I have a ghost story of my own. At least, I have a ghost-cat story.
My final year as an undergraduate was spent in relative splendor. My friends and I lucked into tenancy in the house of a professor on sabbatical. Twelve foot ceilings! Built in bookshelves! Three cats! Real, grown-up furniture! Wait… let’s get back to the cats. The professorial family had three cats and a dog, though the dog was sent to a friend with a farm (later, they told us later that we clinched the lease when they told us that cat care was part of the deal and our response was, “Aw, we don’t get the dog?”).
So. Three housemates, three cats. One morning around the (solid oak!) table, we were chatting about the cats’ sleeping habits. Two of the cats routinely slept in my room, the third with one of the others. Feeling a little left out, the third roommate said, “That’s okay, because Ghost Cat slept on my bed last night.” Continue reading…
December 23rd, 2011 @ 4:33 pm
Hello Carol
the idea had never crossed my mind, but you’re absolutely right. Despite all the resitance that there would be to a female Dr Who, who could argue with Helen Mirren in the role? My wife and I are currrently working through the Prime Suspect series. Ms Mirren could play just about ANYTHING, I suspect ….
December 23rd, 2011 @ 7:20 pm
Hi, Colin–
I agree that she could play just about anything. I’d love to see her as Doctor Who. And thanks for stopping by!