one of the regulars

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 Feb 2025 - On those occasions when I'm curled into a spiral, my version of a nautilus cat, I have to trust my ears.  All the other senses are wrapped up, muffled.  But then I wouldn't have taken this vulnerable position if I sensed even a modicum of danger.  The conditions must be just right:  a broad band of uninterrupted quiet.  Otherwise I would be edgy, smartly cautious, keeping one eye on developments lest I should need to skedaddle.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Peace is fleeting.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - spurradic, occurring infrequently (all the more reason to grab it)

high muckamuck

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 Feb 2025 - What progressive thinker put a day bed in this office alcove?  I definitely approve of the idea as it works well as my office.  And should an employee need to pull an all-nighter, it is available for napping (while remaining near his/her desk).  Not that my staff is overworked these days... but I'm still managing.  They don't seen to resent the fact that I'm heading up a crew which are all older than I.  We each have our recognized skill set, and lacking an opposable thumb, my strengths lie in shepherding the flock.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Keep a light hand on the reins.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - guv'purr, a cat in a position of authority

languid

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

9 Feb 2025 - I do a lot of waiting, but I've found acceptable ways of passing the time.  When bathed in Mr. Sol's warmth, I really don't mind (or even notice) how long it takes for my meal to arrive.  And by propping one eye open,  I'm able to keep watch on the interlopers, who are becoming emboldened by the much appreciated warmer temperatures.  Their vocalizations have ticked up as well, relaxing background music for my R & R.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Life's hum can make one drowsy.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - sommeowlent, heavy-eyed (why fight it?)

jolly well

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

8 Feb 2025 - It is hard to override my hard-wiring:  if something moves, I notice and, after due consideration, I pounce.    Meanwhile my adrenaline level surges, and my ardor ratchets up.  The end result is serious/playful fun, what my peeps call silliness.  If normal morning entreaties are not having results, I will resort to rousting the sluggards from their drowsy state by tackling a wiggling toe or shifting leg... I really am not picky, other than the "thing" is under covers, permitting the make-believe possibility that I'm attacking an interloper.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't neglect your

inner child.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - whoopurr, a cat's expression of wild enjoyment

combo

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

7 Feb 2025 - I put that indentation in the cushion, but now I'm auditioning another spot, while I make up my mind whether or not to resume my nap or to perch on the nearby portal ledge.  It may look as if I'm doing "nothing", but the wheels inside my head are spinning.  I have a lengthy beat to patrol and any number of ways to approach the job... so what comes next?  And added to my deliberations is the need to keep the interlopers guessing, so I can't necessarily do what I did yesterday (although occasionally is also a sound ploy).  Now I need to remember what I did yesterday.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

There is something very

comforting about same old.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - inpurrmix, to deftly combine (the ne'er-do-wells shaken but not stirred)

on the lookout

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

6 Feb 2025 - Modesty aside, don't I have quite the spot for my morning bath?  And since I can pause in my licking to gaze upon our eastern flank, I am still on the job, protecting our domicile from ne'er-do-wells.  Other than the constant presence of beeps, there was visible yesterday out this portal my two peeps, laboring away at something that evidently was important, judging by how long they were at it.  I was happy to watch their backs (and relieved that I wasn't asked to be of further assistance).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Pay attention to what

your senses are detecting.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - rigpurrous, extremely thorough (sometimes exhausting <yawn>)

free to be

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

5 Feb 2025 - Without access to my personal (formerly) screened porch, I am having to make due with internal spaces that pretend to be outdoors.  I know I'm not outdoors because the interloper activity barely registers, without a single occurrence of a beep or squeep, no neighboring domicile visible.  But these are desperate times, so I slip out there once a day to nonetheless patrol for clueless leeps, before resuming my perimeter walk.  At least I still have portal ledges on which to sit and longingly stare into the surrounding woods.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Be thankful for your freedom.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - emeowncipation, feline lipurration (oh, I wish)