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Me-usings and Me-emories

16 April 2016 - From this angle one would guess that I am a midnight cat (remember that:  first impressions aren't necessarily accurate).  But the reason I am fond of this picture is because of the curvy silhouette.  To just observe the outline of something makes one aware of the underlying shapes.  There is a drawing technique which trains the eye to see the the inherent building blocks:  a circle sitting atop a square upon an oval with two acute triangles crowning it and a flipped J tacked on the end.  From that crude composition, one smooths out the lines, always guided by what the eye observes.  The most discerning will notice that I have fur growing from my ears:  among felines that is not a point of embarrassment.

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Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

You are who you are...

so why not embrace it?

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

quote of the day - "You are ze corned beef to me, and I am ze cabbage to you." ~ Pepé Le Pew

indulgence for sale

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

15 April 2016 - The shorter peep and I have a morning routine, and my part involves considerable waiting:  I dawdle while she eats breakfast, I hang out until she finds her way to the office.  And let us not forget the series of prods and pauses just to get her out of bed.  I tolerate these fits and starts just to have a drink from the faucet, some fresh kibble, and a bit of lap time.  When spelled out in black and white, it hardly seems like an equitable exchange.  I keep reminding myself that it is the journey, not the destination.  I also know that Job has nothing on me.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

There are worse things

than being put on hold.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

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word of the day - furstrated, annoyed by peep obstacles

'tis the gift to be simple

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

14 April 2016 - Although I live here with my peeps, our domicile is a reflection of them.  I have an out-of-the-way corner where my food and water bowls stay, but otherwise you wouldn't guess my presence.  Actually I prefer this spartan existence:  I am not in the habit of collecting friends or possessions…my footprint is light.  I try to ignore all the peep clutter (and yes, that column of shoes belongs to the taller one), and am generally successful, although the weekly cleaning day is a good time to lie low.  I have been known to leave some shed hair in protest of the aggravation.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

One should have an opinion

(but it isn't obligatory to share it).

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

phrase of the day - cat-chin aid, a reference to a peep who helps relieve an itchy muzzle

on the level

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

13 April 2016 - I would not advise my peeps to live on the edge (quite frankly, they are not that sure-footed), but I know that ledges and heights are something that I can do.  Perhaps my cavalier attitude is a product of having nine lives, but then I have yet to use one up by traversing a four-inch beam.  Put into perspective, I can pass my entire body through an opening of that width; whereas it is approximately the crosswise measure of my peep's hand.  So there is definitely more reason for concern if the taller one was trying to maneuver this narrow  place.  The shorter one's balance is better, but then she used to walk the rails as a youngster.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

From a distance

all problems look small.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

word of the day - purrtial, looking out for the peeps that feed and comb me

without envy

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

12 April 2016 - As a diehard carnivore, I don't have much use for plants.  I turn to greens as an emetic when my stomach is unhappy, but otherwise they are largely ignored.  If prodded to consider their role in the world, I will admit a plant's usefulness as ground cover, a hunter's blind, a territory marker...playing a small but supportive role in my life.  But things which remain stationary do not hold a cat's attention for long.  Yes, I admit to taking the earth's flora for granted, but I seriously doubt that my callousness has hurt this bromeliad's feelings.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

No one wishes to come back

as a vegetable.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

quote of the day - "It's not easy being green" ~ Kermit the Frog

surely I'm dreaming

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

11 April 2016 - You realize that I am all about getting my beauty rest.  When I am toasty warm and one of my peeps is giving me a massage, it is very hard to keep my nictating membrane out of the picture.  My eyes literally want to roll back in my head...not exactly the best way to keep watch on my environs.  So I fight sleep, until I lose the battle.  If you count the number of hours of rest that I actually clock, you might conclude that I put up little resistance.

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Down time is necessary

for effective up time.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

breed of the day - rag doll, a cat known for its docile temperament

home rule

Me-ow-my-oh!

Me-usings and Me-emories

10 April 2016 - Most of the time my job of keeping watch is an enviable one:  no major incursions, great scenery, comfortable digs.  That isn't to say that what I do is expendable... how important to my peeps is their peace of mind?  "Very" is their implied response, as I am given autonomy and trust.  We have a good working relationship and a healthy respect for the other.  It doesn't hurt that  I ask for very little in return. 

methodology of the meow-stro

 

 

 

Today's Catechism 

(for the self-taught)

Being indispensable is job security.

Bring back Bastet

Bastet beckons

Catty Corner

place of the day - Catswold, an unspoiled area overseen by its resident feline