Introducing Myself And My Sidekick Chettoh So, here’s my first post. From now on, I’ll post about astronomy, sci-fi, and cats as often as my full-time job as a high school teacher allows. Teaching is a full-time, demanding, soul-crushing job if you do it seriously. And no, as someone mightContinue Reading
Introduction Cats have long been linked to mystery, magic, and the supernatural. Perhaps no phrase captures this better than the old saying: “A cat has nine lives.” But what if that wasn’t just poetic exaggeration? Across cultures and centuries, countless myths and legends suggest that cats might be creatures ofContinue Reading
Introduction Throughout history, cats have been regarded as creatures of mystery, their quiet grace and enigmatic behavior inspiring reverence and superstition. Unlike dogs, whose loyalty is open and demonstrative, cats carry an air of independence, often seeming to exist in a realm just beyond human understanding. Their nocturnal habits, suddenContinue Reading
Darker Than You Think is one of the best stories I ever read, if not the best. Although Jack Williamson wrote it in the 1930s, it’s fast-moving, incredibly well-written, and retains its supernatural horror charm. The first time I read it, I was a teenager. Since then, I enjoyed many other books and movies on werewolves, but Darker Than You Think is unique.Continue Reading
The Story It had been nearly seven decades since Zelvyn T’hrialis first set foot on Earth as an undercover cat, black with piercing yellow eyes. Zelvyn came from the Omega Centauri star cluster. He was a member of a highly advanced humanoid race known for their incredible intellect and advancedContinue Reading
A Short Story A middle-aged woman named Eliza, a high school teacher, lived in a small, cozy cottage at the edge of town. For the past fifteen years, her loyal companion was a black cat named Midnight with striking yellow eyes. Eliza had adopted Midnight from a shelter. From theContinue Reading
Introduction Are cats jealous? You’ll likely answer no if you never lived with a cat, but most owners say otherwise. My cat, Chettoh (see this and this post), recently got a rival. After more than fourteen years as an only son, he now has to compete with another cat, aContinue Reading
Is your cat a devilish genius? Cats’ intelligence has long fascinated pet owners and researchers alike. The latest scientific findings shed light on various aspects of feline cleverness, allowing us to appreciate their unique abilities. Measuring cats’ intelligence involves assessing their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. One standard marker ofContinue Reading
