Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

So much instruction is needed for new recruits to the Ministry of Mayhem that Madame P decided to come up with a better way than the long years of schooling and/or trial and error that previous recruits were forced to endure. To wit--she now uses the Vulcan Mind Meld. This has long been a favored technique by Dark Ladies, but only recently has the general public been made aware of it, Gene Roddenberry having stolen the method from the NAWWA (the North American Wicked Witches Association) following a tour of their headquarters in Salem and renamed it to its current more popular definition.

A few minutes of the VMM, and the recruit is good to go, having been filled with all the information he or she will need to lead a long and productive life of mischief and miscreancy.

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Great shot!

nanaval Loc: Cornwall

Very good Randy, cute kitten..

anotherview Loc: California

Orange skin tone artificial, unflattering, and a distraction. Composition works but vignette effect calls attention to itself. Associated text more interesting.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

Wonderful shot! I am well versed in the Vulcan Mine Meld

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Try changing the angle of view on your monitor, I see no orange.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

They're both cute as the dickens.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

[quote=Treepusher]So much instruction is needed for new recruits to the Ministry of Mayhem that Madame P decided to come up with a better way than the long years of schooling and/or trial and error that previous recruits were forced to endure. To wit--she now uses the Vulcan Mind Meld. This has long been a favored technique by Dark Ladies, but only recently has the general public been made aware of it, Gene Roddenberry having stolen the method from the NAWWA (the North American Wicked Witches Association) following a tour of their headquarters in Salem and renamed it to its current more popular definition.

A few minutes of the VMM, and the recruit is good to go, having been filled with all the information he or she will need to lead a long and productive life of mischief and miscreancy.[/quo You are making a common error. MP is not attempting a mind meld. She is not a Vulcan. It's quite easy to make that kind of mistake. One would normally believe that a member of NAWWA would have such powers, But if one takes a careful look at this precious picture, it is quite obvious that the kitten has pointed ears. Even if the immature vulcan is not using the "Live Long And Prosper" sign with his hand (paw) it's the pointed ears that betrays his origin. A long kept secret skill of Vulcans is their ability to shape shift. Roddenbury et.al. hid this from the Trekkers. How else could cats ( vulcans) control us so easily. We cuddle them ane asceed to their every whim, they have so so easily trained.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Great fun, Randy. Love the tiny paw poised to climb up onto her face

John Lawrence

Very nice, Randy. Looks like a mutual admiration for sure.

lsaguy Loc: Udall, KS, USA

At our house the VMM works in the opposite direction. Give us the treats, give us the treats......

Low Budget Dave

Good photo. I would desaturate a little to make the colors more calming. Maybe even consider black-and-white.

The vignette is a little too strong in back, it looks like it is changing the shape of her head.

angela k Loc: Long Island

Randy, such a beautiful bonding moment captured!!! Lovely work and most adorable kitten!!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Lovely portrait of both!

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Great shot Treepusher, and love the story