Tchotchke

Early morning thud... the bedroom door opens wide... ginger cat scampers frightened by the sudden sound of an overturned tchotchke

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/23/2024 12:52:00 PM

ha! love your use of "tchotchke," jim! my home is filled with them...

Jim Healey
Date: 7/23/2024 12:56:00 PM

Hello, Ilene. My home has several as well, including a few with scratches, bite marks and cracks. That’s what comes when you are living with 2 cats! Take care, Jim

Deb M

Date: 7/23/2024 1:29:00 AM

Hi Jim….what is a Tchotchke?? Debx

Deb M
Date: 7/23/2024 3:01:00 PM

Ahh now l understand Jim! Thanks for getting back to me on that! Sounds like your cats keep you on the ball and entertained!! Enjoyed your poem Jim!! Debx

Jim Healey
Date: 7/23/2024 5:36:00 AM

Hi, Deb. A tchotchke is a small, inexpensive trinket or ornament or souvenir. My wife and I got a new kitten last fall and she has become notorious for knocking over a number of items since we got her, including tchotchkes!!!