The Pre-Read

Meow Mix

I didn't know what to make of this video at first. Though being a cat lover I was totally pleased to see and hear it.

What I didn't know was this is a piece that has been in existence for some time. It is apparently attributed to Gioachino Rossini because it borrows music from his 1816 version of Otello. That, apparently, is about as close as Rossini ever got to writing music for cats.

Regardless of who and when, it's fun to see and hear.

Enjoy!

Because Sometimes ...

It's just better to laugh than think about all the craziness in the world.

From the great people over at icanhascheezburger

Friday!

And what better way to close out the week?

Monday Musings

It isn't as if i don't have work to do. But sometimes you see things that just compel you to post. Such is this:

Remote Control Hog

Cute and Furry. I love me some kitties! Check out the second video for the translation.

An Unwinnable War

Okay, this isn't a real post, but it's a funny one. Over a year old and still brings a smile to my face courtesy of the fine people at The Onion.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/37503

Glove Compartment

A long time ago a neighborhood cat left a present for me on the front porch.  While I'm sure it was a testament of kitty's love, were it wrapped in newspaper it could very well have been some sort of warning.

Now comes word that a kitty in Pelham, NY is stealing gloves.  Yep, gardening gloves. If fact, over the past few weeks this very special kitty has taken in 9 pairs of gloves and five singles from various neighbors. The story goes on to say that the kitty only takes them on the weekend, presumably when people do most of their gardening.

I guess neighbors are taking it in stride as most of them like the little kitty. Apparently, he follows the mailman up and down the block and to the front door of each letter recipient, so they've gotten to know him. (Of course I believe he's caseing the joints, but I may be a little paranoid.)

Kitty's owners have hung the gloves on a low hanging clothes line with a note telling all that their cat is a glove thief, and that if anyones missing gloves are found on the line, to please take them.

I just can't help but wonder what kitty wants with all those gloves.  We may never know, but I'm sure there's a reason behind it, and that reason probably has something to do with world domination.

'Nuff Said

Gary, over at Innocent Bystander, always has some pretty cool posts. And the other day was no exception.

Apparently a recent issue of Entertainment Weekly, which I have yet to read, had some interesting articles, but none as interesting as this.

Now do you believe me?  About the kitties I mean? 

Happy 4th Of July

Happy July 4th everyone. And while I'll be out celebrating with ... well, with some work, and maybe a beer later, I say once again, keep vigilant, keep your head on a swivel, because in this anniversary of ours, as secure and safe a we all may seem.  Remember... Kitties are ready to pounce and take over the world!!

And it starts, apparently, with Google!

Who am I kidding?  I love the kitties...really, I do!

Cat Calls 911

This is actually an old story and I thought for sure I had posted about it, but apparently I hadn't.

Anyway, back on January 2, of this year, a cat called 911 because it's owner, Gary Rasheisen had fallen out of his wheelchair and couldn't get to the phone. Rasheisen suffers severe pain from osteoporosis and didn't have his medi-alert necklace on.

"I know it sounds kind of weird," said Officer Patrick Daugherty, unsuccessfully searching for some other explanation. But when the Columbus, Ohio police answered the 911 call and entered the house, they found the cat sitting next to the telephone.

So basically I'm giving everyone fair warning. Kitties are taking over the world. It may not be today, it might not me tomorrow, but ohh, mark my words. There will come a day when Tuna and Milk will flow like....well Tuna and Milk, because cats will be in charge.

And as I said in an earlier post...I don't know that having a Kitty Leader can be any worse that what we have now.