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George McGovern

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16. Holy Cats wnylib! You could be a cat family's therapist. I read a "cat quote" --

Reply to wnylib (Reply #15)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 12:28 AM

11 hrs ago

"No one knows how a cat's mind works. They make of us a captive audience to the absurdly sublime. All we can do is watch in awe and disbelief as they twist into knots all we think we know about them and reality. They are truly the masters of the universe."

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If you want the best seat in this house you'll have to move the cat. Smiley Cat Photo. [View all] George McGovern 22 hrs ago OP

So very, very true!!! niyad 22 hrs ago #1

Ha Ha Indeed! Thank You niyad!!! George McGovern 21 hrs ago #3

That is cute. LoisB 21 hrs ago #2

Thanks Lois! George McGovern 21 hrs ago #4

Ember is the first female cat that I ve had. wnylib 21 hrs ago #5

Goodness gracious wnylib what a difference in person-cat-alities. Sounds like Leo loved to play kitchen chair games. George McGovern 20 hrs ago #8

They are total opposites in many ways. wnylib 19 hrs ago #9

Ember may have been Godsent. Thanks wnylib. George McGovern 19 hrs ago #12

Another little chuckle for you regarding wnylib 19 hrs ago #13

Ha Ha LOL THAT'S a Big Time Hardy Har Har wnylib!! Leo defeats gravity! What would Newton think!! THX!! George McGovern 14 hrs ago #14

I later learned that there was sound cat logic and wnylib 13 hrs ago #15

Holy Cats wnylib! You could be a cat family's therapist. I read a "cat quote" -- George McGovern 11 hrs ago #16

Love that quote. wnylib 8 hrs ago #17

You and Ember have a remarkable relationship! Mutual understanding. That is so cool. George McGovern 2 hrs ago #18

I used to have several photos of Ember, but wnylib 1 hr ago #20

I have a plaque in my kitchen that has that saying on it. MIButterfly 20 hrs ago #6

It's a tried and true sentiment. Thanks MIButterfly! George McGovern 19 hrs ago #10

The moment we vacate a chair, one of our 4 will be right there to lay claim... 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #7

Hah they're no dummies 3catwoman3! A warm butt's a happy butt. Thank You! George McGovern 19 hrs ago #11

In my house you must remove both cats and dogs. What's Polly Hennessey 1 hr ago #19