Tag Archives: cats

The Animalympics (Animal Olympics)

Posted on August 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

The Summer Olympics are here! And what better time for a reminder that humans are not the only great athletes? In fact, most of the world record holders (sometimes intentional, sometimes accidental) are of the decidedly non-human persuasion. Enjoy! Click … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Roommates: Doug and My Dog

Posted on July 23, 2024 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir “Why?” That was the first word out of my new roommate’s mouth when he discovered someone had stolen his decomposing 1954 Nash. “Well, I hope they put it out of its misery,” he chuckled. That, in a … Continue reading →

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Masters of Camouflage

Posted on June 28, 2024 by mitchteemley

Many creatures possess a remarkable ability to blend in. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. Click on any picture to enlarge it, or to begin slide show.

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Dumb Animals?

Posted on May 18, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Have you ever had an encounter with a ‘dumb animal’ that dramatically altered your perception of non-human ‘persons’”? ~The Wishing Map φ

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Love Knows No Bounds

Posted on May 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Do not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently … Continue reading →

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Attention Must Be Paid

Posted on April 25, 2024 by mitchteemley

When a cat stares at you, you’re compelled to comply. Our little cat Misha was the prime practitioner of The Rubby Ritual, a religious ceremony in which either I or my wife were required to sit on the floor while … Continue reading →

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50 Visual Definitions of “Cute”

Posted on April 19, 2024 by mitchteemley

How do you define “cute”? Oh, you know, it’s, um… Sometimes cute is funny, sometimes it’s a baby (human or animal) or at least something sweet or innocent…but then again, it isn’t always. Bottom line: Cute is hard to define, … Continue reading →

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Funny Animal Group Names

Posted on April 11, 2024 by mitchteemley

Animal group names are a hoot. Here are some of my favorite official group names (Source: The Oxford Dictionary) organized into three unofficial categories: So Appropriate (I mean, what else could they be called?) Cats – Pounce or Glaring (often both … Continue reading →

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Animals: They Have So Much to Teach Us

Posted on March 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

If only we’ll listen. Click on any picture to enlarge it, to read captions, or to begin slide show. “Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem.” ~A. A. Milne “Clearly, animals know more than we … Continue reading →

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It’s Daylight Savings Time Again!

Posted on March 8, 2024 by mitchteemley

Don’t Forget to Click on any image to enlarge it, or to begin slide show. or You could just dance

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