I’m here with Patrick the Cat, listening to the news. We often have coffee together after finding him patrolling the hallway like a furry Pinkerton Guard.
This morning he was playing with a waterbug the size of a hockey puck who must have been so happy to see me since, after scooping him up in a napkin flushed him safely away. I never kill anything if I can help it, and figured, he probably swims, being a waterbug and all.
Patrick didn’t mind since he knew milk was in his future.
We’ve been discussing the virus, both thinking it’s starting to have a Spielberg feel to it like a remake of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, a favorite movie of ours.
I asked him if he’s been washing his paws, something he found amusing. “I’m a cat, I always wash my paws, among other things.”
“Yes of course Patrick, I’m still a little sleepy so you’ll have to excuse me.”
“You’re the one I’m worried about. Are you washing yours?”
“Yes, I’ve been good about it, even though my hands are dryer than Hazel’s.”
“Who?”
“Never mind. I know it’s early, but how bout a sardine to go with that milk?”
“Now you’re talkin, but make you sure you wash your hands first. A cat’s gotta be careful.”
“I understand.” 
SB
I loved your conversation with Patrick. Is he allowed the run of the building, or does he stay on your floor?
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Well, don’t spread it around but, we’re dating. 😉
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That’s a tall tail if I ever heard one.
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Oh yeah? I’ll flip ya, heads or tails?
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By CHANCE, what are the odds?
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7-2, Odds, and ENDS.
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We won’t be at odds in the mornings or EVENings.
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So when you close the drapes, it will be a DRAW.
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You SCOREd with that one, as the evening draws in.
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As long as you’re not overDRAWn.
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I wouldn’t want to gLOSS over it.
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Yeah, but you can’t help but to SHINE.
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Did you MAKE UP that statement?
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Just tried giving it a good FOUNDATION is all.
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That reminds me of a story about a girl who couldn’t keep her ducks in order. EYE LINER ducks all in a row for her.
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My white Persian, Fuzzy Face, likes to be held like a baby while getting his tummy rubbed. He wraps his paws around my wrist so his spa treatment doesn’t end too soon. In the morning I give him 1/2 can of Fancy Feast Savory Centers and have to stroke his back a few times before he eats. I should have named him The Little Prince.
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Him and Patty have lots in common. I’m his Gheisha.
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I know the feeling. Fuzzy thinks of me as a lazy servant who could do more if I just tried.
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That’s a funny image. I could see Fuzzy on the couch eating bon bons. Chocolate liver flavored.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
CATS..ARE CAREFUL! ❤
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That are, aren’t they? Smart, sly, could teach us a thing or two. 🙂
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Love this Pat Cat…a steady, no less! We rescued a gorgeous Calico who loved hunting rabbits. Later we adopted a Ragdoll who was also gorgeous. Both gals loved crawling into my bed when they roused in the early morning. Before cuddling under the cover they had this thing of parking on top of me and staring me awake! They were sparkling clean gals.Cats are somethin’ else…like wonderful.
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I agree.
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This is ace! Love the fact you talk to your cat! Makes me feel less daft talking to my Dog and expecting a response.
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That’s the whole point, they agree with everything you say. 🙂
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“a furry Pinkerton” – hahaha! They do like to own the place, don’t they? At least Patrick is happy to dish out some sensible advice. Cleanliness is next to kibble and milk.
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He’s a dead ringer for Morris, with paws the size of baby feet. He gets out of the apartment and strolls around. Since I know this, I look for him, and more often than not, there he is, like the Secret Service. He makes me grin from ear to ear. Nothin like a kitty cat, especially one who more or less behaves. 🙂
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Susannah, I had a good laugh after I read about Pat and the giant water bug…I walked into my kitchen, turned on the light and what do I see but a giant black water bug bellied up on the floor. Alas, no cat in sight. Had a great laugh though. FYI – I didn’t kill it, guess it died of natural causes!
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It’s hard not to kill a bug that big. But, the Shaker/Quaker in me tries hard. I always feel if a bear wandered in I’d make room in my closet.
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Thanks for the chance to smile. Your cute story helped my otherwise sad mood.
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Too bad humor can’t be packaged and purchased online.
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The best humor is free.
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True. Like Lucy reruns and old Henny Youngman jokes. My favorite: Henny’s wife says to him, “Henny, you never take me anyplace new. I want to go somewhere I’ve never been before,” and Henny says, “Okay, how bout the kitchen?” 😉
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Excellent. Thank you for the laugh.
