affectionate wonderful kitty like me. All breeds welcome- ambivalent about kittens.
If you also seek a loving relationship with an adorable, diplomatic, soft, well-travelled  gentleman (with an edge) like me-email me at Catster!!!!  All emails  will be carefully considered!

I'm quite the CATch.
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My SWEET, GOOD, WONDERFUL SELF</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/450687</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:42:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/450687</guid>
		<description>I'm the best boy again. The hateful monster new cat box is GONE, and I'm using my own gross, smelly, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the best boy again. The hateful monster new cat box is GONE, and I'm using my own gross, smelly, revolting old box again. I WON!!!!!!!!
Glad to see the last of those crystals. I guess they were pretty, but I think they suck.
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

The nicest kat on the face of the earth,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CRIME SCENE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/448049</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:57:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/448049</guid>
		<description>ONE of us hates the new litter box SO MUCH, that despite the fact that the old box was still next to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ONE of us hates the new litter box SO MUCH, that despite the fact that the old box was still next to the new box, ONE of us peed on one living room chair and pooped on the other one. Gita caught me scratching a cushion suspiciously the other day and carried me to the cat pan, but there is no way actually to pin the offense on me OR Woozle. The cushions were very difficult to remove to wash, and there was some inappropriate language.
We are both in the DOG house. We'd better not pee or poop on the furniture again- that has been made CLEAR AS DAY- but how can you know we won't?

Hmmmmmmmmm
Smushy
I WON'T TALK.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&gt;sigh</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/446819</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:22:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/446819</guid>
		<description>I guess nobody liked MY poem. 
Fine. I won't take it personally, although I could make up a better  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I guess nobody liked MY poem. 
Fine. I won't take it personally, although I could make up a better poem than Woozle's with both front paws tied behind my back.
I just licked the tuna can and got a little extra, and I'm perfectly happy.
The big event is that we got a new ScoopFree catbox, and we're scared of it. Maybe we haven't even USED it yet.First of all, it makes a noise. Second of all, it has a new kind of litter, which looks like sparkly jewels, but I don't trust it. I just don't know. This was supposed to be Woozle's birthday present? I think she would have liked something more frivolous.
Meow nyowr brrrrrrrdrrrrrr,
Smushy
I'm running around.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>cold</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/443154</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:54:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/443154</guid>
		<description>We are having a lonely day, even though I got chicken. I wish we would get some paw mail or be cat-o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are having a lonely day, even though I got chicken. I wish we would get some paw mail or be cat-of-a day or something wonderful.
S]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woozle, PEST LAUREATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/442641</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:22:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/442641</guid>
		<description>is making me crazy with her childish poem. She keeps reciting it over and over and over as if she we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ is making me crazy with her childish poem. She keeps reciting it over and over and over as if she were poet laureate of the universe. I've whacked her around a little, but she keeps repeating it louder and LOUDER.
Ok, young fool- I'll show you what sophisticated poetry is. I, SMUSHY, have written this HAIKU:


I
am a cat.
Why, then,
do they call me
"silly rabbit"?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>uncle pita</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/439998</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:15:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/439998</guid>
		<description>Uncle Pita arrived yesterday after a grueling flight, and I have GLUED myself to him. I-I  LOVE Uncl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Uncle Pita arrived yesterday after a grueling flight, and I have GLUED myself to him. I-I  LOVE Uncle Pita, not least because he's a MAN and ROLE MODEL. He gave me olive bread and held me while annoying Gita clipped my fingernails, and because I will not allow him to make a move without ME on his lap, I am getting all the petting I very richly deserve. I accidentally sliced his hand open while we were playing with one of those dopey toys they think I like - my sceptre with feathers and my tiny fleece purse with the bell- and he wasn't even upset- he just washed his hand for about two hours until it stopped bleeding. And, as I mentioned, they cut my fingernails. 
I can't believe that this cool hombre digs me!!!!

Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/439641</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:12:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/439641</guid>
		<description>I was a BAD KITTY. I don't know what came over me. We were skwushed up on both sides of gita- she ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was a BAD KITTY. I don't know what came over me. We were skwushed up on both sides of gita- she had her arm around me,I was purring away- watching Seinfeld reruns, and suddenly- something CAME OVER me. I just decided- why?- to BITE GITA's hand.Like not in a friendly way. And I kept coming back, as if in a dream, until she threw a slipper at me. (Albeit a soft fuzzy scuff).  I, Smushy the good, kind, innocent, sweet, perfect- bit the hand      that feeds me. 
And I feel no remorse.

Thoughtfully,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hello. friends!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/438491</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:37:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/438491</guid>
		<description>just reviewing my stars!!!! There are some that I didn't even know I had, so thank you one and all.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ just reviewing my stars!!!! There are some that I didn't even know I had, so thank you one and all. and please don't think I'm a selfish slob if I haven't thanked you sooner!!!!
I've been very preoccupied watching a red-bellied SAPSUCKER pecking a hole in a pine tree outside my window. Cute bird!!!! Maybe there'll be baby woodpeckers---ah, springtime, and the sap is running!!!
I'm obliged to announce that Woozle's 3rd birthday will be on April 7th, and you know how obnox-that is, excited she gets at birthday time...

