tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175507362011-12-24T14:25:05.380-06:00Stories, comments, poems, and book reviews by and about Aloysius Katz, a.k.a. Aloysius Pangur Ban, M.F.A. (Master of Feline Arts). Featuring: Great Feline Authors, Into the Litter Box, and Darcy Xenophon.Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.comBlogger4391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-71951221003537993742011-09-12T13:23:00.007-05:002011-12-24T14:25:05.387-06:00

Dear friends,I am sad to have to tell you that Aloysius passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011. He had been healthy up until this summer, but then was diagnosed with kidney failure. Still, he survived for a few weeks, and was able to prowl about and chase chipmunks in his garden. We miss him very much. I know he would have loved to have heard the greetings that he has already received today,

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I've been ruling the house here for eight years now, and I have never stopped learning how to surprise my humans. Most recently, I learned how to get over the fence. All I have to do is get up in that tree, and I can go catting around down the block.I was able to get up there--despite the fact that my previous human had me declawed. I used the lawn furniture as a ladder.But now they've moved

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-42358586501939812502010-03-09T13:00:00.003-06:002010-03-09T13:23:00.336-06:00

My human picked up a back issue of Vanity Fair because she wanted to read a piece called "Addicted to Cute." Doesn't she know that I am the king of cuteness?I am the cutest thing since sliced mousie paws.I am the cutest kitty ever to loll on the dining room table.Cuter than a cupcake, thanks very much.But if you're making cupcakes, make mine with tuna, won't you?It's my birthday, and I'll be cute

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-64387831504460526282009-12-21T18:47:00.003-06:002009-12-21T18:51:41.430-06:00

A pear-shaped cat contemplates the Winter SolsticeThe shortest of days has come againFreezing rain and darkness fallingThe humans keep a candle burningTo call the sunlight back to earthLater, they’ll go to bed and dreamOf peace for earth and all its creaturesWhile I keep watch throughout the nightMy eyes refracting paradise.--Blessings be to all critters and their humans!Aloysius Pangur Ban

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-89039880975571042752009-09-24T13:20:00.006-05:002009-09-24T15:21:21.911-05:00

After the sad news from last week, I needed a laugh. Fortunately, some humans just keep sending me LOL messages, like this one. This guy doesn't need a vacation; he needs a copy editor.No matter how old your cat is, it is never too late to ensure that he is comfortable and that you are doing everything you can to maximize his health.After all, your cat is your companion and you want the best

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Alas, I'm all alone on the patio. Where have all my chipmunks gone? Earlier this summer, my backyard was full of the little rodents. I would chase them and chase them all the time--although I never caught one. Then, a couple of weeks ago, they all disappeared. My humans found a dead chipmunk on the grass, and they thought that I had done it in. But I didn't.Yesterday, the next-door neighbor

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-86484410496226493032009-09-13T17:31:00.003-05:002009-09-13T17:42:15.717-05:00

After the reaction to my Gotcha Day post, two wonderful cats have contacted me and asked if I can be of any help. They are Amber and Dora, both female and neutered, about 3 years old. They have lived with their human for the past two years, and they love each other dearly; however, the human's grandson is very allergic to cats and can't visit his grandmother while the cats are in the

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-77699730072255911082009-09-11T11:46:00.005-05:002009-09-11T12:46:49.766-05:00

Most cats think of their Gotcha Day as they day that humans adopted them, but I've got a better idea. The Gotcha Day I celebrate is the day I got my humans. That was September 12, 2003, which means I've owned these humans (and their furniture) for six whole years!I remember when I first came here. Right away my humans showed me where they kept the cat food and the litter box and they let me

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-41036197529481323772009-08-14T15:22:00.003-05:002009-08-14T15:39:43.503-05:00

Humans are holding an event to learn how to relax! This actual event takes place at the historic James J. Hill House in St. Paul, Minnesota tomorrow, August 15, which is National Relaxation Day. Clueless humans! They are hiring a trainer to teach them how to relax, when all they would have to do is watch a cat for a few hours. Better yet, they could curl up with a cat in a nice, cushy

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-9618152478990878462009-08-05T13:55:00.001-05:002009-08-08T13:06:41.608-05:00

Matilda, the gorgeous cat who reigns over New York's Algonquin Hotel, invited me to her birthday party. It's a benefit for the North Shore Animal League. Unfortunately, I can't fly to New York. But maybe some of you cats who live there can encourage your humans to check this out. It is bound to be a fabulous event. Go to the hotel's website for more about the famous cats of the Algonquin.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-32641955336579086512009-07-17T11:55:00.010-05:002009-10-27T12:44:32.326-05:00

The timber tiger is what I seek.His stripes are bold; his bulging cheekIs filled with nuts and seeds and bird eggsAnd bugs and worms and even frog legs!I can hear him chittering.Underneath the steps he’s skittering.I know if I am very stillI’ll have a chance to make a kill.And what else to do on a cloudy dayBut lie on the patio and dream of prey?Now, for the Modulator's Friday Ark. And on Sunday

