Wonders of the world

(Part one of two)

There are many wonders of the world.  Although officially, they only give credit to seven.  I’ll certainly agree those chosen are incredible.  But I’m asking: why stop at seven?!

This is pretty incredible and wonderous, is it not?!?  It is a sinkhole off the coast of Belize.  It is reported to be a 1/4 mile across and an incredible dive spot.  But it’s not one of “the seven” wonders.

And you know if they missed that one, they obviously have not even considered the wonders of MY world.  Nope, not a one.  Now being a very smart cat, I admit that relatively speaking, they are of lesser significance to the outside world….but to me?  Well ….they do indeed meet Webster’s definitions:

Wonder

1 : a cause of astonishment
2 : the quality of exciting amazed admiration
3 : rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience

Note, there is no mention of a "wonder" having to be in a far away land.  Which is good since my adventures don't involve a whole lot of car time....thank goodness....car rides make me wheezy.So that would mean my wonders should count, yes?  

Anyway, in no particular order of tail fluffing significance, follow me, I’d like to share a few with you…

Number One

At least once a day, “she” herds all the wandering toys back to the toy basket – land of all things good and catnip smelly.  And 6 out of 7 mornings, she finds this:

Just how many times can this evil mouse be hunted and die?  This mouse has far exceeded my nine lives, that much is for sure.  And while he may be a little rough looking from the hunt, apparently he is immortal.  I hope he’s not one of those vampire mousies….or maybe it's a zombie mouse!  .I may not sleep so well anymore…..

Number Two

Hard to recognize I know, but this is a birdhouse.  A functioning house for wayward bluebirds.  Has to be wayward and down right desperate blue birds.  I mean I think it should have fallen off the light pole probably about two years ago.

Thought for sure this was the year.  Blue birds build nest.  Lay eggs.  Eggs hatch.  Babies grow…..if they grow too much I’m certain the bottom will fall off or the sides simply drop off as the little ones expand. 

But it doesn’t happen.  How is this possible?!?  And why would any normal bird even consider building a home in that broken down old box? See why I call it a “wonder”.  Truly.


Number Three

This is Grammie's hand.  And this is Ralphie's paw.

Ralphie is NOT a dog.  Ralphie is a cat.

A VERY large cat.  So do tell....just how big can a cat get?  Ralphie is 20 pounds. And no fat.

Started out as two small cute little fluff balls.  Don’t we all?  Well cats and pups that is.  Forget humans.  They start out as lizards.  At least that’s what Dad says. 

And will you look at this tail?!?  It’s as wide as his body! 

His brother Alphie is only 16 pounds.  ONLY?  C’mon now I’m a healthy strapping fellow at 13 pounds.  I’m thinking that maybe someone pulled a fast one on Grammie and Granddad.  They only *think* they adopted a couple of cats.  I’m voting they are really dogs masquerading as cats.  The proof:  Ralphie eats Cheetos, BBQ, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and just about anything that doesn’t move quick enough.  Only dogs eat like that right? 

If they are NOT dogs, then I’m thinking I may have not gotten my full share when they were handing out substance and fluff.  

So work with me here…..they are dogs.  

That just look like cats. 

Yes?

Curious about the other four wonders of my world? Stop by again soon.......