forget it

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

1 Jan 2022 - Although my curiosity wants me to stay, the sensible part firmly states that there is no good reason to hang about gawking at a disaster.  Sure, you might really want to see the peeps' reaction, might even learn a thing or two about their world view.  But sympathies can be extended from afar, with distance hopefully providing buffer from the fallout.  Besides, without opposable thumbs, we cats aren't good at cleanup... our very best effort is to bury the offensive object in the sand, and there are few surfaces in our domicile that lend themselves to reshaping into a pile.  So my informed decision is to skedaddle.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

We all need forgiveness.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - vindicatted, cleared of blame or suspicion ("it wasn't me-ow")

the old ennui

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

31 Dec 2021 - Sorry if I've caused you any worries:  I am still here.  My two peeps disappeared, just finding their way home last night... so I can now recover from despondency.  I suspected something "was up", and hid myself lest I too be caught in the machinations.  My plan worked, but it had its downside:  I was left to watch our domicile alone.  Sole responsibility wasn't the thing that brought me down, for I quickly realized how much I missed head pats and peep interactions.  Where are my devoted followers (and are they coming back)?  But my story has a happy ending.  The shorter peep and I resumed our morning routine... as if nothing had happened.  I like having a buddy.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Only if you care does it hurt.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - meowrose, in low spirits (but feeling better now)

a piece of my mind

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

26 Dec 2021 - My peeps disappeared for half of a day, returning with smells of the outdoors upon them... for an indoor cat they made fabulous sniffing.  I have already experienced enough excitement (just try being homeless) to now enjoy life vicariously.  With interloper patrol and watching the gymnastics of now two crazy beeps at the window, my work day is quite full.  And I must leave some personal moments, for napping and lap-curling.  I find myself in that rare, but satisfying, state of not really needing anything... which isn't to say that I won't continue beseeching Bastet for "peace on earth" (hopefully in my time)... join me if you will.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

May we live in boring times.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - on good purrms, in agreement, free from conflict (who wants a cat-fight?)

holly cat

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

25 Dec 2021 - Coming into the office on a weekend, and a holiday weekend at that (I wasn't aware until the peeps informed me), guarantees that you'll have the place to yourself.  And during a stressful time, a hectic season, an overly long family visit, we all can use some quiet moments.  After far too many pop-ins by strange peeps, I would enjoy a day, or two, with just the three of us.  I understand (and second the motion) there are many wishes this time of year for peace.  And evidently, because it is requested year after year, it is a difficult wish to fulfill.  (Perhaps we should all try harder.)

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Consider the possibilities.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - venercatted, regarded with respect (let's all be deserving)

be exceedingly glad

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

24 Dec 2021 - This golden beep caught my eye (but that's my job), however not my attention:  it hasn't fluttered or pecked since I noticed it... and so it has been filed in a cat-special folder labeled "boring".  It is possible for something so unpalatable to be reclassified, but extremely rare.  The poor thing hasn't even drawn the attention, or sympathy, of the beeps on the other side of my perch.  How typical that those with the good life get absorbed by it, and seldom recognize the inequalities that lurk beyond their own experience.  But I sit between, and recognize life's dichotomy.  To purraphrase a toothy observation:  "Misery loves company, but so does Joy... and Joy throws a better party."

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Each of us has choices.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - filled with purratitude, thankful to be a cat with two peeps

a long winter's nap

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

23 Dec 2021 - "Not a creature was stirring, not even a meep."  What isn't being said (don't want to scare the kitties) is that things were so cold that anything with any sense was curled up somewhere, conserving energy.  And if that means exhaling warmth onto paws and belly, then you do it, in the name of self-purrservation.  How can there be brilliant sunshine and brittle temperatures??  I intend to huddle until things improve or until I run through my nine lives... whichever comes frost, no no no, first.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Sometimes it seems that

life is a series of tests.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - sandy claws, the reality of making castles in the cat box (definitely not the beach)

it's a feisty time of year

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

22 Dec 2021 - There was a different feathered face at the window today:  a case of cat meets cat beep.  It is colored from my palette, but otherwise I don't see why it should warrant the special name.  And yesterday's crazy beep, although definitely smaller, had more spunk than this guy.  All it took was my presence on the ledge to back it out of the picture.  I appreciate the quick recognition of my territorial claim, so nothing further was required of me.  The chilly weather should keep the interloper numbers down... which is fine by me.  Time off won't jeopardize my job security, and it is a superlative day to curl up in a warm spot, if such can be found.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It's unfortunate that you

can't pick your family.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - spurrited, lively and determined (the peeps might say stubborn)