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)

whaddya want

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

25 Jun 2026 - I am always curious what my peeps are up to (I like to have some idea if it involves me), and keep tabs on them, if only by pricking my ears.  These advance cues allow me to decide if I should hurry to the kitchen for a meal or skedaddle under the bed.  We cats aren't great at appearing when summoned (although I do recognize the shorter peep's "noise" used to call me)... although unless I am too comfortable to be disturbed, I do eventually wander in to see what all the fuss was about.  And often I am rewarded by a brushing or a treat... I guess you'd say that is positive reenforcement (although the "force" part is off-putting).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

"Influence" can

be a sinister word.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - meownipulate, to shrewdly control (okay if used on interlopers)

you should have seen the other guy

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

24 Jun 2026 - If there was another cat in the house (and I am not suggesting that would be a good thing), I wouldn't have to resort to tussling with myself.  But sometimes energy needs to be expended, a little fun to be had, and so I engage in a pretend-fight.  The shorter peep finds it most entertaining, even calls it my "antics".  I don't mind causing smiles to break out, and besides I only act silly for my best buds.  Concern isn't warranted until I "perform" for alien peeps. 

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Life is too short

to be stodgy.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - unimeowginative, lacking in creativity (especially before a nap)

as is my habit

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

23 Jun 2026 - With the exception of the foulest (fowl-less?) weather, there is always activity on my personal screened deck to be monitored.  I've even seen pale-colored beeps and cheeky squeeps taking a stroll across the boards!  At those times it is maddening to have a glass portal separating them from me... who do they think they are?  Perhaps they don't think, but only react.  Whatever their motivation, it is unacceptable behavior that I need to stop before it becomes habit.  Glaring is clearly not doing the job.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Sometimes decisive

action is required.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - catstomary, commonly done by felines

no thumbs to twiddle

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

21 Jun 2026 - When things aren't optimal, sometimes you have to take the long-view and wait it out.  At the moment we are having one of those less-than-wished-for days.  I am not so inexperienced to think that this dreary chill will persist for hours and hours:  it might and it might not.  Obviously I'm hoping for the latter, and meanwhile have taken a comfortable spot where I can be cozy and keep an eye on developments.  It all depends upon what Mr. Sol decides to do:  he could put a quick end to this misery if he wanted.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It's hard to accept

that the universe dwarfs us.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - catsequential, of lasting importance (I'd like to think so)

first-rate

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

21 Jun 2026 - The sun and I are up well before my peeps.  I am not the shorter one's alarm clock, just her morning bright spot, waiting for a head pat.  We have our first-thing routine, and I am eager to chow down and then check out my personal screened deck.  We cats may start the day early, but the scholars claim between dawn and dawn that we sleep 75% of the time.  I feel no need to refute or agree with that statement... and how would I know anyway, since napping and at work I am busy with more important things.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

We each have a

role to play.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrndit, a cat who has been admitted into the meownsa society