Taki tends to be a cat under foot. She sits in the computer room with me and is under the desk, under the chair, at my side. I have long ago made sure I wear soft slippers at home so if I do bump into her, or god forbid, step on her, it is with the soft slipper and not a hard shoe.
Taki tends to like to sit near me: when I am at the computer, she sits under the desk, or under the chair. I have to be careful how I move my feet, or else I will bump into her. Soft slippers help, because the bump is less intrusive.
If I sit on the "anti-gravity" chair, sometimes, Taki likes to sit on my lap. Sometimes, she just likes to sit at my feet.
If I am sitting on the sofa, sometimes Taki likes to sit on my lap. More often, she likes to sit on the arm of the sofa. Which works out well, because Haiku likes to sit on my lap, or next to me, or on the back of the sofa. Even so, sometimes one or both cats act intimidated and move away from the sofa. Oh well, I can only do so much.
Showing posts with label preferences. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preferences. Show all posts
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Haiku Likes the Reclining Sofa Best
Haiku has always liked to sit with me on the reclining sofa: on my lap, on the arm of the sofa, on the back of the sofa, or even just next to me. She is easily intimidated, so if Taki joins us, she gives way to Taki, but stays close by in an alternate position.
When my TV went out last fall, I moved a piece of lawn furniture, my "anti-gravity recliner" into the computer room, and sat on it to watch TV, and often, to read. With the cold winter, the computer room was a small space, and the space heater, with the door partially shut, made for a cozy room.
Haiku often complained. She does not like the cold. But, she did not want on my lap when I sat upright on the computer chair, and she did not want on my lap on the "anti-gravity" recliner. She likes to sit next to me, in the desk chair, while I am at the computer, but not while I am on the recliner.
When I move to the recliner sofa, she almost always joins me: on my lap, on the arm of the sofa, on the back of the sofa, or just next to me. That is what she likes best.
When my TV went out last fall, I moved a piece of lawn furniture, my "anti-gravity recliner" into the computer room, and sat on it to watch TV, and often, to read. With the cold winter, the computer room was a small space, and the space heater, with the door partially shut, made for a cozy room.
Haiku often complained. She does not like the cold. But, she did not want on my lap when I sat upright on the computer chair, and she did not want on my lap on the "anti-gravity" recliner. She likes to sit next to me, in the desk chair, while I am at the computer, but not while I am on the recliner.
When I move to the recliner sofa, she almost always joins me: on my lap, on the arm of the sofa, on the back of the sofa, or just next to me. That is what she likes best.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Pork, Who Knew?
I recently wrote about Saki asking for pork ribs while they were cooking. I continued to share pork with her as I was eating on the ribs. I got down to the final few, and left it all for her. I have been offering chicken to her, also, but not at every meal. And she has not been eating it, although someone else does, sometimes.
We finished the ribs this past weekend. So, I decided to buy a small pork roast and cook it slowly to be able to offer pork to her again, if she wants it. That was the right thing to do. She ate pork last night and this morning. Tonight, I put out a good serving of pork, which she ate. She then asked for more, and cleaned her plate for the second time tonight. Wow. Who knew?
I should have. I knew she ate ham from time to time. But she obviously likes the pork more!
We finished the ribs this past weekend. So, I decided to buy a small pork roast and cook it slowly to be able to offer pork to her again, if she wants it. That was the right thing to do. She ate pork last night and this morning. Tonight, I put out a good serving of pork, which she ate. She then asked for more, and cleaned her plate for the second time tonight. Wow. Who knew?
I should have. I knew she ate ham from time to time. But she obviously likes the pork more!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Wheel of Fortune: America's Game
Do you watch Wheel of Fortune http://www.wheeloffortune.com/? I have, off and on over the many years this TV show has been on television. At this point in my life, I do not usually watch game shows in their entirety and on purpose. I frequently watch game shows as "fillers;" in other words the show is on the same channel as the next TV program I want to watch, or is on the same channel as the TV program I just watched, and I do not want to watch something else, until the next awaited show airs. So, I may or may not be paying close attention to the show. The same is true for Jeopardy http://www.jeopardy.com/.