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-58510445071249779312009-07-09T13:51:00.004-05:002009-07-14T12:50:17.782-05:00

I love to be out on the patio at dusk. Not only does my fur contrast nicely with the red flowers, but I can hear those chipmunks rustling around underneath the foliage. I wish I could go in and out all night, but eventually my humans want to go to bed and make me come in. Silly humans!See more cats at Modulator's Friday Ark and at Sunday's Carnival of the Cat--hosted by the M-Cats Club,

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-68275368926807576472009-06-20T13:06:00.004-05:002009-06-20T13:20:45.384-05:00

My human made me pose for this picture! That's the filter thingamajig that goes in the furnace and catches some of the fur I shed. Then she went on the internet and sent the picture to the 3M company that makes the filters. They promise to send a coupon for a free filter. But hey, you know, I think I look pretty handsome in this picture. Maybe they will offer me a job as the 3M spokescat.Check

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-33415424781731413592009-06-05T12:00:00.005-05:002009-10-27T12:45:53.212-05:00

I sought them hereI sought them thereI sought those chipmunks everywhere!Are they in heavenOr are they in hell?Those damned elusive . . .Oh, what was it I was looking for, again?Jump aboard the Friday Ark at Modulator. On Sunday, the Carnival of the Cats will be at Adventures in Cat Philanthropy,

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-70718681006611919242009-05-29T11:51:00.003-05:002009-05-29T16:42:51.819-05:00

Moses the cat and Matilda the dog may be of different species, but they have something in common: both of them were rescued by amanuensis' niece. They now live happily together in the Ohio countryside. Apparently no one told Moses that he's supposed to dislike dogs, because he really seems to want to cuddle up to Matilda.They'll be boarding Modulator's Friday Ark today. On Sunday, the

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-16305946925126588822009-05-25T12:33:00.004-05:002009-05-25T12:47:40.116-05:00

Some of my friends have stopped by and asked what's up with me, because it's been quite a while since I posted anything. Well, I've just been hanging around like any cat would, indulging in my favorite hobbies--birding and napping. Yes, it's finally spring here. The snow's been gone for some time, and there are birds singing constantly. That's one reason why I'm napping now. Every day I get

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-81318863041454303962009-04-02T15:05:00.005-05:002009-04-02T15:31:41.738-05:00

See what I had to go through to get out to my backyard! This was a little while ago before the snow finally melted.First I tried walking down the downspout.Ish! Then, my humans thought of putting a plank out across the snow. I sniffed it.But I didn't like it. Something smelled fishy, and not in a good way.Finally, I took off across the snow, determined to reach the sunny part of the backyard.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-5000527462085027932009-03-20T12:19:00.003-05:002009-03-20T12:39:22.646-05:00

Today I'd hoped to celebrate the coming of Spring, but when I woke up and looked out the window, everything was covered with a layer of snow! I had to go back to my archives to find a photo of myself sitting in the sunshine.All I'd like to do is go out in the backyard and cat around a little. I'd even step across the snow that's still piled up in the shade next to our back steps. But today is

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-33981453192937944332009-03-15T12:50:00.004-05:002009-03-15T13:40:57.491-05:00

We all know that many humans treat their pets like children, but how many treat them like fashion models? Lilly is a gorgeous young coal-black long-haired cat who really seems to get off on being dressed up. The Star Tribune gossip columnist C.J. recently interviewed Lilly and her human, Carol. There's evan a video of Lilly getting dressed, and her human talking baby talk to her.Carol complains

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-51432210942323997382009-03-12T16:38:00.003-05:002009-03-12T16:58:03.684-05:00

More wildcat news. Last week, hunters used their dogs to tree this gorgeous cougar, apparently a wild one, near Spooner, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin officials who came to look have said that wild cougars are rare in Wisconsin and next door here in Minnesota. I sort of wonder whether the cougars might not be migrating. After all, in some parts of the country, it's spring, and young cats have

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-67563647088064624132009-03-09T13:17:00.003-05:002009-03-09T13:46:31.352-05:00

I woke up early and took a bath today, because it's my birthday! Yesterday, my personal groomer had brushed me--including my fluffy ruff and tummy. Don't you think I look a lot better now?

