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MuMu’s One-Liner – #1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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One of our cats (they’re sisters), MuMu wakes us up on a fairly regular basis. Sometimes, she sees something outside. She jumps on the self by the window, smacks the shade around and yells. I’m assuming she sees the bunny eating, sometimes the bunny triggers one of the motion-sensitive lights. I don’t know what MuMu expects me to do.

Other times, MuMu wants to be scratched or brushed. She doesn’t always yell for this; she makes more of a soft groan. Lately, she’s been getting physical. The following one-liner is how I interpret her action and the voice inside her little fuzzy head.

“(smack) Are you awake? (smack, smack) Are you awake? (smack, SMACK) Oh, good, you’re awake. Can you scratch behind my ears?”

I think I’m being picked on.

This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. If you have a one-liner, or if you would like to join in on the fun, you can follow this link to participate and to see the one-liners from the other participants.

It’s going to be a good day.
The sun is winning the battle with the clouds.
The trees on the way to the park are budding out.
One of the bulbs I planted is blooming (and being eaten).
This lilac is ahead of the rest.
If you look close, Maddie can still see her breath. It was 34°f (1°c) Monday morning.
Sunshine through the forsythia.
Hartford on a rainy day.
It’s sad that they left water bottles less than 100 feet from the bins.
Left on a park bench
These forsythia are not as full. Probably due to the fact that I had to prune them late in the season to avoid scratching the cars.
Bright and shiny
“Hi. Can I have a peanut?”
The cot has returned.
Hey! That’s my new grass seed!
Blowing in the storm

69 responses to “MuMu’s One-Liner – #1LinerWeds”

  1. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    Thanks for the laugh! Yes, I think I can picture that. What a beautiful morning sky you captured, and it’s about time, yes? Spring is sure taking its time this year. It’s not possible to understand people who leave their junk for others to pick up. Obviously that little bird is trying to pick up all that seed you left out — how tidy of him!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yes, the little bird was working hard to pick up all the seed that I “dropped.” We have been seeing some wonderful blue skies in the morning. Sometimes followed by storms, but I’ll take what we can get. The worst thing at the park is the kids who drop bottles on the court, within 10’ of the bins. I don’t know any words to describe that.

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  2. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Spring has officially arrived – Maddie’s cot is out! I love the second photo of the sun and the cloud – great shot. Your lilacs and forsythia are ahead of ours so thanks for the share.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The forsythia has just popped out. Most of the lilacs seem cautious, but that one is ready to go. The cot shed its fuzzy coat and has rejoined the porch. I guess we’re ready for spring.

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  3. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    Clearly MuMu is telling you to take a bunny picture for River.
    😉

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I think that’s exactly what she’s screaming at. I’ll hav a bunny pic for Saturday.

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  4. GP Avatar
    GP

    Those forsythia brought back memories! Most of our backyard fence was covered by these bushes. Mom would bring some branches in the house before Easter to be certain they would bloom before she hung the hollowed out, decorated eggs on it.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s a sweet memory, GP. Thanks for sharing that.

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  5. dennyho Avatar
    dennyho

    My lilac looks similar, wish they bloomed longer than they do.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That don’t last nearly long enough.

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  6. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    The photo of the sun and the cloud is a beauty. Sadly, Forsythia and Lilacs not in bud here yet. However, weeds are doing quite well! 🤗

    Today’s one-liner is hysterical. If you were ever owned by a cat, or are owned by one now, you can so relate to this! MuMu has no problem asserting herself.

    I love the hand painted rock on the bench. I love the idea behind leaving it there where it can be seen. Someone is supposed to pick it up and take it home and then paint a rock themselves and place it somewhere else where it can be found.

    I do not, however, like the idea that it’s okay to leave your garbage wherever you drop it. 😡 If there aren’t any trash receptacles, bring it home with you.

    Hallelujah! Maddie’s cot is out! Spring really has arrived! 🤗
    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you like the pictures, Ginger. I left the rock there, not being talented enough to paint one of my own. I do put my water bottle in the bin, and there are bins all over both parks. I never have understood why people can’t walk a few feet.