One thing about Wheel of Fortune is how the role of Vanna White http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanna_White has evolved. In the beginning she was just the letter turner. The letters could have been turned mechanically, like the blocks were turned on Concentration. But some genius recognized the value of having a dazzling beauty perform this chore. I suspect that about 50% of the viewing public are as interested in watching Ms. White turn letters as they are in what the puzzle is. Ms. White has gone from being a mostly silent letter turner to an integral part of the speaking show.
Her job could have gone long ago: TV has the digital capabilities of turning or lighting up letters with no help from a person. But Vanna White is as much a part of Wheel of Fortune as is Pat Sajak http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Sajak, the host.
So recently, and I cannot tell you when, I have noticed something on "America's Game." that I found very exciting and positive. When the game's winner is decided, the winner is asked who is cheering for them in the live audience. Contestants bring anybody and everybody: parents, siblings, children, spouses, aunts, uncles, cousins, best friends, coworkers, for example. Recently, I have noticed contestants introducing same sex supporters as "my special friend," "my partner," "my life partner," and most recently, a male contestant introduced his husband.
I think this is so positive that people are willing to acknowledge their relationships in public and on national TV. The Wikipedia information on Pat Sajak indicates he is a conservative, so I have to wonder how he feels about this. But it is what it is. 30 states now recognize same sex marriage. We have to deal with the reality that sexual preference is a right. And should be accorded the benefits, privileges and freedoms accorded to that right.
I think this is a good thing for the American Public. People with same sex "special friends" have been in my life as long as I can remember. I learned about homosexuality in high school, and got to know many homosexuals in college. As my life has evolved, I have gotten to know many more people who are homosexual, who are in various degrees of acknowledgement of their sexuality. And my relationships with them are in various degrees from acquaintance or co-worker, to good friend.
Years ago, I was in a break room at work, and my co-workers were disparaging homosexuals. Uncharacteristically for me, I was brave enough to say they should be careful how they talk about homosexuals, because they do not know who in the room might be one. I embarrassed some people that day, and made enemies of others.
Some people in my life have accusingly told me that my friends are homosexuals. My response has been "so." I did not care if the accusation was right or wrong. It makes no difference. Those people are right. I do have friends who are homosexuals, but not all of my friends are homosexuals. I make friends based on the character of the person, not their sexual preference. I have very few close friends, and I cherish those I have. Their religion, ethnic origin, or sexual preference is of no consequence to me. Their character and interaction with me is.
Isn't this "America's Game?" Not our race, religion, gender preference, sexual preference, creed, national origin, ethnicity, age, or physical and mental capability, or socioeconomic status? Are we not all created equal under the law? True we are all individuals with individuals talents and capabilities, but should we not all be offered similar, equal or consistent opportunities under the law? Sure our personal circumstances do not necessarily offer us equal economic, educational or social advantages. But shouldn't we have the opportunity to those if we can access those? And shouldn't our government be working towards making those opportunities more universally accessible to all citizens? Isn't this "America's Game?"
One thing about Wheel of Fortune is how the role of Vanna White http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanna_White has evolved. In the beginning she was just the letter turner. The letters could have been turned mechanically, like the blocks were turned on Concentration. But some genius recognized the value of having a dazzling beauty perform this chore. I suspect that about 50% of the viewing public are as interested in watching Ms. White turn letters as they are in what the puzzle is. Ms. White has gone from being a mostly silent letter turner to an integral part of the speaking show.
Her job could have gone long ago: TV has the digital capabilities of turning or lighting up letters with no help from a person. But Vanna White is as much a part of Wheel of Fortune as is Pat Sajak http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Sajak, the host.
So recently, and I cannot tell you when, I have noticed something on "America's Game." that I found very exciting and positive. When the game's winner is decided, the winner is asked who is cheering for them in the live audience. Contestants bring anybody and everybody: parents, siblings, children, spouses, aunts, uncles, cousins, best friends, coworkers, for example. Recently, I have noticed contestants introducing same sex supporters as "my special friend," "my partner," "my life partner," and most recently, a male contestant introduced his husband.
