I realize I’ve been slacking a bit lately on my cat blogging duties. I told myself that I had good excuses: I’ve been writing a book, getting ready for the Reason Rally, staying caught up on Project Runway All Stars. (Go, Mondo!)

But a few weeks ago, Crommunist threw down the gauntlet. He dared — DARED, I tell you — to bring the hate to cats, cat owners, and people who post about cats on the Internet.

This. Will. Not. Stand.

I have, as I said, been a bit distracted lately, with finishing my book and preparing for the Reason Rally, and other matters that are clearly of lesser import. But now, now that I have a moment to catch my breath, I am taking on this challenge with a full-on assault.

Brace yourself for a barrage of kitten cuteness. Crommunist, prepare to be boarded!

Redonkulous pile of all three kittens.

Comet and Houdini snuggle while I blog.

Talisker in the sink. She is, for some reason, totally obsessed with water, and the sinks and bathtub are pretty much her favorite playground.

Houdini. Normally she’s so self-possessed and dignified. It’s very cruel of me to mock her this way.

Comet in my laundry basket. Do not ask me how she got in there. And yes, her eyes are that wild and crazed most of the time. Life with her is… well, let’s just say it’s never boring.

This is a very classic Talisker expression. Often she’s very sweet, but she also has a testy, impatient, “WTF are you looking at?” side.

Talisker and Comet, both snuggling on my lap and being SO RIDICULOUSLY CUTE IT’S PAINFUL.

And finally, for the coup de grace:

The redonkulous tangled-up Tetris pile of all three! My brain is crawling with parasites, is it? Well, I hereby infect THE ENTIRE INTERWEBS with the parasites of adorability! An army of cat lovers cannot fail!