This calico beauty has a new home. With us. She came to us after being hit by a car, looking pretty bad indeed, and has made a remarkably rapid recovery. The vet thinks she's OK. She's now leaping around the studio, climbing onto the top of the piano, jumping up onto counters, chasing a string for as many hours as I'll play with her, eating well, and generally taking over.
What she needs is a name, and somehow the perfect one is eluding us. We think she speaks French rather than English (but she's smart!) and it might be nice for her to have a French name, but we're open to all ideas. Short. One or two syllables. So -- suggestions? And even a reward: if we pick your name I'll send you your choice of any book from the Phoenicia list, or a copy of 'Walking With Zeke" by Chris Clarke.
And I promise --no, I really promise-- this will not become a Cat Blog! (Ok, just once in a while.)
I immediately thought Amelie. And thinking of Tatu's other role that I know about - Coco or Chanel.
Posted by: Kathryn | April 10, 2011 at 08:18 AM
When I took high school French class, we all had to choose our "French" names or choose a new name. I was Colette. But I see others have chosen that name. So I'll adjust slightly and go with Claudette. I like Camille too.
Did you ever see the movie "Camille Claudel," about Rodin's lover and great sculptor in her own right?
Of course you might not want to name a cat after an artist who descends into madness.
Posted by: Kristin Berkey-Abbott | April 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Diva
Posted by: john | April 10, 2011 at 09:12 PM
I suggest Amelie, Coco or Chanel. (Two roles played by A. Tatuf)
Posted by: Kathryn | April 11, 2011 at 08:10 AM
oops - I meant A. Tatu
Posted by: Kathryn | April 11, 2011 at 08:11 AM
How about "Minou" which is the French word for Kitty cat.
I love her - she looks so soft and loveable!
Posted by: Julie | April 11, 2011 at 11:55 PM
How about Mignonette? She is a delicate beauty.
Posted by: Hattie | April 12, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Gorgeous! Lucky cat.
Posted by: Fiona Robyn | April 12, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Reminds me of traveling in Mexico with a friend and visiting a family she knew there. She always remembered the cat's name as "Mirasol" but it turns out they called her "Chester." Mirasol is much lovelier!
Posted by: Leslee | April 12, 2011 at 07:19 PM
By the way, Mirasol (aka Chester) looks an awful lot like your kitty: http://3rdhouseparty.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/chester.jpg
Posted by: Leslee | April 12, 2011 at 07:21 PM
These outfits are very sexy and stunning. Can you believe all the different textures Irina creates? I think she has an exciting career ahead of her. Let's hope she continues to use hand knitting and innovating new twists on traditional garb.
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