Tweet tweet,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>it's raining, it's pouring....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/417080</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:00:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/417080</guid>
		<description>We've been absent from Catster for awhile, because Gita has been in a mood, and working at what for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We've been absent from Catster for awhile, because Gita has been in a mood, and working at what for now is her sucky new job. Plus we had no hot water for a week, and I forget what other CATastrophes. (hyukhyuk) But woozle and I are quite well. Woozle has been enthusiastically paper-jamming the printer (fun!), barfing, being preternaturally soft, drinking from the bathtub faucet, sleeping on the pillow, etc. Gita feels that no word exists for how adorable WOOZLE is. "oodgiewoodgiekittyshmiddywoowoo"? No wonder W vomits so much.
I am also carrying on with my everyday activities: opening all the doors, playing with my yellow mouse, pushing the empty tuna can around the kitchen, demanding to be petted every solitary second of the day, speaking in paragraphs, chasing Woozle around, and being a generally responsible and perfect kitty in every way. And plus, when the heat is on, we sleep in our respective big and little baskets next to the heat vent; or in the same basket ,so so you can only see W's head, and that is so precious you could just DIE.
We are just fine.
Treats to all our friends!!

S]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wake UP!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/402348</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:40:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/402348</guid>
		<description>I've invented a wonderful new crack of dawn game to play. Here it is:
First, hurl yourself against  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've invented a wonderful new crack of dawn game to play. Here it is:
First, hurl yourself against the bedroom door (from the inside) until it slams. You get extra points if you can dislodge the doorstop that has been placed against said door for the purpose of foiling your morning fun.Than, rattle the doorknob and cry piteously beause you're locked IN. You will enjoy the people's reaction!!! If your game
doesn't wake them up, which it should, you can resort to the tried and true "digging in the sheets" routine ( better if your claws haven't been clipped), "paw on the face" (claws unsheathed is good), nip on the nose, chin, or cheekbone- whatever protrudes the most, and finally- the oldest technique of all- knock everything off the nightstand- radio is very effective; glasses  and remotes also make good noise.
When the people shlepp to the bathroom  and kitchen, curl up on the bed; go to sleep.


Have fun annoying!!!! hahahah!
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>new foto</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/402039</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:34:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/402039</guid>
		<description>Look at me sitting on Woozle and my stuffed bunny in MY  basket!!!!

Way beyond the the cuteness t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Look at me sitting on Woozle and my stuffed bunny in MY  basket!!!!

Way beyond the the cuteness threshold-
Smushy

ps  In a recycling frenzy, Gita THREW OUT one of my cardboard boxes!!!! Can you BELIEVE her???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>They're so MEAN to me!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/399635</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:18:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/399635</guid>
		<description>So, I broke into the garage. Gita was rooting around in there for xmas aprons or something, and I SM ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, I broke into the garage. Gita was rooting around in there for xmas aprons or something, and I SMASHED through the door, and refused to leave. So she closed the door and left me all alone!!!! 
I scratched and cried, and she finally let me out.
Mind you,this will not deter me from breaking into the garage again.

Safe,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>frontline</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/397562</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:54:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/397562</guid>
		<description>Last night, I submitted, like the good boy i yam, to my frontline application. Bleeiichhhh. This mor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night, I submitted, like the good boy i yam, to my frontline application. Bleeiichhhh. This morning, Gita found a pile of FUR on the bedroom floor. Mine? Woozle's? Fight? Overzealous Frontline removal?
We'll never know...


haha
smushy

ps. gita has been getting a lot of deliveries, AAAAAND so I have new CARDBOARD BOXES!!! I prefer the crummier ones, but I love them ALL.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's about time!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/390325</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:06:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/390325</guid>
		<description>Gita has returned, and frankly, not a moment too soon. I follow her around like there's no tomorrow, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita has returned, and frankly, not a moment too soon. I follow her around like there's no tomorrow, and have devised an excellent routine of pesterment to get her up in the mornings. I will not allow her to do her precious work, or eat without my help. Woozle is acting very blase, but I know she's thrilled, and Gita is, too. She loves us!!!
EVERYBODY loves us. Thank you to all our friends who remembered us during our 5 week absence!!
me-yow!
Smush]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thrills and chills</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/369876</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:13:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/369876</guid>
		<description>I managed to open the GARAGE DOOR.   I checked out the forbidden wonders . Big Deal. Boxes, a bunch  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I managed to open the GARAGE DOOR.   I checked out the forbidden wonders . Big Deal. Boxes, a bunch of junk. Frankly, it  was disappointing. 
Oh, well.
zzzzzzzzzzz
Smushy

I should like to add that I licked the back of my leg very, very thoroughly this morning.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>hello</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/369551</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:31:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/369551</guid>
		<description>I am guarding my red and purple felt mouse.
It's ok.

See ya.
Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am guarding my red and purple felt mouse.
It's ok.

See ya.
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/369102</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:49:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/369102</guid>
		<description>Gita had a party, and I got duck!!!

Quack quack!!!
Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita had a party, and I got duck!!!

Quack quack!!!
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Big Storm</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/367486</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:37:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/367486</guid>
		<description>We awakened in the night to the sounds of a BIG STORM. I would like to report that I remained steadf ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We awakened in the night to the sounds of a BIG STORM. I would like to report that I remained steadfast on the bed to offer comfort and security to the typer. 

Smushy the Brave

Addendum: We just had a giant monsoon AGAIN!! This is very unusual for southern California, and a little scary!! It stimulated me and Woozle to chase each other around the house with our tails puffed out like raccoons.


