My resolution is to forgive the neighbors who are making truly unnecessary amounts of noise and scaring my cats. It may in fact take all year to achieve, wish me luck.
My resolution is to ‘stop and smell the flowers’, do not little things get to me. It is easy to handle the big things, it is not as easy to handle the little nagging, annoying things or people. It is not worth the effort or sleepless nights. I will not let (fill in the blank) get to me. I will not allow (fill in the blank) have control over me. I feel so much better already.Happy, healthy, enjoyable new year to all. Thank you for all of your wonderful comments, shared experiences and stories. I have learned so much about cats from you.
On the board in the break room, we write up polls and questions just for fun. The current one is about New Year’s resolutions. This time I was the first to answer, and I wrote that I will learn to finish a book before starting a new one. Later on our branch manager said to me, “You work in a library, you should be reading three books!”
Big Dreams, Ora! But try scratching the Big Red Couch…that’s how my two cats destroyed my office chair! They both started, in kittenhood! Happy Mew Year, everyone!
Aloha and Hauoli Makahiki Hou to Georgia and her family and the BCN crew, and of course to all the members of the Orb! Here’s to a healthy and peaceful 2023 to everyone!
Today is the first day of a brand New Year. Here’s hoping it’s everything everyone wants and more. Shiny, bright, happy and full of wonder. Happy New Year, Orb!!
Happy New Year’s to the entire Orb esp Georgia Dunn and family (Man, Boy and Girl). May it be blessed and as free from pain and problems and sadness as possible.
Off-topic: So long and thanks to those who have been appreciative.
Over the last severaly years, I have spent a lot of time contributing humorous “riffs” on Georgia Dunn’s wonderful comic strip, cat stories with a little learned wisdom and the occasional simple opinion. I enjoyed doing so because it reminded me of the couple of years I was a professional comedy writer on a daily basis.
However – there is always an “However” – it’s just not fun anymore . The constant deluge of increasingly meaningless Notifications is taking up a lot of time. Worse, is dealing with those few humorless people who take my comments as an invitiation to debate, call me names and practice “last wording”. I do not debate people with no apparent qualifications in an unmoderated forum.
There is a community here, which I hope continues to work for all of you. While I will continue to follow Georgia Dunn’s beautifully drawn and cunningly plotted comic strip, I will not be contributing further
I am glad we got the resolutions as I mentioned yesterday. I am not sure I will adopt any for myself, although Elvis’ does have merit. I think my favorite detail is the bird’s hat in the second-to-last panel.
“Cats are delicate creatures and subject to a great many maladies, but I have never known one that suffers from insomnia.” I don’t remember who said it but i have alwavs loved the quote.
Queen Catshepsut the Golden: Welcome one and all to the annual New Year welcome. I would like to extend a formal welcome to our new friends Ignatius Shipwright and Ora Zedd, as well as Iggy’s cousin Ziggy and the captain and crew of the good ship Red Planet Spider.
Ora: Thank you, Your Majesty. It is a great honor to be a part of your wonderful Royal Household.
Iggy: I am pleased to be able to sail with Fresh and Salty on the Nile. I’ve missed sailing ever since I had my accident.
Ziggy: In a way, the storm that brought the Red Planet Spider here was a blessing in disguise. I’ve met some lovely artisans, and was able to reconnect with my spider friends Arachna and Petros Parkhour.
Arachna: Pete and I have reconvened the Red Planet Spiders for a special New Year’s treat. Hit it!
Ziggy: Ziggy played guitar
Jamming good with Pete and Ari
And the Arachnids from Red!
He played as best he could
But then he realized
Guitars hadn’t been invented yet!
But he was really sharp
And he learned the harp!
He just found it one day
And began to play.
He tried to find out where the harp came from,
But no one ever told.
The Queen: And now we will get out the nap cushions. But first, Lupinium will conclude the banquet with a New Year’s Thwump!
Mother Nature had different plans for me last night. We walked out of the community room and almost fell on our butts. We got freezing rain. So I just went back to my apartment and relaxed. We did have a lot of fun at the party. Good snacks and a 6 handed Uno game
The look on Elvis’ face, too precious for words. And Ora Zella, trying to eat the sofa, “one bite at a time”, the “climbing of the fridge”. All so precious.
