the land of nod

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 May 2026 - Some days I'm on top of things (literally), and some days, under.  And who can say why the difference... I just go with the feel.  Mr. Sol has certainly been cranking out heat lately, much to my delight.  I think my two peeps wish he'd back off, but even wearing my fur coat, I have yet to be too hot.  Too cold is what makes me grouse (you may have noticed).  The interlopers seem to prefer hotter weather as well, although I've noticed early afternoon something of an observed siesta (so I join them).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

You can't please

everyone every time.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - purrty winks, a restorative snooze (highly recommended)

got it made

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 May 2026 - Those aren't wings on my back (nor do I aspire to be an angel... and cool cat is way beyond my realization).  The brilliant spotlight is Mr. Sol mid-morning, having finally climbed above the tree line.  The ledge offers a lofty spot from which to gaze down upon the earth, a catwalk made with me in mind.  Wearing my tuxedo, I am dressed for a sashay down the runway, but truly the path is functional, a formal edge between here and there, giving me an elevated sentry post and a great spot to just hang out.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't just stare:

engage the eyes.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

job of the day - cattress-tester, seemingly cushy job (but as an eight-hour shift very demanding)

the daily grind

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 May 2026 - My plans are always changing, thanks to the interlopers.  I had intended to hop on the shorter peep's lap and check how her work is progressing... but then I heard a noise that I couldn't place <hiss>.  Hopefully her lap will still be available after this interruption has been identified and, if necessary, resolved.  Sometimes I long for a vacation day, when someone else is responsible for our domicile's safety... but would they be as diligent as I am?

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Life can be a slog.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrudge, to make slow, wearying headway (I hope it's worth it)

show you the bore

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

9 May 2026 - One should occasionally try something new (as long as it's not too radical).  I've lived in this domicile almost six years, and rarely has this particular chair been the chosen spot.  For some reason, that I've leave unexplored, this morning I thought, "why not?"  Its mate in that far corner is similarly comfortable, plus offers good sight lines into the western yard, yet it was passed up.  When the decision was made, the shorter peep was seated at the other end of the table... perhaps that is what possessed me?

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

We are curious creatures, and

not always in the inquisitive sense

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - old cat, something done many, many times (purractice makes purrfect)

cross hairs

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

8 May 2026 - Today's challenge is "spot the cat".  Even though I have no spots (more like patches), I promise I'm somewhere in that picture, 'cause I was there when the shorter peep pointed that black cube in my direction.  You must admit I'm well camouflaged.  The one drawback, and it is not minor, is that there is no back door through which to escape... which means if I truly need to hide, if the situation is a scary-for-real sort, this is not my go-to place.  But mostly my days run quietly and smoothly, staying busy with the interlopers.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Everyone should have

a purpose in life.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - cationale, the reason why a cat does something

watch out

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

7 May 2026 - Interlopers may have favorite spots and tried-and-true strategies, but they are also opportunistic:  if I neglect an area of our domicile, they notice and move in.  What that means is that, even if I really want to, I can't hang out all day on my personal screened porch.  Here I am checking on our southern flank, where a pond and feeder offer water and food to the ne'er-do-wells.  I am not surprised that it is a popular spot, especially among the beeps... what were my peeps thinking?

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Offer it, and someone

will take it.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrcumstance, a specific thing that influences a feline situation

oh golly green giant

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

6 May 2026 - There are more comfortable spots on my personal screened porch, but sometimes interloper activity requires that I forego comfort.  From the edge I can peer down upon them, and if I remain very still they become oblivious of my presence.  Just imagine how far into their camp I could infiltrate if I stuck green leaves in my fur... however on this side of the screen such camouflage is hard to acquire (but that doesn't stop me from imagining the scenario).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Not everything pictured

in the mind can be realized.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

collective noun of the day - a glaring of cats, and it works equally well on other species