About The Cats…
Liam and mousie…
Every now and again, some have voiced their displeasure at the number of cat centered articles I write here and the advocacy for cats that I do on my Facebook page.
I usually delete such…I will occasionally contact an author if he writes something that edifies me, but if it doesn’t edify or actually offends me, I can ignore or block that contact without having to write a soliloquy about my offense to the author.
Sometimes I will extend myself to inform those who complain about my content of the many tools they can use to avoid me …or sometimes, if they are really offensive, I will tell them to go to hell where no cat dwelleth.
Social media is just that…a place where we go to socialize and share our interests and concerns.
I’ve spent most of life involved with cats in some form or fashion beyond just being owned by one or many.
I have always had cats, loved cats ,and talked too much about cats.
I love cats and in return, they are fond of me.
Funny how that works…
So…on my social media page with my name on it, I post pictures of my cat, my friends cats, stray cats, and advocate for support of volunteer and charitable works helping cats.
It’s a big part of who I am.
I love all animals and thank God for His good creation and the companionship of pets.
What the complaint seems to be is that I’m not posting enough about what I’m mad about….or actually…what you’re mad about.
You’re angry and you want me to be angry too.
Every day, all day…lets drag out the enemies list and go to town on them.
Some of you get the same dopamine rush from rage that I get from feeding a stray.
Some of us are sick.
I am not unaware or unconcerned about the problems we face in society and the church.
IÂ have been a warrior in both places and have the scars to prove it.
Being angry all the time doesn’t change the world, it just makes the part you’re in a little more miserable.
Try sharing what or who you love instead.
I feel better when I see people sharing what brings them joy….their cats or their dogs or other pets…if you find you joy with a snake, I’m happy for you, but keep it to yourself.
I rejoice with you in your accomplishments or those of a family member or friend.
I have one friend who cooks these insanely magnificent dinners every night…and I love to see what masterpiece she’s created that day for her family.
There are so many ways we can lift each others spirits.
I hope that sharing my heart helps yours.
If it doesn’t…don’t bother writing…find someone who does make your day a little bit better.
Make your own application…or don’t.
Liam doesn’t care…he’s busy enjoying cat life to the fullest.
That…makes me very happy.
Perfect Michael! Love your cat stories! Enough madness!
Thanks,CK!
Even though I don’t live anywhere near you, I love all of your cat/pet advocacy posts — it is indeed a big part of who you are. On Facebook, by blocking all sources of news, contentious information and outrage click-bait, I’ve managed to create a fairly peaceful walled garden of my family’s, friends’, and my own interests, and all of the cat pictures fit in just fine. 🙂
Sarah,
Thank you! You know how to do this well…I’m glad I’m a part of it.
Cats are like humans in my opinion they are fickle, loving, hopeful, skeptical, scared, angry, etc. They display a fierce yet feigned independence often lost in tragedy. He wants us to come home but we struggle. Cats have gotten me through some of the most horrid events of my life. Watching the comfort they give to so many and how like us they are.
❤️ Lovely!
Michael,
Keep up your cat adventures. I’m sure there are plenty of us who read you and don’t mind at all, and actually enjoy the stories and life lessons that are there for those of us who understand. It’s your space and I’m sure you will continue to post what you feel like posting. Animals can enrich our lives in so many ways. There are so many ways in which people have and will let us down, where our animals do not and will not. I don’t understand people who have no connection with animals.
Michael,
There is always some nit-wit out there who will try and claim that your love of cats takes away from ‘giving god all the glory’ (small ‘g’ intentional), and that they (cats) are indeed idols.
I’m glad I no longer worship some self-absorbed ogre in the sky.
I wanted to let you all know that I have truly enjoyed my time with you guys. I was going thru a challenging time and you all both encouraged me and exhorted me. PxP was a tool used by God in my personal journey.
But with my feet finally underneath me again, I think it’s time to move on. I voiced many questions and aired my doubts, usually with some good input from you all. But lately, I have found my self out of step with the PxP people. I appreciate Anglicanism, and even attended a service in Newport Beach, Calif. enjoyed it, But I am unapologetically evangelical.
A mark against me or a point of distrust from some, is that I was a CC pastor. While I didn’t tow the party line, didn’t regularly attend conferences, and ran my church with a different set of by laws other than CC, still, I had the feeling that some resented me or distrusted me.
I was reorganizing my theological thinking when I first came here. You all, were gracious and kind. But while I still have doubts, unsure of many things, there are some things I understand and they often times run contrary to the culture here. I don’t have any desire to change anyone’s mind to my way of thinking. I respect the differences.
But for me to remain here is counter productive for me…and would only increase angst here.
PxP was a real life saver for me. I will always appreciate your care and counsel thru my challenging year.
Brian,
Thanks…and thanks for the word you gave me on Facebook…I understand myself better know.
splays,
Thank you…I know you get it…
Parker,
Good to see you…and thanks.
Yes, I’ll keep writing about the cats…it keeps me sane.
Muff,
Yea…I don’t much care about all that, nor others idea of my “manhood”…so we’ll keep on, keeping on.
Officerhoppy,
Nobody here cared what you thought about Anglicanism and most of our readers are evangelical.
Nobody held it against you, nor the fact that you were in CC.
I have yet to receive one email with angst about your presence.
Whatever your reasons for departure, go in peace.
Michael,
I’m passionate about cats and kids, and I unashamedly brag about them on Facebook. Oh, and puns…I love a good pun. I enjoy reading about Liam…Felix is very happy to hear about his adventures. There are catnip mice all over my house, in places that are unknown to me.
Felix is part of my consciousness now…a fine feline ! I enjoy seeing him daily in my feed.
Officerhoppy,
I’m not a long timer, and mostly a lurker, but sad to see you go. I wish you peace.