nearest and dearest

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

24 Nov 2025 - I have remembered this cushion.  When something pleasant reenters one's life, it is almost like a brand-new discovery.  When Mr. Sol is heating up my personal screened porch, my preferred beat is out there and so my inside haunts don't see me as much.  But with these cooler mornings, I am returning to favorite spots that offer warm comfort.  This place has the extra plus of not being favored by peeps, i.e., it is always available for me to claim.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't forget your

old friends.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - treaspurred, highly valued (and even better when it's free)

the thrill isn't gone

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

23 Nov 2025 - A cat's nose is quite keen, so it is only my strong sense of obligation that has me sticking it into cobwebby corners and, in this case, a pot of dirt.  But what these messy places have in common (and I bet you can guess) is interloper potential.  What better place to call home than a spot that makes a fastidious cat recoil... but I understand their way of thinking, and so I poke my head into such low-rent places.  Not always do I flush an enemy, but that isn't the point (but is a satisfying aspect of the job).

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

There is little glamor

in daily life.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - charismeowtic, possessing a magnetic attraction (that disarms the savage beast?)

fighting fit

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

22 Nov 2025 - The shorter peep says that if you look closely, you will notice the tip of my tongue, but I think all attention will be drawn to those extended claws.  And who could argue with those?  Maybe only the newbies who haven't been on the receiving end of my weapons.  But in this particular instance, I am just hanging on so that I can stretch my back... and a deep curve it is.  I admit to working my spine at least once a day, but in my occupation one must stay flexible lest the interlopers outmaneuver.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't park your

vehicle too long.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - the purrture of health, in good physical condition (my job demands it)

home rules

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

21 Nov 2025 - Look at all the shapes in this photograph, lines and squares and circles... and the curve of my tail suggesting a parabola!  It is true that I've never had a formal education, but the sort one gets out in the world has served me well (just don't expect a gold star for your efforts).  We cats don't make good students:  we don't like to follow instructions... not that we don't understand what is being asked of us, but we don't see why we should comply.  It's an autonomy thing:  once you obey, more of the same is expected.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Intelligence means

many things.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - indikittenalism, the purrinciple of being independent and self-reliant

of no consequence

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

20 Nov 2025 - I'm not really a shady character, but this monotone version does keep following me around.  I know it's not me, despite the resemblance, but the shorter peep still remarks upon it.  At least I don't have to share her lap with it... or maybe I do but it takes up no space?  You can see why I don't dwell too long on the metaphysical possibilities.  I go about my business, and it doesn't slow me down or trip up my step or chatter in my ear.  What more could you ask of a companion?

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Can you really pick

your friends?

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - chit-cat, feline purrattling (of which I am not guilty)

lavish praise

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

19 Nov 2025 - Occasionally of late, Mr. Sol has gotten his act together, and I can lounge on my personal screened porch (I did miss that space when it was unscreened).  His offerings aren't always available, so I rearrange my work schedule to monitor the north-side interlopers while enjoying his benevolence.  There is nothing better... except a peep lap on a chilly afternoon.  It would seem that I have all the weather contingencies covered.

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Don't wait to be

asked twice.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - considercat, thoughtful (and sometimes of others)

blarney

Shamus on view

Me-usings and Me-emories

18 Nov 2025 - We cats can be full of ourselves, but never "possessed"... not even the solid black ones.  I suspect that our evil association was started by some peeps who thought we were too haughty.  It is true that we are not fawning, but there are enough dim-deeps in this world to satisfy any peep's need to be adored.  Cats have their own way to show affection.  Why else, other than breakfast, would I be patiently waiting for the shorter peep to catch up?

clipped notes

                             Today's Catechism 

                            (for the autodidcat)

Some things are just

for show.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - catjolery, coaxing a peep to do something (it's a full-time job)