knock, knock

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

14 Aug 2026 - The determination of friend or foe is a risky aspect of my job.  I know, from experience, that noises at our domicile's front entry could signal an alien peep invasion, so I must remain alert, muscles tensed.  It is always a relief to recognize one of my two returning to the fold, but that has not always been the case.  In very recent memory, when my two had gone missing, there were multiple appearances of peep unknowns that required me to skedaddle to a safe spot.  I should renegotiate my contract to include additional bonuses for hazardous working conditions.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Things only appear safe.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - doormeown, feline monitor of entrances

bring it on

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

13 Aug 2026 - Beeps have been strutting on my personal screened porch this morning, and I aim to disrupt their parade.  Here behind the curtained portal, I can keep a sharp watch while concealed from the interlopers... it is a great arrangement (plus I can rest in the meantime).  So far a glare has been sufficient deterrent, but I'm prepared to dash out there to underscore my message.  Periodically, lest they try to outflank me, I must check the rest of the domicile's perimeter.  And you wonder why I need all those naps??

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Boredom suggests

insufficient imagination.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - excitemeownt, feline diversion

you just try

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 Aug 2026 - The shadowy area pictured to the right is the scene of my showdown with the scouting interloper.  I have returned, to watch for further activity and to keep the shorter peep company while she sits across the room.  I am pleased to report that last night was quiet, and we three slept undisturbed.  Of course today is another day, and my patrol will continue.  Mr. Sol continues to give us warm temperatures, so there is no incentive, yet, for the ne'er-do-wells to be seeking shelter from the elements... but that time is approaching and, like it or not, I must be ready.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

As distasteful as it is,

you must think like the enemy.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrpared, set for immeowdiate action

don't even think it

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 Aug 2026 - Sometimes I have to prod things along:  it isn't that the shorter peep forgets our routine, but I am often one or two steps ahead, waiting for her to catch up.  Last night I had to deal with an interloper inside our domicile, an unacceptable state, so I am eager to check our perimeters:  where did it get in, and was it alone?  No napping for me until I've answered those questions.  As of now, I'm leaning toward a sole scout, assessing the situation, weighing benefits versus risks.  I must make certain these acts of derring-do aren't worth it.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Say it only

if you mean it.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purroic, brave and fearless (I have my moments)

essentially

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 Aug 2026 - This chair is seldom claimed by anyone except me.  Truthfully I claim all the furniture, occupied or not, but this particular one is comfy while offering a good view of my personal screened deck.  So if it's time for my work break and the shorter peep is sitting across the way, I might just curl up here for a little R&R... emphasis on "little".  Those infernal interlopers are ever at it, which keeps these pauses to a minimum.  Only if the weather is truly foul, sufficient to keep the ne'er-do-wells hunkered down, can I afford to be a slacker.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Alas, a doer

must always be doing.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - in demeownd, indispensable (sometimes it's a curse)

RSVP

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

9 Aug 2026 - If I had the final say, there would be one and only one entrance to our domicile, as I see no reason to be accommodating to interlopers.  The entry that connects the water to my personal screened deck is especially troublesome.  It could be interpreted as a welcome-come-right-in to those large beeps that paddle past (as well as, egato, those peep paddlers).  But my opinion was not asked, so I must keep a diligent watch on this access point.  To date I've only had to roust the occasional squeep from the stairs, but it is surely a matter of time before others take advantage.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Autocratic rule is irksome

for the rest of us.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrgatory, that state of feline limbo between interloper assaults

hinterland Sahara

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

8 Aug 2026 - I love this hot weather, my peeps not so much.  That is why they are lounging on the deck late afternoon:  to enjoy the shade and the cooler temperatures rising off the lake (me, I'm just keeping them company).  You could actually see that cooler air early yesterday morning, swirling up from the water, only to dissipate into the already warm air.  I've made enough trips around Mr. Sol to know that things change, so I am lapping up these few days of a proper summer.  My luck will soon enough run out, and I'll be requesting a heated towel.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Practically never will

everyone agree.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - optimeowstic, at heart a purrlyanna (while I'm closer to a purrmudgeon)