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Just around the corner, mark your territory –
3rd Annual Live Like a Cat Day! January 9th, 2010
Live Like a Cat Day is an annual event for humans who know and love cats. Traditionally on the 2nd Saturday of the first month in the new year, this is the day to STOP, RELAX, PLAY and do nothing at all if it tickles your fancy. There are no rules. Indulge and enjoy!
If Saturday the 9th does not fit your schedule, please, all humans – set a date and live like a cat as soon as possible.
Notes for the cats:
1. Do not appear to be condescending while assisting humans
2. Do not expect to get fed on time.
3. You can be condescending toward the dog
4. You may have to walk the dog
5. Please do not snicker or guffaw at human’s catlike antics
6. Please nudge for signs of life if staring out window 2+ hours
What do you think your humans will do with this special day?
Please visit the official Live Like a Cat Day site for more information.
For some, the build-up to the big event was not too pleasing. Kitty might get revenge within the next 7 months, but will then switch over to being very very good for next Christmas.
Emily Rose, resident dreamer, opened her catnip present with great joy, then went back to inspect the tissue paper still covered with catnip smells. I love my Connecticut cousins.
Do your people know that the best gifts are not necessarily purchased? Sometimes they are just “included.”
Cousin Janey, resident security officer, scopes out the new vessel to make sure pirates and extra cats are not on board!
Santa’s gone, time for napping, most expectations met, planning next year’s antics, a good time had by almost all. Best wishes, everyone!
Your friend,
Fisher
What doe Christmas mean to you?
We send you wishes of great joy, warm homes, adoring people, and endless love. Oh, and toss in some daily humor, too.
Your friends,
Fisher and staff
Dear Fisher,
Everything around our house is crazy these days. The kids are all hyper and they put on awful faces and try to scare me. It works just fine, thank you very much. This is holiday season – that’s what they say. It’s just starting and I can’t wait until it’s over. Worst is they have pictures of black cats in the window and they all look scary as heck. It is an insult to me and gives black cats a bad name. Sometimes I just want to run away from home. Can you help?
Tommy
Dear Tommy,
If you mean will I help you run away from home, the answer is “No!” But, if you mean will I help you try to deal with your situation, I will be happy to. First order of business is to get the kids you live with under control. Even though you have a built in instinct to fight back, run away, or just freeze in place when you are afraid, these reactions are only encouraging them. Children can become overly exuberant when suddenly allowed to act like little monsters. You may remember doing much the same when you were a kitten.
You will do well to put forth your best effort to act aloof. After all, that is one of our best traits. Here is how that can work for you: The children put on scary masks and rush at you. You act aloof. After 3 or 4 efforts to scare you, they become bored. They then start to pick on each other, which annoys the parents and they end up in time out. At this point, skip the aloofness and do a little happy dance. All is under control.
As for the actual night of Halloween, your adult family members should help you by:
- Setting up the master bedroom as your safe haven, with litter box, food and water dishes.
- Select a pleasant program on TV so the endless doorbell ringing will not drive you nuts.
- Close the door to the bedroom. Appoint only one person to open it to check on you.
- Treats are OK, but no candy. Candy will cause new and often worse problems.
Everyone must be on guard for your safety and inability to escape.
Urban legend or not, cats should not go out on All Hallows Eve. Many animal rescue groups report an abrupt increase in the adoption of black cats at this time. For more information, look up Black Cats and Halloween.
You are right to say this is the first of the holiday season, and no doubt the worst of it will be over for you soon. Next is Thanksgiving. Please remember to think kindly upon all turkeys.
Your friend,
Fisher
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Mark your calendar: January 10, 2009
2nd Annual Live Like a Cat Day
Name: Live Like A Cat Day
Host: Everyone Everywhere!
Type: Party
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Time: 12:00am – 11:55pm
Location: Wherever you want
City/Town: Anywhere, The Universe
Description: It is your day all day long. You do not even need to BE a cat to celebrate.
Invite all your friends! Who wouldn’t want to live like a cat?
A few suggestions from the Pros:
- Sleep all day.
- Stock up on supplies – Whatever you think you might need.
- Have food delivered to you. (That reminds me of the great affirmation, “I want it all, and I want it delivered!)
- Watch pay per view movies – splurge.
- Do nothing. Don’t try too hard. This is a no-brainer holiday and it is for every critter on the face of the earth, and those tuned in from the otherworlds.
…and my favorite:
Visit them at Live Like a Cat Day for a wealth of information. They will even tell you HOW to live like a cat.
My favorite is from their FAQs Page:
Q: What are some of the benefits of Live Like a Cat Day?
A: Some of the benefits include increased self esteem, lower stress levels, reduced blood pressure, increased happiness, self awareness, creativity and more!
Celebrate Live Like a Cat Day and give yourself a license to do whatever you please!
Tell all your friends and if you have more suggestions, be sure to post them on their wall.
Gotta go get ready now.
