life on the edge

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

29 Apr 2026 - To be honest, I haven't completely recovered from my peeps' lengthy absence.    I still find myself looking for the nearest exit, the closest hiding place.  It will take a while for all the stress (and I had amassed a stockpile) to ebb away, and there will be setbacks should the unexpected occur... like an alien peep "dropping by".  We are being visited in the afternoons by a very large, very goofy bird whose arrival is marked by loud noises.  I know the cause, but that first sharp rap chokes my breath.

 

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

The value of deep breathiing

can't be stressed enough.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrvy, in a tense state (it seems to be my norm)

at a loss

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

28 Apr 2026 - You'd think by now I'd have a standing order in regards the portal onto this office "porch".  Almost daily I request access to conduct an interloper check:  it is a personal frustration and surely a nuisance to the peep who is interrupted.  Either my two haven't noticed the pattern or enjoy giving assistance or have other motives that I can't fathom.  But in the big picture this annoyance is a small matter, one that I can absorb without too much grousing (but it is a head-scratcher, and not the satisfying sort).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Most things we

would do differently.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - meowstified, utterly confused (but we are different species)

dream on

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

27  Apr 2026 - My and the shorter peep's game of hide-and-seek is a very truncated version:  I peek out from behind something, she makes a move toward me, and I skedaddle... it was fun while it lasted!  I suspect that my real goal is to get her attention and maybe snag a head pat or some other reward for being a good fella (or handsome or clever or... a number of adjectives come to mind).  Ideally she would not have other obligations so that her availability is a given... but that is my wishful living in meow-meow land.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

If only the world

revolved around us....

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - illogicat, unreasonable, not likely to occur (though it seems otherwise to me)

quick on the rebound

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

26 Apr 2026 - We cats tend to be early-morning risers.  There is something very satisfying to quietly pad through a silent house, on the lookout for anything amiss.  And an unremarkable first round is a good omen for the remainder of the day.  Upon its completion the shorter peep is typically stirring, and I can then join her for breakfast.  We have fallen into a comfortable arrangement, that her absences sorely test.  But the past can't be changed, so I focus on the now... which is pretty darn good.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Plodding along is

still progress.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - adpurrse, contrary to a cat's well-being (these things happen)

all-around

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

25 Apr 2026 - It is quite funny how quickly routine can be reestablished.  Just a few days ago my peeps were still AWOL, and now it's as if they had always been here (except I remember otherwise).  I suspect that I'm not the only one who likes to know the schedule, the playlist... if only to be prepared for what is to come.  But one has to remain flexible even within agreed-upon guidelines:  those interlopers certainly add a bit of unpredictability to my life (but who wants to be bored?)

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

A left hook is

always a possibility.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrtean, versatile (the better to be indispensible)

delighted I'm sure

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

24 Apr 2026 - I didn't realize how much tension my body was holding until I relaxed... and now that my two peeps are accounted for, I can sprawl with an easy mind.  That first brushing felt so wonderful, despite the tugging on all the loose hairs and knots that had accumulated in their absence.  It might not be noticeable to the casual eye, but I now look much sleeker, more cared for.  And isn't that a wonderful place to be:  "more cared for".  Not only does my coat shine, but there is a bounce in my walk and a smile tugging at my thoughts.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Everyone needs to

feel loved.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - catlation, the feline version of joy (it can be subtle)

it's not even my birthday

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

23 Apr 2026 - I thought burglars were breaking into our domicile last evening (or the dreaded alien food provider had returned), so I took up my station (don't ask where) and waited for what was to ensue.  Things were noisy briefly, and then the house darkened and settled into the night.  I allowed another bit of time to pass before checking to see if the coast was clear... and found my two missing peeps asleep!  I quickly fixed that, and welcomed them home repeatedly (admonitions can follow later).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Be quick to forgive.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrvana, a cat's (rare) state of supreme bliss