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-73182523171886123732009-03-06T11:44:00.003-06:002009-03-06T20:36:27.518-06:00

A little bit of the nip keeps me from thinking too much about money. I like to roll in the catnip and then lick it off my fur. I even offered some to my humans, but they said they preferred a little nip of something else. As long as they have enough money for catnip and food, I guess we should all be happy. And by the way, Monday is my birthday! Check out the boarders at the Friday Ark.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-22441416525626848592009-02-26T15:16:00.005-06:002009-03-01T13:55:42.085-06:00

Lots of humans are sitting around caterwauling about how their economy is in free fall. Well, maybe it's time they turned the economy over to us cats. Cats have a natural ability to recover from falls. We know how to roll gracefully and how to get back on our feet as smoothly and quickly as possible. We know how to clean up our own messes, too, something that humans seem to have a heck of a

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-91540560582010178462009-02-22T12:36:00.004-06:002009-02-22T12:50:03.164-06:00

A pear-shaped cat whose proclivity Was to maximize his productivity Got an excellent start: He perfected the art Of militant couch inactivity.Today's Carnival of the Cats will be at When Cats Attack! Don't forget to celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday. You know I'll be doing that.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-29608306674634147362009-02-21T14:48:00.003-06:002009-02-21T15:04:43.672-06:00

I was sad to hear that Socks, the debonair tuxedo cat who lived in the White House during Bill Clinton's two terms, has passed away. Socks was a crowd pleasing cat who reportedly liked to perch on the President's shoulder. We will miss him very much.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-88372412243761472272009-02-18T11:36:00.004-06:002009-02-20T11:44:28.827-06:00

Today's Minneapolis Star Tribune has a feature about wild cougars in Minnesota. The handsome cat above was caught on film in 2007 by a stationery camera set up near Floodwood, Minnesota. But, according to the Department of Natural Resources, the wild cougar population is very small in our state, maybe only two or three individuals. Apparently humans can easily mistake other species for cougars

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-59549019024275718782009-02-12T11:28:00.006-06:002009-02-13T11:40:26.578-06:00

I wish all you cats and catted ones a happy Valentine's Day!And happy Valentine's Day to all creatures.Love and purrs,AloysiusSee you on board the Friday Ark.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-26174743696761923162009-02-08T12:56:00.007-06:002009-02-08T13:14:07.457-06:00

I'm afraid I've been sleeping too much to blog very often. That's winter for you. There have been a few entertaining interludes, though, like posing with this big red poinsettia that has survived since December.An even better distraction: squirrel watching. Our neighbors sure seem to like feeding the darned little tree rats. I love to watch them hanging upside down--the squirrels, not the

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-46744333430458293032009-02-06T11:27:00.005-06:002009-02-06T14:37:23.480-06:00

Ever since I first heard the story of the story of Kajeeka and George, two rescued lynx who bonded at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, I have just fallen in love with these two. A donation to the Sanctuary lets you send a unique gift of lynx love to your Valentine. But hurry! You have only until tomorrow, February 7, to order in time for Valentine's Day delivery. Even if you

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-15756576113527418462008-12-24T16:43:00.002-06:002008-12-24T16:54:06.242-06:00

Yes, there he is again--Santa Cat. He's looking over my shoulder, isn't he? He's going to decide whether I've been a good cat or a bad cat, isn't he? Humph! Could any cat be cuter or more cuddly than I am, sitting here on my flowery cotton quilt, just trying to get a late afternoon nap in before Christmas Eve starts up? Happy Holidays to all cats and catted ones. And this is probably is a

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-78029044116656524282008-12-04T16:17:00.004-06:002008-12-04T16:32:28.855-06:00

Check out the Friday Ark on 12/5. And on Sunday, the Carnival of the Cats lands at Mind of Mog.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-52685536617504143372008-11-30T14:17:00.003-06:002008-11-30T14:29:03.160-06:00

The first real snowfall of the winter has finally come; I'm contemplating the snow-covered bushes outside my window. I'm glad to be staying warm and enjoying the blooming holiday cactus. My humans are contractually obligated to keep a space open for me on this table.This week's Carnival of the Cats is at Nikita’s Place.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-31822969941617104852008-11-06T15:40:00.005-06:002008-11-06T16:01:36.089-06:00

The pet population at a certain place in Ohio has really gone through the roof lately. I'm talking about the country home where amanuensis' niece Lee and her husband Gary live. Here's Matilda, a rescue dog they recently adopted. I'm told that Matilda is devoted to Lee and is learning to follow along when she rides her horse.There are also two Sheltie puppies in the house. This one's called

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-30743715954520024022008-11-06T12:12:00.005-06:002008-11-06T12:17:57.748-06:00

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-72638531940437254222008-10-31T13:11:00.005-05:002008-10-31T13:14:33.620-05:00

Since reality shows are all the rage, I'm going trick or treating--as myself! Please pass the tuna.Check out the Friday Ark for more merry critters.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-67344961108108138132008-10-28T13:07:00.004-05:002008-10-28T13:23:16.785-05:00

Aloysius has been enforcing his contract: on Tuesdays, he simply is a cat. Last night we had a hard frost, and it's still quite cold outside. Aloysius' thick, silky coat protects him from the cold, but for good measure, he's sitting on the heating pad.We haven't posted much this month. The news and our mood have been too sad. We're hopeful, though, that next week will bring better news, at

