Observant Cats

In our lifetimes, Casey and I have heard our fellow cats ask why we feel we need to have a pet human. I have given that some careful thought, and I have some of the answer, but there may be more to it. First of all, they are so darn cute. They get into their chairs and their beds and we just can't resist want to snuggle them. Most of the time, they behave rather well, doing whatever it is they do while we have our naps. Sometimes, though, they tend to be noisy and unpredictable, and we have to keep them in line by getting on their arms or chests or tummies to distract them from their little games they call work. They have a lot of different sounds, but if you pay close attention, you can see that they are doing their best to understand you, and they can't believe we don't know what all the so-called words mean. Humans come in different sizes, but only the tiniest of them are the size of the cat that owns them. They get suspicious when you try to train this tiny human. Although the big ones are quite big, they are not dangerous, and have no intention of hurting us, unless they are wicked boys who have mental problems. Or the ones who want us to avoid having kittens. I am OK with that, because too many kittens use up great amounts of kibble meant for us. Most humans don't have much fur, and they often cover themselves with false fur so they don't get cold. It is usually smooth, and doesn't feel at all like real fur, but they provide this for themselves, so I can't change anything. One of their best qualities is that they have thumbs. You wouldn't believe how those things come in handy for taking care of us. I have heard that there are a few that have lost thumbs in some sort of accident, but I wouldn't want one of those. It is nice to know they forage for their own food, sometimes while securing kibbles for us. I often check out Her food, to be sure it is healthy. Our female is very old, and I don't want Her to get sick. That is all I can think of as to why we have humans. They  are simply adorable when they are sleeping or playing on their computers. TaTa for now.

Visiting Cats

I was waiting in Her inbox for Her to finish with the computer, when we got a surprise visit from Katie'sOldMom, OldGirl and OldBoy. When they came up to the door, there was Kate. They thought they had found Kate for us, and invited her in, but Kate was not even slightly interested. I got a peek at her, and I know Kate is living somewhere comfy, because she still has that big round belly that she grew while she lived here with us. What Kate really likes is the food He gives her. I don't know what her new family gives, but Kate sure likes our kind of kibble.
She was even more excited to see the old Kate family. They  have been gone a lot of months, and the Boy looks even taller than Him.  The Girl is still beautiful and sweet, and the Mom is a really good friend. It was plain that She was chuffed, because She really misses Katie'sOldFamily. Unlike Kate, they didn't want anything to eat.
Speaking of things to eat, She did not make the same mistake She made yesterday. It turned out OK that She hadn't planned anything yesterday, because the was some good stuff in the freezer. Today, though, She is fixing a different kind of food. It is sliced-up onions and peppers that she cooks and then puts in some kind of  sausage. I know that is what they are, because He and She were talking about it, and He sliced up the vegetables for Her. I am not sure how I will like it. I am not very fond of vegetables, but maybe the meat will be good. I am always ready for an adventure. Cheerio.

Message Cats

Since She doesn't go out very much, She has found a place where She can talk to all Her friends. She and I spend quite a lot of time reading messages and then sending messages. I have quite a lot to say to my friends, usually by way of their Moms and Dads. We wonder what all our friends are eating for lunch and dinner, and where they are visiting, and how cute they look.  Lots of pictures of my cousins are on there, and She and I look at them and chuckle, or say awwww. There are grandchildren that She hasn't seen in a long time, like Her OperaGirl and Her OzGirl and lots of Her other beloveds. If it weren't for these messages, I don't know what She would do. Probably just stay in bed. It really keeps your spirits up to know what shows and movies they are seeing. It makes it almost as if She sees them, too. If She had to write letters to all these busy people, it would take Her days and days. We can't wait that long to see who has a new boyfriend or girlfriend. And what about our friends who need to be cheered up? She and I know how to send hugs, and sometimes they need to hear a joke. She knows lots of silly jokes and snarky little stories. Those are mostly about the politics. If it weren't for our message people, we would both be too depressed to even fix dinner. Oh, we love our right-here friends, too, and She sees them whenever She can. but every day, after breakfast, we get on the computer and send and get messages. I hope we can keep doing this forever.
I asked Her what is for dinner, and She has not even thought about it. You can imagine how I don't like the sound of that.  I have given Her a message that She had better figure this out before too long. In case you wonder if Casey sends messages, you will not be surprised to know that Casey really doesn't care. Bone Swar, amies.