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Love the discussion between the two a youse!
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Pretty soon, he’ll be the only one available to talk to since, NYC is in isolation mode. Sigh
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I hear ya. My boss just called me asking me to stay home (though I worked 3 days this week)
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Caution. It’s the new norm. Try to enjoy it.
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I am. I was rather pissed I was NOT told to stay home sooner ..
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Better late than never. I think people just don’t know how to comfortably proceed having this never happen before. I see all the hesitation, then the over zealous action. People are freaked. I’m trying to be understanding rather than emotional, my usual response. Not so easy though.
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Agreed. And I’m happy the restaurant where my son works also smartened up and told him to stay home.
It’s such a bizarre time. And yes, it is difficult to be understanding while you’re being practically run over by overzealous eejits
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Things will get more bizarre before they bet better, so buckle up. Have a good book?
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Indeed!
And yes! Finally can take the time!
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Excellent…I went to the library that as of Monday will be closed till the 31st, and took out 6 books. Not takin any chances of running out.
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You – you sure six are enough for you? 😉
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Maybe not. I have one more day to get more. Closed…begins Monday. sigh
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Well, I’m sure you’ll figure it out! Besides, you, who loves to reread, must have something on hand if push comes to shove.
Oh, I was just reminded of a book I read (cannot for the life of me remember the title) about a girl who, in the middle of the night, wakes up and is offered a library of books. She would not go back to sleep until she finished reading one full book per night…
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That sounds like winning a contest to me. Reading and sleeping…toss in a pizza and now you’re talkin’. 🙂
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I knew you would appreciate that one! 😉
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Yes, as I sit here and look at my tower of books. The library is open one more day to roam the stacks. You can’t stay and read, but can stock up. My addict is in full swing. As long as I don’t stop and get 2 or 3 pies to go with them. 🙂
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Haha!
Pies are not my friend so I’d be less inclined to procure those. Chips and chocolate are another story…
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Our drug of choice.
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Right. I like pie, it just doesn’t like me. Something in the crust gives me heartburn, which gives me much sadness as I used to just love it.
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I LOVE PIE…gave it up when I went off sugar, but still dream of lemon meringue, key lime and my all time fave…BANANA CREAM, like friends that moved away. sigh
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Oh, actually… I totally can do lemon meringue, key lime, banana cream… Coz they don’t use piecrust! Now I’ve a hankering…
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Me too. OOPS
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Sigh.
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DALE OOPS. GOOD NAME. 🙂
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Haha!
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The cats will survive alright. Hell, they’re gonna thrive!
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Thrive…to grow or develop vigorously. 🙂
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Animals are not susceptible to COVID-19, so there’s that.
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There’s that. I have Patrick the cat on speed dial, just in case.
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If only to tell him where you left the keys in the event the city and its patrons are swept away to some government facility for “testing”. Patrick would be a great house sitter.
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DON’T EVEN GO THERE. OY
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I know! It really IS too close for comfort.
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I’m panting. I’m waiting for the next high heel to drop.
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I shouldn’t say anything but . . . hasn’t Brother Golden Hair been quiet the last few days? A little TOO quiet?
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He knows he’s in trouble. If he had acted sooner when the virus exploded in China we’d be in better shape. He was disinterested like, who cares. I’ll tell ya. He cares now, that I can bet.
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Yeah he does. And you’re right, he was behaving as if COVID-19 was a villain in some superhero flick, talking about how it was no big deal and he’d whoop its ass. Yeah, no . . .
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It sure is a big deal now. New York is stripped of its charm. You can’t sit anywhere. You can take out, but ya can’t stay. And that’s today. Tomorrow, you may not even be able to do that. sigh
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We are precipitously close to a Twilight Zone episode, in technicolor.
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and Dolby sound…ooh
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MEMO TO MARC…Google Ken Burns asking to stream his BASEBALL series, so we can watch it at home while games have been suspended. I think he makes the hero list. GO KEN!
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I cut the cord on cable last month and so the latest turn of events hasn’t affected me since I really don’t watch the games as much as I used to. But YES to Ken Burns. Genius idea, Frank. Genius!
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I think considering, there’s no profit for him, it’s a pure altruistic act, makes him pretty special in my eyes. Of course, I’m a HUGE fan of his. His films have taught me so, so much. He’s a National Treasure as far as I’m concerned.
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