Thursday, March 19, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXII

A intruder wouldn't likely have burst through the wall and confronted the watchcat on duty.  Nevertheless, Watchcat Sammy was prepared for that scenario in June 2004:

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXXI

Things were calm for the moment in December 2022, but Watchcat Lily was still on alert for unexpected mayhem:


Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXX

Sometimes, when one's assigned sector is free of activity, a watchcat has the luxury of pondering various responses to security infractions:

When not dancing jigs in honor of St. Patrick's Day, Watchcat Collette spent quiet stretches of this morning in deep contemplation.

Monday, March 16, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXIX

When planning to wash clothes, remember that your watchcat might be using your laundry as a guard post:

Watchcat Sylvia reminded me of this in March 2009.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXVIII

Watchcat Nemo vetted the person descending the stairs as an upstanding citizen, so he wasn't concerned in March 2013:


Saturday, March 14, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXVII

Visitors to Watchcat Sammy's assigned sector were welcome to blow their nose when necessary in September 2005.  Sammy made sure, however, that the tissues were rationed.  After all, Kleenex doesn't grow on trees--um, except that it does insofar as paper products are made from trees:

Sammy chose not to admonish Watchcat Headquarters for the faulty rationale in its edict.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Watchcat protocol MMDLXXVI

Watchcat Rosie didn't let the barrier of a stereo door deter her from scrutinizing her assigned sector in July 2004: