Okay, first of all, SORRY GORGEOUSES! I did not realize I’d shut off my comments to yesterday’s post! But, how apropos anyway…. The post was very personal, so it kind of made sense to close off comments. I didn’t realize they were closed until I got, like, a bunch of wonderful emails about POOP in my inbox. And, I was all, “why is everyone emailing me instead of commenting?” And, then I figured it out. I WOULD have turned the comments back on at that point, but I was LAZY. Anyway, SORRY about that. I LOVE to hear what you have to say ALL THE TIME — even when I’m a total grump.
Okay, SECOND of all, I HEARD BACK FROM THE SHAMAN! Yes, remember I CONTACTED THE FAMOUS SHAMAN the other day about Minden’s strange-o behaviour-o? Well, REMARKABLY, said FAMOUS SHAMAN replied back! And, here’s what he said (I love him):
Yes your cat is jealous of your new baby boy. What you do, and you might have to do this more than once, is sit and tell him with words and telepathically that you love him and that he has to make room for your new baby. Remind him that is not ok for him to kiss you in the middle of the night, but that you will be there to support him always. You might have to do this a few times, but once he sees that you are committed to both him and the baby, he should relax into his new role.
Blessings,
Steven
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Steven Farmer! I will do EXACTLY what you advised. In fact — HEY GORGEOUSES — let’s do it together right now. Here’s a picture of Minden….

Now, seriously, no joke, sit and tell Minden TELEPATHICALLY (since you’re doing this via the photo, of course) that YOU love him and that HIS MAMMA LOVES HIM. That’s all. I’ll take care of the rest. If we all do it, then Minden will feel HUGELY loved, AND HE’LL STOP KEEPING ME UP ALL NIGHT WITH ARDENT TONGUE KISSES.
I’m waiting, Gorgeouses {arms crossed tapping foot}……! Look into is EYESSSSESES….!!!
You think I’m joking, right? NO! I’m totally into this stuff these days. And, I love how close the shaman tradition is to nature and how in tune shamans are with animal intelligence. Very special.
And, then there’s the THIRD of all. Today (September 10th) is my birthday. I am SO not excited. I’ve become SO introverted in this, my old age (34). I seriously don’t want to do ANYTHING. But, Josh refused to listen to me and INSISTED I choose somewhere to go. SO, I chose this….
It seems I’m getting VERY BIZARRE in my old age, too! I know. But, anyway. It’s a past-life thing. I’m curiously attracted to the medieval times! And, yes, I realize — shamans, past lives — something is SERIOUSLY up with me. S’all good, though. I know. Because I’m psychic. Uh huh!
And, finally, FOURTH of all, I taught my first yoga class of the year today. It was TWICE the size of what I’m used to, but it was great. I’m drained TO THE MAX, but it was great.
Until tomorrow!
Peace, love, butterflies, rainbows, fairy dust, all that….
xo Haley-O











































Heather said, September 10th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Bonne fête Haley, Bonne fête Haley, Bonne fête, bonne fête, Bonne fête Haley!
mwah!
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ali said, September 10th, 2008 at 6:57 am
um..okay…you’ll have to fogive me for skipping all the cat stuff. sorry.
hahaha.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
i’m kind of dying to go to medieval times!
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Jeans said, September 10th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Happy Birthday to you! Have a great day.
SciFi Dad said, September 10th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Happy Birthday Haley! Enjoy your Medieval Times.
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Sarah said, September 10th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Happy Birthday Haley!!
I hope you have a marvelous day!
I went to Medieval times 15 yrs ago in Dallas, it was pretty cool! but you know .. I would go anywhere there are horses! Are you taking the kids?
Lindsey said, September 10th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Have a super-awesome day Hayley!! 34 is soooo young!
JavaChick said, September 10th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Awww! Sinding Minden the love…
Hava a happy birthday!
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MJ said, September 10th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day!
Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said, September 10th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Have a wonderful Birthday!
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Bubba said, September 10th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Now that I have the date right…Happy Birthday!!! May it be a happy day in the Cheaty Monkey house!
Hugs,
Bubba
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mel said, September 10th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Happy Birthday! Kalin’s 14th birthday was on MOnday. Obviously the Shaman doesn’t see that Minden is NOT just a cat…well he is down right human. What a guy that puddy is
Catherine said, September 10th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Happy birthday – enjoy Medieval Times but bring lots of napkins and wipes. As I remember (5-6 years ago) they make you eat with your hands. But it’s way fun. Regarding Minden, I’m not really very spiritual, etc. (and this probably makes me sound like the ultimate cat lady) but I talk to my cats telepathically all the time and it’s really the most effective way that I communicate with them. I’ve got a kissing cat, too – he’s the youngest of the 3 and the only boy. Sweet but annoying!
LD said, September 10th, 2008 at 10:18 am
oooh! I’ve wanted to go to Medieval times since I saw it on (don’t laugh) Daniel Cook.
enjoy it!
I most definitely sent that telepathic message to Minden.
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LD said, September 10th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Ps Happy Birthday!
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LAVENDULA said, September 10th, 2008 at 11:46 am
happy birthday my friend!!!! hope you have a great day! miaaooowww minden. be a good kitty and let your mama get her sleep…
Tena said, September 10th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Happy Birthday to you!! Have a blast tonight! And hugs to Minden!
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Marie-Christine said, September 10th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Happy Birthday!!!!!!
I hope you have a good time at the medieval place tonight!
I did the thing with Minden. For real. I stared into his eyes and said (in my head) what you said to say. I think this is a little … weird … but I did it! Because Minden is SoOoOoOo cute!
Have a gooooood day!
MarieC xox
Cyndi said, September 10th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Hey! Happy Birthday! I hope Minden realizes its your birthday and stops kissing your mouth.
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Tug said, September 10th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
HAPPY HAPPY HALESDAY!!!
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Dianna said, September 10th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Happy Birthday! Have a great time with all the midevilness!
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Lee said, September 10th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Happy, happy birthday!!
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Erin said, September 10th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Happy Birthday! The similarities continue, along with the 2 kids (a 3 year old and almost 1 year old), the city (Toronto) I’m also a 1974 baby too but before you get too freaked you should know I’m actually a dog person (there I said it). I hope you have an amazing day, keep sending the zen, fairy dust vibes etc. through the interweb!
Renee said, September 10th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Happy Birthday Haley!
I think your suggestion for where to go is great! We saw a show similar to this in Vegas at the Excalibur and had an awesome time! They fed us wayyy too much food though.
Okay I tried the kitty thing, I hope it helps…even though I don’t believe in it.
Maybe we should tell the cat to kiss the kid?
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Dina said, September 10th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Happy Happy Birthday Haley!
Valentina said, September 10th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Happy birthdaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!
I hope you had un at medieval times! (I would!)
I wish you the best of the best!
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Valentina said, September 10th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Fun*
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Teena in Toronto said, September 11th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Happy birthday! Happy happy birthday! FINALLY I can send you these wishes on your actual freakin’ birthday! Ha!
Minden, we love you! Your mom loves you! Morgan has been waking me up at 3am the last three nights licking my hair. Make him stop. Puleez! Maybe I should consult your shaman.
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Chantal said, September 11th, 2008 at 11:15 am
HEY Happy Birthday woman! Enjoy medieval times. I have never been there. Sounds like fun!
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Julie said, September 12th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Happy Belated Birthday!! Hope you had a great time celebrating!
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