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Yes, it's true. Another year of Catymology has come to pass. I'm so proud.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-48208184736449366182008-10-03T12:37:00.004-05:002008-10-03T13:00:09.523-05:00

My humans were gone again for most of the last week. I had little to do but sit and lick my fur.I found out where the humans went. They went to Indiana for a funeral. I am sorry that they have lost someone they loved. I am going to be especially nice to them now, and I will start by making sure that their bed is nice and warm and furry.Love and purrs to all of you.See the Friday Ark and the

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-68784600050549657352008-09-21T17:21:00.003-05:002008-09-21T17:31:36.830-05:00

From time to time, I've come up with new words for my vocabulary, such as "catted" and "cattitude." It's not that other cats haven't used those words before and since, it's just that--as a feline with a Master of Feline Arts degree--I enjoy learning things. So here's my word of the week: Purrsistence! Felines rule, do they not?Ask the cats at the Carnival of the Cats, hosted today at

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-81389495610916492022008-09-19T12:20:00.005-05:002008-09-19T12:43:57.496-05:00

I find it hard to believe that humans hunt moose, but they do it here in Minnesota as well as in Alaska and other places where there are more hooves than humans. Moose have been in the news, of course, because the woman who is running for Vice President claims to be able to field dress one. In case you assume that field dressing means putting on its orange hunting costume, be assured that it

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-27239351950115573372008-09-12T11:32:00.005-05:002008-09-12T11:48:23.578-05:00

On September 12, 2002, I came to live in my new home. My male human brought me home after one of his co-workers said that the man I was living with had to give me up. In this picture, taken a couple of months later, you can see that I have made myself at home.Here are some of the things I love about living here with my humans:--Sitting on the patio in the sunshine--Sitting on the dining room

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-29905323012714088862008-08-18T10:59:00.003-05:002008-08-18T11:07:40.110-05:00

The M-Cats Club is a site for handsome mancats. This week I am the Mancat member of the week. Wow!

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-10502602069925703152008-08-16T12:13:00.006-05:002008-08-16T12:48:48.729-05:00

For a cat of a certain avoirdupois, a snooze is a great vacation. I would have preferred to snooze under a bush, but I had to make do with the dining room chair.And why, pray tell? Because my humans took off to spend a few days looking at things such as this--a whole lot of water. They were on the North Shore of Lake Superior.My humans stayed in a lodge that had lots of wood and some

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-21143150883663354692008-08-07T17:33:00.003-05:002008-08-07T17:41:15.760-05:00

Mrs. OZ of The Cat Realm tagged us for the name game!What is your name?Aloysius—Aloysius Pangur Ban, if you are being formal.If you could change your name, what would it be?I love my name!What is your pet's name?Uh, pet? I’m a cat. I have a human, and her name is amanuensis.If you could change your pet's name, what would it be?Oh, boy. She already changed her name so we wouldn’t get nasty

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-2563273726497708432008-08-01T10:56:00.002-05:002008-12-09T12:35:42.620-06:00

A morning rain left the back steps wet and slippery. I paced back and forth until I found the least wet place to cross. See you on the Modulator's Friday Ark and, on Sunday, at the Carnival of the Cats--hosted by Life from a Cat's Perspective.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-29375292958674074382008-07-26T11:04:00.003-05:002008-12-09T12:35:42.767-06:00

Yes, they are still painting the house. Fortunately, the painter doesn't work on the weekend, so I am able to get some outdoor time.Check out the Friday Ark and the Carnival of the Cats, which is at CatSynth this Sunday.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-2163746822289004772008-07-23T10:47:00.006-05:002008-12-09T12:35:42.923-06:00

The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) in Sandstone, Minnesota, recently took in a pride of lions: Asha, Shanti Deva, and Aslan. Now they have a new habitat where they can roam. Better yet, TWS has begun posting videos of the big cats on YouTube. The most recent one shows the three lions walking from their temporary holding pen, through a specially constructed pathway, to their new home. There are

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-8251226228862172232008-07-18T13:15:00.005-05:002008-12-09T12:35:43.729-06:00

For the last three days, I've been barred from my back yard during the day. To make things worse, in the morning a strange human climbed up a ladder right by the bedroom window and stomped over the roof of the house and made a whole lot of noise with machines. My humans said he was painting the house, but it sounded more like he was tearing it down.No matter how much I whined and rubbed against

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-27334794354628769482008-06-28T11:09:00.006-05:002008-12-09T12:35:44.024-06:00

It's a rainy Saturday. I have nothing better to do than to occupy tables. I am Tablecat!This week's Friday Ark is over at Modulator. On Sunday, Victor Tabbycat hosts the Carnival of the Cats.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-90394190685213563032008-06-12T11:52:00.007-05:002008-12-09T12:35:45.106-06:00

My human amanuensis visited Kathleen this week--Kathleen being the wonderful human who feeds me when my own humans are out of town. I was a little put out by what she brought back with her, as I always am when I find out she's been consorting with foreign cats.Precious is the senior cat in the household. Here, she's about to settle into her comfy bed.Kiki is a rescued cat that Kathleen accepted

