Feb12 what it’s like when writing at home with my cat. Posted on February 12, 2019 by beth Standard — image credit: glen baxter, new yorker magazine Discover more from I didn't have my glasses on.... Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn More Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Like Loading...
You wouldn’t think the cats could actually do it, but I SWEAR I came in one day to find this flashing on my monitor: “REFORMAT YOUR DRIVE? [all data will be erased] Y/N” LikeLiked by 3 people Reply ↓
I haven’t cats or dogs or even kids at home…yet I relate to this somehow…. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
i think sharing working/thinking space with any creature (humans included) can present its own set of challenges ) LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
So, true. It’s possible that one of mine is lying on a stack of papers by my computer right now. . . LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
yes, my cat, olive, is currently hanging on my lap and reaching out a paw every few minutes to tap the laptop keys. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Even though my ‘co-worker’ isn’t with me any more, I had to laugh at this one. It’s so, so true. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
yes, even as challenging as it may be, we do really miss them and their presence in the process when they are gone. glad you had a laugh from it ) LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
I can’t even sit down to dinner, she’ll dit in my placemat! But not steal food, but she’!! move on once I give a treat!😻 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
You wouldn’t think the cats could actually do it, but I SWEAR I came in one day to find this flashing on my monitor: “REFORMAT YOUR DRIVE? [all data will be erased] Y/N”
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that is so funny and not surprising
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Very risky!
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yes!)
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I haven’t cats or dogs or even kids at home…yet I relate to this somehow….
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i think sharing working/thinking space with any creature (humans included) can present its own set of challenges )
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Truth!
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So, true. It’s possible that one of mine is lying on a stack of papers by my computer right now. . .
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i have no doubt at all. we are just visitors and they are in charge.
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My cat believes that she belongs on my lap and not the laptop.
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yes, my cat, olive, is currently hanging on my lap and reaching out a paw every few minutes to tap the laptop keys.
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Haha 😀
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Even though my ‘co-worker’ isn’t with me any more, I had to laugh at this one. It’s so, so true.
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yes, even as challenging as it may be, we do really miss them and their presence in the process when they are gone. glad you had a laugh from it )
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They know they want your attention, for sure, Beth.
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an understatement, for sure )
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Lol
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)))
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I can’t even sit down to dinner, she’ll dit in my placemat! But not steal food, but she’!! move on once I give a treat!😻
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so funny. consider yourself trained. )
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None of this seems unusual, especially when your muse is a dog.
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Exactly
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Haha! Love this.
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glad you enjoyed it)
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So cute. I can relate to this. 😊
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Hahaha! This brings back memories!
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i’ll bet it might for many people)
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YES! I thought the dogs were nudgy but then the kitten came along…
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They are over the top!
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That is me every minute I am home. lol <3
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me too )
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