Sunday, September 8, 2024

Something about playing with feathers, being old, bathing and napping or something, I don't know.

 In captivity, many felines rely on their self-proclaimed "owners" for companionship, sustenance, waste removal, and leisurely activities. However, in the event none of said "owners" are available or are just too effing busy to care, some creatures must take it upon themselves to satisfy their need for amusement. As such, in the case of this one particularly lovely, extraordinary, allegedly senior individual, such needs are met as the infrequent longing for entertainment arises (and as the male "owner" sits lazily nearby, phone camera in hand) only when she explores a container of assorted playthings tucked beneath a wooden structure purchased for the sole purpose of the aging male "owner" to rest his derriere upon while placing fabric and rubber sheaths upon his massive, malformed hooves.


After brief distractions from some unknown item above, the
 camera's flash, and the sudden need to bathe, 



and having settled on a feather-tipped wand of sorts,

this exceptionally ravishing specimen of her species paws at said feather-tipped joystick only briefly before noticing the camera's intrusion, causing great annoyance. Surrendering in defeat, the moody morsel of feline exquisiteness succumbs in repose, the half-withered plume the final vision her drooping eyelids close upon. 

 Umm, okay. And they all lived happily ever after? What is this? Is there a moral here? What the fudge, dad? 

19 comments:

Brian's Home Blog said...

Well, you are pretty darn adorable sweet Smudge!

Lynn and Precious said...

Smudge, we did not know you lived in England with Sir David Attenborough. How elegant you are with this worldly man, mol.
By the way we really enjoy the colorful kitties on your blog background. Precious is asleep UTB right now so she'll have to look later.

My Mind's Eye said...

Smudge being an only child I learned how to entertain myself.
It appears you have mastered that art too. Being alone is often a good thing and by no means does it mean you are lonely.

:::::::whispering:::::::: don't tell mom and dad
but we just returned from the beautiful NC foothills (Yadkin Co) just an 1 hour shy of Boone. We were on our annual visit to see our friends. A wonderful time was had. Trails taken, good food and some wine tasting too. I'll start posting photos next week.
Hugs Cecilia

Eastside Cats said...

Smudge, what the fudge?

da tabbies o trout towne said...

smudge....ya look az gorgeouz snoozin az ya due surfin for toyz...but a bout that burd skin ~~~~ !!! :) ♥♥

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Pretty much what I do all day!

Gidget Blue Sky said...

more toyz!!!! your dad needz to buy yoo menny noo toyz!!!!!

Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® said...

Fudge, where's Fudge? MOL

Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® said...

Smudge, we have to say mew are looking rather epic today!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

LOL! What the fudge sounds about right, Smudge!

pilch92 said...

That is a great shot of your paw. All of these photos of you are beautiful. XO

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

You're just adorable, Smudge!

meowmeowmans said...

MOL, Smudge. What the fudge, indeed! XO

The Island Cats said...

Smudge, I'm a younger cat and I have the same problem. I can't get the Lady to play with me. Maybe it's because I want to play all the time. So I resort to entertaining myself...sometimes doing stuff that I get yelled at for doing. What the fluff?!? ~Murphy

Darla M Sands said...

Your dad nailed Sir David Attenborough's delivery. Be grateful, Smudge, as you basically are being raised among royalty. :D Hugs to you and yours.

Saku said...

Your dad bean does a good job of narrating the important things that happen in your day. Enjoy your nap!

The Oceanside Animals said...

Oona: "The struggle is real, Smudge! Just the other day Oona had to amuse herself by stealing a feather that her Mama had on her end table and chasing it around the bedroom. And then Dada took it away, so Oona had to steal it again!"

messymimi said...

The moral might be, we just can't help grabbing that doggone flashy box whenever you are doing something cute.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

I agree with Messy Mimi!!!!! Smudge you ARE ADORABLE!