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-3235592307827820282008-06-06T12:35:00.008-05:002008-12-09T12:35:45.627-06:00

I looked out the window, and what did I see?That calico foreign cat looking in at me!Lying on the sidewalk, cool as could be,She had nothing better to do than laugh at me.I got the calico blues.I said the calico blues.She was calm and collected, not a whisker twitching.I wanted to jump out there and give her a licking.I was hissing and growling to defend my territory,But the calico cat had a

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-26952399686003677492008-05-30T15:45:00.006-05:002008-12-09T12:35:45.786-06:00

My humans had to replace some of the boards on my deck. After it was done, I found out that cedar boards smell really great, and it's a treat to roll around on them. Check out the Friday Ark at Modulator, and on Sunday, the Carnival of the Cats will be at Kashim & Othello!

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-84365676802493647162008-05-22T17:20:00.005-05:002008-12-09T12:35:46.316-06:00

You ask what perfection would be? Here is my answer. It's finally Spring here in Minnesota. These are MY crabapple trees, in my back yard. Aren't they lovely? But, also, there is nothing quite as perfect as snoozing next to my human.This Memorial Day weekend begins with the Friday Ark at Modulator. On Sunday, don't forget the Carnival of the Cats at M-Cats Club.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-27077270212637637092008-05-16T11:26:00.004-05:002008-12-09T12:35:46.821-06:00

Humans can be mysterious creatures. Why do they have to move the furniture around? Why are some of my chairs suddenly upside down? Is this their idea of fun?Oh, no! Now I see: they are getting out the big, noisy blue vacuum machine that sucks up all the fur I have carefully spread around. These humans need to get a hobby.Check out the Friday Ark and the Carnival of the Cats, this Sunday, May

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-36580184099515727802008-05-08T11:41:00.005-05:002008-12-09T12:35:46.977-06:00

I am Tablecat and this is MY table.I am on the level.Your table is my table. Every table is my table. All my table coverings come pre-furred.Now you may worship Tablecat.More cats: Friday Ark and Carnival of the Cats 5/11/08 #217 at Bad Kitty Cats.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-19814356207308646272008-04-20T18:05:00.000-05:002008-12-09T12:35:47.302-06:00

It's time to celebrate the Carnival of the Cats, and this week we've got a lot to celebrate. That's why I've got my beads and mask all ready! First of all, Happy 2nd Birthday to Audace and Ruse. Leaf through the family album at Momma Grace and Company, and then help them open their presents.And Happy 3rd Birthday to Delilah, whose BIG Birthday Adventure unfolds at Dr. Tweety's blog. What a brave

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-76815512276420635972008-04-16T18:18:00.004-05:002008-12-09T12:35:47.487-06:00

There's more than one way to celebrate a carnival, as everyone who has ever done Mardi Gras knows. I'm ready with my beads and my mask. Send in your entries by this Sunday, April 20, at 6 P.M. Central Time. Send in your entries to: submissions (at) carnivalofthecats.com or use the handy BlogCarnival submission form).

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-42018055474048602762008-04-11T11:01:00.007-05:002008-12-09T12:35:47.653-06:00

I wouldn't want to miss dinner time. So, I am occupying the place mats and, while I wait, I thought I'd wash my face and paws.Check out today's Friday Ark at Modulator, and on Sunday, the Carnival of the Cats will be at M-Cats Club!

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-85393004489250642602008-04-06T13:40:00.004-05:002008-12-09T12:35:47.799-06:00

After I complained loudly about the pile of snow and ice between the door and my back yard, my male human went out and shoveled a path. It's still sort of cold and slushy, but at least my feet don't sink in up to my belly. I think I've got him trained!By the way, for those of you who are wondering how there can still be snow here: first, it's Minnesota; second, my back door faces North, and so

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-16723718043600599052008-04-04T17:20:00.004-05:002008-12-09T12:35:48.880-06:00

This spring, if you can call it Spring, has been trying indeed for this small Earth cat. Today was the first day that I was allowed out of the house and into my back yard. And this is what I had to put up with!But when I finally reached the sunny patio, it was worth it.Am I not the biggest, bravest cat in my neighborhood?

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-43238076606357707662008-04-01T17:14:00.003-05:002008-12-09T12:35:48.976-06:00

Yes, it's April Fool's Day, but do we really deserve this?

amanuensishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15304482576092075809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-53993320569158122642008-03-27T12:46:00.005-05:002008-03-27T13:44:43.713-05:00

The CatOr,How I Lost EternityBy Jutta Richterwith illustrations by Rotraut Susanne BernerMilkweed Editions, 2006Translated from the German by Anna BrailovskyEvery day on her way to school, the eight-year-old girl communes with an old white cat who gives her advice that turns out to cause trouble. When the girl has trouble with counting, the cat suggests: "Numbers are determined by the mice . . .

