bated breath

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

7 Jun 2025 - It never hurts to keep your eyes peeled, even if it is the shorter peep "sneaking" up from behind.  Is she toting the dreaded bag or bringing a bowl of kibble or wielding the comb?  The answer is a game-changer as to whether I remain here, hop on the bed, or skedaddle.  Or she may be just passing through, on her way to elsewhere, and nosy me would like to know that as well... so that in a few minutes I can follow along behind her.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Life is more interesting

if you're curious.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - on tenpurrhooks, in a state of suspense (but certain I'll land on all four feet)

upfront

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

6 Jun 2025 - I have found that sometimes (often?) I have to be very direct with my peeps when I need something.  Obviously they can't read my mind, and there is an annoying language barrier, so I really can't blame either side for miscommunication.  But they do react (not always quickly enough) to clear signals, such as the pictured "I need attention".  Whether this request yields a head pat or a treat or a brushing, if anything like that results, I am content... until the next needy moment.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Speak up.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - straightpurrward, uncomplicated and easy to understand (or should be)

peace meal

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

5 Jun 2025 - A new day, a new cat... and I'm working on the "new cat" smell.  As you can see, life has quickly settled into the calm, predictable pattern that I look forward to and depend upon.  Normally this spot is not available, being claimed by the shorter peep when she is at work, but as I so begrudgingly admit things change.  At least for the moment I have lots of space to stretch out and strong ambient light to examine my coat.  Life is good for the now.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It doesn't hurt to put

your best self forward.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - gratifi-cat-ion, feline satisfaction with the end-result

gent crummy

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

4 Jun 2025 - An out-of-the-way room, darkened and quiet, is the best way for me to soothe a jangled nervous system.  This morning was quite traumatic, and in the end not as awful as I imagined:  I was packed off to the white-coats.  Easily enough said, but the "packed-off" part required both peeps hunting me down (they now know my best hiding spot) and dragging me out, while I screeched in terror.  Yes, quite traumatic indeed, but then nothing more scary than a car ride followed, in the company of the shorter peep who was trying to soothe my fears.  Obviously I survived, and am now "recovering"

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

It doesn't need to kill you,

to leave a life-long impression.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrendous, extremely unpleasant (so says the cat)

on a positive note

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

3 Jun 2025 - I am delighted to report that life here at the domicile is settling nicely back into routine.  There have been just a few alien incursions, and they were very short-lived.  Mostly the days consist of me and my two peeps, contentedly doing our thing.  I'm still a bit anxious early mornings, since that is when, in the recent past, strangers assault the house.  The taller peep is also acting a bit out of character, rising with the shorter one and now and then vocalizing like a dim-deep.  Thankfully both of these odd behaviors appear to be waning.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

We can all hope.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - purrk up, to rally one's spirits, to become meowr cheerful

the trust dealt

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

2 Jun 2025 - I am sticking close to the shorter peep until I am confident that she is done roaming.  Every time she exits the primary portal I worry that she will wander off... and her vision and sense of smell aren't honed for finding a path home.  I grant you that in the almost five years I've lived in this domicile, I have rarely been left on my own for more than a mealtime.  Yet this recent disappearing act has made me question the reliability of our routine, which I depend upon to stay calm and content.  I need to refocus on the now, the comfort of an awaiting lap, but the future is worrisome.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Enjoy it while it lasts.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - commeowtment, devotion shown to a cat (is it too much to ask?)

whaddya think?

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

1 Jun 2025 - No, I am not asleep... rather I'm hard at work, deep in thought.  I'm trying to understand the implications of this paperwork, without the benefit of body cues and vocal intonations.  In written form, language can be a barrier craftily contrived to mislead or confuse even the native reader... so what hope do I have?  But as office manager a report will be presented, and I can endorse the committee's recommendations, thereby underscoring support of my employees and obscuring my illiteracy.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

We all have strengths,

we all have shortcomings.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - impurrfection, a feline deficiency (but let's not nitpick)