Ready Cats

Yes, Casey and I are ready for anything now. Kate still comes for food, but doesn't want to come in, but we are ready in case she does. It is His guess that Kate won't want to stay here, because she must have a nice cozy place somewhere else. Why else did she disappear for so long, and why can't He coax her in? We are ready for the answer to that. Also, She is ready for Her lunch with Rocky'sMom to celebrate the end of R'sM's hard exercises. I guess you need those if you get new hips. My hips ache sometimes, but I don't want to get new ones! It is Her knees that give Her owies and She doesn't want new knees, either. She is ready for the owies.  We are all ready for Him to start selling His project. He is running out of money kind of fast right now, and that gives Her the colleywobbles. I know what that is, but I don't know how to explain it to you. She is trying to get ready for our beloved Cleo'sMom's birthday, but I can't talk about that, because it is supposed to be a surprise. If C'sM finds out, it will spoil it.
The stuff she put on the meat last night was very good and tasty. Let me just say that I am not afraid of vampires today. (snerk). For some reason, She is especially tired today.  It isn't because She didn't have a good sleep. Every time I gave Her a massage, She was sound asleep. I think. So She will get some rest, and I will be ready for whatever happens the rest of the week. Chow.

Details Cats

You know, things can be going along quite smoothly and suddenly you start to notice little things that grab your attention. This happens to all of us, every so often. Right now we are noticing that it is not easy to stop Him or Her from what they are doing to give us pets and treats. What is up with that? Do They think we run around being adorable, just to be ignored when we want Their attention? I am just getting comfortable on Her tummy, when She decides to get up and go do something. Hmmph. Or Casey wants a treat, gets on the counter and looks cute, and He walks right by. We thought we had trained them better than that. She says I know what you mean, Cofs. I get an amazing present for LW'sMom's birthday, and right smack in the middle of the box top, there is a big ugly sticker that doesn't want to peel off. How about when She wants to use something and can't get the top off. It made me stop and think. Maybe we should do what Her Grandma used to say. Count your blessings, she would say, whenever She complained about something. When you are grumpy and want to be in a snit, that is pretty annoying, but when you stop and think, it makes good sense. From what He and She say, things are likely to get harder about money.  There may be things that cost more, but She believes it will be harder on younger people than on Him and Her.  She wonders if people will buy His project if there isn't any money out there. To him, that is a tiny detail. To Casey and me, it is not a worry at all, because we don't think kibbles cost that much. To Her it is a headache. If you know Her, you would think She is used to it by now. Just another detail. And She counts Her blessings.
She got a new kind of stuff to mix with meat and vegetables for our dinner. I can't wait to see how it tastes. I'll keep you informed. Peace out.

Short Cats

One of Her favorite people is Smudge'sMom. That lady is very clever with words. She writes plays and stories and books and all kinds of things. Just like me,S'sM writes a blog, too. When you read her stories, it tells you about what she is doing and seeing. She does and sees a very lot of things. She also knows how to write so you can just see what she is talking about. I bet S'sM knows as many words as She does. My stories tend to be short. I want you readers to know what is going on at our house, because it is the only place I know about. Of course, I don't know as many words as I would like. I am learning new ones all the time, but She says to check with Her before using the ones I learn from Him. So my stories tend to be short. Today, for example, there is not much new happening. He and His helper are working on getting His project ready to sell. She is ordering a new table cover because someone - I'll mention no names, here - but someone with claws made big holes in the one that is on there now. Speaking of mischief cats, She misses little Kate, and hopes she is in a warm house with plenty of pets and kibbles. She made another order, too. It is something for Smudge'sMom, but I can't tell you any more about it. It is just a little thing that will make her smile.
Another thing She did today was to check with all Her around the world friends, and send them good wishes . She is trying not to think about money today, because the people in charge of the country have put us all in a really scary position related to money. I won't explain, because I really don't get it. So that's my short story for today.  I really need to go get in my sun spot on the floor to rest up for dinner. It will be pizza tonight, and She and I are dancing about that. Toodle Pip.

Word Cats

Casey and I use words, but they are cat words. We know a lot of words besides meow and yow, but people don't recognize them. That is OK, because I don't recognize lots of people words. People seem to have the same problem. There can be two people saying words words words words words, and They still look puzzled.  Cat words can make cats happy or sad or even scared, but a lot of times it isn't what we say but how we look that tells each other what we mean. Kate never understood my words about wanting to be friends, or Casey's words that said leave me alone. Sometimes people words make people laugh. They have jokes about how the words fit together. She likes words like that. The words He likes are the ones that mean exactly what they say, but sometimes He will chuckle at one of Her word twists. She knows more words, but He can say them louder, so if They have a talk where they don't agree, they are pretty equal. He and She like the President's words, because that guy knows nice words that sound fair to them, but some people don't like them.One nice thing is that She understands a lot of my words and I understand a lot of Hers. I don't need to talk much to get Her to understand, and She uses way too many words but I still understand.
There was a big surprise last night when He went out to put out food for the neighborhood cats. Kate was there by the door. He held the door, but she didn't want to come in. Kate just ate some of the food. I wish He understood cat words so He could find out what is going on with her. Well, we'll see what happens. I hope Kate has a house to go to. Well, farewell for now.