Another cat vid from Simon

If you've ever had an indoor cat, you've had 90% of this happen, I'm sure. Though you may not have slept through it.

Wildlife, roughly

I told Mama I'd show her my latest project, so here it is: Scott the Bear (that's the name the Lion Brand pattern gave it), my first crochet project. Grammy helped me with my crocheting, and a friend helped some more. I find it really strange compared with knitting, which makes more sense, but I was able to get through this beginner pattern. I'm pleased!




And since I'm here...


1. "Can they see me, can they see me?"
2. "Maybe if I make myself really flat they won't see me."
3. When the cat's asleep, the squirrels will peep! (Look in the pot out on the balcony.)


Summer is my busiest time as our schedule keeps us in the classroom about 50% longer per week than a regular semester. It's exhausting, but we've got some really interesting students this semester. If we can all stay on our feet for ten weeks I think we'll be fine!

Crazy cats

This just made me giggle for a full minute. It's a German montage of cats being their crazy selves.


Katzen Clips - GMX Video

I'll see if the embedding works (I was trying to interpret the commands in German) and if it doesn't, I'll come back with a link.

Cat Man Do

With the fortunate exception of the last few seconds, this video shows what it was like to live with Truman for his first five years. If you've had a cat, you may recognize it.



And while I'm at it, this is quite a remarkable montage lampooning AFI's "100 Years, 100 ____" lists:

100 Movies, 100 Quotes, 100 Numbers

It's nine minutes long but it really held my attention.