Making Near Year’s resolutions. Bah! I haven’t made one of those in over twenty years. In fact my last New Year’s resolution was to no longer make New Year’s resolutions. Easiest resolution to keep because it means not having to care about making them. Which one is most likely to break within a few weeks of making the things anyway.
All happy resolutions for our pals.. I hope they all reach their goals. Except Lupin. He needs more sleep. Unless he’s finally evolved beyond sleep in which case their all doomed. But I especially hope the baby children eat that horse er couch and climb that mountain er fridge respectively.
BaconBoyCamper over 1 year ago
HAPPY MEW YEAR!!!
https://i.imgur.com/BJg21On.gif
Esmeralda Anistasia over 1 year ago
All excellent resolutions!
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
Clearly Georgia’s New Year’s resolution is to draw more gratuitous toebeans!
leopardglily over 1 year ago
Happy new year, Gocomics!
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
My resolution is to forgive the neighbors who are making truly unnecessary amounts of noise and scaring my cats. It may in fact take all year to achieve, wish me luck.
MrsXandamere over 1 year ago
I am both Elvis and Goldie this year.
Susanna Premium Member over 1 year ago
Happy New Year everyone!
saobadao over 1 year ago
Gah! I can’t count how kitties they have now. Someone help me, please!
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Gerry Goffin and Michael Masser: Do You Know Where You’re Going To?
Do you know where you’re going to?
Have you decided the things that you’re gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Do you know?
…….
Are you gonna eat the Big Red Couch?
Are you gonna run and climb and never slouch?
Are you gonna just hang out?
Do you know?
…….
A new year has begun,
A time for new adventures and having fun,
The ball has dropped again, and you can see,
The year is loaded with challenges and opportunities!
…….
Do you know where you’re going to?
Have you decided the things that you’re gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Do you know?
…….
It’s alright to just nap
Or fight for the Humans’ lap,
Climbing to the top of the fridge
The challenge it can be,
Adding to your workout is a lofty goal as you can see!
…….
Do you know where you’re going to?
Have you decided the things that you’re gonna do?
What are you gonna do?
Do you know?
piwismom over 1 year ago
Happy New Year to all my Mega-Orb family! May 2023 be a better year for us all, with good health, good friends, and good fortune! Love you all! ♥
Olive O'Sudden over 1 year ago
I like that Ora Zella’s resolution is ambitious, yet also realistic. One bite at a time is the only way to eat a couch.♥
fullmoondeb Premium Member over 1 year ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO GEORGIA, HER FAMILY AND ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL BCN READERS! May this be the best year yet.
Ahsum over 1 year ago
Happy New Year Sunday Funday
GreasyOldTam over 1 year ago
I need a laundry basket big enough for me to sleep in.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 1 year ago
Elvis is fulfilling his resolution already!
in-dubio-pro-rainbow over 1 year ago
If ya want it eat the couch
But save some stuffing in a pouch
For next Thanksgiving dinner’s turkey
And don’t try a bite even if it sounds quirky
Of the spring core or your theeth go “ouch”
stairsteppublishing over 1 year ago
My resolution is to ‘stop and smell the flowers’, do not little things get to me. It is easy to handle the big things, it is not as easy to handle the little nagging, annoying things or people. It is not worth the effort or sleepless nights. I will not let (fill in the blank) get to me. I will not allow (fill in the blank) have control over me. I feel so much better already.Happy, healthy, enjoyable new year to all. Thank you for all of your wonderful comments, shared experiences and stories. I have learned so much about cats from you.
Charliegirl Premium Member over 1 year ago
Happy New Year Grampa Elvis.
Jungle Empress over 1 year ago
On the board in the break room, we write up polls and questions just for fun. The current one is about New Year’s resolutions. This time I was the first to answer, and I wrote that I will learn to finish a book before starting a new one. Later on our branch manager said to me, “You work in a library, you should be reading three books!”
I swear, it’s the best and worst job for me, LOL.DorseyBelle over 1 year ago
Elvis’s morning face! A triple shot of RTB! And great resolutions.
Robin Harwood over 1 year ago
All New Year resolutions are doomed to be forgotten, usually in a matter of days. Perhaps Elvis will show an exception to this rule.
