I wouldn't if I were you

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

23 Sep 2026 - Now that portals leading outdoors are no longer open for regular traffic, I have to adapt my surveillance.  It is still possible to keep my eyes and ears on half of our forest surroundings, but I've lost the ability to sniff the air and watch our western front.  There is no point in fretting, as these are the limitations, the facts, with which I must work.  I will continue to do my best job, and increase focus on the interior perimeter, lest an interloper sneak in.  There may be some unfortunate (for them) paw-to-paw encounters.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

You must play

a smart game.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - remeowse, a cat's uneasy conscience (not so hard to ignore)

be there in a sec

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

22 Sep 2026 - Cats seldom proceed from point A to point B in a straight line... too predictable.  Plus in my meanderings I check more places for indication of interloper activity.  Even when the destination holds in store good things, in this case my morning brush, I don't alter my route or hasten my pace.  I think this personality trait aggravates the shorter peep, but that is who I am... and besides, she is constantly making me wait for her.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It is the little things

that can drive one to distraction.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - expurrected, able to be declared in advance (how boring)

things aren't looking up

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

21 Sep 2026 - How long will it take for my body heat to dry those clothes??  You may notice that the portal behind me is no longer open to the outside.  I miss being able to sniff the woodsy air, but am not willing to put up with the temperatures out there.  I am hopeful that Mr. Sol will make his way around to this side of the domicile, and beam down upon me... but that could be wishful thinking.  The miniature sol in a box has been keeping the sitting area quite nice, however its effect doesn't make it to this far corner... soon I may have to relocate.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Not all situations

are hopeful.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - meowribund, on the verge of freezing (or so it feels to me)

do I have to?

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

20 Sep 2026 - What a nice surprise to see Mr. Sol first thing this morning!  I suppose I really should begin my day, despite the persistent chill.  There is no doubt that the interlopers are stirring... didn't I just hear the scampering of feet on the roof overhead?!  Yes, a walk with a good pace will (eventually) warm me up, work out the kinks, and elevate my mood for what lies ahead.  But inertia is a powerful force, so you'll understand why I struggle to get started.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Some things you must

just push through.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - summeown, to rouse a cat into action

this too

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

19 Sep 2026 - Brrrr... the hinterland has turned cold.  Even the efforts by Mr. Sol are inadequate for this cat, of course he gets a later and later start each day.  The shorter peep and I aren't eager to leave the bed's warmth, but neither is the world waiting for us.  Were it not for the interloper threat, I would remain curled up somewhere.  However that is wishful thinking because the ne'er-do-wells number many and are driven by desperation.  My plan is to do a bit of work, huddle, do a bit of work... and hope that my personal sun room eventually lives up to its name.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

A promised reward

can be a motivator.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - emeowtional, involving a cat's feelings (my spirits could be higher)

watch power

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

18 Sep 2026 - My rounds obviously include the office space, but sometimes I do a more thorough investigation, hopping up and peering behind the facades.  I'm not sure what about this arrangement fascinates my peeps, but they do spend a lot of time here.  I'm not complaining, as it lessens the competition for those comfy cushions and it gives me a sure-thing lap if companionship/warmth is needed.  I have been known to pull an all-nighter here, mainly for reasons of deterring interlopers.  Like me, these trespassers have noticed that the tools of business emit heat... and there is a shortage at the moment.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Pay attention, lest

you be left behind.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - meownd the nap, to be attentive to one's concerns (first mine, then yours)

keep a move on

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

17 Sep 2026 - When the portal to my personal screened deck is only partially open, I know not to expect balmy temperatures out there.  However, sometimes lately the portal never opens, so access is appreciated, even without Mr. Sol's benevolence.  I will slip in and out, making my rounds, treating cold paws with a pillow rest, then moving on.  There is much area to patrol, and to thoroughly investigate every cranny takes time.  But that I have, nine lives' worth.  High roads, low roads, seldom tracing a straight line, I amble through the house... occasionally breaking into a canter, who knows why?

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It isn't necessary to like

everything that must be done.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrfession, a cat's job (and I do it well)