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A Flair for the Dramatic

December 23, 2014 at 8:14 am by Claudia

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Sigh.

All she wants is some rest. Some privacy, for goodness sake.

Yet, there they are, always checking in on her, petting her, talking to her, chattering away about nothing, disturbing her.

And the camera. The ultimate outrage.

She has made it clear how she feels about the camera, very clear indeed. But for some reason, the other beings in this house, especially the one with long hair, keep hauling it out.

She has tried everything. She looks away. She walks away. She does everything but smash the lens.

But you see, don’t you? Despite her protests, the camera came out, invaded her privacy, and now these photos will be all over the internet.

Don’t these people have a life?

She remembers Greta Garbo and her desire to be left alone. She identifies with her.

This is the price she pays for her beauty.

Happy Tuesday.

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  1. Caseymini says

    December 23, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Claudia, tell Scout to talk to my cat, Widget. He has the solution. When he wants to be alone, he hides on a bench in the back of our closet. We still pester him, but not as much…

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 8:45 am

      Hmmm. I bet she’ll be speaking to Widget very soon.

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  2. Nancy Moreland says

    December 23, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Scout looks like she is saying ” Is it Christmas yet? Has Santa come? No……wake me when he gets here!”

    Hugs

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 8:45 am

      She might well be, Nancy!

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  3. Debbie Price says

    December 23, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Tell Scout it could be worse: he could be wearing reindeer ears or a Father Christmas hat! The price of fame!
    Hugs to Scout :)

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:05 am

      Thankfully, the reindeer ears are long gone. Winston used to have to wear them!

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  4. Vera says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Such great pictures of Dame Scout — thanks for sharing even if she would rather you did not – lol. She is a bit like Greta Garbo, isn’t she?

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:05 am

      Oh, she sure is, Vera!

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  5. Susie says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Claudia, Seems Scout was planning a nap. :):) Hope she’s doing well. I am sending Christmas wishes to you and Don. Enjoy the time together. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 9:40 am

      She’s always planning a nap, Susie!

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  6. Linda @ A La Carte says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I can see it in her face, I wan’t to be alone! Her beauty can’t be kept hidden, it must be shared. Hugs to you and Scout!

    Linda

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Same to you and Charlie, Linda!

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  7. Kathy says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:43 am

    She is a Dame after all! ! She is a cutie.

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Yes, she is a Dame and she never lets us forget it!

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  8. Nancy in PA says

    December 23, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Oh, how I love that dog.

    She’s entitled to be something of a diva at this point, don’t you think?

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 11:25 am

      Well, she thinks she’s entitled to be a diva!

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  9. LuvWheaties says

    December 23, 2014 at 11:17 am

    She lives with actors. She’s obviously picked up a few things.

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 11:25 am

      I have a feeling we could learn a few things from her!

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  10. Nancy Blue Moon says

    December 23, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I thought of Greta Garbo when I saw the first picture..lol..that pose is perfect for “I vant to be alone”..lol..Thanks for the laugh Miss Scout..or Miss Drama Queen..

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Oh, she’s full of drama!

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  11. ladyhawthorne says

    December 23, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    My cats don’t seem to care, even when I use a flash. Maybe because they are usually sleeping.

    Hey, is that Don in the commercial with the vintage cars and elephant? It looks like him.

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      No. Don’t we wish!

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  12. Missy says

    December 23, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    Cute post..I think Max and Mollie get a little tired of being photographed as well…but ..they are always present and camera worthy much to their dismay..Have a wonderful Christmas Claudia..

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      You too, Missy! Merry Christmas!

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  13. Janet in Rochester says

    December 23, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    Here’s hoping everyone at Mockingbird Hill Cottage has a quiet, restful, enjoyable and blessed Christmas… and “God bless us, everyone…”

    PS – Pity them, Scoutie. They truly are helpless in the face of your charm.

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Merry Christmas to you, Janet!

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  14. SandiC says

    December 23, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    I love your very charming and clever posts from Dame Scout! They always make me smile :)

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Good! That makes me (and Scout) very happy.

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  15. Shirley says

    December 23, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    She looks so sweet and comfortable there on the sofa.

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      She loves her sofa!

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  16. Deb says

    December 23, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Smiles. Please give Scout’s ears a scruff from Lolo’s mama.

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    • Claudia says

      December 23, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Will do!

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  17. Just Cats says

    December 24, 2014 at 8:08 am

    She sure is a beauty with just a tinge of attitude. Love it. Give her a hug for me. Deb

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