She So Funny

Those of you who are regular readers know I have a strong friendship with Mustache who lives in a nearby discount store. 

Well tonight (Monday), I went out at about 9:30 to go to a couple of stores.  From up the block, I saw a cat outside of that discount store trying to get in, but the gate was down and the store was closed.  The markings looked like Mustache, but in the street, she looked smaller than how she looks in the store.  As I got closer, I saw it was her.  She was meowing to me as if I could get her inside. 

I wondered if I should take her home for the night.  It felt cold out there.  But she’s not a house cat as much as she’s a 198^th Street cat.  As much as she loves me, I don’t feel sure she’d let me carry her for a few blocks.  Then it occurred to me to go into the 24-hour deli and see if they could do anything.  It’s one family that runs both stores, and I thought they may have the keys and be able to solve this.  I went in and told the man behind the counter that Mustache the cat was locked out of the store across the street.  He asked if she was outside the store right now.  I told him yes and that she was meowing for help.  He yelled, “Jose!” and I felt so relieved. 

Jose is the man who feeds her and deals with her physical needs.  He’s also the man who once made enemies with me some years ago (I think for loving the cat – go figure).  Apparently tonight, after locking up, he went to the deli.  But when he heard that Mustache was locked out of the store, he hurried to fix that.  I told him that I was going with him so she knows I got help.  He told me she’s done this twice before.  He unlocked the gate and lifted it up.  I petted her.  I told Jose that I was glad he was still here.  Jose thanked me sincerely.  Maybe he realized that other people loving his cat is not a bad thing.  I think that moment may have changed our status from enemies to not enemies.

Whether it is God, Goddess, the Universe, or something else, I am so glad I was out there when I was.

Now, March 14^th at 8pm is my Almost Spring Comedy Show at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue.  Only $15 cover and NO minimum.  You may even BYOB!  There is a menu of light fare and delicious desserts available for purchase -- quite tempting but not required.  For Women's History Month, it is an all-female line-up.  Lisa Harmon, Linda Marcus Smith, Rachael Parenta, and me!  Laughter guaranteed.

City Island is a lovely village-like atmosphere, filled with seafood restaurants and other options as well.  Spend the day, enjoy the shops, the foods, and then come to The Artist by 8pm for comedy and dessert.

Hope to see you there and hear you laughing.

Huge love to CGG-M  ❤ 💕 ❤

Mindy Matijasevic

March 4, 2025