Tag Archives: cats

Chilling With Friends

Posted on April 19, 2023 by swabby429

One reason I like hanging out with Orange the Cat is that our relationship is completely voluntary with no formal ties whatsoever. We’re both free spirits. I don’t own him and I believe he doesn’t own me. We share a … Continue reading →

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Ducky

Posted on October 27, 2022 by swabby429

My friend Andrew named his cat “Ducky” even though the feline in no way resembles a duck. That is until the cat opens his mouth to vocally communicate. Ducky is incapable of meowing; he can only emit an “ack” sound. … Continue reading →

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Beauty And Ugliness

Posted on October 2, 2021 by swabby429

“Philosophy, in its simplest form, is the exploration of the beauty and ugliness of life.”–philosopher, physician, poet, and writer, Debasish Mridha Mridha’s quote came to mind yesterday afternoon while looking at the front yard and the street outside of the … Continue reading →

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Orange Meows

Posted on May 17, 2021 by swabby429

While sweeping tree seeds and other small debris off of the driveway yesterday afternoon I heard a familiar meow behind me. I glanced backwards and down then noticed Orange the cat. He meowed and trilled as he rubbed his body … Continue reading →

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Sense Aware

Posted on June 24, 2020 by swabby429

We seem to be having many more days and nights of high wind warnings lately. I do not recall the National Weather Service warning us of the possibility of wind speeds of over 50-miles-an-hour with such frequency. Their forecasts have … Continue reading →

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The Attack Dog

Posted on January 6, 2020 by swabby429

The neighborhood pawn shop is one of those small businesses that opens late in the day. I discovered this fact after I finally decided to see what the store had to offer. I arrived after 11:00 AM, the same time … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts About Harmony

Posted on November 10, 2019 by swabby429

As I sat on the porch step very early this morning waiting for Orange the cat to arrive, I savored the breezy chill of the air. There’s just something about autumn that is mellowing to my spirit. It’s not necessarily … Continue reading →

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