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-8631998475309049702008-03-20T12:11:00.004-05:002008-12-09T12:35:49.334-06:00

Humans celebrate the Vernal Equinox today. Me? I'm waiting for the snow to melt. Alas, they're predicting more of the ugly white stuff tonight, here in Minnesota.But since some of my ancestors were Persian cats, I'm planning to celebrate Nowruz. In Iran and other parts of the world, humans of Persian descent celebrate Nowruz, the spring festival that begins on the Equinox. This is the

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-28112598587027655222008-03-17T13:02:00.004-05:002008-03-17T13:09:45.456-05:00

I'm Aloysius Pangur Ban! And today is the day when I turn green, in honor of my Irish ancestors.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-62960497999940317782008-03-13T17:04:00.003-05:002008-12-09T12:35:49.465-06:00

Where in the world would a pear-shaped cat sit?On a runner, on a table, near a pot by Warren MacKenzieOne of the most influential potters of the last 50 years, MacKenzie has taught countless students at the University of Minnesota and has influenced many more to produce beautiful, simple, functional pottery. His pots, in their beauty and simplicity of line, are not unlike the beauty and

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-16681555014582104092008-03-11T10:57:00.005-05:002008-12-09T12:35:49.775-06:00

*Over the weekend, there was a big blizzard in Ohio, where my niece Lee lives. But in the barn where these cats rule, everyone was toasty and warm. Since it's Tabby Tuesday, we'll lead off with Scamp, the orange tabby, and her sister, Sissy. Of course, they both tucked their feet underneath their tummies and curled their tails round.Now, here's Tater, who technically belongs to the neighbors,

amanuensishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15304482576092075809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-17384515769404608822008-03-09T17:43:00.004-05:002008-12-09T12:35:50.030-06:00

Today is my official birthday! Since my humans didn't know exactly when I was born, we decided that I would celebrate on Saint Aloysius' birthday--that's today.Happy Birthday to me! Come on over and enjoy some tuna, some ham, or some poached chicken livers. Oh, you know you want to!

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-54804432085105174942008-03-07T10:51:00.005-06:002008-12-09T12:35:50.293-06:00

My birthday's coming up on Sunday, March 9! I'll be officially 10 years old. But, you're only as old as you feel, and today I feel like it's Spring, and I'm a kitten with my new toy. Yes, it's just a simple rubber ball--a racquetball, to be precise--but I love to bat it around the floor. I also love it when I hit it under the couch and my humans have to get down on the floor and find it for

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-18800227728628934892008-02-27T12:21:00.004-06:002008-12-09T12:35:50.478-06:00

News from the Wildcat Sanctuary:"The cats have had a wonderful time playng with their snowmen. Each cat finds a fun treat inside from food to Lawry's season salt. Diablo Guapo nicely licked is snowman until his weight tipped it over. Tractor (in photograph) hugged his snow man and rubbed all over the face that was painted in vegetable paint. Baby Jenga took apart his and played with each

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-82870038259034923312008-02-26T11:46:00.007-06:002008-12-09T12:35:50.846-06:00

Tuesday is Aloysius' day to simply be a cat--something he's quite adept at--so I am filling in with some guest cat photos contributed by my niece, Lee. Why are these cats lucky? Cosmo and Vegas live in a tack shop called The Tacky Horse in Beavercreek Ohio. Cosmo, the long haired one, looks like he gets more than his share of tasty rodents.Vegas, who is rather shy, has a million places to

amanuensishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15304482576092075809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-53702864531025211812008-02-22T13:48:00.003-06:002008-12-09T12:35:51.126-06:00

We knew it was good to be catted, but now there's scientific proof. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports today on yet another reason why cats are much better than dogs.A new study suggests cat owners are less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke than people who, well, don't own cats. And no, dogs don't do the same trick. The study, by researchers at the University of Minnesota, found that

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-50480627792048010082008-02-14T14:47:00.007-06:002008-12-09T12:35:52.076-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all cats and catted ones!I hope you all get to indulge in your favorite things today. Here are some of mine:First, sitting in the sun. The sunshine, the red upholstery and the plants make me think that I am in a tropical jungle.Next, taking a long, leisurely bath!Followed, of course, by an afternoon nap.And finally, admiring the flowers.Don't forget to visit the Friday

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-21607694171632725822008-01-31T14:24:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:52.324-06:00

Greetings to all cats and catted ones! I know it has been a long time since I wrote anything or visited your blogs. Well, you just have to blame it on my humans, who went on vacation for two whole weeks. Not only did they leave town, but they took that scalawag Darcy with them. There he was, canoodling with the lovely Lola in Hawaii, while I was here at home with a bowl of dry kibble.Yes,

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-75364481891757185872008-01-25T22:02:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:52.675-06:00

Yo, cats and catted ones! Darcy here.I'm posting from Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, where I have been visiting my new friend Lola. Isn't she sweet?She has a wonderful back yard to hunt in; it's full of lizards. Though the ones I saw were very small. I think that's because Lola is so busy keeping them in check. If you look closely, you will see that Lola has white feet like my friend Katz. But she's a

Darcy Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16407645020703133548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-2190659035068874432008-01-13T16:02:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:52.793-06:00

It must be the winter blahs. Why else would so many humans be looking up stuff like:Do cats snore?andCats sleep anywhere?