Plus, we just discovered a big, fat roof leak which ruined a table and some books and stuff, and the roof was just replaced a couple of years ago for not a small sum, and Gita is very annoyed, and 8 people are coming over for a little party because Thursday is her birthday, and I am being extra good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I can't believe it!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/367129</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:37:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/367129</guid>
		<description>The typer just yelled at me!! At least she spoke firmly to me. I was only trying to eat some Rye-Ola ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The typer just yelled at me!! At least she spoke firmly to me. I was only trying to eat some Rye-Ola  sunflower bread from the  counter! Why is the typer so MEAN? I know she loves me- she never shuts up about it. Even Woozle is looking at her reproachfully. I'll get  my bread, though- watch me.
Meanwhile, I have determined that the TRUTH lies in the HALL CLOSET. I claw the door and rattle the knob for HOURS. I am told that there's nothing to see but coats and shoes, but who can say that Truth doen't live in a smelly  filthy sneaker? A component of TRUTH  clearly lives in the garage as well,probably in the 8  disgusting cardboard boxes of junk for ebay which will stay there probably forever. 
Gita just relented, and gave me alittle piece of that bread. It's gross. I left it on the floor.
Woozle is agitating to go out.
We love mornings!

Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The typer has returned.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/366622</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:45:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/366622</guid>
		<description>I am ecstatic to have her back, and so is Woozle. We are being ultra adorable and companionable. She ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am ecstatic to have her back, and so is Woozle. We are being ultra adorable and companionable. She's going back to NY in a week or so though, for a stinkin' job, and we might have to go on the p-l-a-n-e. She's trying to decide whether it will be more traumatic to fly with us or to be without us for a month. Dunno.
Morticia tagged me, and said I have to come up with 5 personal facts. Here goes:

1. I have a friend on DOGSTER.
2. Today I led Gita to the closet, where Woozle was locked in, as usual.
3. I am a proponent of Smushyiism, a system of thought based on precepts set forth by CookiePuss, the Ur-Cat.
4. Last night I ate broccoli.
5. I threw up twice while Gita was away visiting my  SIX 12-week-old new cousins, one of whom looks just like me!

Now, who will I tag???
xx
Smushy

Has everyone seen Talking Cats (Old Long Johnson) on YouTube? gita's watched it 600,000,000 times.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OUTSMARTED</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/355830</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:10:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/355830</guid>
		<description>Well- the humans are good, I've got to concede. They got me twice yesterday! They put the pills in P ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well- the humans are good, I've got to concede. They got me twice yesterday! They put the pills in PEANUT BUTTER- my favorite treat, and I must admit-the pills went down easy. I've stopped hiding. It's pointless, really.
Oh- it's all natural, no hydrogenated oils peanut butter to be sure. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth a little,
but that doesn't really matter.
I don't like to be outfoxed, but, what can you do?
Bravely and piggily,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/355409</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:04:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/355409</guid>
		<description>Well,...they won't take me without a struggle. When they came home yesterday, I REFUSED to get on my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well,...they won't take me without a struggle. When they came home yesterday, I REFUSED to get on my feet. When they tried to make me stand up, I fell over. When they picked me up, I went limp. Then I hid under the couch.HAH! They were scared to death!!! hyukhyukhyukhoohoo!
I was, and am, perectly fine.
When I came out later, I got pilled anyway.
At least I stood up for what I believe.
Power to the vanguard!
Smushy the revolutionary]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm hiding</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/355004</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:38:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/355004</guid>
		<description>I'm hiding! I NEVER hide -I'm always PASTED to Gita. Where could I be? Any second, she'll be rattlin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm hiding! I NEVER hide -I'm always PASTED to Gita. Where could I be? Any second, she'll be rattling the treats to fool me into taking my $#^&$^%in' pill. I'm going to frustrate her as much as possible. I'm not going to cave. either.
So there.
Defiantly,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my tooth</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/354688</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:01:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/354688</guid>
		<description>The dentist  came today to look at my tooth! He said it was solid, but that I did, as expected, have ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The dentist  came today to look at my tooth! He said it was solid, but that I did, as expected, have a gum infection, so now they have to pry my mouth open and shove pills in. Just one more indignity.  Lissen. I don't want an abscess, like Uncle Pita had TWICE, so I'll take their stupid pills. They're very SMALL pills, not the usual gross HORSE pills, so I suppose I'll cooperate. It could have been worse.
Woozle actually came in from her pot on the patio to greet the vet- very unusual for her. While she DEMANDED petting she made a raccoon tail and growled a little. Like- make up your mind, Woozle.
They told me I am a good boy and petted me and gave me chicken.
Dentally challenged SMUSHY]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my tooth</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/354687</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:59:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/354687</guid>
		<description>The dentist  came today to look at my tooth! He said it was solid, but that I did, as expected, have ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The dentist  came today to look at my tooth! He said it was solid, but that I did, as expected, have a gum infection, so now they have to pry my mouth open and shove pills in. Just one more indignity.  Lissen. I don't want an abscess, like Uncle Pita had TWICE, so I'll take their stupid pills. They're very SMALL pills, not the usual gross HORSE pills, so I suppose I'll cooperate. It could have been worse.
Woozle actually came in from her pot to greet the vet- very unusual for her. While she DEMANDES to be petted. she made a raccoon tail and growled a little. Like- make up your mind, Woozle.
They told me I am a good boy and gave me chicken.
Dentally challenged SMUSHY]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gordon Gecko</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/353754</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:33:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/353754</guid>
		<description>Oh, hello. If you read Woozle's diary, you already know that I caught the lizard!!! I craftily waite ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh, hello. If you read Woozle's diary, you already know that I caught the lizard!!! I craftily waited until Woozle fell asleep, and I STRUCK!!! Unfortunately, Gita pried it out of my mouth, but at least I proved that I have the superior hunting prowess!!! And it  WAS  injured. What can I say? I'm a cat. I'm THE cat.
Actually, I refused to believe it gone, and I kept searching for it under the bookcase, like an idiot.
Look! There's a new picture of me in my African medicine house, sulking after Woozle came to live with us.
King of the Jungle, but slisghtly embarrassed,
 Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/353437</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:49:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/353437</guid>
		<description>Well, the dentist is making a housecall to check my tooth. Meanwhile, I am enjoying my pita bread an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, the dentist is making a housecall to check my tooth. Meanwhile, I am enjoying my pita bread and chicken scraps!  We've dug up a lot of old pix, mostly of me and Woozle when she was a bratty baby who followed me EVERYWHERE. Soon they will appear on our pages, but not tonight. YAAAAAAAAWWWWWNNN!
>stretttttttccccccccccchhhhhhh< Aahhh!!!
G'night,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TEETH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/345482</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:29:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/345482</guid>
		<description>They're a little worried about my front tooth. The gum is receding. I look like a vampire. I don't w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ They're a little worried about my front tooth. The gum is receding. I look like a vampire. I don't want to lose my special tooth!!!
Sabre Tooth Smushy