I think this is so positive that people are willing to acknowledge their relationships in public and on national TV. The Wikipedia information on Pat Sajak indicates he is a conservative, so I have to wonder how he feels about this. But it is what it is. 30 states now recognize same sex marriage. We have to deal with the reality that sexual preference is a right. And should be accorded the benefits, privileges and freedoms accorded to that right.
I think this is a good thing for the American Public. People with same sex "special friends" have been in my life as long as I can remember. I learned about homosexuality in high school, and got to know many homosexuals in college. As my life has evolved, I have gotten to know many more people who are homosexual, who are in various degrees of acknowledgement of their sexuality. And my relationships with them are in various degrees from acquaintance or co-worker, to good friend.
Years ago, I was in a break room at work, and my co-workers were disparaging homosexuals. Uncharacteristically for me, I was brave enough to say they should be careful how they talk about homosexuals, because they do not know who in the room might be one. I embarrassed some people that day, and made enemies of others.
Some people in my life have accusingly told me that my friends are homosexuals. My response has been "so." I did not care if the accusation was right or wrong. It makes no difference. Those people are right. I do have friends who are homosexuals, but not all of my friends are homosexuals. I make friends based on the character of the person, not their sexual preference. I have very few close friends, and I cherish those I have. Their religion, ethnic origin, or sexual preference is of no consequence to me. Their character and interaction with me is.
Isn't this "America's Game?" Not our race, religion, gender preference, sexual preference, creed, national origin, ethnicity, age, or physical and mental capability, or socioeconomic status? Are we not all created equal under the law? True we are all individuals with individuals talents and capabilities, but should we not all be offered similar, equal or consistent opportunities under the law? Sure our personal circumstances do not necessarily offer us equal economic, educational or social advantages. But shouldn't we have the opportunity to those if we can access those? And shouldn't our government be working towards making those opportunities more universally accessible to all citizens? Isn't this "America's Game?"
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Turkey,Tuna and Chicken
Because my cats have me well trained, and I am very indulgent of them, I try to please their tastes and cravings for food. Which seems to require a certain nimbleness of offerings. Sake liked cooked and chopped liver for a long, long, time, then grew tired of it, and liked various Fancy Feast http://www.fancyfeast.com/ offerings. Last Thanksgiving, she demanded Cornish game hen one Sunday morning, after being provided a taste the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before. And she has not been satisfied by repetitive offerings of liver or chicken meat. So, based on the advice of a friend, I alternate between cooked and chopped chicken liver and chicken meat, which seems to help. Sake seems to prefer breast meat, but will eat other parts of the chicken. But she seems to need the variety.
Haiku likes Fancy Feast, but also human tuna, and treats: Party Mix original and Sunflower Chicken http://www.friskies.com/Cat-Food/Cat-Treats, and Natural Sensations, Chicken and Dairy http://www.temptationstreats.com/cat-treats/default.aspx. Taki also likes those treats, but she mostly focuses on the Sunflower treats. But the truth be known all three cats like these treats, they just have a pecking order regarding access.
Taki prefers turkey based food. Which makes sense. When she was little, and started to helping herself to adult food, the "kitten food" I found for her was turkey based, and paté. So, she seems to prefer paté to chunk or gravied food, and turkey flavor. But she also likes fish based food, more so than the other cats.
But, I have have caught the other cats "in the act." Sake likes gravy, even in a paté food. They all eat from the various bowls I have offered. Not one is subject to starvation.
Haiku likes Fancy Feast, but also human tuna, and treats: Party Mix original and Sunflower Chicken http://www.friskies.com/Cat-Food/Cat-Treats, and Natural Sensations, Chicken and Dairy http://www.temptationstreats.com/cat-treats/default.aspx. Taki also likes those treats, but she mostly focuses on the Sunflower treats. But the truth be known all three cats like these treats, they just have a pecking order regarding access.
Taki prefers turkey based food. Which makes sense. When she was little, and started to helping herself to adult food, the "kitten food" I found for her was turkey based, and paté. So, she seems to prefer paté to chunk or gravied food, and turkey flavor. But she also likes fish based food, more so than the other cats.
But, I have have caught the other cats "in the act." Sake likes gravy, even in a paté food. They all eat from the various bowls I have offered. Not one is subject to starvation.
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