delighted I'm sure

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

24 Apr 2026 - I didn't realize how much tension my body was holding until I relaxed... and now that my two peeps are accounted for, I can sprawl with an easy mind.  That first brushing felt so wonderful, despite the tugging on all the loose hairs and knots that had accumulated in their absence.  It might not be noticeable to the casual eye, but I now look much sleeker, more cared for.  And isn't that a wonderful place to be:  "more cared for".  Not only does my coat shine, but there is a bounce in my walk and a smile tugging at my thoughts.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Everyone needs to

feel loved.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - catlation, the feline version of joy (it can be subtle)

it's not even my birthday

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

23 Apr 2026 - I thought burglars were breaking into our domicile last evening (or the dreaded alien food provider had returned), so I took up my station (don't ask where) and waited for what was to ensue.  Things were noisy briefly, and then the house darkened and settled into the night.  I allowed another bit of time to pass before checking to see if the coast was clear... and found my two missing peeps asleep!  I quickly fixed that, and welcomed them home repeatedly (admonitions can follow later).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Be quick to forgive.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrvana, a cat's (rare) state of supreme bliss

trauma center

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

1 Apr 2026 - I don't like the look of things.  It is stressful enough when my peeps disappear from the domicile, but there is also the possibility that I figure into their departure plans... as in baggage.  I don't want to hide just yet, as there may be brushings and head pats and treats to enjoy... but I also do not want to be stuffed into a piece of their luggage.  I will remain on high alert until I'm sure which way the wind is blowing.  Meanwhile there are interlopers to roust.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Sometimes bad things

aren't just in your imagination.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - dismeowing, causing concern and distress (it doesn't take much)

mind the gap

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

31 Mar 2026 - "I played me a waiting game."  Isn't that a line from a peep song?  I'm guessing the author kept house with a cat because way back in the shadowy past, when we beasties decided to share our time with these bipeds, we had to learn to accommodate a slower way of doing things.  It was/is a frustrating compromise but it obviously offered advantages... otherwise we would have purred, "don't call us, we'll call you."

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

The things we'll do

for a little companionship.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - depurrment, putting something off to a later time (meowñana)

regarding

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

30 Mar 2026 - We cats don't acknowledge the days of the week... which means that Monday isn't dreaded, nor is hump day something to get over.  I can't help think that our lives are better for that different perspective.  My two aren't strongly tied to this arbitrary division of time, but I often overhear them discussing "the future", whether it be their plans for tomorrow or many morrows hence.  Obviously I'd like to know how I figure into those plans... if for no other reason than scheduling a timely skedaddle to my most secret hideaway.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Pay attention to now.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrceive, become aware of something (sometimes a good thing, sometimes not)

in high spirits

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

29 Mar 2026 - My two peeps went missing... but surely they are not what I hear beyond our office walls.  This commotion is much too subtle to be made by something as big as they are.  Besides, they unmistakably reentered our domicile yesterday afternoon, disturbing my nap on my personal screened porch.  But I'm glad to have them back home, if only because I didn't get any treats during their absence!  And those anonymous sounds persist.  It must be the time of year for boisterous behavior.  Something provoked me last evening to run laps up and down our stairs:  it is all Mr. Sol's fault.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

What is it about warm

weather and wanting to

dig in the dirt?

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - clampurrous, rambunctiously noisy (it doesn't happen often)

give in

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

26 Mar 2026 - When the weather is cat-perfect, as it has been lately, I have to remind myself that there is necessary work to be done inside our domicile.  Were I not so conscientious, I would guard this northern front from any and all trespassers... and let someone else worry about the other three flanks.  But I am not that sort of fella, and eventually, reluctantly, I will reenter my personal portal and make my rounds of the interior.  Lots of nice things, such as brushing and treats and lap time, do happen in there... further reason to not cut corners.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't over-indulge.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - gatofication, satisfaction of a cat's desire