Our vet is out of town.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/344430</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:15:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/344430</guid>
		<description>I had a lot of fun this weekend, because Gita was away. I broke into 4 sealed plastic  bags of Liv-A ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a lot of fun this weekend, because Gita was away. I broke into 4 sealed plastic  bags of Liv-A-Littles Whole Salmon Treats and Whole Beef Treats, and ate them ALL!!!!! hahahahahahaha!!!!
Urp,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New PIX</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/342211</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:47:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/342211</guid>
		<description>See my new pictures? There's me waiting for the people at the door. Wouldn't you DIE to have such a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ See my new pictures? There's me waiting for the people at the door. Wouldn't you DIE to have such a sweet boy waiting for YOU? And then there I yam doing some exploring to make Gita nervous.
I am very sure-footed.
Smushypuss]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uncle Smushy's Ant Farm</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/341709</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:56:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/341709</guid>
		<description>EEEWWWWW!!! My food bowl was full of ants this morning!!!! It was like a horror movie!!!! Gita put t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ EEEWWWWW!!! My food bowl was full of ants this morning!!!! It was like a horror movie!!!! Gita put the bowls in a pan of water, but the ants are so intrepid they STILL get to the food!!! What should we do??? We're afraid of chemicals, and I'm afraid of my dish!!!!
GROSS!
starving Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>KEYBOARD</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/339319</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:11:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/339319</guid>
		<description>Not only is the keyboard full of fur, today it has ANTS. They migrated from the floor where yesterda ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not only is the keyboard full of fur, today it has ANTS. They migrated from the floor where yesterday they were enjoying a snack of tasty Woozle-puke.
Very problematic.
I have an exceptional tongue, but I don't care for ants.
Myrmecologically,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uncle Pita wuz here</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/337710</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:34:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/337710</guid>
		<description>Last week wuz so wunnerful- my beloved Uncle Pita came to visit us, and to escort 
Gita to one of h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last week wuz so wunnerful- my beloved Uncle Pita came to visit us, and to escort 
Gita to one of her ridiculous Hollywood events. This particular occasion was a very happy one,  so we were in a great mood all week. I love to sit on Uncle Pita, who is so considerate  that when we are sleeping, he chooses to stay awake rather than to move Woozle and me off his feet. He pets me and gives me bread and admires my grizzled chin and one buck tooth. I idolize him. Plus, they had a party and I got to be the very gracious host. Woozle, on the other hand, stayed under the covers, and then snuck onto the patio where she remained , locked out, for the rest of the night. She was very nonchalant about the whole thing.
Gita was s'posed to go to NY for the week for more work-related excitement, but she got a cold, somehow, and couldn't fly, so she will miss even more fun!!! And we would have gotten visits by our cat-sitter, whom we adore. Let's see, what else? Woozle and I got some turkey at the party- that was good-and I fussed with a plastic bag of bread and cleverly made a hole just big enough for me to get my tooth through to gnaw the bread.  I REALLY LOVE BREAD.
I'm hanging out, washing myself, while Gita types and shniffles.
I'm a lucky boy, and a very,very,very,very GOOD boy.
xx
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summer, etc</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/331967</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 11:22:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/331967</guid>
		<description>I am sponsoring 2 ASPCA animals- a kitty named Tonia, and a three legged DAWG named Tyson!!!! I hope ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am sponsoring 2 ASPCA animals- a kitty named Tonia, and a three legged DAWG named Tyson!!!! I hope they'll both be adopted!!!
And I got my favorite treat, dried bonito flakes. I cannot tell you how delicious they are!!!!
Summer of smushy!!!! Summer of smushy!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>summer of Smushy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/331476</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:59:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/331476</guid>
		<description>Yesterday began the Summer of Smushy!!!!! We are celebrating all July and August since we're not sur ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday began the Summer of Smushy!!!!! We are celebrating all July and August since we're not sure when exactly I appeared on earth. So far, I got some peanut butter, and now I'm licking some plastic. Dee-licious. When Uncle Pita comes next week, we'll get crazy!
Smushy
AGE 11
and getting more wonderful every day]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dull day</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/331279</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2007 20:47:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/331279</guid>
		<description>It's very hot here in Hollywood! Gita is trying not to use the AC, but today we did. set to 80. You  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's very hot here in Hollywood! Gita is trying not to use the AC, but today we did. set to 80. You could still feel the heat. She has a liddle cold, so we all took a 5 hour nap. She's coughing and I'm sneezing. The air must be pretty bad. 
Woozle is on her back with her feet in the air.
Onward,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Star of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/330930</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:47:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/330930</guid>
		<description>Lewis, a DOG, gave me a star!!!!! Can you beat it?
I'm honored to have a cross species relationship ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lewis, a DOG, gave me a star!!!!! Can you beat it?
I'm honored to have a cross species relationship. He is an extremely handsome dawg.
Arf! Arf!!
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Friday</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/330619</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:26:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/330619</guid>
		<description>I'm such a nice, good boy you wouldn't believe it. I yam Gita's main sidekick. Perhaps I yam the wor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm such a nice, good boy you wouldn't believe it. I yam Gita's main sidekick. Perhaps I yam the world's best kitty!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>furrustration</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/329984</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:39:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/329984</guid>
		<description>Gita had a very frustrating morning. She couldn't get on the internet, and, therefore , onto Catster ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita had a very frustrating morning. She couldn't get on the internet, and, therefore , onto Catster. After 3 hours on tech support from India and the Philippines, and rebooting 3,564,786 times, she was advised to purchase a new dsl modem for $75 plus shipping, at which time she hung up and fixed the connection (somehow) herself. proving that the problem was not the modem. Then she read in the news that presidential candidate romney strapped his dog to the roof of the family car for a trip, and the dog got sick-surprise- no doubt from whooshing unprotected at high speeds, and that sounds very cruel to us. Animals must be respected!!!!!
Uch, I could get sick myself.
Disgustedly,
Smushy
ps It IS a beautiful day, and I'm on my cardboard box.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New pick-chures!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/329141</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:01:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/329141</guid>
		<description>See how happy I am on my patio!!!!
H'ray for summer!!!!
sunnily, Woozle ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ See how happy I am on my patio!!!!
H'ray for summer!!!!
sunnily, Woozle]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>summatime</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/325065</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:11:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/325065</guid>
		<description>It was very stressful here for the last 6 weeks, until 
Gita quit her horrible job. She is happy, a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was very stressful here for the last 6 weeks, until 
Gita quit her horrible job. She is happy, and  so are we, because a. We get let out onto the patio and b. we get attention throughout the day.  Any old way, my birthday might be coming up. Because I was an abandoned stray (!!!!)- unimaginable- we don't know absolutely when I was born but we figure it's July or August, so we invite all of Catster to celebrate THE  SUMMER OF SMUSHY, commencing on the 1st of July, 2007. I will be 11!!!!!!!!!!
All tributes and treats will be most appreciated. And for once, Woozle can't hog the limelight.
H'rayyyyyyy!!!!!
nyomyowrrrrrrrrruuuuuurrrrr,
The Elder Statesman, 
Smushy the Good]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nyoowwwwwwwwrowrrrrrrrrr</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/315794</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 May 2007 20:20:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/315794</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged 2 times- by Ludo and by  n'bikay!!!!  so I guess I have to tag 14 kitties and list  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged 2 times- by Ludo and by  n'bikay!!!!  so I guess I have to tag 14 kitties and list 14 facts!!!!