      MuMu has been getting vocal throughout the night. She’s angling to be an outside cat (and we have come close to making her wish come true).

      Maddie says we’ve entered prime sitting weather.

      I hope you have a great rest of the week.

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  7. lois Avatar
    lois

    You are a quick learner of ‘cat’ language. So someone left water bottles and an Easter bunny rock on the same bunch?! Bet they don’t get any jellybeans in their Easter basket! Your little squirrel visitors are so cute. Ours are so skittish. Fun to watch but skittish as all getout.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      If you want them to stop being skittish, carry a bag of penuts.

      No jellybeans for the bottle droppers.

      As for learning cat language, I’d be happy to exit class without getting a diploma.

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  8. bikerchick57 Avatar
    bikerchick57

    Oh MuMu, you are a sassy little lady. Between you and Gibbs, I see a band forming. Or perhaps the Cat Association for Twilight Screamers. Perhaps mom and dad need ear plugs and a separate bedroom? Or for Miss MuMu to ask her bidding during the day?

    Dan, I’m giving you and the Editor 1000 sympathy bonus points for your non-sleep MuMu hours. We love our furry kids, but what a group of crazies, huh?

    Happy screaming/yowling Wednesday!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Sympathy points accepted, Mary. I’ll start leaving my laptop on so MuMu can text Gibbs and they can plot the overthrow of the world of sleeping humans. She os one very loud little kitty girl.

      I hope you have a great week. I hope those Midwest storms didn’t make it to your area.

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      1. bikerchick57 Avatar
        bikerchick57

        We had bad wind and hail early last evening, but it’s quiet right now.

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  9. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    It seems that MuMu makes a good alarm clock. Although she is probably hard to set for the right time.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      No Time-Set dial and no off switch, Frank :(

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  10. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    MuMu is clearly insisting that her individual needs be honored at a very unfortunate hour. 😂 This is always the personality trait I hope people understand before getting a cat.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      She has always been a demanding little girl, but her night moves are becoming annoying. This got worse with the time change, which, since she sleeps 22 hours a day, doen’t make any sense at all.

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  11. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Yep, you are the cat whisperer. Must be from all those smacks upside the head. 😸

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yep, right on my cheek. She does try a gentle tap first, but it escalates quickly.

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  12. Jan Sikes Avatar
    Jan Sikes

    Fabulous photos, Dan. Am I the only one that sees a face in that top cloud picture? I had to laugh out loud at the head smacks from the kitty. :)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. Looking back at that picture, I think I see what you mean. I hope it’s looking down on us and thinking we need more green stuff.

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  13. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    It has been said that cats probably see their human companions as staff. I agree. So does MuMu I think. Mother Nature really is such a tease! But soon enough we will be complaining about the heat. Typical people.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I do work for MuMu. I understand. And the other M’s -my pleasure I’d to serve.

      I’m taking whatever we get for weather, Pam. There’s no sense complaining. I hope you have a great rest of your week.

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  14. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    LOL! Well, she surely has you trained. 😉 Spring looks like it’s off to a great start there! We had snow on Monday for hours and below freezing temps during the night all this week, but it looks lovely there.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! We were in the low 70s today. Tomorrow they say 78 and rain. Then back to “normal” 50s & 60s for a while. I hope winter let’s go of you soon.

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  15. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    Cats have no respect😂

    Sent from my iPhone

    >

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Nope. None at all.

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  16. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    My cat sleeps at the bottom of the bed on my side. If I move my feet, he attacks them. I guess he thinks there are mice running around the bed.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – that must get your attention.

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  17. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    I can never understand those who litter. I mean how hard is it to walk a few feet and toss the bottle. Wonderful photos Dan. I’m sorry someone is eating your bulbs and picking up your seed. Maybe you can trade a peanut for some peace.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Growing stuff is a battle around here, John. But we are reluctant to spread pesticides and other chemicals. I put more seed down today and did a better job of covering it. I’d rather have to birds in the yard.As for the litter, Im with you, I don’t get it.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Always more seed.

