lessons I’ve learned from
{cats} about life
Sunbeams make the best mattresses.
Being top dog isn’t all that.
Claws come in really handy sometimes.
You can make a toy out of almost anything.
There is nothing like a fireplace in winter.
Curiosity doesn’t usually kill you,
but it will get you in trouble sometimes.
Speed is underrated.
It is better to be the cat than the mouse.
A warm lap is a worthwhile quest.
A nice bath right before bed helps you sleep.
It’s better to eat small meals throughout the day.
Sometimes you have to share, and sometimes
you can get away with taking what you want.
Emotions can be understood in any language.
It’s okay to expose your belly to those you trust.
When you are happy, sing, when you are mad, grumble.
Life is one long series of meals and naps.
A little catnip every now and then never hurt anyone.
When you are scared and you want to look tough,
give yourself big hair.
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P.S. Doesn’t he look like he is posing for a school portait?
June 12th, 2010 at 9:55 am
This picture is HILARIOUS! How great. 🙂 Sunbeams ARE the best mattresses.
June 12th, 2010 at 10:14 am
I am going to try to have a cat-like weekend myself. I woke up this morning with the brilliant notion that I am the only person who is making my life overwhelming. I need to stop, drop and roll. Perhaps in a sunbeam.
June 12th, 2010 at 10:55 am
that is totally a school portrait and it cracked me up !
June 12th, 2010 at 11:04 am
This is great! Tweeted it!
xo Erin
June 12th, 2010 at 11:24 am
That is an absolutely glorious picture… my cats (and dogs) pose as well and it just cracks me up!
June 12th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Oh my God, you absolutely kill me. How on earth did you get him to pose like that. I always knew he was a ham but this is something else. You are too sweet Brett. Maybe we should call you “BRAD”??
June 13th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
So perfectly poised…and posed. Sweet image!!!
June 13th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
a list of the very best kind..and OOH! what a pose!!
i have my daughters cat with me and am enjoying him so much!!
June 13th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Oh, thank you! I needed a good laugh this morning, and you’ve provided it. As I type this, my cat has somehow stretched herself out to take over the entire bed and won’t be disturbed but she’d concur with the entirety of this list. The big hair bit had me snorting.
June 13th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
lol. thank you for the smiles ot start off my day.
June 14th, 2010 at 10:59 am
“Alright, Mister Kitty sir, please tilt your head a little to the right. A bit more. Just a bit more….perfect!”
So great!
June 14th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
He looks regal and it sounds like cats have a few lessons I have not learned from my dogs. 🙂 Sunbeams as cushions, lovely!
June 14th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
What an awesome photo – too handsome! 🙂
Lessons learned from my cats:
Sometimes it is to your advantage to move slowly and take calculated steps.
Windows are opportunities.
Even at 14 pounds, you can apply leverage and move the human to the edge of the seat.
🙂