Morgan "Miss Moo" 2001- 2014

Our sweet Miss Moo passed away on Friday, March 21. Miss Moo became sick and her existing kidney issues just couldn't handle the illness. She was around 13 years old.

We found Miss Moo in a pile of leaves behind the garage of our first house. She was so tiny, she fit in the palm of my husband's hand. She had the strangest, cutest, tiniest "moo." Even her purr was tiny. For the first few years, we didn't even think she could purr. Then one day I was reading a book in bed and she curled up on my pillow with her head next to my ear and I could hear this tiny motor. Her antics were endless.

We began work on Book 2 last year. I was hoping to finish it this year. Her illness was so sudden and we are all in shock and very sad. She was a wonderful creature who touched many humans with her silliness and her sweetness. She had so many funny stories and I hope to continue telling them. Love you little Moo!

Miss Moo's Word of the Day

Moo-tivation

 

 

Noun

 

1) Providing a reason to act a certain way; the act or instance of motivating

2) Desire to do, interest or drive

 

3) Something that provides inducement or incentive

 

 Moo-tivational, Moo-tivating

 

Miss Moo gives the Blonde moo-tivation to get up every morning.

 

Miss Moo's cuteness gives the Blonde moo-tivation to write more Miss Moo stories.

Miss Moo's Word of the Day

 

 

Moo-ganization

 

 

Noun
 

1) The act or process of moo-ganizing

     a) the state or manner of being moo-ganized

2) Something that has been made into an ordered whole
3) Something made up of elements with varied functions that contribute to the whole and to collective functions, a moo-ganism.

 

Miss Moo uses her moo-ganization to direct the members of the house when it is time for breakfast.

Miss Moo's sense of moo-ganization directs her family members to do her bidding.

4) A group of persons organized for a particular purpose

Miss Moo's family is a smooth-running moo-ganization, which contributes to food and family harmony.


Miss Moo's Word of the Day

Moo-phoria

 

 

Noun

 

1) a feeling of well being, great happiness; elation

-- moo-phoric (adjective)

 

--moo-phrically (adverb)

 

Being in the company of Miss Moo brings on feelings of moo-phoria.

 

Miss Moo is moo-phoric at the sight of food.

 

Miss Moo purrs moo-phorically.

 



Miss Moo book signing!

 

This Saturday, December 22, Miss Moo author Carrie Dow will be at Hillside Gallery in Lakewood with autographed copies of Morning, Miss Moo for sale! Get your copy just in time for Christmas and finish your last minute holiday shopping with all the fine gifts and jewelry Hillside has to offer. After shopping visit the Village Roaster next door for some warm coffee. What a great way to spend a shopping day! If you already purchased a copy of Miss Moo online, bring it by and get it autgraphed with Miss Moo's paw print.

Hillside Gallery is located at 9255 West Alameda Avenue on the northwest corner of Alameda and Garrison in Lakewood. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hope to see you there!

I see holiday shopping in your future...Buy Miss Moo!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and holiday gift shopping in your future, why not consider a copy of Morning, Miss Moo for the young ones and cat-lovers in your family. Hard copies are available from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com (prices vary). You can also download digital copies from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and iTunes for only $1.99!

As always I'm offering special autographed hardcopies featuring Miss Moo's paw print for only $15 each. Buy three or more copies and get one free! I have less than 20 of these special signed books so get your orders in early. Email me at missmoo303@yahoo.com to get yours.

Miss Moo Book 2 update - Book 2 has been put on hold temporary while my illustrator deals with a medical issue. We wish her a quick recovery and Miss Moo has lots of purrs waiting for her!

Miss Moo's Word of the Day

 

 

Moo-licious

 

 

Adjective

1. highly pleasing to the senses

 

2. very pleasing or delightful

 

 

Used in the Sentence:

 

Miss Moo is quite moo-licious, especially to the ears.

 

Miss Moo eats every bite of her moo-licious breakfast.



Morning, Miss Moo available in the Kindle Owners' Lending Library

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Miss Moo #2 coming soon...

Bay Point Elementary (St. Petersburg, Florida) reads Morning, Miss Moo in class

Miss Moo received a pleasant surprise in the mail last week. She received 10 wonderful letters from students in Ms. Bridges' first grade class from Bay Point Elementary in St. Petersburg, FL. The letters were all about my favorite subject, ME! Ms. Bridges read Morning, Miss Moo to the class and then the students wrote letters to the Blonde telling her how much they liked it. Miss Moo would like to thank the students for their kind words with many purrs and tail swishes. Keep reading and writing!