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  18. Manja Maksimovič Avatar
    Manja Maksimovič

    What a pretty stone bunny! Just above the freezing point is a bit harsh… Hope it improves soon.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It was 2°f (22°c) today. Spring is like this here. It will be up and down for a while, yet.

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  19. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar
    Kirt D Tisdale

    Love your interpretation of what she is saying….had to laugh!! Great spring pics….sounds like here!! We were 39 this morning when I got up. Lots of rain over the last week….thus the reason The Pacific Northwest is so green. Love it!!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I don’t think any other region in this country has as many shades of green as you guys. We’ve been bouncing between low 30s and upper 70s this week as spring and winter fight it out. I’m glad you’re enjoying your new home.

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  20. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    I love all the photos Dan. That blue sky sure is beautiful. Maybe you could get MuMu a back scratcher. 🤭 litter is pretty rare here but not non existent. ‘Night crawler’ like to snack and drink. But on this side of the mountain they usually twist the debris and tuck it inside a fence space. 🤔

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cheryl. I think MuMu got herself a back scratcher – his name id Dan. I don’t understand litter. especially when the trash cans are so close.

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  21. J-Dub Avatar
    J-Dub

    Aww. Sweet lil MuMu

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yeah, sweet…

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  22. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    I could have sworn I commented on this already but I must have been interrupted while reading the post. Anyway…the one-liner made me chuckle. It reminds me of how our younger daughter used to come into her older sister’s room and whisper, “Are you sleeping?” No answer. She’d repeat it louder and louder until of course her sister was awake. Much the same sort of thing, I think. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s funny. I find at least one comment a day that I’m sure I made or replied to that doesn’t make it.

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  23. Val Boyko Avatar
    Val Boyko

    Thanks for the chuckle Dan ❣️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      My pleasure, Val.

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  24. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Typical cat , lovely photos, great one liner Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Willow.

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        💜💜

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  25. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Hi Dan, this is too cute. My cat is also adorable when she deigns to give me the time of day. It depends on whether she is pleased with me or not.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They have a way of getting the attention they want.

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  26. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    MuMu, you’re so needy! You need to get MiMi to scratch your head.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Those two get along like sisters…

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  27. Emille Avatar
    Emille

    A great subject, Dan. Who’s worse, the cat or the dog? My bet is on the latter:) Emille

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      At their advanced age, they’re all a challenge.

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      1. Emille Avatar
        Emille

        Haha, as many humans are:)

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  28. JoAnna Avatar
    JoAnna

    That morning sky is fantastic! Mama Cat has her own small room to keep her safe from Marley who sleeps in the kitchen. Otherwise, I’m sure we’d be waking up a lot more.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Our house is divided by gates to keep Maddie away from the cats.

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      1. JoAnna Avatar
        JoAnna

        I was wondering about that. We have one stationary gate and two moveable gates. David made a door for the kitchen where Marley sleeps and reinforced one of the doors to Mama Cat’s room which makes it like a fortress.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Three previous dogs, same breed, didn’t need gates.

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          1. JoAnna Avatar
            JoAnna

            I guess some need more accommodations than others.

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  29. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Haha! Love the blooming forsythia.

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  30. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Aww, poor MuMu. Our pets can be demanding, that’s for sure. Good thing they’re cute, or they’d be in real trouble sometimes! Nice to see Maddie on her cot.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Poor MuMu?? Yeah, not an expression you hear often around here ;-)

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      1. Paul Avatar
        Paul

        Ha, well, as a fellow cat owner, I was saying it with a TOUCH of sarcasm, of course. I well know what little drama queens these characters can be. 😏

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  31. jessicasblog45 Avatar
    jessicasblog45

    One of our cats named Buster yells to go outside. We think it’s because a bunny is outside. My mother picks him up and takes him outside to get fresh air. Yeah, the cats do paw us awake.

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      Dan Antion

      They are so demanding, but we give into them.

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