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Me-usings and Me-emories

31 December 2016 - Bastet intervened in my behalf, and I am gratefully back home.  At the moment it isn't much warmer than that northern post, where I pleaded with the gods, but I am certain that our day will improve nicely.  The sun is out, and there are warm spots awaiting my discovery.  It will surprise no one for me to publicly admit relief that we returned to Florida without the pale peep:  I really do begrudge sharing time and attention... there is barely enough for me, and I am after all the one that matters.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Honesty can be beneficial,

especially for the speaker.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - transpurrent, demonstrating in an obvious manner whether one is pleased or not (for those who are challenged by subtleties, just watch my tail)

itineranter

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Me-usings and Me-emories

30 December 2016 - It has been a whirlwind time:  think of Dorothy and her dim-deep pal being blown into another realm.  That is the situation I found myself in.  After a long stretch of travel (and having to share space with the pale peep), we finally stopped moving in a desolate countryside.  Kansas might be warmer than where I landed.  In a totally inadequate gesture of apology my peeps gave me a wad of colorful paper to play with.  I admit to being sufficiently bored that I batted it around for a brief while.  If they really want to make me happy, they will return me to Florida.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

A rolling stone gets

its sharp edges knocked off.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - impurrmanent, the lot of those un-fur-tunates who have no place to call home

out of mind

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17 December 2016 - Sometimes peeps can get caught up in what they are doing, and forget their priorities.  Rather than nag, I have found that they can be brought to focus by simply putting myself in their line of sight.  Sometimes I must go to extreme lengths to get their attention, but the effort keeps my mental faculties sharp.  Their current obsession is with putting things in boxes.  So here I am.  The only wrong turn my plan could take is if the lid is closed with me inside, the parcel is gaudily wrapped, and I am given away to some undeserving relative.  I shudder at the thought.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Friendship, like a stew, must be

occasionally stirred.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - feliocentric, the cat-held belief that the universe revolves around him

zip it

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14 December 2016 - I look good in both red and green, but the color of fire is far more striking.  That is probably why it's often the color of choice for a sports car.  I fancy myself a handsome two-seater, top down, hugging hairpin curves.  But there are those who would delight, especially this time of year, in sprinting through a winter landscape in a horse-drawn sleigh.  And of course, there is the reindeer preference of the jolly old man.  I respect the difference in opinion, and recognize that for conveying bags of gifts a roomy trunk is a must.  But when I begin thinking of myself as a sedan, I will be ready for the next life.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Hair should be mussed by the wind.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrfect, top speed for us felines, with occasional misfires

what we have here is a failure to communicate

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Me-usings and Me-emories

12 December 2016 - Can anyone explain to me why time, which appears to be in short supply at the end of the year, is spent covering a box only to then later rip the paper off?  And must I look surprised if something on my Santa wish list turns up in that box??  And if X dollars are spent on a gift for someone else, and that someone else spends X dollars on a present for me, what is accomplished?  Couldn't we both have simply bought our own things??  A satisfactory explanation eludes me:  I feel a tad dizzy, and I am forced to lie down... perhaps the only good thing to come of this conundrum.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

"You really shouldn't have"

could be true.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - misapurrhension, a mistaken interpretation (which isn't unusual across species)

poke me, man

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Me-usings and Me-emories

11 December 2016 - I don't request that you remove your shoes, but any bags brought into our house could be subject to inspection... especially if I smell something inter-, er, suspicious.  And any package deemed unsafe will be forfeited.  I probably won't explode the contents, but I might shred the wrapping and chew on any bow.  Any complaints should be submitted to my supervisor in triplicate, and we will duly record its receipt in file 13.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Surprises might cause

unintended reactions.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrobe, to investigate, often via a swat with the paw

I beg your purrdon

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Me-usings and Me-emories

10 December 2016 - There is a crackle in the air that threatens to electrify my fur.  It arced from the peeps' fingers to me.  I can't fully explain the cause, but it definitely is tied to the calendar and the final month of the year.  Surely they realize that time will continue on, with or without a paper trail.  Nonetheless, packages are arriving and glitter is being strewn and the shorter peep is seldom still.  This latter point is the most annoying to me:  how am I to get warm without a lap that lasts more than fifteen minutes?