"Bay Point Elementary opened in 1962 in south St. Petersburg, moving into its current home in 2000. The math, science, technology and Spanish language magnet program was initiated in the 1993-1994 school year to facilitate integration as required by the Federal desegregation mandate. It is a District-wide magnet school and students are admitted through lottery. The curriculum is aligned with the magnet programs of adjacent Bay Point Middle School and Lakewood High School's Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) program."

Here are just a few of the letters Miss Moo received:

The Blonde interviewed on Thoughful Reflections authors blog

Meet Miss Moo creator Carrie Dow on the author's blog Thoughtful Reflections by Sylvia L. Ramsey. She talks about writing, getting publishing and most importantly...ME! (Miss Moo that is.)  What fun! So learn more about the Blonde and about how I came to be...literary.

Thoughtful Reflections by Sylvia L. Ramsey

In other news, the Blonde and her friend Roxanne will be selling my book at the Foothills Animal Shelter Howl-iday Mart gift sales and craft fair on Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13. The event will be held in their Community Room at the shelter at 580 McIntyre Street in Golden (at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds; use the Indiana exit from West 6th Avenue).

Morning, Miss Moo reviewed in I Love Cats Magazine

Be sure to check out the Fall 2011 edition of I Love Cats Magazine. Inside is a review of Morning, Miss Moo.

"Between the succinct and amusing storyline and the beautiful artwork accompanying it, readers will wish for a longer read and more looks at the daily life of the lovable Miss Moo."

Readers' wishes will come true when a new Miss Moo book comes out in 2012!

The Fall 2011 I Love Cats has all kinds of interesting articles including Oscar: the Bionic Cat, Tips for Boarding your Pet and The Arizona Cat Whisperer. Be sure to pick one up today!

Miss Moo's Guide to Happiness, Rule #10

10) Be content with what you have

It's not how big your home is or what kind of litter is in your litter box, as long as you have friends and family, life is pretty good. I have delicious food in my bowl, a bottomless water dish and a soft blanket in the sunshine to curl up on. I don't need anything else. Well, a few plush toys would be nice, and a cup a milk on occasion, maybe a water gun to spray the dogs with (just for fun of course), and I wouldn't mind some chunks of tuna or ham accidently dropped on the floor every now and then...Yeah, that should do it.

Miss Moo's Guide to Happiness, Rule #9

9) Be helpful

It's nice to help others. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Maybe that's because I'm warm and fuzzy on the outside. Mom always needs help waking up in the morning. I'm glad to oblige.

Miss Moo at a discount!

Amazon is currently offering a 28% discount on Morning, Miss Moo! You can get it now for $10.82 plus free shipping on orders over $25. Use this Amazon link to take advantage of this special offer. These books are NOT autographed, however, anyone wanting an autographed copy, including Miss Moo's paw print, can use this blog or the Miss Moo Facebook page for contact information. Thanks Amazon!

Miss Moo's Guide to Happiness, Rule #5

5) Life is messy.

 Keeping clean is just too much work so don't worry about it. Go ahead and make a mess! Besides, cleaning up gives your mom something to do. And if she tries to give you a bath, hide behind the couch.

Miss Moo now in Boulder at the Boulder Book Store

Morning, Miss Moo is now available at the Boulder Book Store, located on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, CO. Next time you take a stroll on the mall, be sure to stop in and find Miss Moo.  

Miss Moo's Guide to Happiness, Rule #4

4) Stretch every morning.

 Every morning should start with a good stretch of all your muscles. It makes a body light and limber after a night of rest and prepares you for the day. Then, after breakfast, you can go back to sleep feeling refreshed. 

Miss Moo's Guide to Happiness, Rule #3

3)  Always question authority.

It never hurts to ask for what you want, just remember to be polite. And if they say no, ask again. And again and again and again. You'll wear them down eventually.

Miss Moo's Guide to Happiness, Rule #2

2)  Eat every meal as if it's your last.


Food tastes good so you might as well enjoy eating it. A full tummy is a happy tummy.

Miss Moo's Guide to Happiness, Rule #1

1) Take a nap at every opportunity

Life is tough. Be sure to get enough rest. Besides, you never know when you'll have to run away from something much larger than you. Be ready, be rested.