Here is how it works: If you are tagged you must list seven random facts about yourself in your diary and then tag seven cats to do the same. You have to let the other cats know that they have been tagged.
OK.
My 14 facts by Smushy

1.I once spilled beer on the computer.
2. I have a VERY impressive vocabulary.
3.I am on a relentless quest for TRUTH, which I believes comes in the form of a walnut.
4.If you lie down I will sit on you.
5.I am very, very, very kind ,loving, and helpful.
6.My fur smells delicious.
7.I have kitty breath.
8.I open all the cupboards and closets on my daily rounds.
9. I have an extremely long tongue!
10.I love to lick flowers, hands, feet, plastic bags, and  Woozle.
11.I once caught a scorpion.
12. I like men with tools.
13.I love tissue paper.
14.I like lima beans.


I am going to tag:
1.Nikki
2.Boomer
3.Zack
4.Harry
5.Riley
6.Jack
7.Enzo Furrari
8.Hannah
9.Stinky
10.Angus McFangus
11.Queso
12.Xerox
13.Copy
14 and Ivy!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Clean bill</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/310854</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 May 2007 19:59:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/310854</guid>
		<description>The vet came to see me and Woozle for our annual check this week. He said I am very healthy- don't e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The vet came to see me and Woozle for our annual check this week. He said I am very healthy- don't even need dental work- that my little bumps are just sub-cutaneous cysts, that I have a weirdly shaped trachea, but look great. And NOT FAT!!!!!HAH!!!!!!
Woozle is little Miss Perfect- although she was not very cooperative.
I'm going to be 11 in July!!!
Feelin' good,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm feeling much better today.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/303688</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:36:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/303688</guid>
		<description>-just wanted you all to know.

happily,
Smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ -just wanted you all to know.