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-10302044440452240262008-01-12T11:37:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:52.970-06:00

Despite my constant watching, window pawing, and whining, I have not made the snow go away. Humph!Friday Ark is up at Modulator.Cheysuli hosts Weekend Cat Blogging #136.The Carnival of the Cats is at Life From A Cat’s Perspective on Sunday.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-75857874717758504412008-01-04T13:41:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:53.154-06:00

I'm taking my mid-afternoon nap. You know, that's the nap that immediately follows the midday nap. After the mid-afternoon nap, I usually have activity time--looking out the window or sitting on the couch beside one of my humans. That's when I like to be brushed, too. After the humans have dinner, I like to sit with them and sometimes I condescend to play with my feather toy. Then, when they

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-35661047909219983462007-12-28T16:30:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:53.437-06:00

My recent activities have revolved around napping. Meanwhile, the humans seem to have spent time several days a week at "the Y." Since they are always hungry and thirsty when they return from "the Y," I guess they are doing a lot of hunting. (That is what I wish I were doing right now!) But, you know, the fact that they return hungry and thirsty means that they are not very good hunters.It's a

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-65915717961867887032007-12-23T13:59:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:53.536-06:00

When decorating your house for the holidays, do include a variety of seasonal plants, such as the poinsettia and Christmas cactus. Just don't forget to leave room for a pear-shaped cat!

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-34777493040729820982007-12-21T10:41:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:53.841-06:00

Warm wishes for a festive Winter Solstice!In case you missed my Winter Solstice poem, here it is again:A pear-shaped cat contemplates the Winter SolsticeThe shortest of days has come againFreezing rain and darkness fallingThe humans keep a candle burningTo call the sunlight back to earthLater, they’ll go to bed and dreamOf peace for earth and all its creaturesWhile I keep watch throughout the

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-44265479754695602592007-12-13T14:20:00.000-06:002007-12-13T14:39:55.781-06:00

This is a very exciting day! For two years, amanuensis has been searching high and low for a recording of The Yule Cat sung by the Icelandic artist, Bjork. And here it is!In Icelandic, the Yule Cat is Jolakotterinn. The song apppeared on the compilation album Hvít Er Borg Og Bær in December 1987. Bjork was in the band called the Sugarcubes at the time.Thanks to a fan of Bjork's music, here's an

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-86137343358845094522007-12-12T10:59:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:54.066-06:00

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-51668603881433096542007-12-06T15:07:00.000-06:002007-12-23T17:38:09.977-06:00

Yo, cats and catted ones! Darcy here.If you're old enough to read Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials (or to see the movie that opens tomorrow), you're old enough to have your own daemon. The viral marketing team at New Line Cinema just sent me mine.Here she is:My daemon, Kyana, is supposed to be a reflection of my personality; after I answered 20 questions, I learned that I am "modest,

Darcy Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16407645020703133548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-41615952650298107792007-12-06T13:13:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:54.234-06:00

I am thankful that my human has left the gently heated pad on the couch! Now that winter is here, it's my favorite place to sit.Visit the Friday Ark at Modulator. Carnival of the Cats this weekend at Bad Kitty Cats!

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-45309949524279512592007-11-29T11:01:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:54.348-06:00

Our latest guest cat lives at The Tacky Horse, a tack shop in Ohio that amanuensis' niece visits frequently. We don't know the cat's name or even whether it is male or female, but from the look on its face, it's a very satisfied cat! Shop cats are usually very happy, especially when the shop sells feed that attracts lots of tasty little rodents. You can find more working cats at the Shop

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-7804679087963222992007-11-27T11:09:00.000-06:002007-11-27T11:28:18.571-06:00

Yo, cats and catted ones! Darcy here.Bouncing around the interweb this morning, I decided to check out a new local phenom that's popped up in my neck of the woods. I'm talking about the Daily Mole, a darn good mash up of all things cultural, political, and downright weird. The big brain behind the Mole is Steve Perry, a writer of some repute and impeccably eclectic taste . Today, Steve posted

Darcy Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16407645020703133548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-17662814452785963562007-11-25T14:10:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:54.532-06:00

Ever since I came to live here, the table beneath this window has been so full of stuff that there was not a square inch left over for a cat to perch. (Okay, I admit that it takes more than an inch for a cat of my ample girth!) I had to resort to some serious whining, but my humans finally got the message.Finally, I've found room to perch in front of the window. It's a decorating miracle

