finding one's way

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 Jun 2025 - I can't tell you how long I've waited for the shorter peep to notice that I'm ready to patrol my personal screened deck... but at least there is a pool of sunshine in which to bide my time.  Mr. Sol showed himself late yesterday morning, and I eagerly greeted my old friend... life would be dreary without him.  So far I have observed several large beeps paddling past and not the first leep (does the hinterland even have them??).  I must set aside my southerly expectations and adapt with the latitude.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Adaptation is key to survival.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - fameowliar, well known to a cat

in luck

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 Jun 2025 - I can hardly believe my good fortune!  How long has it been since I've had access to the outside world... without a wall of glass blocking my way.  Even the absence of Mr. Sol and the drippy skies can't deflate my excitement.  The hinterland is much quieter than what is offered by my southerly screened porch... and after being jangled by day-after-day percussive noises and strange voices, I am soothed by the vast silence.  However if I stay out here very long I will definitely request a heated towel.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Occasionally good fortunate is yours.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - serendipurrty, a most happy turn of events (thank you, Bastet)

benumbed

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 Jun 2025 - Do I look the worse for wear??  I thought the kidnapping would never end, but when I was at my lowest, the noise and jostling ceased and I was released from my traveling jail.  We are at the hinterland domicile!  And looking out the portals, I would also state that we arrived ahead of Mr. Sol.  Fortunately for me our cool-weather routine includes the heating of a towel, so my lips and ear tips and paw pads aren't blue.  I have half-heartedly requested time on my personal screened deck... but wasn't too disappointed when the shorter peep pretended not to understand... maybe when Mr. Sol shows up?

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Surprises can be good;

surprises can be not good.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - ameowzing, to expurrience the unexpected

unsatisfactory

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

9 Jun 2025 - Where am I, and why do things smell faintly, ominously familiar?  I almost would have preferred seeing a white-coat through the mesh window of the loathed bag... obviously my first choice would have been never to be whisked away and stuffed at my peeps' feet.  But here I am... wondering what is outside this portal (and do I dare attempt an escape)... and noticing that the temperature is not toasty warm, as it was before the kidnap.  I fear that we are back in the hinterland.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Sometimes words are inadequate.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrerless, without defenses and influence (help me, Bastet)

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