happily,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>i don't know</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/302948</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:14:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/302948</guid>
		<description>I'm feeling a little- oh, under the weather, I guess. My left eye is running a little, and I'm sneez ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm feeling a little- oh, under the weather, I guess. My left eye is running a little, and I'm sneezing. I'm doing all my things, like questing (opening doors and cupboards) and  licking  and lying in my tissue paper , and my fur is soft and shiny as ever, but I'm just not making the NY-CA transition as easily as Woozle is. And i've done it so many times! Speaking of Woozle, we haven't had any good tussles lately. She's too busy outside. I'm happy to be reunited with my stuff - I guess i'm a tiny bit depressed.
>sigh<
ah-choo!
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Honey, i'm hooome!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/299796</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:34:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/299796</guid>
		<description>Well, we made it. As I promised, when they came to put me in the B-O-X, I peed. WOOZLE pooped!!!!
R ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, we made it. As I promised, when they came to put me in the B-O-X, I peed. WOOZLE pooped!!!!
Revolting. We both howled as if we were being murdered. I don't care to be confined, and I detest air travel.
Yet, here we are, happy as 2 cats can be. I've already opened all my doors, scratched wildly at my reflection in the mirror (I'm so handsome), and had a bite to eat. 
Purring again,
The Intrepid Smushy
woozle just HISSED at me!!!! who does she think she is???
Excuse me, while I straighten her out.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>last night</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/298033</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:32:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/298033</guid>
		<description>they watched a show called &quot;Fat Pets&quot; on Animal Planet. This morning, they put a tape measure around ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ they watched a show called "Fat Pets" on Animal Planet. This morning, they put a tape measure around my waist. How humiliating. They told me I looked like Archie, the 23 lb. cat. I do not!!!!! I know they're concerned about my health, but I really do try to maintain my physique.
Abashedly,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>city livin'</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/297239</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:42:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/297239</guid>
		<description>As you know, I'm an extremely civic minded cat. This morning in Brooklyn, where the buildings are de ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As you know, I'm an extremely civic minded cat. This morning in Brooklyn, where the buildings are densely packed, some jerk oblivious neighbors decided to burn leaves and brush in an open fire in what passes for a backyard. When Gita saw the smoke and flames,she flipped . These particular neighbors removed a tree for what they called "safety issues" last spring. Safety issues. So we called the FD- we love firefighters- who confirmed what I suspected- that  open fires are illegal, and came over immediately to  put out the fire- which was sending its smoke into hundreds of windows. People are such morons. Gita hates those neighbors.High drama. Hey, I hear sirens again!!!!  Busy Saturday for my heroes. I feel bad that they sent a whole truck, but i suppose you never know how a fire will behave. In my opinion as a fire survivor, you can't be conscientious enough. 
Fuming,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>uh-oh</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/296919</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:19:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/296919</guid>
		<description>It's Friday the 13th. I'm staying on the couch where I can supervise the goings-on. There's been an  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's Friday the 13th. I'm staying on the couch where I can supervise the goings-on. There's been an unusual amount of cleaning and organizing. Something's up.
alertly,
Smushy
Thanks to everyone who's admired my tongue.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>misunderstanding</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/293802</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Apr 2007 07:17:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/293802</guid>
		<description>If anyone received the impression from yesterday's entry that I am jealous of Woozle, please- Gita w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ If anyone received the impression from yesterday's entry that I am jealous of Woozle, please- Gita wants Catster to know that I don't have a mean or spiteful bone in my  very slightly overweight (masculine) body. I am so sweet and  sensitive and eager to please  that I'll make your heart hurt.
I have recovered from adversity without bitterness. I have accepted Woozle the Intruder into my home. I welcome visitors at the door, and am an enthusiastic, gracious host . I will lick your hands and arms for hours and hours. I am happy to play alone quietly or to share an enthusiastic game of red dot or tissue paper. I am the ultimate lap  kitty snuggle bunny. All I require is a full food bowl and a clean litter box- it doesn't even have to be clean all the time... and I don't care for air travel.
I-I  just don't know when my OWN birthday is.
Love to all,
Smushy the Very, Very  Good]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am sneaky</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/293581</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 15:49:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/293581</guid>
		<description>I unearthed and opened a bag of birthday gifts for woozle.. I happen now to know that she MIGHT have ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I unearthed and opened a bag of birthday gifts for woozle.. I happen now to know that she MIGHT have received 7 catnip mice, had I not taken 2 of them for myself.  Hah! Who knows whether she she would have shared? She's making such a big obnoxious deal about this birthday, as if it should be a national holiday. She's such a baby. 
I'll be nice to her , though. You only turn 2 once. 
Patiently,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>wait a second!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/289172</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:46:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/289172</guid>
		<description>What gives? Only one of my rosettes is left! Not that I'm greedy, but I-I didn't know that I didn't  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What gives? Only one of my rosettes is left! Not that I'm greedy, but I-I didn't know that I didn't get to keep them!
and I was SO proud.
Oh, well. back to the scullery.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TEETH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/280511</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 21:28:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/280511</guid>
		<description>I  let Gita scrape the tartar off my back teeth- that's what a good kat I yam. However, I will not g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I  let Gita scrape the tartar off my back teeth- that's what a good kat I yam. However, I will not go so far as to let her stick a toothbrush in my mouth. Honestly!!!
We had a very productive game of "red dot" this evening- it might be dead now. We're searching all around for its lifeless body. I know we weakened it. Maybe it crawled into a closet. Hmmm...
Regards to all my friends, 
Smushy
PS I only have 1 treat!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>uch</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/277861</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:30:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/277861</guid>
		<description>I wish someone would clean the living room. It's disgusting.
-Excited about my new canned turkey an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wish someone would clean the living room. It's disgusting.
-Excited about my new canned turkey and giblets with no by-products, though.
Best wishes,
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>i don't know what to say!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/272850</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:44:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/272850</guid>
		<description>I'm so-so ASTOUNDED that my diary  has been featured AGAIN!!!!! I guess you LIKE ME!!!!  You-REALLY, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so-so ASTOUNDED that my diary  has been featured AGAIN!!!!! I guess you LIKE ME!!!!  You-REALLY, REALLY LIKE ME!!!!!!!
Love, 
Woozle Field]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/269920</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:20:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/269920</guid>
		<description>P-Please give me a minute, I have to wipe my nose &gt;sniff&lt; Wow!&lt; Sorry about that. I'm just-overwhelm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ P-Please give me a minute, I have to wipe my nose >sniff< Wow!< Sorry about that. I'm just-overwhelmed.This is absolutely unbelievable. I've been suffering a crisis of confidence lately, and this honor is some much-needed validation. What's so special about this is that it's confirmation by my PEERS- all the amazingly talented and beautiful cats of Catster, who chose MY DIARY- among ALL the entries submitted by my respected colleagues!!!! This is w-wonderful.
I've got to thank my terrific staff, without whom this never would have been possible: Woozle, who lifts my spirits on a daily basis; Gita, who takes care of all my needs and allows me time to think and write; and particularly the firefighter who saved me 3 years ago, and without whom I wouldn't be eating wet food in this 4th life.
From the bottom of my fat, furry little soul-

