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You are here: Home / Diary / Ask Me Anything Day!

Ask Me Anything Day!

April 29, 2013 By: Sparkle Cat49 Comments

Humans! Can't live with them, can't live without them

My human goofed off all weekend, and come Sunday night, when I expect her to help me with my blog, she showed up empty-handed! Can you believe it? The person who told a bunch of professional cat writers that their blogs should have an editorial calendar, has nothing on the schedule! The moment I find a replacement, she is so fired.

Fortunately, I came up with an awesome idea! I’ve seen a couple of my fellow blogging cats do this and it is pretty cool. See, I have readers who have followed me for nearly a decade, and readers who only discovered me last year… or last month… or last week! And I am sure there are things you want to know about me. It could be something that you have wondered for years, or it could be something that just occurred to you now. So ask in the comments below! I will answer these questions in a series of future blog posts. Just so you know, they will all have the tag “Ask Sparkle,” to make them easier to find at a later date. I can’t promise I will answer every last one of them or when I will answer them, but I will answer as many as I can!

So what do you want to know about me? Ask away!

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  1. Dash Kitten says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I know qbout scheduling and doing blog posts but what kind of posts get a good response Sparkle?

    Reply
  2. Clooney says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Dear Sparkle,

    My questions to you are: Are you a cuddler? Do you allow your Human to pick you up, rub your tummy, snorgle you? Do you like to sleep cuddled up to your Human?

    I’m curious…
    Cloon

    Reply
  3. Gemini says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:53 am

    Sparkle.
    You are adorable, but I have a soft spot for torties, and I have one that looks a lot like Binga. Any chance you would devote one entire daily blog on all 3 of your kitties and tell us their personal stories – how they came to live with you, etc.? ❓
    Thanks. I’ll be waiting… 🙂

    Reply
  4. Ratty says

    April 30, 2013 at 12:21 am

    I’m not really good at thinking up questions. But I just wanted to say that it’s fun reading some of the others.

    Reply
  5. Spitty the Kitty says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Here’s *my* question: If a Nice, Middle-Aged, Floofy Black ManCat with a slight midriff bulge asked you to go for a Furrari ride (just a friendly ride, you know) would you come?

    Reply
  6. Mark's Mews says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Our question is “What do you do when you have too many questions”? MOL!

    Reply
  7. Oui Oui says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Our mom’s middle name is “goof off”! We wonder if you are a punk music kitty at heart?

    Reply
  8. Sweet Purrfections says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    We’re curious about your Gotcha Day story.

    Reply
  9. Grrreta: Ambrose, Clarence, Teddi, Baskin, and Abner says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    We have been following your blog for years, but we can’t remember reading how you, Binga and Boodie got your awesome unusual names.

    Reply
  10. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Allie: *shocked look* Callie did NOT just ASK that!!!! (*giggle*!)

    Reply
  11. Cathy Keisha says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Hi Sparkle. I’d like to know which shelter or rescue you came from and who would drop off a kitten as stunning as you.

    Reply
  12. Ginger Jasper says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    I hate it when the mums are away from helping us blog. I bet you will get your own back though.. Hugs GJ xx

    Reply
  13. BeadedTail says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Sparkle, we’d like to know if your human’s boyfriend plays his guitar in the house and if that bothers you. We just had to listen to noisy tools for 5 weeks from the stranger remodeling the human litter box so wondered if loud noises bother you or if you’re used to it by now.

    Reply
  14. Baby Tali says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    OK Sparkle..We want to know if you can tell us why my Aunt Susie (aka:Black Eyed Susan) not only tears up the roll of toilet paper but also tries eating it and then hacks up what she swallows..Ya..I know..Gross..She is a big bad Tortie like Binga so maybe it’s just her Tortieness..she does get a lot of lectures..lol 😈

    Reply
  15. Random Felines says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    our mom can be worthless too sometimes. but since we don’t have thumbs to open the food container and fear a replacement would be even worse, we quess we will have to keep her. love some of the questions you are getting.

    Reply
  16. Colehaus Cats says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Hmm, our humans have the opposite problem of not knowing how to goof off. They are always working, always busy and always slaving away to keep our estate looking well, estately. Just last week, our Mom came inside every single day smelling like dirt and something called mulch, and the flowers outside look good enough to eat. You might think that meant she hadn’t worked on our blog, but nope! She did that early each morning before going out! the Dad is even worse with his computer stuff and books! How do we get them to stop, sit down without a laptop and their clickity-clicking fingers and just enjoy life like we do every day? Thanks, Sparkle! We look forward to your answers!

    Reply
  17. Emma and Buster says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    wow, humans goof too much during the weekend.

    ‘nyway, we want to know more about your start at blogging, the why and how and where.

    Also my humans want to know how to get involved in caring for ferals and stray cats if you can say something about this.

    Reply
  18. Abby says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    We think our Mom goofs off all the time, but she says she’s buzy. We don’t know doing what.
    so what do you find to do that annoys your human Miss Sparkle?

    Reply
  19. Oskar says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Sparkle,

    Why do the kitties that I live with still swat me on the nose for no reason sometimes? I’ve been here for 7 years & I never chase them. Shouldn’t they be nice to me by now?

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

    Reply
  20. The Florida Furkids says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Is there a place where we can get replacement humans? http://www.getareplacementhuman.com?

