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Animals, Books

From the Belly of the Cat

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When Books Actually / Math Paper Press announced the release of this publication, I knew I’d have to get my hands on a copy.

To support the bookstore, to support local writers, to support cats.

And I was rewarded with a collection of amazing short stories, all written by people who have lived, grown up, or graced our humble shores. Including the cats. The lovely, unique, wonderful cats. All individuals in their own right, all placed in our lives for a reason, and all dignity and pride epitomized.

My relationship with cats?

I have not had the (mis)fortune to be owned by a cat (as of now), but I take pleasure in being allowed to serve Her Royal Highness who resides below our block, once in a while. She allows me to stand still while she inspects my feet and sniffs my aura for hints of feeding. Then, having completed her inspection, she’d sit a distance away and start licking her paws, a sign that I may go on home. Sometimes, she rewards me with a belly flop/roll, and internally rolls her eyes while I squeal in delight.

Art, Books, Photography, Writing

Books Actually (Again)

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In the secret world of books and letters,

Rabbits can play the piano.

As the melodies sound, other rabbits come to listen.

Even the deer are mesmerized.

Dogs are spellbound and stop their howling.

The cat’s tail sways to the beat.

She remains a silent beauty.

In this quirky world, food can be used to erase mistakes.

Vulgarity can become Art.

Souls are imprinted forever onto impermanent pencils.

Before the melodies fade, we can imprint ourselves onto print.

In this secret world of books and letters,

Anything is possible.