It's reassuring when a watchcat conveys, "I'm an old hand at this security game. I've seen it all before." Watchcat Nemo gave off this vibe to his backup watchmouse in March 2017:
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Watchcat protocol DCCLI
Not every offense that a watchcat witnesses warrants a harsh rebuke. For petty infractions, a watchcat might just stick his tongue out at the offender...
...or let the offender off with a bemused smile, as Watchcat Nemo did in Spring 2015:
Friday, February 5, 2021
Watchcat protocol DCCL
Even when a trusted source approaches a watchcat with a brush, the watchcat must be on guard:
As soon as the watchcat determines that the brush isn't being used as a weapon, brushing may commence:
Thursday, February 4, 2021
A linguistic irritant CXVI
It irks me slightly whenever anyone describes another's profession as "schoolteacher."
As if there's a need to clarify where teaching takes place...
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
A moment of linguistic clarity
Recently, my cat, Collette, attempted to grab my soup and eat it. I kept pulling the soup away from her, but she persisted.
"You are one determined--," I said and paused for at least three seconds.
Did I complete this sentence with "cat," "kitty," or "feline?"
No. Instead, I said, "--malcontent."
I would say that was my subconscious mind talking, but...
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Watchcat protocol DCCXLIX
There's nothing wrong with one watchcat admiring another watchcat's agility training prowess. Watchcat Sammy approves of Watchcat Rosie's quick reflexes in September 2013:
Monday, February 1, 2021
Watchcat protocol DCCXLVIII
Watchcat Sammy looked alert in this scene from 2007, but was he really alert? Watchcat Rosie kept an eye on him to make sure:
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