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
You won't be sorry!!!
I-I love you!!!!
>sob<
Smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yayyyy!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/268249</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Feb 2007 08:51:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/268249</guid>
		<description>Gita finally came to her senses and gave us wet food !!!! I feel fabulous!!!!
Woozle, on the other  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gita finally came to her senses and gave us wet food !!!! I feel fabulous!!!!
Woozle, on the other hand, threw up.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>resolution</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/267406</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:49:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/267406</guid>
		<description>Then,Uncle Pita came from NY to meet the monster. Pita and Gita sat holding  Woozle and me on the so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Then,Uncle Pita came from NY to meet the monster. Pita and Gita sat holding  Woozle and me on the sofa, and we were NOSE to NOSE. At the moment of truth, I extended my famous  tongue like the finger of god, and licked Woozle's head,  creating a friendship  -and cementing it with the gift of my DNA.
We are now inseparable. I am her mentor.
I'm a good boy.
Still, i HAVE put on weight.

xxSmushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the beat goes on</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/267402</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:38:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/267402</guid>
		<description>First of all, Gita called me &quot;Fatso&quot;, and gently scolded me for eating Woozle's food. what am I supp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, Gita called me "Fatso", and gently scolded me for eating Woozle's food. what am I supposed to do? It's bad enough to have to eat that senior garbage without having to be called names!!! And plus, there are NO treats on my webpage!!!!! I know she's concerned for my health, but they're MY 6 remaining lives.
Let me tell you about the third one.
Everything is back to normal, which is, of course, a relative condition in OUR life. It's a perfectly sunny Los angeles day; the air is redolent with orange and jasmine, I have had a delicious breakfast, probably played in a desultory way with my ladybug,and am napping peacefully in my pile of tissue paper. Gita has been bustling about. I figure she's just doing some of her usual inane behavior, when some stranger arrives with a-a ...oh. I can't even say it! A-a kitten!!!! And this little usurper HISSES at me!!!!!!! absolutely unbelievable- in MY OWN HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gita whisks the hateful THING to another room, and I hear all kinds of obnoxious googoo talk from behind the closed door. Eew.
I didn't vomit right away.
I didn't see the the baby space alien for a couple of days, although I stayed at attention right outside that closed door. I realized that I should have been more vigilant to begin with. Gita had been blabbing about how it was time to rescue another cat, but I didn't take her seriously. 
So this kitten finally comes out. 
She's REALLY small, but, in my opinion- rude. She sniffs all my personal stuff while I gaze at her in utter horror. She could have cared less. At last, I jumped her, and she just rolled over, and everyone praised her.
I was expected to tolerate this (not that they weren't trying to assuage my outrage by calling me a good kitty, etc)? The whole hideous situation turned my stomach. not only did I puke, I developed explosive diarrhea. I 
spent 3 days in the hospital on an IV (life #3). They couldn't find any organic cause for my misery.
Gita took me home. WOOZLE, as she was now known, was still there, having a ball. 
>sigh]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>today</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/263211</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:18:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/263211</guid>
		<description>I ran around like a complete maniac.  
regards,
smushy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I ran around like a complete maniac.  
regards,
smushy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my story continues</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/262276</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:49:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/262276</guid>
		<description>I forget where I left off before Woozle's diary won Diary of the Day.
Let's see- Ruff and I had mov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I forget where I left off before Woozle's diary won Diary of the Day.
Let's see- Ruff and I had moved in with Gita.It couldn't have been better. We had a lot of space, including a long hallway with a hardwood floor for racing back and forth. Ruff learned to fetch. Sometimes we went out to the patio and basked in the flowerpots. Ideal. We travelled some more- spent some time in New york- funky, but cozy- and in Montreal. I HATE-btw- the B-O-X . I shriek and struggle and pee when I have to get in, and scream all the way to our destination.Ruff was perfectly cool, but I taught her to hate it, too, as I have taught Woozle. It's fun to embarrass Gita. I like new places, though.
Life continued in this way for about 5 happy years. Never were 2 kitties more adored, believe me. Oh, there was some trouble when we were kittens and threw all the teacups out of the cupboard , and Ruff blamed it on me, but 
Gita tolerated everything.
Then, one horrible, unspeakable day, Gita came home to find the neighbors waiting. The inside of our house had been destroyed by fire. The kind neighbors and firemen found me and Ruff unconscious. The fireman were able to resuscitate me, but-Ruff didn't make it. Everybody cried and cried. Gita was absolutely shattered by Ruff's death- I hope never to see anything so sad again. Our wonderful cat sitter came immediately to take me to the hospital, where I spent the night in an oxygen tent.  They didn't bathe me, because i was so traumatized, and i smelled like smoke for weeks. I will say that neither Ruff nor I were burned- it was smoke inhalation. Gita's friends were very generous.
I spent the 1st 2 weeks in 3 different temporary homes, and I was a good, good boy. We moved into a rental castle. It really was a castle- with a turret.
The contractor said the house would be habitable in 6 months. Uh-hunh.
Cut to: 2 years later.
While the work on the house was happening (intermittently) Gita took some jobs in other countries. 
She hoped that if she were away, the construction would go without interruption. Right.
I got to stay with my aunt and uncle  who worship me. They spoil me, and I'm ecstatic  there. When Gita came to take me home, I hid, peed, etc.  See the picture of me in the washing machine? That's my first day back home.
Here's the thing. without Ruff, I blossomed. I was a little shy before, and now I can't get enough of livin' .I helped the workpeople, who adored me (I love men with tools!!). I've even grown bigger. I'm secure. I'm healthy. I'm adaptable.I'm friendly to EVERYone!!!! I love life!!!! I love my family and friends!! i love my house!!! I love tv!!! I love attention!!! I love to lick!!!!
My terrible, dark secret is this: I. Don't.Miss. Ruff. I put on show of  of grief , but life is better without her.
Some people think...that..I..murdered her.  I DID NOT. I loved her very much. I'm a very, very, very good kat, and I always have been.