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Bad hair is part of winter.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrsistent, having a sense of urgency (as in "I need to be fed now")... "nagging" is so judgmental

nestle quick

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Me-usings and Me-emories

9 December 2016 - The end of the year is an exhausting time:  decorating, cooking, cleaning, shopping, traveling.  I don't personally get involved in any of these activities, but merely watching my peeps zip around makes my eyelids grow heavy.  To remain outside the fray I must pick my nap site carefully... otherwise they might sweep me up in their frenzy.  Atop these bed pillows is usually a safe spot to plop down and often offers a patch of sunlight as well as a view of the back yard (in case the interloper saunters by).  If only it was a heated seat.... Santa, are you listening?

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Keep your comments to yourself,

lest they think you are volunteering.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - an ounce of purrvention, why a cat is unwilling to do most things

on hold

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

8 December 2016 - The concept of time is very loose for me, but isn't it early to be hearing prancing and pawing on the roof?  With a continual rain of acorns and an occasional limb hitting our house (and a rare screeching of a squirrel sliding down the metal), I mostly ignore these sounds... until something strikes me as out of the ordinary.  Since I am in charge of perimeter defense, I can't loll on my haunches until we are breached.  I hope that I figure it out soon, as my hyper alertness is cutting into my nap time.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Trouble can arrive from any direction.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - repurrt, to make the peeps aware of things seen or heard (just in case)

exhausted fumes

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Me-usings and Me-emories

6 December 2016 - Where's my food??  Sometimes I think the shorter peep gets her priorities mixed up.  Lately she has been spending lots of time in the kitchen, yet nothing has changed in my kibble bowl.  I will grant that treats are presented to me several times daily, but I could acquire a grey muzzle waiting.  Just to provide her a visual cue I am now hanging out in the dining room:  I certainly don't want to be "out of sight, out of mind"... and her memory needs all the help it can get.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

A gentle prod is sometimes warranted.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - impurrvished, weakened by lack of timely nourishment (I repeat, "where's my food?")

keeping up appearances

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Me-usings and Me-emories

5 December 2016 - Do you think that there would be any support for a "casual Monday" movement?  It is enough of a jolt to return to the grind, so in order to ease one's carcass back into the work routine, why not "let it all hang out"?  We cats can't be guilted or otherwise swayed by outside opinion, so showing up with bad hair gives us no concern.  Our self-esteem is above such mundane considerations as "what will others think?"  And if my peeps get too cheeky, I have various photos that will blackmail them into silence.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Walk your own walk.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - mewsy, occasionally untidy and disheveled (peeps are a bad influence)

charity begins at home

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3  December 2016 - I was slightly worried when the smaller peep began to pull out boxes two days ago (never a good sign).  But then she started draping greenery and hanging dangly things… and then I remembered:  she has done this sort of thing before, and, oh yeah, I am not supposed to bat the tempting janglies around (at least not when she is looking).  I haven't altogether deduced why she does all this extra work (our domicile looked fine before), but since the activity doesn't negatively impact me, I am cool with it.  I learned long ago that trying to understand the doings of peeps is not worth the effort, and who is to say if my conclusion is correct?

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

If it doesn't matter to you,

go with the flow.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - magnanipuss, generous and ungrudging (mostly), unless the cat would rather not

the worship of idles

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

30 November 2016 - Not exactly a cat in a hat, but this closet drawer is a much better fit, with good elevation... a feature that is important to us felines.  Often when my peeps vacate the premises and I am left by myself, I try to finagle one of these drawers for my repose.  With only one entry/exit and no way to observe the outdoors, it isn't a very good guard post.  However, since I don't really want to be disturbed by a trespasser (that might require some action on my part), I opt for ignorance.  It is a popular choice.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Somethings are best not known.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - lackadaisicat, hiding intelligence by acting blasé (I should get an Oscar)