yin and yang

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

16 Jun 2026 - After a miserable day without any attention from Mr. Sol, I am delighted that once again my personal screened deck is habitable... of course if I find it acceptable, these hinterland interlopers are ecstatic.  It seems every good thing is accompanied (I won't be so grouchy as to say "cancelled out") by not-so-good news.  But I'll choose to remain upbeat and on my paws for whatever the ne'er-do-wells concoct.  (It sounds like a nap is in order.)

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Catch the day...

or toss it back, your choice.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - cat and forth, a situation in which little gets resolved (i.e., job security)

yawn

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

15 Jun 2026 - After a busy day of guarding the domicile, I look forward to a night's rest.  I remain on call during the dark hours, and throughout my numerous visits to the hinterland have occasionally been called into action by a less-than-bright (perhaps just lost?) interloper... but it's not common.  So until Mr. Sol lightens the sky and brightens the room, I can lounge, stretch, bathe, snooze, whatever I want.  It is true that "whatever I want" also directs my day, but it nonetheless feels different, actually indulgent to lie around "doing nothing".

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Graciously accept

life's gifts.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - generpuss, being willing to give of yourself (up to a point)

Meowster Dithers

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

14 Jun 2026 - I haven't made up my mind if I wish to do a circuit of my personal screened deck:  1) it would involve a peep's opening the deck portal, and 2) the temperatures out there aren't up to my minimum standards (as measured on this side of the portal).  But obviously there are things that can only be seen (and spied upon) out there.  What to do?!  If I vacillate long enough, Mr. Sol will have more time to banish the chill (if that is on his agenda this morning).  On second thought, I'll curl up on my lofty window ledge and wait for a favorable outcome.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Not everything can

be accomplished today.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - indecatsive, having a hard time making a choice (or just being careful)

yes, please

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

13 Jun 2026 - With the exception of scary moments, I always show up for meals.  There are guaranteed head pats and quality peep time, plus the allure of my food... why wouldn't I be kitty-on-the-spot?  Obviously the "spot" has changed, but life is all about adapting to the present circumstances.  And, although I don't like change, when it is thrust upon me, I find ways to cope, to make it work for me.  Some of my solutions are praise-worthy, for example, my managing to claim the window cushion in my personal sun room, that involves a leap that is just beyond my comfort level.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

We can be amazing creatures.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - wondpurr, that feline feeling aroused by something surpurrising

ruddy waters

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 Jun 2026 - Feeling a bit sanguineous, are we?  And is Mars making his influence known?  Based on the shorter peep's comments, I am certain we don't perceive this color the same... I'm just seeing another muted start to the day.  It's not that we cats are color-blind:  we detect blues and greens, a much nicer palette if I had to choose.  Besides for my line of work, detection of motion, even the slightest twitch, is far more useful.  I don't particular care what color is assigned to an interloper:  I have no intention of handing out "looking good" compliments before rousting the ne'er-do-wells from our domicile.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't assume we see

eye-to-eye.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - belligpurrent, ready for a fight (or so I'd like for them to think)

rattle fatigue

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 Jun 2026 - As you can see, I am settling in nicely.  And Mr. Sol has certainly put out the welcome mat.  I don't deny that the hinterland is much more to my liking when brightly (warmly) illuminated.  My two peeps have been very busy with their peep stuff, but I am gently insisting on my routine... and morning brushings and midday treats have been reestablished.  I have had to reset my notion of interloper:  beeps and squeeps are all that I've spotted so far (but here and there I smell a meep).  So, yes, settling in....

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Deviation from the expected

is unsettling.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - dispurrbing, to disconcert a cat (it doesn't take much)

may I have your attention?

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 Jun 2026 - I am a busy cat, recovering from an arduous trip.  Imagine, if you can, being plopped into an area rife with combatants... you are the superior force but you're surrounded, and trying not to be overwhelmed.  Once again my life strategy of focusing on the immediate allows me to zoom in on the present task and then to move on to the next.  I am making measurable progress, and my anxiety level is slowly tamping down to the extent that I now can think about eating!  Those midday treats sure taste yummy.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Discard the unnecessary.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - focat point, a feline's concentration of attention (it truly is impurressive)