Person o' the Week

The question has been posed: what week are they a person o'? The answer, of course, is this week!

Another question has also arisen: what is happening to the Person 'o the Week? First Two Fish leaves, and now Cow Kitty. I hope my imaginary friend Fred isn't next...

Where did Cow Kitty, formerly known as Lester, formerly known as Cow Kitty, go? We're very happy he returned home. We missed him, even though it was a short departure. We all worried he was feeding the Mama Coyote and her babies, passing on his trickster nature. But he came back. And I'm very happy.

Brief interview with Cow Kitty about reverting to his old name.

Cow Kitty - Yeah, so I'm back to Cow Kitty again. They tried to come up with a new third name, but they were too slow to remember a new name. Ha! But I did have a lovely summer outside on the islands. You really ought to try it sometime. Did wonders for my constitution.

Follow up interview with the animal formerly known as Cow Kitty

bHs - Sorry for bothering you during your very important schedule, but it has come to our attention that you are now known as Lester.
Lester the Cow Kitty - Weird, but true.

bHs - How did this come about?
Lester - My understanding is that a few people who have an ungodly influence over my mistress demanded that I be given a proper name.

bHs - And how do you feel about this?
Lester - I'm crying on the inside. Oh fine, I don't care. Why bother responding to any name when you can sit on top of the computer monitor and get static electricity shocks? And then I can scratch some furniture ignoring any feeble cries. No one dares speak my true name, and until then, I am a cat alone.

bHs - Indeed.

Original interview with Cow Kitty

bHs – Thank you for joining us, Cow Kitty. I know that you've had a very full last couple of weeks, and we appreciate you taking the time to talk with us.
Cow Kitty - Well, although there have been some pressing matters on my mind, I am more than happy to talk. Now that I've eaten all the spiders and the garbage has been examined, I have plenty of time.

bHs – Wonderful. Last week, or actually several weeks ago, we talked with your housemate, Potter. Shall we start with discussing how you felt about him being interviewed first?
Cow Kitty – It really wasn't a big deal. I didn't feel like talking at that point, and, frankly, better things come later. Everyone just needed to wait to hear my words of wisdom.

bHs – Tell us more about your words of wisdom.
Cow Kitty – They really are quite elementary. First, eat with joy. Second, run around when you feel like it. Third, sleep plenty. Fourth, find a special friend. Not everyone can understand or act on these words, but they are what I have to share.

bHs - What's this I hear about you getting a more traditional name.
Cow Kitty - Complete poppycock. My nutso owner and boyfriend like to come up with the most ridiculous names and then pretend they are going to call me them. But they're just full of hot air.

bHs – And is Potter your special friend?
Cow Kitty – Sort of. I can't really count on him always being around. I learned early on that things can change quickly and inexplicably. I do like to bite his butt, though.

bHs – Tell me more about this deep-seated pessimism I'm sensing.
Cow Kitty – Well, the first family I lived with ditched me, now I've been moved twice in the last ten months and a new cat has joined my household (that's Potter), and there is someone infringing on my mistress. Plus, I wanted to write an advice column and I was rejected.

bHs – You seem like you'd write a fantastic advice column.
Cow Kitty – I know. It was going to be Dr. Cow Kitty's advice column for lovelorn animals. I was so excited. And then it was yet another dream crushed.

BHS – I didn't realize you were a doctor.
Cow Kitty – Oh yes. I was certified last year when I was living on the road.

BHS – Wow. When my health insurance runs out, I'll come talk with you. Before we leave you, and thank you again for taking the time, one last question: what’s the one kind of food that you wish you could like but don’t?
Cow Kitty – I recently started eating green curry. I think that's kind of a weird food to like, and maybe I shouldn't. It doesn't really answer your question, but when has that ever been a priority for me?

Archived People O' The Week

Bern, my non-imaginary friend
My brother, Cam
Imaginary Friend Fred
Two Fish
Little Red Riding Hood
Lester: The Cow Kitty
Potter: The Dragon Cat