I'm just happier alone.

coming up: woozle arrives]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I wuz robbed!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/258575</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:03:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/258575</guid>
		<description>Today ,Woozle won Diary of the Day. Here I was, being all modest and selfless while she was shameles ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today ,Woozle won Diary of the Day. Here I was, being all modest and selfless while she was shamelessly  pleading for friends and treats.So much for meritocracy. Frankly, I'M the poetic, philosophical, aesthetic, scholarly, sensitive ,gentlemanly, literate,elder statesman AND demonstrative lap-bunny, purr-fester in this house. 
As usual, everyone falls for cute. I've had far more life exerience, and goodness knows I have NEEDS, but I haven't gone broadcasting all over Catster.It just goes to show you about the squeaky wheel. I'm trying to be happy for her, but I feel that the honor was rightfully mine. They tell me it's just politics.
Just wait till my next entry! Get out your handkerchiefs...
NYOWR!
Smushy
PS Thank you to all my new friends and everyone who sent treats.
PPS For any cats who are familiar with Eve Harrington- that's Woozle.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>chapter one</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/257029</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:03:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>SMUSHY ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/455645/diary/Chapter_one/257029</guid>
		<description>OK. &quot;Gita&quot;, (pseudonum) is away, and I have a lot to get off my chest, so I thought I'd take the opp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OK. "Gita", (pseudonum) is away, and I have a lot to get off my chest, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to begin my story. Welcome to my life.
My sister Ruff and I were rescued from the sidewalk by a kind vet tech when we were tiny kittens. I can't remember the evil creep who abandoned us. Anyway, we were nursed back to spectacular health from our terrible upper respiratory infections (life #1). We spent our first 8 months in quarantine at the animal hospital. We were  introduced to "Gita" when she brought in our predecessor, the sainted and revered "CookiePuss", who was 14 and in the final stages of renal failure-sad and horrible for everybody. CookiePuss was a great cat- a little imperious perhaps, a little on the fat side- and deeply loved. Plus she was black and white, which we like. Ruff and I really put on a good show- we jumped all over Gita, and we all dug each other a lot. 
  When CookiePuss went to her reward, Gita came to take us outta the hospital- hallelujah!!! Ruff jumped right into the b-o-x, but I decided to break for it, and made them chase me around for awhile . HAHAHA!!! When we got to our glamorous new pad, the first thing I did was pee on Gita's pillow. Ruff thought that was cool, so she did, too. Gita actually found it pretty funny, and we didn't get into trouble at ALL. We slept in a real bed for the first time. That little suckup Ruff slept right underneath Gita. We both eventually came to prefer sleeping on her
face.
  Gita travels a lot, so soon after our arrival we  went to the  Holiday Inn at Fisherman's wharf in San Francisco for a couple of weeks. I thought it was gross, so I stayed under the dust ruffle while Ruff tore it up. She had a big personality. Maybe she wasn't all that bright, but she was a real people pleaser. She was a little skanky as a kitten, but grew into a perfectly round black kitty with bear fur. Also she had a crossed  eye and only one working nostril. Her eye tended to run, and she snuffled, but that was endearing for some reason. We were pretty close. My own fur is silky. I'm the looker.]]></content:encoded>
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