a fuddled huddle

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

14 Dec 2022 - In my line of work, and true to my cat-ness, sleeping soundly is an indulgence, a state of unawareness to be entered cautiously.  After more than two years of observation, I can say my peeps are not dangerous (except in darkness, when they can't see very well).  However, they are fond of sneaking up on me... and we may differ in our definitions of "sneak".  Nonetheless I doze with one ear cocked for their footfalls.  Typically there is no need to rouse myself beyond acknowledgment, but sometimes the nature of their visit escapes me and niggles the back of my brain... rather spoiling my nap.

 

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Peeps are perplexing creatures.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - discatbobulated, baffled by peep behavior (no wonder cats prefer their own company)

whatever

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

13 Dec 2022 - This time of year is difficult for an office manager:  employees are distracted or totally absent from their desks.  Propping up a post or wall seems to be deemed "work", and the real business of the day stays in the in-box or is filed in the waste bin.  Since this pattern is expected, I have learned to prioritize urgent matters well before the holiday malaise hits... allowing me to maintain good staff rapport with my end-of-year laissez-faire.  And I honestly enjoy hanging out with my peeps:  I can accomplish nothing with the best of them.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It is amazing that the

world can spin without us.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

policy of the day - free-market catitalism, non-interference in the office workings (it's the price of kibble)

influence, bah

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 Dec 2022 - The shorter peep claims that my eyes bug out when I'm concentrating on an interloper.  The description isn't exactly flattering, but then I haven't corroborated her statement.  Certainly I am aware of the hunched posture, the tightened muscles, the visual focus when in pursuit of a ne'er-do-well.  And if these are what is needed to get the job done, then I see no reason to tweak my appearance for a chance audience.  I maintain a high level of cleanliness and present well, if I do say so... beyond that, I don't see the point.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Be your own judge.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - compurrly, conform to another's expectations (it's an extremely rare cat malady)

losing sleep

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 Dec 2022 - Through snatches of peep conversation, I gather (though don't want to believe) that this time of year a strangely dressed peep sneaks into houses, after dark, through a chimney.  It sounds preposterous, and since our domicile has no chimney I shouldn't worry about the possible intrusion.  But worry is my middle name, and there are numerous ways to enter our house, invited or not.  That screened porch of which I'm so fond is a long vulnerable border... I'll have to double up my nocturnal patrol.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

A stretch of quiet

is an anomaly.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purroublesome, purrompting anxiety (the list is long)

crowd atlas

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 Dec 2022 - Can you find a quartet of cats?  Only one of them, and that would be moi, purrs.  So, flattering as the center rendering is, they are just inanimate objects (see yesterday's thoughts for my opinion on that).  The depicted felines suggest a cat's life is one of carefree frolic... while in the background I am on the job, keeping a sharp eye on a bonkers beep.  I don't deny that I've enjoyed quite a few pampered moments (and countless idle naps), but my origins were inauspicious and my role in life is to sing for my supper (fortunately I have a nice voice).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Workers make the

world go 'round.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - hoi purrloi, the common meowsses

don't tempt me

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

9 Dec 2022 - It is most fortunate, for myself and my two peeps, that I'm not fascinated by shiny baubles.  If one of them was to scoot across the floor, perhaps hide behind a chair leg, then my pupils would dilate and my tail would give a warning switch.  Not contenders for the interloper designation, inanimate objects just aren't very interesting.  Perhaps the exception would be my stuffed meep, but it is closer to a miniature pal, something I can tote from one place to another.  I have never tried to pull off its appendage or decapitate it... a good buddy wouldn't do such a thing.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

All that glitters is 

not smash-worthy.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - meowternal, feeling purrtective

loll baby

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

8 Dec 2022 - The shorter peep tells me that she and the taller one used to award "best of glow" awards to local residences.  I can't imagine what could surpass my patch of sunshine for warmth and general good cheer.  I lay here as long as Mr. Sol persisted, and then like any good thing it ended.  But long after this spot yielded to darkness, I was emanating heat from the divine exposure.  It takes real effort to grumble when one is in such a happy state... so why bother with the negativity.  Although I'm not conscious of my internal noises, surely I was purring away.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Bask in the good moments.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - as pleased as Purrnch, beaming with cattentment