Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pets

eppur_se_muova

(39,789 posts)

5. One of our cats is a 'fainter' too. Likes to lie in the middle of the hall, or where the stairs, hall, and 2 rooms meet.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Wed Aug 6, 2025, 10:21 AM

Aug 6

i.e. the busiest intersection in the house.

I should have named her "Athwart". (In the SF novel Mysterium, Robert Charles Wilson featured a cat named "Roadblock", so you know he knows cats IRL.)

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Merlin has finally outgrown the 'gnawing' stage [View all] Siwsan Aug 6 OP

Awwwww, good morning, Mom and Merlin Our boy is growing up! niyad Aug 6 #1

The wizard is maturing nicely SheltieLover Aug 6 #2

My friend is having good luck with the kitten she got and called Marley. It also likes to chew on her though. Walleye Aug 6 #3

Merlin is growing up and leaving his youthfulness behind. Polly Hennessey Aug 6 #4

One of our cats is a 'fainter' too. Likes to lie in the middle of the hall, or where the stairs, hall, and 2 rooms meet. eppur_se_muova Aug 6 #5