The Cat's Meow
  Issue 17, vol 4 Jumbled Cat
April 10, 2005  

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Love Letter to a Cat



 

A love letter to a cat? Why not? At least Andrew thought it might work. This is an actual love letter written by a boy to his cat.

But before you read the letter, you must understand this about the cat. She is about as affectionate as a cactus. And besides, she goes to great lengths to avoid Andrew. She would rather sleep the day away in one of her many hiding places scattered throughout the boy's house than be near him. And on one of those rare occasions when she makes an appearance, he can forget about touching her. If he never has anything to do with her, that is all right by the cat.

The boy tries his best to be nice. He looks for her, searching the house for an occupied hiding place, and feels abundantly grateful if he should stumble upon his treasure. He is occasionally al­lowed to stroke her once or twice before she flits off. He even feeds her, hoping to eventually win her confidence and perhaps even a bit of affection. But he is seldom rewarded with anything like attention.

Now that you know something about the cat, whose name is Mehitabel, by the way, what about the love letter? It was found next to the cat's food dish. This is what it said: "To cat (he couldn't spell Mehitabel!): I love you. Before you love me I will love you more. Love, Andrew. Meow!"

What a selfless love! "I love you. Before you love me I will love you more." That is the kind of patient love a parent may have for a child. And the kind of love God has for us, God's children.

There is something beautifully excessive about a love that says, "Before you love me I will love you more." I believe we can use more excessive lovers!

This reading can be found in Steve Goodier's book: RICHES OF THE HEART Sixty-Second Readings that Make a Difference

Reprinted from Life Support

 

Surplus Solution

Our local humane society had an overabundance of cats,
and to deal with the surplus they posted a notice:
"Laptops Available. Mouse not included."

Reprinted from Just For Grins

 


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A Quiz for Cats & Humans


Humans:

Your cat waits and miaows at the front door when you arrive. Is it saying:

a) Welcome home
b) The phone rang twice while you were out
c) Feed me, NOW

Your cat miaows at the door when you go out. Is it saying:

a) Please don't leave me here all alone
b) Goodbye
c) But what if I get hungry while you out?

Your cat digs its claws in your leg. Is this:

a) An unsupressed primal instinct
b) A sign of affection
c) A demand to be fed now

Your cat scratches at the door after being fed. Is it saying:

a) Lemme out - I need to use the garden
b) Wanna go out and play
c) Wonder what they've got to eat next door?

Cats:

Your human walks into the kitchen. Does this mean:

a) It's hungry
b) It's lost
c) You're hungry

Your human puts down a bowl of food for you. Is this:

a) supper
b) something to keep you going till supper's ready
c) inedible junk to be scorned in favor of what the human's got.

Your human removes you from the top of the television. Does this mean:

a) You're in trouble - better not do it again
b) Nothing - humans do this from time to time
c) The human wants to play, so climb up again to amuse it.

Staircases are for:

a) Getting up to the human's bedroom at 4am
b) Lying in wait in the dark at the top of
c) Walking down just slower than the human in front of it.
d) all of the above

Answers:

Naturally, to all but the last question, the answer is C.
The last question's proper response is D. But you already knew that, didn't you?

Reprinted from Helene's Place Site Ring


Kitty City: A Feline Book of Hours
by Judy Chicago



You may think you know Judy Chicago -- but it's time to take another look. Kitty City is a celebration of Chicago's life with these delightfully independent creatures. With a lavish design that evokes a contemporary version of illuminated manuscripts, Chicago tells this charming real-life story by adapting the concept of the Book of Hours, which first gained popularity in the early 1400's as intricately illustrated private devotional books, containing texts and prayers for each hour of the day -- meant to inspire and provide points of reflection for their owners.

Cat lovers will recognize the familiar routine. The day begins with "6 A.M: Cat Alarm Clocks" and quickly moves to "7 A.M: Chowtime" and "8 A.M: Kitty Clean Up." The cycle continues through snacks and grooming, naps and play before ending with "5 AM: Home is Where the Cat Is." Interspersed amount these hourly activities are thought-provoking "Feline Fact" pages as well as vignettes that highlight a number of the kitty companions that Chicago has lived with since the early 60's when she adopted her first stray kitten.

With exquisite full-color illustrations throughout -- including 36 new Judy Chicago watercolors created for this project -- Kitty City is breathtaking art in an exquisite package, a companion to be treasured by cat lovers and art aficionados everywhere.


Book review by Harper-Collins



Top 15 Most Bizarre Reasons for Calling in Sick

 

According to this press release from Career Builder, over one-third of U.S. workers take fake sickies (sick days when they're not really sick). Personally I think that number is too low. The real number should be closer to 90 or 100 percent, because I don't know anyone who hasn't taken a fake sick day at some point. But then again, maybe all my friends and family members are slackers. The same press release also offers the 15 most bizarre reasons that people have offered for taking a sick day:

"I was sprayed by a skunk."

"I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious."

"My bus broke down and was held up by robbers."

"I was arrested as a result of mistaken identity."

"I forgot to come back to work after lunch."

"I couldn't find my shoes."

"I hurt myself bowling."

"I was spit on by a venomous snake."

"I had to be there for my husband's grand jury trial."

"I had to ship my grandmother's bones to India." (Note: she had passed away 20 years ago)

"I totaled my wife's jeep in a collision with a cow."

"A hitman was looking for me."

"My curlers burned my hair and I had to go to the hairdresser."

"I eloped."

"My cat unplugged my alarm clock."


Contributed by Chelle at www.InspirationLine.com


 
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