that's entertainment

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

3 Jul 2026 - High above my kingdom, I keep watch.  Of course what can I do if a parade of alien peeps stroll up the walkway?  But this time it was only the shorter peep crunching in the gravel... nonetheless it bore investigation.  Somewhat relieved, I can return to my interloper patrol.  Who knows what I'll see today?  After yesterday's duet, right offshore, between two loony beeps, I could be audience to a chorus of what?  chirping cheeps, squabbling squeeps.  The possibilities tickle my imagination and keep me away from a nap.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

You never know what

will happen next.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - astmeownded, struck (not literally) with a feeling of wonder, surpurrised

can I get that in writing?

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

2 Jul 2026 - Early mornings I like to plan my schedule.  You might think that one day looks like the other, and certainly at the macro level that is true:  I live to roust interlopers.  However how that plays out is variable, and dependent upon factors over which I have little say.  For example a hard rain simplifies my job immensely; midday seems to lull, especially if Mr. Sol is bearing down upon us (I favor naps during these hotter moments); and if we're invaded by alien peeps then my script is rewritten.  Obviously I must stay flexible... which isn't my forte.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Life can seem like

a roller-coaster ride.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

film of the day - "The Talented Mr. Purripley", a movie about a cunning but low-key cat with a job to do

worker for sire

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

30 Jun 2026 - It is good to have a kingdom... even if its borders are hard to maintain.  My presence is finally getting results among the local interlopers:  I'm seeing fewer trespassers on my personal screened deck, although they're taunting me just beyond its perimeter.  And I have also spotted little cheeps rummaging below, such industrious sorts (and respectful of my glare, unlike their cousin squeeps).  The tiniest of the beeps have found their feeder of nectar, and now I get to watch their aerial battles... I do enjoy my job.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

"Don't make me come in

there" is a great deterrent.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - catdom, a feline realm of control

what's up

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

29 Jun 2026 - My life might look cushy to the casual observer, but that impression is not my experience... we cats are just experts at hiding our feelings.  For example, this picture of a relaxed me involved many choices, e.g.,  where to take a nap and how to orient myself (head to the south, head to the north?).  The route I take to reach this height predisposes me to point north, but I bothered to turn myself around... which allowed me to keep one eye trained on our "back" yard.  And then do I turn to face inward or outward?  Itemizing what was involved in the process makes me wonder how I even managed to nap.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't suppose you know

what's going on.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - judgmeownt, making a decision based on purrceived circumstances

that feels good

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

28 Jun 2026 - People who study my species say that we rub our heads on things to mark them with our scent, in essence to claim them.  My nose certainly can tell where I've been and how recently, but everything in our domicile is mine so why should I feel the need to post a sign?  Rather I've discovered that it is a marvelous way to scratch an itch while keeping all four paws on the ground.  And we cats do have that in common with peeps:  it feels delightful to dig into an irritated section of skin, even if it doesn't rid you of the distracting sensation.  I am mindful not to rub the fur off.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Consider how much we

have learned through our senses.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - stimeowlate, to rouse to action (like those interlopers)

to enter or not to enter

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

27 Jun 2026 - "I get in with a little help from my friends."  <sigh> As is well known, I despise this hinterland portal.  Its darkness is ominous, like a gateway into another dimension... you can see why I avoid using it.  I will cautiously pass through if and only if one of my trusted peeps is standing guard:  I like to know there is someone who can grab my tail and pull me from the abyss.  Despite the risks, I do enjoy patrolling my personal screened deck... its view can't be topped.  Just yesterday, like one of those big beeps, an alien peep went gliding past on the lake, not making a sound.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Tomorrow is a promise

that may not be granted.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrhaps, possibly (ask me later)

lion of inquiry

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

26 Jun 2026 - Shadows no longer startle me... I've learned a few things since kittenhood.  But the odd noise warrants further study, and falls under my job description.  Besides I'm naturally curious, well cautiously curious, and want to know the whys.  This quest is often disappointing, as I am unable to pin down the source.  And then there are those oh-yeah discoveries that are of no further interest, such as those traced to one of my peeps.  I should clarify:  usually of no further interest... it might be the sound of breakfast being prepared.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

You really should

pay attention.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - investigato, to seek the facts (and determine if I should skedaddle)