what a relief

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

4 Aug 2026 - I can come out of hiding!  My wayward peeps returned last evening, and I am overjoyed (although it could be hard to discern) that my routine has been restored.  At first I feared that their reentry noise was yet another alien peep visit, but then I identified familiar voices... and all was good again!  The knots in my fur have been brushed out, my chin repeatedly chucked, and yummy treats offered (and gobbled).  I won't dwell on the inconveniences caused by their disappearance, and instead choose to focus on the immense pleasures of the same-old.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

No way does two wrongs

make a right.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - satiscatory, acceptable (but one can always hope for better)

this too shall pass

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

30 Jul 2026 - Something is up, and that puts me on edge:  does it involve me??  The peeps' routines are different, and objects are being accumulated and rearranged and more added to the piles.  Yep, I don't like the direction things are heading.  My best strategy is to stick to the edges of rooms and always know the location of the nearest exit.  And as my backup plan, I will beseech Bastet to watch over this lowly and anxious subject... who truly loves to remain at home and not to wander the big dim-deep-eat-dim-deep world.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

"Keep it simple"

are words to live by.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrishioner, one of Bastet's own

our daily tread

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

29 Jul 2026 - Some days you just have to wait it out, and trust that tomorrow (or the next) will be an improvement... that is my experience anyway.  Of course we cats aren't the most patient lot, but we do love our naps, a most productive way in my opinion to spend down time.  And when the weather is suboptimal my two peeps don't wander far, so the opportunity for head pats and chin chucks increases, with no complaints from moi.  From this end of the sofa, I am waiting for the shorter one to join me.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Plans should be flexible.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purractable, meownageable (easily if you're lucky)

me and you, kit

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

28 Jul 2026 - The shorter peep and I enjoy a close relationship, that might not be overly appreciated when I telegraph my suggestion that it's time to rise.  But, in my defense, she was already waking up, from the increased light in the room (thank you, Mr. Sol)... so she would have figured it out without me.  And how much nicer, I think, to experience the ups and downs with a friend?  Yes, time to get up, but we'll share a lovely, protracted get-together over our morning meal and prepare ourselves for another productive day, each attuned to his own duties.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Loneliness drags on

one's well-being.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - no meowtter what, always (I like that purromise)

we-go on

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

27 Jul 2026 - There are times when I wish I was bigger, as in taller, not wider... but that isn't likely to happen.  Faced with the facts I make do with the assets in my possession, and for almost six years they have been more than adequate.  Besides what we might want isn't necessarily what we need:  my life as is is satisfying and my days are filled.  Even by springing ahead one hour, we do not gain more sunshine, only how we perceive the presence of Mr. Sol.  What a massive ego to think that we could shape the universe and arrange time.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't forget there are

other things that matter.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - opinmeownated, convinced of one's own meowrits

how 'bout tomorrow?

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

26 Jul 2026 - Sometimes Mr. Sol's best efforts aren't enough, and it is at those times especially when I employ my glare to disperse those interlopers that dare.  This morning, for instance, the wind ruffles my fur and mocks all that sunshine.  My job doesn't involve chasing away foul weather, so I remain where it is warmer... and keep diligent watch... and gently remind Bastet that we'd appreciate less breeze and warmer temperatures.  And everyone in our domicile is behind this petition (which doesn't happen that often).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It is amazing the different responses

one can get to the same stimulus.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - conpurrence, agreement with a cat's opinion (it's easier that way)

next

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

25 Jul 2026 - Sometimes I have to gently remind the shorter peep that it's time for my daily brushing.  The routine (alas, sometimes with variation) is to enjoy our morning meal and then adjourn to the sofa for my assisted grooming.  I highly recommend personal time early in the day, since life can get busy and the schedule crowded.  Plus feeling chipper and at your physical best is a great way to face the responsibilities that follow.  I am never the one to end our session... sometimes I wonder if I'd stand there, entranced, until my last bit of fur was in the comb.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't forget the

important stuff.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - no kitten, truly, seriously