WelshRat Premium Member over 1 year ago
Somehow, I believe Ora’s promise…
Aspen_Bell over 1 year ago
HAP – - – - — PPYNEWYEAR!!!! — https://t.ly/YMSS
( Entire film at https://t.ly/pIuv – if you need to skip past a bit of strobing, start at https://t.ly/NiQC )
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 1 year ago
Big Dreams, Ora! But try scratching the Big Red Couch…that’s how my two cats destroyed my office chair! They both started, in kittenhood! Happy Mew Year, everyone!
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 1 year ago
Godt nytt år!
We had fancy crackers, cheese, Martinelli’s sparkling cider, eggnog liqueur, and a quiet night. The cats were mellow.
xsintricks over 1 year ago
Happy New Year to the Orb.
Gent over 1 year ago
HAPPY MEW YEAR, friends.
cat19632001 over 1 year ago
Aim high, young Iggy!
cat19632001 over 1 year ago
I want to know all about the birds Pucky. Especially ones wearing hats.
ctlum over 1 year ago
Aloha and Hauoli Makahiki Hou to Georgia and her family and the BCN crew, and of course to all the members of the Orb! Here’s to a healthy and peaceful 2023 to everyone!
anomalous4 over 1 year ago
Elvis asleep with his paws crossed & his glasses still on…awwwwwsum ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tigrisan Premium Member over 1 year ago
Today is the first day of a brand New Year. Here’s hoping it’s everything everyone wants and more. Shiny, bright, happy and full of wonder. Happy New Year, Orb!!
Hedgehog over 1 year ago
OT
cat19632001 over 1 year ago
I wonder whose artwork that is on the fridge.
cat19632001 over 1 year ago
Pucky white floof patch x 2! ♥
Alicelth Premium Member over 1 year ago
Happy New Year’s to the entire Orb esp Georgia Dunn and family (Man, Boy and Girl). May it be blessed and as free from pain and problems and sadness as possible.
Pet over 1 year ago
Wishing every Orbster at Breaking Cat News a Happy and Healthy New Year, full of love, boops and pets xo
ekw555 over 1 year ago
happy new year,orb!
mepowell over 1 year ago
Happy New Year, Everyone!!!
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
Off-topic: So long and thanks to those who have been appreciative.
Over the last severaly years, I have spent a lot of time contributing humorous “riffs” on Georgia Dunn’s wonderful comic strip, cat stories with a little learned wisdom and the occasional simple opinion. I enjoyed doing so because it reminded me of the couple of years I was a professional comedy writer on a daily basis.
However – there is always an “However” – it’s just not fun anymore . The constant deluge of increasingly meaningless Notifications is taking up a lot of time. Worse, is dealing with those few humorless people who take my comments as an invitiation to debate, call me names and practice “last wording”. I do not debate people with no apparent qualifications in an unmoderated forum.
There is a community here, which I hope continues to work for all of you. While I will continue to follow Georgia Dunn’s beautifully drawn and cunningly plotted comic strip, I will not be contributing further
Happy New Year!
katey11 over 1 year ago
Aw, grumpy Elvis. Him needs hims sleepy time.
ladykat over 1 year ago
Happy New Year to all members of the orb!
DM2860 over 1 year ago
Happy New Year.
Katzen1415 over 1 year ago
I am glad we got the resolutions as I mentioned yesterday. I am not sure I will adopt any for myself, although Elvis’ does have merit. I think my favorite detail is the bird’s hat in the second-to-last panel.
Granny Roberta over 1 year ago
I gathered from yesterday’s comments that some kind of end of year thing has happened. I must remember to use the new year number going forward.
sisterea over 1 year ago
“Cats are delicate creatures and subject to a great many maladies, but I have never known one that suffers from insomnia.” I don’t remember who said it but i have alwavs loved the quote.
rs0204 Premium Member over 1 year ago
If there ever was a cat after my own heart. Well done, Elvis.
lpayne.1632 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Am I the only one who noticed that Puck’s bird friend is wearing an adorable snow hat?
