work it out

SHamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

16 Feb 2026 - When my two don't show up for work, there isn't much to "manage".  But I can still assess, plan, (snooze), while waiting for an employee to appear.  And I enjoy a quiet office, where one can be with one's thoughts without water-cooler chatter.  I realize that not everyone looks forward to their job... which is very unfortunate since the vast majority must earn their keep.  I count myself as one of the lucky who awakes to wonder,"what fun things await me today?"

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

There are too many things

happening to be bored.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - kits' play, joyful feline activity

one for you and one for me

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

15 Feb 2026 - My peeps and I have very different tastes when it comes to food (and possibly to other things as well).  I have sniffed some of the things that they appear to enjoy, and I am, if not repulsed, than uninterested.  And in turnabout, they wrinkle their noses at my vittles... which is perfect.  Who wants to guard the plate while chowing down?  And hurriedly gulping one's food, lest it be scarfed by another, isn't good for digestion (or one's stress levels).  We could not have happened upon a better arrangement.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It's okay to like

what you like.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - meowtually exclusive, unable to be the case at the same time (catsider the alternative)

game plan

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

14 Feb 2026 - Life is seldom perfect (I am tempted to say never), but we've had several afternoons that were approaching a cat's definition of warm.  I am encouraged that Mr. Sol will get his act together soon, and shall be pouring down his brilliance throughout the day... not for just a few hours.  That is my wish, and it never hurts to be hopeful.  Certainly the interlopers, despite being constantly pushed back, continue to show up with confidence restored, that today will be the day they breach my defenses.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't give up:

try a new tactic.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - bluepurrint, a cat's over-all plan

close at hand

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

13 Feb 2026 - The shorter peep's and my collaboration goes back almost to the beginning, and we quickly found a wavelength over which to communicate.  Alas, my walking across the keyboard turns out gibberish, so I must rely on her fine-motor skills to record my pithy thoughts.  It surprises me that the observations of a basically taciturn cat would be of any interest, let alone application, to a peep.  However my two examples seem to suggest otherwise, so I continue to share my life experiences.  By now, the readership should be quite adept at rousting interlopers.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Given any topic, somewhere

there is an expert.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - ameownuensis, a cat's secretary (if you are so lucky)

are you paying attention?

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 Feb 2026 - That slight lump in the pillow would be me, taking a work break.  I am not sure why this particular spot is favored:  perhaps it is the elevation (cats have a weakness for being above it all).  If necessary I can keep an eye on the area where meals happen (don't want to be late for my treats) and have a view of the taller peep's side of the office.  As for interloper activity, only beeps flying past that large portal would catch my eye.  However, my ears don't miss a thing.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

There is more than one

way to get a job done.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - Argato-eyed, very obspurrvant

share the rogue

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 Feb 2026 - Thank you, Bastet, for another warmish day.  Alas, I am certain the interlopers appreciated it as well.  From this portal I can observe the beeps visiting the feeder, and the numbers have increased... but who doesn't like tasty snacks?  And after a long journey who isn't hungry??  I don't begrudge them the treats (as long as they're not mine).  The uptick in the temperatures has also encouraged the leeps to emerge from hiding... I think they despise the cold more than I do (if that is possible).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't be greedy.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - eudaimeownic, realizing one's potential through excellence and meaning (a cat's happy spot)

in focus

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 Feb 2026 - I don't need to check the weather:  I am as dressed as I'm going to get, and everyday's a work day.  But I'm not complaining because I enjoy rousting those pesky interlopers.  How lucky I am to have a job that makes me happy AND that I'm good at.   My side hustle is to keep an eye on the office staff... which is harder than it sounds.  I have found that my glare isn't as effective with peeps:  either it gets misinterpreted (no, I am not having digestion issues) or, even worse, doesn't even register... not everyone can read the room.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Even if there won't be

a test, pay attention.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - on the lookmeowt, watching for trouble (it's not hard to find)