Help!.....Save My Slipper!

So this morning I am going about my Saturday morning routine. This consists of starting the coffee, popping some frozen waffles in the oven, and generally just waiting for those two things to get finished.

I had went back and forth in the house several times. This is when I noticed that Theodore was following me. Almost a "stalk" if you will.

Now, for those of you who do not know Theodore and have not had the pleasure of meeting him, please understand, he is one of the sweetest cats we have ever taken in. He has been a part of our family for two years now.

So he's right on my heals. I check to make sure there is food and water. Whiley, Luckie, & Pigeon do not seem extra needy this morning like Theodore is. I am standing in the kitchen and he grabs hold of my slipper! I'm thinking, "silly kitty". He then proceeded to bit my big toe and take off with my slipper in his mouth!!! "Aggggggghhhh!", I cry out. The husband watches, with his mouth open as Theo attacks and wrestles with said slipper in the middle of the dining room floor. He was really trying to rip it apart. His tail was all fuzzed out and everything!

So, we are thinking he is just playing and got a little rough with my foot. After all, he was only after the slipper, and my foot just happened to be in the way....

A few minutes later, he has me cornered in the kitchen going for my bare feet! Then the husband came in the room and Theo went after his feet!!! What the hell?

I am worried about him. I put him in time out in the laundry room away from us and the other cats hoping he just needs to relax some.

The last time I had my own cat attack me (Taffy, who I had from age 3 to 21), she had a tumor growing in her belly. We had it taken out and then she was fine. I hope that it's not so serious with Theodore.

Time will tell. I'll keep yall posted.

I know, I know...

I know lots of things. One of those things being that I have not "really" blogged in some time. Things have been hectic in the Ranting world.

So, today I sit here in front of the computer waiting for my delicious Mexican Feast to cook. Now, this gets me to thinking about people who are fans of the Ranting Mexican Feasts. Who is my number one fan? No other than our own Real.

However, at this present moment in time, he is wondering around NJ somewhere with that wonderful girl we refer to as "The Lesley".

YAYYYYY! I know you guys are having a great time!

This time also gives me the opportunity to introduce the "bare bones" myspace page I have started.
www.myspace.com/danara8.

This will also enlighten some about my previous post on Charisma. He really is very charismatic!

Mmmmmm, I think dinner is done!

Peace to my peeps and I'll holler at yall later...

Charisma

For other uses, see Charisma (disambiguation).

The word charisma (from the Greek word χάρισμα (kharisma), "gift" or "divine favor," from kharizesthai, "to favor," from kharis, "favor": see also charism) refers to a rare trait found in certain human personalities usually including extreme charm and a 'magnetic' quality of personality and/or appearance along with innate and powerfully sophisticated personal communicability and persuasiveness. Though very difficult or even impossible to define accurately (due to a lack of widely accepted criteria in regard to the trait), charisma is often used to describe an (elusive, even undefinable) personality trait that often includes the seemingly 'supernatural' or uncanny ability to lead, charm, persuade, inspire, and/or influence people. It refers especially to a quality in certain people who easily draw the attention and admiration (or even hatred if the charisma is negative) of others due to a 'magnetic' quality of personality and/or appearance. Similar terms/phrases related to charisma include: grace, exuberance, equanimity, mystique, positive energy, joie de vivre, extreme charm, personal magnetism, personal appeal, "electricity," and allure, among many others^[1]. Usually many of these specific qualities must be present within a single individual for the person to be considered highly charismatic by the public and their peers.

Despite the strong emotions they so often induce in others, charismatic individuals generally project unusual calmness, confidence, assertiveness, dominance, authenticity, and focus, and almost always possess superb communication and/or oratorical skills. Although the etymology of the word ("divine gift") might suggest that charisma can't be acquired, and despite the persistent inability to accurately define or even fully understand the concept, it is believed that charisma can be taught and/or learned. Others ^[Who?] disagree with this assertion and maintain that it is an inborn trait and that it cannot be either learned, taught, or 'gained.'