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Queen Catshepsut the Golden: Welcome one and all to the annual New Year welcome. I would like to extend a formal welcome to our new friends Ignatius Shipwright and Ora Zedd, as well as Iggy’s cousin Ziggy and the captain and crew of the good ship Red Planet Spider.
Ora: Thank you, Your Majesty. It is a great honor to be a part of your wonderful Royal Household.
Iggy: I am pleased to be able to sail with Fresh and Salty on the Nile. I’ve missed sailing ever since I had my accident.
Ziggy: In a way, the storm that brought the Red Planet Spider here was a blessing in disguise. I’ve met some lovely artisans, and was able to reconnect with my spider friends Arachna and Petros Parkhour.
Arachna: Pete and I have reconvened the Red Planet Spiders for a special New Year’s treat. Hit it!
Ziggy: Ziggy played guitar
Jamming good with Pete and Ari
And the Arachnids from Red!
He played as best he could
But then he realized
Guitars hadn’t been invented yet!
But he was really sharp
And he learned the harp!
He just found it one day
And began to play.
He tried to find out where the harp came from,
But no one ever told.
The Queen: And now we will get out the nap cushions. But first, Lupinium will conclude the banquet with a New Year’s Thwump!
The Wolf In Your Midst over 1 year ago
If a man can eat an airplane, then a cat can eat a couch!
.
…as for me, I’ll stick to tacos.
Red Bird over 1 year ago
Out of all the resolutions, Puck’s is my favorite.
DawnMcCandless over 1 year ago
Mother Nature had different plans for me last night. We walked out of the community room and almost fell on our butts. We got freezing rain. So I just went back to my apartment and relaxed. We did have a lot of fun at the party. Good snacks and a 6 handed Uno game
Kawasaki Cat over 1 year ago
Elvis must be a senior cat.
metagalaxy1970 over 1 year ago
The look on Elvis’ face, too precious for words. And Ora Zella, trying to eat the sofa, “one bite at a time”, the “climbing of the fridge”. All so precious.
LucyLuLu over 1 year ago
Happy New Year to the Orb.
rs0204 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I just hung up my new year Breaking Cat News Calendar. A Cold January day, a pile of books, and Trevor with his tea and snack. Hermit, indeed.
JLChi over 1 year ago
Happy New Year to Georgia and family (furry and otherwise)!
Happy New Year to everyone!
I love every panel of this strip, but I especially adore the little bird with her cozy red hat.
Anyone know the type of bird?
Fennec! at the Disco over 1 year ago
Pretty sure Iggy will accomplish his resolution very soon!
Ora Zella, not so much.
And Lupin made two resolutions!
Fennec! at the Disco over 1 year ago
I like the kids’ art on the fridge, and the warm cap on the chickadee.
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
I think “eat this couch” is an admirable goal.
scaeva Premium Member over 1 year ago
May 2023 be a better year for all of you, and may we always remember those 2022 took from us.
Georgia Dunn creator over 1 year ago
Happy New Year!!!
knight1192a over 1 year ago
Making Near Year’s resolutions. Bah! I haven’t made one of those in over twenty years. In fact my last New Year’s resolution was to no longer make New Year’s resolutions. Easiest resolution to keep because it means not having to care about making them. Which one is most likely to break within a few weeks of making the things anyway.
bwh1 over 1 year ago
Happy New Year! THank you for bringing me a bit of pleasure and amusement every day.
Bwahahaha! over 1 year ago
The fosters are all like “I’m going to scale the fridge and chew on the sofa! What? We have new homes now? Nooooooooooo!”
Robin Harwood over 1 year ago
@Sue Ellen. After reading mistercatworks’ comment, I’m worried that my grumpy insistence on the original upset you. If so, I apologise.
KROverton over 1 year ago
Happy New Year from Colorado!
Jacob Mattingly over 1 year ago
All happy resolutions for our pals.. I hope they all reach their goals. Except Lupin. He needs more sleep. Unless he’s finally evolved beyond sleep in which case their all doomed. But I especially hope the baby children eat that horse er couch and climb that mountain er fridge respectively.
ikini Premium Member over 1 year ago
The list on the fridge: I think that the first one is vanilla. Then bread, followed by apples. But I’m stumped by the last word. Any thoughts?
La Gata Loca 4 months ago
Wow have the kittens been with us a whole year already!?