The Mother Kitty’s Blog
The Mother Kitty’s blog is a historical repository of Melissa’s Kitties blog, which published consistently from 2006 to 2022. (May 2026: The blog may be revived and continued in the near future.)
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She’s Come Undone
The main character in this book, Dolores Price, goes through a lot in her life, but colorful characters help her along the way. Set aside some time to join her on this hard but rewarding journey.
Johnny Kitties: Celebrating Johnny Depp Film #40 — The Tourist (2010)
The meeting of a bumbling American tourist and a mysterious woman leads to a light-hearted spy thriller in beautiful Venice.
Johnny Kitties: Celebrating Johnny Depp Film #39 — Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Tim Burton puts his stamp on Roald Dahl's classic tale with Johnny as the Mad Hatter.
Johnny Kitties: Celebrating Johnny Depp Film #38 — The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
When Heath Ledger died, Johnny, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell stepped in to make their friend's final role complete in this crazy, entertaining Terry Gilliam film about a father's deal with the devil for immortality.
Johnny Kitties: Celebrating Johnny Depp Film #37 — Public Enemies (2009)
This gun-filled, stressful bio-pic of John Dillinger (Public Enemy #1), which recounts his final days with the FBI hot on his trail, is grounded by Johnny's authentic performance.