Posted on July 25, 2008 Posted by John Scalzi 16 Comments
Looks like he’s running a little late. Which means, of course, that he’s excellent for this class. There’s a waiting list for him, really.
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There is a cat with no worries.
That looks like a great way to spend a grey Friday – too bad my boss thinks I should get some work done (which I am totally doing by commenting here *snerk*)
Now if only I could complete my boring project while in a similar position. zzzzzzz…….
I keep trying to learn from my cat, but she gets all bothered ’cause I keep asking questions, which gets in the way of her instruction style.
That’s exactly how I lay on my couch…
Cat yoga – it started in California, and has now spread to the heartland. I live with two masters of the art myself, the lazy bastards.
First Duran Duran, now a cat picture. Oh Scalzi, we are not worthy!
I dunno, the left eye is cracked open a little. A true expert catnapper knows how to sense the danger of, as well as express disdain towards, the annoying goofball with the camera without breaking slumber.
Tho, I’m sure he could get tenure at a state college.
Nah, that’s just the way he sleeps. His eyes crack open from time to time. Trust me, he was out.
O Great Scalzi, do you see what just a little attention to detail can do for you? The Executive Committee of The Official Ghlaghghee Fan Club is happy to see that you have taken our suggestions to improve your beginner-level photographic technique seriously.
What an excellent picture. Mighty Lopsided Cat is completely in focus, well-centered in the frame, and is displaying an appropriate attitude for being disturbed by the likes of you. You are lucky that all you rated was a single half-opened eye, rather than the disemboweling you so richly deserve.
The only improvement we can suggest would be to substitute the Beauteous Ghlaghghee for Mighty He in this picture. However, this is acceptable.
The Official Ghlaghghee Fan Club
PS – It has come to our notice that The Official Ghlaghghee Fan Club has some alleged fans of its own. This is unacceptable. Under no circumstances is any attention to be diverted away from Our Most Perfect Supreme Mistress, She Who Illuminates Reality With Her Glorious Shimmering Radiant Perfection. Instead, devote your attention to Her and to Scalzi’s deficiences and lack of proper deference to Her. His improvement, under Her guidance, is slow but steady. A little encouragement from the low-brow readers of the Whatever might help speed things along.
A perfect example of the “Show, Don’t Tell” school of thought.
Dr. Phil
Aaaaaaaaaw! *melts*
I can just imagine the warm softness and the smell of cat.
My Friday is now complete.
Catnapping? Has anyone contacted you about the ransom yet?
And here is your instructor for Catnappery 101:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wdonohue/2662024976/
(He’s just studying his notes, he’ll be right with you.)
— Brian out —
Too late, oh spokesperson for The Official Ghlaghghee Fan Club. You’re devotion to your chosen one will forever be admired for one so low as myself and others. And consider our encouragement for more pictures of Scalzi animals, especially cats and Ghlagheghee to be in support of your mission.
The Official Chang, who is not Chang Fan Club.
Make that your and not you’re. We are incapable of proper spelling and usage in your presence.
The Official Chang, who is not Chang Fan Club.