The side border in our back garden is bursting forth in glorious florality. This clump of Cretan Rock Tulip is doubly joyous to me because it was one of Jasper Cat's favourite places to lurk when bravely exploring but it is also beautiful for itself; so you are commanded to be joyous!
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Definitely the Best Present Ever
As we clamber from the wreckage of Yule, social media is littered with people commenting on the presents they received. This is considerably later than most, apposite given it refers to one I received years ago and haven't used for several years. A little over nine years ago, my wife sneakily negotiated a variation to … Continue reading Definitely the Best Present Ever
Time Is an Aside
Those of you who were paying really close attention might have noted hints that it was Valentine's Day last Friday. One of the hints I received was being asked how I was going to celebrate: to which I responded that I wasn't and yet I was. Ignoring the liminal zone during which our friends commented—after … Continue reading Time Is an Aside
Anent The Most Lively Fuzziness
Last night, while attempting to pet Jasper as he demanded without having my arm closer than he allowed it, I was struck with a great revelation: Lovecraft's portrayal of the Elder Things as five-sided, pseudo-vegetable, barrels concealed their true forms. Both Jasper and Una frequently demand fusses while simultaneously complaining should I move my body … Continue reading Anent The Most Lively Fuzziness
Catio Furniture
Greetings anaclowderian thumbbearers. As previously mentioned, Jasper and Una have undertaken a throughout test and optimisation of the inside of the house. However, in the year since we moved they have also improved the outside of the house. For example, while the rainproof sitting space next to the back door is acceptable, the scrunchly cushion … Continue reading Catio Furniture
House Hunting
My wife and I finished arranging the furniture in the attic room over the weekend, so the new house is—for a reasonable granularity—tidy. As we now have significantly more floor space, Jasper has taken it upon himself to test all the carpets to make sure they are suitably roll-upon-able. Being a diligent soul, he's also … Continue reading House Hunting
Davetopia Physically Manifests
Last week, my wife and I moved house; so we now own our own property. Today, I emptied the last of the many removals boxes and finished assembling my PC. The cats are of course horrified and curious simultaneously. They are too flighty for actual photos, but here's a representation of their reaction: Given the … Continue reading Davetopia Physically Manifests
Happy Cat-versary, Thumb Bearers
To celebrate the anniversary of Jasper and Una moving in, here's a photograph of Jasper demonstrating his administration skills. Skilled readers will note that he is not wearing a hat.
A Mighty Tale
Jaspar Fuzzy-Breeks eased himself along the tunnel. Framed in the entrance, Lágr Rope-Bearer sat oblivious. The ground schuffed beneath Jasper’s feet, but Lágr seemed not to hear. Almost at the tunnel’s mouth, Jaspar paused. Everything was still. He eased his haunches and leapt. His paws wrapped around Lágr’s throat. They rolled, each on top then … Continue reading A Mighty Tale
Feud
Una the Deep Miaowing sat upon the highest of high spots in Ut-Garden. Fugl Bloody-Shirt’s raids became more common by the day. She must prepare herself. Legs drawn up, she wrapped herself in her tail. She had lain in wait. She had left and then returned hoping to catch him glutted with spoils. Yet each … Continue reading Feud
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