The legend of our queen goes something like this....
Queen Carmela in her spot
Once upon a time a dachshund and chihuahua had a romantic encounter. A few months later a litter containing a little princess came into the world. This little princess was special she would remain a small and dainty creature for the rest of her days so her person named her Baby Girl. She had a good life with her person until she passed away. She and her brother were sent away by her person's evil family. This tragedy turned out to be a wonderful gift to the pups as they were finally whisked out of the godforsaken little town their person lived in and taken to the magical Space City! Her brother was adopted by a new family immediately and the little princess was left alone. She was renamed Ruthie, a name MOST unfitting of her. She was adored by all who met her, one of her new friends said that "she looks at you like you are the only person in the whole world." but it was not until she met me that she was really home.
Winona's greatest hits or misses depending on who you ask
Thats the story of my little chi-weenie queen. We adopted her after Lefty left to be with his family. She and Brasco were no the same kind of fast friends as he and Lefty were, but they always had a mutual respect and admiration for each other. She has a variety of nicknames, a modification of the original 'Baby Hound,' also 'Nibs!' which is the battlecry of the Coneheads (i dont really know why that one stuck but it did), but she was officially renamed Carmela- as a nod to her caramel color and my penchant for all things Soprano and Scorsese. Initially her paw-lter ego was Winona Ryder. A compliment to Brasco's Johnny Depp, she had big brown eyes and with diminutive spunk, so cute! Then she would do something cringe-worthy, remember when Winona got busted shoplifting? For carm her embarrassing antics were more like butt scoots across the dog park or attacking a giant Rhodesian ridge-back for no good reason just bc she was crazy enough to do it.
Shes always been a bit of a feisty little troublemaker, but she has really grown into her true paw-lter ego, Lucille Bluth of Arrested Development.
Queen Lucille
Well polished and adorable with an omnipresent alcoholic beverage in hand and a snarky razor sharp comment for the nearest listener. She has an absolute intolerance for adolecent shenanigans. Horseplay is not allowed unless she has sanctioned it, and she is not afraid to police such behaviors to show her disapproval. Carmela is the consummate saucy older woman, which is probably why we are such close companions.
We are both happiest snuggling with loved ones while some sort of trashy television programming on and an adult beverage is within reach. That is our happily ever after.
From our first meeting I knew he was trouble and not just because his name was originally Travieso. He was just a kitten but when I looked under the bed for him all I can see with neon green eyes and then high pitch growl. I wanted no part as tosslin' with him. He was just a baby but I still knew I couldn't hang.
Early Travieso
LOCO ESE!!!
No matter how it all started, eventually Travieso evolved into Papi a much more mellow and tolerant cat. He was always my cousin Jessica's number one. Like me she has nurtured many strays, and
Papi was a gracious host same as Brasco. Although he was a feisty and rambunctious used he grew into a kind mentor for all... but you still knew that if you did something to step out of line by him he would mess you up with one razor claw. Just in case you forgot it seemed like nature reminded everyone, when he got older he grew a tiny great spot in the for his face it looked just like a teardrop prison tattoo. "So just remember who you're messing with ese, don't you know I'm loco."
Edward James Olmos: canoodling w/ Bracco, benevolent and the textbook gangster
Papi has since passed and is now making friends and avenging his enemies in heaven, but he will always be remembered. It seems pretty obvious to me that Papi is Edward James Olmos. Even though he can take on some fatherly roles you will never forget that underneath still lies a cold hard gangster so watch your step! I feel the need to mention that the real Edward James Olmos was married to Lorraine Bracco our very own Karen Hill from Goodfellas and Dr Melfi from Sopranos, for yet another case of my Gangsta love/Sopranos serendipity. She is exactly the same, warm and fuzzy on the outside but tough on the inside, just like Jessica which is why they made such a dynamic duo. Much love to our Papi, see you at the crossroads.
Nico came to me after we adopted car. He was extremely banged up 80 percent of his body was covered in demodex mange he had an eye infection, and ear infection, and an upper respiratory infection. The poor thing was barely alive , but I did my best work to resuscitate him.... And resuscitation him I did! After three short months of medicated drops, sprays, shampoos and enough codeine syrup to unsteady a Clydesdale, Nico was fully resurrected and ready for his new home. I earned myself the title of Dr. Feel Good.
The man and myth of Nikki Sixx
Fans of the legendary Motley Crue can probably recall a time when Nikki Sixx, Co-founder and bassist, actually died of a heroin overdose. He was revived only to go out score more heroin and keep on partying. This event is documented in The Heroin Diaries his autobiography and immortalized in the song Kickstart My Heart. This IS Nico. We kick started him back on track and he never looked back or slowed down. I have never seen any living thing more excited to be healthy enough to raise cane! He was adopted two a new home where he had his own Tommy Lee style running buddy to wrestle and party with all day long. Rock on little friend Thanks for teaching me how to shout at the devil.
Nico Sixx, still enough for a split second to take a photo.
