Monday, May 24, 2010

Hugs and Hisses

It has been a long period of silence, my furry brothers and sisters. It has been a long, adventurous fortnight. I've grown more and more comfortable and accustomed to this new place I've been living in. There is a cold, dark area through a door and down some stairs that is still quite scary, I've explored there, but don't dare stay very long.

I'd like to take this moment to respond to an infuriating comment left my Rosie the dog on my previous entry. We all know how you did Mitz in in the end, Rosie. You are very famous, among cats. Consider yourself warned that I will not run and hide from you like Mitz did, may she rest in peace. I will stand my ground, arch my back, puff up my tail and hiss before I run away. Do not take this as an empty threat. I been known to do this before.

I don't usually hiss at people, I am usually very outgoing and friendly. However, there were a lot of people at my house last weekend for a "party." Now, some cats would take this as an indication that they should hide and be reclusive, but not me! I will always stand my ground. Evan's co-worker, Monica, gently held out her hand for me to sniff at, and do you know what I did? I hissed at her! This was after I approached her of my own volition. I also hissed at Evan's friend Brian, who had the nerve to pet me when I came within reach.

Consider yourself warned, Rosie the Junkyard Dog from Istanbul, I will not tolerate any of your manginess. I am master here. Let it henceforth be known that I, Her Furry Majesty, Harriet the Minnesotan Barn Cat, that where you and your ilk are concerned, I hold absolute power.

The windows in this new place are fantastic. I have no fewer than 5 window areas where I can perch and prowl and watch the passers by. This "screen" substance on the doors feels quite good on my claws as well. I didn't see many birds go by in the old place, but now, I can see them very clearly. I send them a silent warning; a meow in which my mouth moves but no sound comes out. I do this repeatedly so that they are aware of the danger they are in. Evan and Sudha call it the "invisible meow" but they are unaware of its true, terrifying purpose.

It has been an exciting few weeks. Many creatures to invisible meow at, many people to confuse with my friendly/hissing behavior. Until next time, my furry brothers and sister.