    Thanks for coming to Ellie and Allie’s birthday bash! We hope you had a good time!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  21. Penelope says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Goof Offing seems to be attacking all our assistants!
    Me has a question Sparkle, How does yous keeps your blog so fresh and exciting?
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      April 29, 2013 at 11:29 am

      I had no idea it was fresh and exciting, Nellie! Sometimes I think it is the exact opposite!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        April 29, 2013 at 4:24 pm

        Sparkle, reading your blog is one of the high points of my day, so obviously it is plenty fresh and exciting for me! I also enjoy your hidden comments in the photos. Please keep ’em coming.

        Reply
  22. Ms. Phoebe says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Sparkle,

    I wondered if mew, Binga, and Boodie make mewz human curtsy/bow before serving mew or are mew all more casual royal ladycats and accept a simple ‘yes my Queen’? And do mew ladycats believe it is far too demanding to require both gestures, as my human tries to tell me? (I require both or she knows I will not hesitate to take the upper paw, but this doesn’t stop her from whining about having to do so anyway- sigh.) I adore mewz blog and all three of mew fellow lovely and intelligent ladycats. <3 I must send out a special paw salute to my fellow tortie Binga- as members of the Tortie Army, we stand united in celebrated tortitude! Mewmew!

    Reply
  23. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Sparkle, may I send you a goat kid? There are 3 too many here on the Farm and I am tired chasing after them. Rory has a home and the publicist is conspiring to keep Rudy.

    So, when can I pack up one of the others and ship it to you?

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      April 29, 2013 at 10:32 am

      I can answer that right now – my human said yes, but I put my paw down and said no! I don’t need my human distracted anymore than she already is!

      Reply
      • Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

        April 30, 2013 at 9:53 am

        You are no fun Sparkle. You would have fun with a goat kid.

        Reply
  24. Callie (a.k.a. Trouble) says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Sparkle, Callie here. My question is can Binga have her own blog? Binga is my hero!

    Reply
  25. Tamago says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:20 am

    I tend to goof off often so can’t blame your mom too much 🙂
    I’d like to know what dental care you receive at home.

    Reply
  26. Katie Bella says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Sparkle, mom and I also wondered when Boodie and Binga came alog?

    Reply
  27. da tabbies o trout towne says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:52 am

    sparkle….we iz kinda new ta yur blog sew pleez eggs cuse if thiz quest shunz been asked…due ewe haza limo driver ta take ewe wear ya knead to go…traffic in LA haz GOTTA be spazzed…we sure wood knot wanna drive in it..

    N if ya hasta drive yurself round town we HOPE yur doin sew ina FURRarrez car or a CATillac

    …purrson a lee we think ya knead to go with… limo dood… coz then ya can chillax in de bak N call peepulz on yur cell N eat snaks N watch tee vee N stuff 🙂

    Reply
  28. Sue Brandes says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Sparkle I would love to know how you started blogging. I love your blog by the way.

    Reply
  29. Jacoby, Angel and Coco says

    April 29, 2013 at 8:04 am

    How come you’ve never been shown at a cat show? You’ve got the papers, you’ve got the looks…I’m just curious…

    Reply
  30. Sammy says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:59 am

    What a grand idea Sparkle! I’d like to know if you enjoy listening to music……I like classical music myself although my parents RARELY listen to it themselves. Well, my Mom does but Dad? Nuh-uh. Classical music relaxes me and I get all dreamy when I hear it. Ears back, eyes closed…that kind of dreamy. So how about you?????

    Kitty Hugs, Sammy

    Reply
  31. Janet@TheCatOnMyHead says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Why did you decide to become an Advice Cat? Isn’t that a lot of pressure for you especially when the human decides to goof off? Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette

    Reply
  32. Selina says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:53 am

    My question is:

    Sparkle, what cat in either history or literature – or both! – do you most identify with and why?

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  33. Brian says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:40 am

    My question is: Can you get that pop up ad to quit popping up when I scroll down your page? It sure distracts from reading your wonderful posts.

    Reply
  34. Laila and Minchie says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:27 am

    We would like to know how you got your name. We just love it!

    Reply
  35. The Island Cats says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:54 am

    Sparkle, it seems like all our humans are pretty useless sometimes. We know that you’ve probably blogged about this in the past, but we’re curious as to how you, Binga and Boodie all get along…or don’t get along…whatever the case may be.

    Reply
  36. Hannah and Lucy says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:51 am

    Don’t you ever wish you could go outside and sniff all the interesting smells Sparkle?
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  37. The Poupounette Gang says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:42 am

    Did you come to live with your family when you were a kitten, Sparkle?

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  38. Marg says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Sparkle, our Mom has been goofing off for a long long time. So not to worry,she will get back on track. Goofing off is good for you. We can’t think of any questions at the moment. Hope all of you have a great day.

    Reply
  39. Toby & Leia says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:05 am

    We dunno, Miss S., seems all hoomins are like this. Good luck finding a better one!

    Reply
  40. The Paw Relations says

    April 29, 2013 at 3:38 am

    How do you deal with human barefaced laziness when it comes to blogging?

    Reply
  41. Spunky Doodle and Manny says

    April 29, 2013 at 3:36 am

    We just got second cat tree this weekend and love it. We were sad to hear that you do not have even one. Do you think your human will ever get one for you?

    Reply
  42. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:18 am

    Hoomans are sooo unreliable. Have a great week anyway!

    Reply
  43. Tillie and Georgia says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:27 am

    Our Mom goofed off all weekend too. We think the sun got to her head 😉
    We wonder… did your Mom choose you first, or were Binga and Boodie already living there?
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
    Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie

    Reply

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