Meow....

 To say that I am "not good at keeping secrets" is an understatement. I am known for innocently asking things like, "What do you think about giving your brother the same book the kids and I just bought for you?"  Or , before a surprise party, boldly proclaiming, " All hands on deck! Let's get this place cleaned up!  The visitors will be here in half an hour!!"  Seriously. So, this time of year, I really do try to just  let a quiet "meow" suffice....an aloof Siamese, instead of a bubbling, yapping terrier...for a brief season!

The Cat


Observe the Cat upon this page.
Philosophers in ever age,
The very wisest of the wise
Have tried her mind to analyze
In vain, for nothing can they learn.
She baffles them at every turn
Like Mister Hamlet in the play.
She leads their reasoning astray;
She feigns an interest in string
Or yarn or any rolling thing.
Unlike the Dog, she does not care
With common Man her thoughts to share.
She teaches us that in life's walk
'Tis better to let others talk,
And listen while they say instead
The foolish things we might have said.

--Oliver Herford