CATMA COMMENTS: Memorial Day

Many will find this a hippy-dippy posit, but... there is no need for war. Every major conflict in the history of man has been about religious differences, greed, ego or revenge. Humans are not ready to give up any of these attitudes, so war will be on this planet for many years to come. Writing your congressman and protesting in the streets might do some good... but not much. The war machine is a gargantuan monolith and too many special interest are making too much money to dismantle it just yet.

There is only one solution to war and it happens one heart at a time. A little kinder, a little more understanding, a little more loving. Hearts are usually moved incrementally, which can be frustrating. Deep down, in their very marrow, most people are ready to leave their war-like attitudes behind. But they're scared. If they become vulnerable, then won't they be at a disadvantage? Won't people mistake kindness for weakness? Won't they fall behind in a dog-eat-dog world?

Well, no. They won't. Because you get back more of what you project. That is not New Age mularkey, but basic quantum physics. So we should certainly honor those whose blood has seeped into battlefield soil, as we should honor all life.

But, please, let's not erect more monuments to war and make heroes of those who propagate it.

Felinia Hits the Catnip

Oh, my aching ears.

So last night my cousin Betsy and her new bf Pirateboy were in town and we decided to go scrounge up a little grub. Found some nice barely-touched filet mignons behind the local steakhouse, and a side of melted vanilla ice cream to boot. Quite tasty.

I was ready to call it a night, but this Pirateboy dood  is a wild one, pulls out a stash of the old 'nip. Just to be sociable I put a pinch between my cheek and gum. Yowzers, it had been awhile since I'd partaken and the green went right to my gray matter.

Before we knew it, his supply was gone and we were mewling like madcats all up and down that alley. We scored some more from an old Tom and the last thing I remember was caterwauling with a bunch of fellow nippers in front of a milk bottling factory.

My head may regret last night's festivities, but the rest of me doesn't. Sometimes we need a little artificial stimulation to shake off the dusty shawl of pattern and convention. A little nip or bud or drink to raise up our vibrations, even temporarily, and gain a new perspective. Blow out the pipes, as it were.

So Felinia is no teetotaler. I will put the lampshade on my head from time to time and dance until dawn. If we can't cut loose on occasion, what use is life on this little blue orb?

CATMA says...

...you are often too finicky about your food.


You think it's we cats who will put our noses in the air like aristocrats and pass on anything short of filet mignon? Well, take a gander at your own habits, humans!

Of course it's true that much of your food supply is overprocessed and contains too many chemicals and pesticides. You certainly shouldn't be consuming TV dinners every day of your life, or pulling into the drivethrough at Micky Dee's too often. Fresher is better, and don't overeat. These things are obvious.

But beyond that, lighten up a little, people. I mean, I myself have been known to capture plump moths and snarf them down. Never hurt me none.

Beyond the self-evident notions of eating less and avoiding too many chemicals, you can basically ingest about anything you want with one caveat... it's your ATTITUDE about the food that matters most. If you feel guilty eating a cupcake, the havoc that guilt wreaks upon your system is worse than the sugar and fat. If a bowl of ice cream causes you to bring out the self-flagellation whip, then that is the problem, not having some yummy dairy.

So I, Felinia, have a suggestion. Consciously work on your attitude about food. Come to an understanding that WHATEVER you choose to put in your magnificent bubble of biology will cause no harm and will be converted to wonderful energy. Once you make this shift, your mood will soar and your body will whirr.