Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for December 07, 2023

Sweet, Sweet Pucky Bear! But not too sweet to have a post-it note with SWAT LUPIN! on it! And Ora Zella gets to believe in Santa for a while longer.

OT: BREAKING TROUBLE NEWS

In our hearts we know Stanta even it not in body but he in spirit.

Well, that was quick. The Miracle on 34th Street took 96 minutes to play out! ;D

Oh, the serious look on OZ’s little kitty face in that second panel. And those big green eyes and that twitchy, pointy little tail. And Pucky’s sweet smile in the last panel.

My inferior computer screen has gone blurry and my eyes are leaking! Dang onion ninjas!

Bigger question. Is Saint Nicholas Greek, or Turkish? This could easily start an argument, much like; is it Turkish, or Greek coffee! I made the mistake of mentioning Turkish coffee to a woman of Greek descent and thought she was going to scalp me. LOL

My brothers funeral is later today.

Puck needs a To Do List item to swat Lupin?

I wasn’t allowed to go to Macy’s Department Store when I was small because my grandfather was Santa Claus there, and my family was afraid I’d blow his cover.

When I finally “learned the truth,” it was explained that Santa Claus is a lot like the mailman. The job descriptions are quite similar — making sure that the right packages and messages get delivered to the right people, so folks have what they need. Just as there are lots of postal workers, there are lots of Santas. Many people with various skills are needed to do all the work — mail sorters, drivers and mechanics, toy makers, sock knitters and cookie bakers, etc.

All sorts of locations, the North Pole, various Post Offices, Reindeer and Postal Vans and various workshops may be involved. Though the uniforms are relatively standard (red and white for Santa’s, and blue and grey for Postal folks,) you don’t have to wear a uniform. Just help make sure folks get what they need; lots of the work can be done at home.

Santas and Postal folk are real busy in early winter; that’s an especially good time for helpers to check in on people to make sure folks have the warm clothing, comforting foods, friendly visits and cheerful messages they need to get them through cold, dark times.

So, what’s not to believe about that? Take it from me…I got the truth straight from my grandfather, Santa Claus.

There is a sanity clause.

I can hear Ora Zella now. “O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree, your ornaments are history.”

Aha! At last! Panel 4 is a Patreon peek from a while back.

Strange shapeshifting creature flying around in unidentified flying object? Why yes of course says the alien astronut theorists.

I love Pucky’s heart. I remember when the vet said he had a good heart. And when Burt reminded him to check his heart when he was keeping Agnes hostage. I’ll try to find dates…..

Puck handles the hard questions.

I really needed this today. ❤

OT: Decibel

Isn’t “What does your heart tell you?” borrowed from Aragorn and Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings films?

Did anyone not get the “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” connection?

If you don’t know it, be sure to look it up and read it. It’s a famous newspaper article (an answer to a little girl’s letter) from many years ago. Get the tissue ready.

Awwwwwwww! So sweet! I am also sure the next post it note says, ‘Apologize for swatting, Lupin!’

Bro really said :3

That second frame just pulls at my heartstrings. I need that on a mug or a shirt or something.

Puck totally pulling off Dad-cat!

Ora Zella is so cute.

My heart tells me there is a Santa. Slightly off topic, my grandson bought me a box of Lindor chocolates in honour of Paul’s birthday.

I love the way Ora Zella looks down at her chest and taps her heart as if to ask it the question. This is a great strip today.

I got here extra early today (early for me anyway) and there’s already over 100 comments. This is the only strip that I read ALL the comments because the Orb people are so insightful, amusing, and fun to read. If I don’t get a chance to say it later, I hope you all have a grand Christmas if you observe it and if you don’t that you enjoy whatever celebration you do observe.

I’m very sorry for your loss.

Puck finally gets a chance to be Mom Cat. This is another very sweet one.

She thought Santa might be just a fairy tale

Ancient jolly elf? Aye, verily

Doubt was out to get her

That’s the way it seemed

Disappointment chainsawed all her dreams

Pucky spoke with grace, and that did relieve her

Left not a trace of doubt in her mind

Cat above! She’s a believer!

Sweet Pucky’s heart is more than kind

Ora looked inside and shouted out her joy sublime

- Neil Diamond – I’m a Believer – The Monkees

I love how Georgia’s signature is on one of Pucky’s post-it notes! I love the way she sneaks her signature into the story.

Yes, Ora “Virginia” Zella, there is a Santa Claus! ♡♡♡

“Swat Lupin” has a permanent place on the To Do list.

Best answer yet!

Meanwhile Back on the Nile

Ora Zed: So there is a Papyrus Cat.

Kat-Mandu: Not just a Papyrus Cat. Purr-Diem delivers papyri in the South, and Sunn-Seti has a route in the West.

Puckmosis: And there are others who deliver papyri. In Afar Beaver Lee Cleary’s grandson is a Papyrus Beaver.

Ora Z: Sound like a lot of adventure.

Puckmosis: Adventure is fine, but you need to be careful, too.

Ora Z: What’s careful? Did I just see someone wave a paw?

Iggy: I can tell you about adventure and being careful.

OT: Mutts

Of course there is a Santa.

Ora Zella is so cute in panel 3!

I feel like that “Swat Lupin” reminder note is stuck there almost perpetually. :P

I don’t ask my heart questions. What if it stops to think about them?

Always listen to your heart, Ora. It will lead you down the right path.

If mailmen are real, then why not Santa?

But her heart says Santa’s real because someone else already told her he’s real.

Modified Rapture!

The vet clinic says the orange plush is doing much better: eating, pooping, wanting petties. She has one more rehydration IV in now, and I’m supposed to find out in about half an hour if she can come HOME!

Does anyone need a reminder to swat Lupin?

“Swat Lupin”

Oh the sweet look on her face and the smile of Pucky.

Sorry to leave everyone dangling. Yes, the orange plush kitty is HOME! And she’s been wanting lots of petties and attention, which I’ve been happy to provide!

She had taken over the exact center of my bed when I wanted to get some sleep, of course. (⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠) And just now she moved to the top of my bedside dresser. She’ll be back soon though. It’s sooo good to have her home!

Wonderfulnews!!!