ruffles have edges

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

15 January 2019 - There are aggravations in this life that the nettled can do nothing about.  I wish it were otherwise, but we not live in an ideal world.  Allow me to share a coping mechanism... admittedly it provides only temporary relief, but sometimes that is what we must settle for.  My suggestion, said in all seriousness, is to ignore the offending thing:  turn one's back on it, literally or rhetorically.  It heaps hot coals on the head of the thing trying to get under your skin... that alone is satisfying.  How marvelous to irk the irker, while finding one's inner calm!

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

There are many ways

to ken the scat.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrvoke, to give rise to a strong emotion (not always involving cat drool)

urbane sprawl

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

14 January 2019 - I do some of my best thinking lying down.  Consider these observations:  1) blood isn't fighting gravity to reach the brain, and 2) concentration isn't being wasted on such things as balance and navigation.  Being 100% on task, in my opinion, requires the prone position... prostrate or supine, your choice.  I have successfully used both orientations, mostly dependent upon the ambient temperature.  In fact one could peg the mercury level by observing how much of my belly is exposed.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Do your best work.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrcipient, cleverly observant (and more than happy to share)

a flat us

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

13 January 2019 - We cats have been muses for poets and artists and musicians for millennia.  It is always satisfying to be appreciated for just being ourselves.  Recognition isn't necessary (certainly our self-worth isn't dependent upon it) but admittedly flattering.  Although I am supposedly the inspiration for the sketch to the right, I just see a generic cat (those sarcastic sorts might say it captures our gourd-like physique).  The problem with artistic license is that I may very well turn into a lime-green-eyed feline with hot-pink and purple stripes.  But the matter is out of my paws.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Don't wish for notoriety.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - stimewlus, an interesting and exciting thing (well, we try)

revenge of the meow (me?)

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 January 2019 - There have been a lot of pictures recently of me in the office.  I don't want you to get the wrong impression (besides, today is Saturday), so here I am waiting for my breakfast.  We cats do lots of waiting (it probably is the most irritating thing that peeps make us do), and have grudgingly acquired over the years ways to fill our time:  we snooze, we construct bucket lists (mine contains sand), we rehearse our Lion King audition, we plot (purely hypothetically I stress) how to "do in" those who make us wait.  Keep this list in mind next time you dally.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Adversity builds character...

but what sort of character?

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - acrimewnious, slightly upset with peeps (one might say "catty")

stay, sis

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 January 2019 - Today's photograph is meant to be instructive:  to politely intervene in a situation that has gone on long enough, just insert yourself between the peep and her obsession.  I might be more understanding if her focus was on something related to me... but it wasn't.  Periodically one needs to back away, stand up, stretch, walk around, clear one's head, recall a pleasant memory, send caring thoughts to another, pat my head.  And after a five-minute break, if you wish to go back to that desk and fixate, go ahead.  But just remember that I will return presently... if you don't know what is good for you, I do.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Life is a battle

with inertia.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - apurrthy, lack of interest in peep affairs, until they impact me

opposites distract

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 January 2019 - What can I say!  My peeps love me.  It is slightly embarrassing to admit, but then I realize that we cats don't care... so I am grateful that like a tossed bottle, I washed up on their beach.  Frankly they are lucky as well:  I interrupt them when they need a break, I supply heat on chilly days and purrs on stressful days.  I am a demanding external voice that pulls their focus outward.  I willingly offer myself as a vessel into which they can pour their affection and otherwise thwarted maternal instincts.  Truly we enjoy a Simba symbiosis.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Give of yourself.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - counterpurrt, one's other half, that which complements you (and compliments as well)

the verminator

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

9 January 2019 - There is a popular poster with the caption, "when you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."  I think this modern-day meep has done just that.  Prior to this picture it was on the literal desktop, and I made the suggestion to "move on".  As office manager I have the responsibility to cull those things which aren't pulling their weight or are impeding work productivity.  And this hairless thing (I suppose it is bald for aerodynamic reasons) was just occupying space next to the peep's keyboard, prime commercial real estate... and doing nothing.  Now I need to axe the rope.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Tough love is often needed.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - discatinue, to discretely dispatch a pest (and then present the body to a peep)