Have you heard the news?
There’s an angry ballerina dancing on my rooftop.
My cat says the shingles are raining down on the azaleas, but this may be an exaggeration on his part.
The ballerina only exists in the mind of the warthog living in the basement, who happens to be the fraternal twin of my imaginary friend, Captain Hitherto, so this may be my fault.
Indirectly.
My cat’s searching for a shingle-proof hat on e-bay, so I’m starting to take him more seriously.
I wonder if it’s going to rain, like the warthog said this morning in the pool, after he sniffed the air.
I picture a wilted tutu and slippery slippers.
My cat says I can’t save an angry ballerina if she or he or otherwise doesn’t want to be saved.
Captain Hitherto doesn’t agree, but then again he’s very disagreeable, even for an imaginary pirate.
I ask my cat why our rooftop and why me.
He says he doesn’t know, and he says the secret to his happiness is that he doesn’t care.
Your feline friend is very wise.
You have one of the most interesting minds I have come across! It’s always such a pleasure reading your work, Jeremy!!
So beautiful! Those damn ballerinas, always causing trouble. If it wasn’t for frolicking thistles and twisting mushrooms, I would have the whole lot banned.
That is also one smart cat!
Cats are very wise.
This is such a great piece!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
I can see the illustrations in my mind.
This is one of the loveliest blog pieces I’ve ever read. Thank you! 🙂
Such a cute piece 🙂
Oooh, I am so glad I found your blog. Delightful.
Perhaps the warthog needs to invite the ballerina inside for a relaxing visit. Anyone who has to dance allegro on the roof for long periods of time would get angry.
Please keep your cat away from Tennessee Williams.
I really enjoyed that piece. It makes me want to do some creative writing. So I think I will. 🙂
Very imaginative! Cats are very wise, aren’t they? They’re probably the ones who invented Zen in the first place.
Delightful piece. 🙂
Very much cat like. Nice short, Jeremy.
“My cat’s searching for a shingle-proof hat on e-bay, so I’m starting to take him more seriously.”
…giggling… fashioning a cat hat out of double strength reynolds wrap and cardboard works pretty well, with the added convenience of being able to use scissors to cut out the ear holes.
Loved this flight of fancy Jeremy. I can just see her little pouty ballerina face.
Karen :0)
Slingshot. Get one. They work for squirrels too. ; )
I can’t believe I’ve never visited your blog before… it’s fascinating 🙂
Leave the ballerina alone, she is where she wants to be.
Paintballs filled with jello shots have a way of softening the mood.
She is angry because your cat is a better dancer… 🙂
Last line is a classic.
I believe the ballerina has chosen the right house.
That’s a compelling title! Cool story too. 🙂
I would love just one hour inside your head…
Beware of ballerinas, angry or not! Never underestimate a cat’s wisdom.
Have a great day,
Christa