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-71208045879556328472007-11-21T10:02:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:54.946-06:00

This will be the first year since I came to live with my humans that we will spend Thanksgiving together. I'm so excited that I've been leaving my scent on all of the furniture.I plan to spend a lot of time showing off my gorgeous, fluffy tail.But of course my real interest is just the same as always. When can I go outside?May all cats and catted ones have a happy and safe holiday! And don't

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-34345307628368002472007-11-15T11:39:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:55.135-06:00

Here's the latest addition to my cat art collection--a gift from my friend Joan. To me, it looks like a leopard!Did you know that the great American poet Emily Dickinson wrote a poem about the leopard?Civilization--spurns--the Leopard492Civilization—spurns—the Leopard!Was the Leopard—bold?Deserts—never rebuked her Satin—Ethiop—her Gold—Tawny—her Customs—She was Conscious—Spotted—her Dun Gown—This

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-19177731811173748432007-11-08T15:34:00.000-06:002008-12-09T12:35:55.311-06:00

Personally, I don't like to climb. I don't climb trees. I don't climb fences. I just like to stay on the ground and wait for prey to fall into my mouth. A table is high enough for me! (Maybe my pear shape has something to do with it?)But you never know when you are going to fall. So it's time for a public service announcement: here's an instructional video, courtesy of National Geographic,

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-23580661166734399582007-11-07T11:27:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:55.510-06:00

Today, bloggers all over the world will post their wishes for peace. Although I am a predator by nature, I am purring for peace today. Humans, hear my purrs! And may the Great Cat bless you all.To learn how to make your own Peace Globe, visit Mimi's blog.

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-7490719108813924542007-11-05T14:46:00.001-06:002008-12-09T12:35:56.585-06:00

I got a dare from Anastasia, who wroteI Dare You All to Dress Up Your Staff. Dress up your humans in the most ridiculous, silly, weird, comical, insane, funny, humiliating, splendid, outrageous outfit you can imagine, post their picture on your blog and put your name and the link to the post in the Mr. Linky box below.Fortunately I had a picture that just came in over the transom: this is

Aloysiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376805761417557738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-27682719131146198342007-10-31T11:00:00.000-05:002008-12-09T12:35:58.104-06:00

Yo, cats and catted ones! Darcy here.I tailed the humans to a Halloween party! Well, so to speak, cause, you realize, as a virtual cat, I don't technically have a tail. (Therefore no tail trash.)Ahem. Where was I?Here are some pictures of the Halloween party.I'm outta here!Darcy XP.S. This week's Bad Kitty Cats Festival of Chaos is a riot!

Darcy Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16407645020703133548noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17550736.post-61062448227881819062007-10-30T13:54:00.000-05:002008-12-09T12:35:58.345-06:00

My Ohio friend, Goldy, seems to be having all the fun today! Oh, for a fine, fat pheasant of my own!We'll be boarding the Friday Ark. Carnival of the Cats on Sunday at: Catsynth, one of the coolest cat + music blogs around.

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I've heard the humans talking about the new TV special about Charles Schultz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip. And why not? A cat can hardly sit on a newspaper anywhere without getting his tush in some story about Peanuts--especially here in Minneapolis, where Charles Schultz grew up. I know that many humans loved that comic strip. The only problem with it--not enough cats! There's that

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Thanks to our Maximum Leader, I've learned that Catymology has been noticed by several enterprising students at Carnegie Mellon University. In their study, this blog ranked 77th among the most informative blogs---one step above Hugh Hewitt!Bloggers Blog: Carnegie Mellon Study Ranks Most Informative Blogs: A recent Carnegie Mellon study used higher mathematics to answer the question: if you want

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My human is rolling on the floor laughing at this great YouTube video by the extremely talented Cory Williams. Boy, am I glad I'm not a kitten anymore! I have to admit, though, that I have been known to give her a litte love bite now and then. More about Cory and free music downloads at SMP Films.

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Amanuensis' sister, who lives in Ohio, sent this picture of the newest cat in the barn. Look at the beautiful markings on that little guy!Here's the story:Sunday afternoon, Lee came back from a trail ride carrying this half-grown kitten in her arms. He was found by two other riders along the Caesar's Creek near the bridge under the road. He is very tame and one of them had dismounted and picked

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I got a package in the mail. It's a dreamcatcher! The good folks at a local American Indian charity send them out once a year with their request for donation. The last one I received didn't last more than a few minutes. Those feathers were really tasty. I wonder how long this one will survive?Check out the Modulator's Friday Ark. On Sunday, the Carnival of the Cats will be at Grace and

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Today's the second anniversary of my blog. Is it the blogoversary or the blogiversary? Both spellings are widely used. While humans might not agree on how to spell it, I'm enjoying the day! I'm getting in a little hunting.You can get your blogoversary listed at this website: http://www.blogoversary.com/Purrs to all my catblogging friends!

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