Cinco de Mayo

Our hooman googles -- 'looks things up' -- 'researches.'  Anyhoo, she wanted to know the 'history' of Pinatas. She discovered Pinatas might have originated in China & were taken to Italy by Marco Polo when he travelled there in the 13th Century. Figures of animals such as cows, oxen or buffaloes were covered with colored paper & ribbons for the Chinese New Year & filled with seeds.

I don't know about all these celebrations & paw-tees. But treats sound good to me, know what I mean? My hooman said she'd break the Pinata for us but she thinks too many treats aren't healthy.  But critters gotta' paw-tee some time! Right? So, I want all you critters out there to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us.

SOPHEE:  And, pray tell, what is this?  HER HOOMAN:  It's a Pinata -- in this case, it's a container that looks like a burro.

SOPHEE:  I told you last year -- my ears hate hats. What kinda' hat is this anyway? HER HOOMAN:  I'm not asking you to wear it; just pose with it. To answer your question, 'Sombrero' is Spanish for 'shadower.'  It is a wide-brimmed hat from Mexico used to shield from the sun.

SPIRIT:  OK, Mr. Know-It-All Inkee -- what am I sniffing? INKEE:  'Maracas.' SPIRIT:  Are they toys for us? INKEE:  No, not for us. They're a percusion instrument -- a gourd-shaped container filled with dried beans.  SPIRIT:  So, what do they do?

SPIRIT:  Our hooman says it's "Cinco de Mayo." What does 'cinco' mean?  INKEE  It means 5.  SPIRIT:  But there's only 4 of us.  INKEE:  It isn't how many of us there are.

Today is Cinco de Mayo? So soon? Frankly, I haven't recovered from last year's Cinco de Mayo. When we went out last year, I ordered the largest Cadillac Margarita. They must've put an extra shot of something in there cause, I swear, that drink made my ears spin. I had to hang on to my whiskers--seriously.

What? Today is Cinco de Mayo? So when do we celebrate? We need to go to our fav Mexican restaurant -- Joselito's or El Chollo. I want a Cadillac Margarita with Grand Marnier -- no triple sec or Cointreau -- on the rocks, with salt, please. And chips, I want plenty of chips. I think I'll order a Sunrise Machaca Enchilada Ranchero or maybe the sizzling steak Flautas with black beans & rice.

OK OK. I've made peace with this little piñata. He can stay in the cat tree for now. He says he's lonely. He came from Dino's Discount Party Supply--that super party store in San Fernando. Meowmuh says Dino's has everything & they are very nice. Happy Cinco Day to all you two & four- legged critters out there. 

Would you take a look at this piñata? Take a look at those ears. He has really long red ears!  I asked him: "Where are the treats? You know, you're supposed to be filled with treats, catnip & cat-toys. What kind of a Cinco de Mayo piñata are you anyway? You're supposed to be stuffed with surprises!"