Watchcat Lily wasn't ready to alert Watchcat Headquarters just yet, but she had her suspicions about a visitor on October 1, 2026:
Today, incidentally, marks 10 years since I started this blog. In the back of my mind, I suspected that the cats in my life would eventually dominate my blog posts. Given their amusing antics and poses, that doesn't surprise me--and it shouldn't surprise anyone who knows me well.Stray thoughts, non sequiturs, and other random musings
Monday, November 2, 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLIV
When you've completed a long stretch of guard duty, why shouldn't you allow yourself a satisfied smile? Watchcat Sylvia was entitled to feel triumphant in September 2010:
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Witch cat watchcat protocol XLIX
Watchcat Collette reviewed security tactics for the Halloween season with her backup witch cat and backup watchrabbit on October 29, 2026:
For good measure, Watchcat Headquarters assigned backup watchbirds to the scene, as well:During a holiday season that involves tricks, one can't be too prepared.Friday, October 30, 2026
Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLIII
Watchcat Rosie was ready for whatever came her way on October 6, 2004--provided it was low to the ground:
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLII
Watchcat Sammy didn't let an awkwardly designed guard station keep him from surveying his assigned sector on October 24, 2004:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Watchcat protocol MMDCCXLI
Obviously, a watchcat's undercover guard duty assignment can't be completely undercover. A watchcat needs to see what's going on, after all:
That was Watchcat Sylvia's sound reasoning in October 2011.Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Witch cat watchcat protocol XLVIII
A backup witch cat watchcat can be a security advice consultant and also provide a pat on the back and "There, there" reassurance to a watchcat:
A witch cat provided both of those functions for Watchcat Collette this morning.


