Blink Kitty Love

BACK TO THE PLAN

Going back to posting art twice a week here.  We were crazy to stop.  Really.  This squirrel might apologize on our behalf; he's manners stashed in that suit somewhere, next to the spare hazelnuts.  

 

A VISUAL

Infographic Derby at shirt.woot! so did a graph for an entry.  Ranking musical metaphors for love on a scale from Buttercup to Girl From Mars.

 

LOVE + THE DOLLYROTS

We are becoming big fans of The Dollyrots.  The crush started with a Blackheart Records digital mix tape and developed as we listened to their music and followed their adventures on Twitter.  We missed them when they came to Pennsylvania last year, but last month, they had a StageIt concert, played half of their first album and it was a blast.  So we already have our ticket to the next one on February 28th, which is love song themed.  We're excited.  And yes, this blog post is a blatant attempt to sway The Dollyrots (Hi Kelly, Hi Luis) to pick one of our favorite songs because not enough people are voting for the ones we like in the poll on The Dollyrots Facebook page.  And yes, you, loyal reader, can go vote for any of them.  We'll wait.  

It's past Valentine's Day, but here are our favorite love songs, Dollyrots style.  And our strategies for keeping the Febraury shivers away.

 

Ty thinks The Dollyrots are collectively psychic and "California Beach Boy" was written about him (cheesy would have been the word choice demonstrating restraint if this were true)  

Warming tactic:  company (see what we mean)

"Said baby, what's your name?

Now I'm falling for his cheesy game.

But we're totally not the same"

"California Beach Boy" The Dollyrots

 

Tinker can't resist "Just Like Chocolate," simple truths are always best

Warming tactic:  Shovelling her way to the car so snowboarding can occur

"Cause you melt me just like chocolate

(just like chocolate)

And I like it, and I want it"

"Just Like Chocolate" The Dollyrots

 

Tammy would maybe like it if perhaps "Time Will Stop" when she manages time alone with "The Crush"

Warming tactic:  hot chocolate with a little hot chili pepper

"Now we're alone and there’s only two Me and you You and me 

Searching for some things that we’ll never find Never find Never see

Collide with me Two turning into one" 

"Time Will Stop"  The Dollyrots

 

TK doesn't actually care about playing along, following guidelines or getting a "Bad Reputation."  Want to adopt TK?  Or borrow? For March, all of March...it's been a long winter. 

Warming tactic:  Hoodie, sweats, wool blanket, end of couch by radiator, wool hat, scarf, Smartwool socks, napping

"An' I don't give a damn 'bout my reputation

Never said I wanted to improve my station

An' I'm only doin' good when I'm havin' fun

An' I don't have to please no one"

"Bad Reputation"  The Dollyrots

 

And you can always opt for something in French, if none of the above suit because "Pour tous jours means for always."  And The Dollyrots are an always.

 

Cheers.  Stay warm, unless you happen to be in Australia or that part of the universe, in which case, stay cool and visit a beach for us.

WE WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

May the Year of The Snake bring you good fortune, health and prosperity.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

We wish you the merriest of Christmases!!!

 

 

SANTA

Ok, we're tired of the seasonal colds and the seasonal sneezing and the seasonal coughing...so we're going to put on those pointy hats, start focusing on Santa and boost our immune systems with chuckling and merriment, darn it, starting with our favorite songs that mention the jolly old soul.  We may also slip in a hint or two about what might fit nicely under the tree -- if a certain rosy cheeked fellow should happen to read this. Also, we've been nice (mostly) but you already know that ; ).  

And we wish the very warmest of holidays to you.

 

Ty  mood: staying warm on a cold winter's night.  gift:  keep reading ; )

"Santa don’t bring me any toys,
Just bring my baby and a bottle of joy.
Maybe just a taste for Uncle Roy,
We all know Santa is a good ole boy."

"Hey Santa!"  Straight No Chaser

 

Tammy  mood: mixing up the usual with good old fashioned rock and roll  gift: something shiny or sparkly or silky... (or chocolate, chocolate always acceptable)

"He knows if you've been bad or good 

You'd better be good for goodness sake"

"Santa Claus is Coming To Town"   Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

 

Tinker  mood: on the edge of icy sharp     gift:  will take that car, convertible, light blue, just leave the keys, she'll take it from there.

"Come and trim my Christmas tree 

With some decorations bought at Tiffanys'

I really do believe in you,

Let's see if you believe in me"

"Santa Baby"  The Dollyrots

 

TK  mood:  doesn't like things that go bump in the night, even if said bumper is jolly + bearing gifts. Unless it's a pool table.  Then bumpers encouraged.  

"Are you bringing a present for me,
Something pleasantly pleasant for me?
Then it's just what I've been waiting for.
Would you mind slipping it under the door?
Cold winds are howling, or could that be growling?"

"'Zat You, Santa Claus?"  Buster Pointdexter

FULL MOON SANTA

We're on a holiday roll, baby.  So here's something a little different for you.

 

 

HOLIDAY RHYMES

We kick off your holiday season with some rhymes!

 

 

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

If you missed us, we plead: distracted by Australian Women's Soccer(we get points for originality, right?). Exciting things happening there, check it out.  Good luck to the Matildas against Hong Kong tomorrow as they go for qualifying for EAFF Women’s East Asian Cup 2013. And best of luck also to Canberra United, currently in Japan for The International Women's Club Championship.  Yes, we will soon be sharing with you our favorite teams, once you get a chance to pick your own.  In the US, follow along by searching #wleague on Twitter in the late night Friday hours.  Watching games scroll by on Twitter is actually fun, although with entire networks dedicated to soccer, yes, we mean you, Fox Soccer, how about some more women's pro and international soccer coverage, thank you.

 Meanwhile, this is happening and he doesn't plan to share*.  Hope you have a grand Thanksgiving and get to play some pick up football with people you love (or whatever your favorite holiday traditions are).  Among the many things we are thankful for is you. And please drop us a holiday album suggestion in the comments (or @ us one on Twitter.)  We need a new album this year.  Enjoy your holiday season.  

 

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And if you haven't checked out our Wednesday Sunday art Tumblr, do.  You're missing some fun art.  Pastels have happened.