foibles

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

20 Sep 2025 - Arghh, my cover is blown... but it's just the shorter peep, so not a disaster.  However it does suggest that my skill in hiding needs work, a disappointment, as it's one more thing for me to do (scratch that afternoon nap).  However far better that my slippage be pointed out by my peeps rather than by smirking interlopers.  Just the thought of a ne'er-do-well suppressing a teehee makes my eyes slit and my tail thrash, a recognized warning to my opponents to stay in line or risk a sharp swat.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Acknowledge your weaknesses.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrtcomings, failure to meet a certain standard (tempurrary, I assure you)

paws to consider

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

19 Sep 2025 - I love a quiet evening with family, especially when a lap is offered.  I encourage these peep activities that keep them stationary and seated:  we both benefit from these moments of relaxation.  And I am close at hand, should the unexpected interloper put in an appearance (cool weather sharpens their desperation).  But such a disturbance is rare, all the better to enjoy some do-nothing time... although perhaps their couch activities don't fall under do-nothing.  I just know that it's the perfect ending to my work day.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

In the end

inertia wins.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - meowtionless, stock-still (and if purring, transfixed)

carry through

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

18 Sep 2025 - Sometimes I walk a fine line, or so it seems, between work and play (okay, napping),  friend (to my two peeps) and foe, good fella and imp.  But we cats are known for our ability to balance, to align with gravity even as we are cartwheeling, so the demands made upon me can be handled, occasionally well handled.  There is a certain amount of pride in being able to not just walk but saunter along the trapeze wire... but one can't get too cocky lest the well-oiled machine hiccup and we have to convince the audience that the mid-meow landing was intentional.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Intend to

accomplish something.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrformance, the discharging of a task or action (I'm good at it)

the in-crowd

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

17 Sep 2025 - Of course I eagerly show up for the morning brushing... it is one of the high points of my day; I can not suppress the resulting purrs.  But then lickety-split I am out the deck portal, provided it is opened, for my morning patrol.  I doubt those interlopers have taken the time for grooming, so they are already out there, plotting their attack.  I must break up their little cabals, send them into hasty retreat (alas, never permanent), and then give my thanks to Mr. Sol for another brilliant morning (chilly, but I won't complain too loudly).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't forget to pull

your weight.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - caterie, an exclusive group with shared interests (e.g., me and the two peeps)

obliging

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

16 Sep 2025 - I don't always remember to wipe my paws before entering our domicile, but occasionally the thought registers.  And it lends itself nicely to stretching my body and flexing my spine:  someone in my line of work has to keep in good physical shape.  Having banished interlopers from my personal screened deck, I will focus my unerring senses to the interior, a much more welcoming space to ne'er-do-wells now that the air has turned nippy.  Besides, I need to warm up as well.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Make time for the

small things.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - considpurrate, thoughtful of others (especially if treats ensue)

accommodating

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

15 Sep 2025 - Sometimes I think my middle name is "waiting".  The shorter peep and I start and end the day together, and the majority of the time I arrive first.  I have no doubt that she will eventually show up, but how long must I hit the pause button?  Were it not for the much-anticipated consequences (breakfast and a long and toasty snooze), I would find other ways to occupy my time.  After all I do have a domicile to patrol, and interlopers to roust.  But here I am, paws tucked beneath me... I can't even twiddle my thumbs!

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Be considerate.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - diplomeowtic, able to deal with peeps in an effective (but not always quickly) way

outgoing

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

14 Sep 2025 - My personal sun room is the place to be on a sunny day (thank you, Mr. Sol).  There are definitely some chilly corners inside our domicile now... I know because, despite their unwelcoming temperatures, I include them in my patrol.  And I assure you that my slightly quicker pace in these areas does not compromise a thorough investigation.  Can you blame me for taking my breaks in a warm spot with a woodsy view?  I'd offer to share my cozy ledge, but it may not be that securely fastened to the wall (and you know that I'm not great with company).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Our likes and dislikes

define us.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - hail-fellow-well-meowt, sociable (well, some of us are)