The Cat
A Tale of Disposal26 total reviews
Comment from royowen
Somebody once told me, the only difference between Buddhism and atheism is that buddhists are vegetarian, heh heh. Where do you get these stories from Jay? I think you love leading yourself into a corner. But thenthat is the essence of writing, I tend to go with it, believe it or not, going with the flow does exist. Beautifully written my friend, I enjoyed this, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Somebody once told me, the only difference between Buddhism and atheism is that buddhists are vegetarian, heh heh. Where do you get these stories from Jay? I think you love leading yourself into a corner. But thenthat is the essence of writing, I tend to go with it, believe it or not, going with the flow does exist. Beautifully written my friend, I enjoyed this, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 17-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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In my defense, Roy (If I felt I needed one, LOL) is that the Buddhist story was read fifty years ago, only remembered -- and not well -- now. I'm just thrilled you trudged through it, my dear friend, and didn't find it too off-putting.
Jay
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You are a gracious and charming soul, how could I not, I?ve known you for awhile,
Comment from amahra
Loved the title, "A Tale of Disposal" In my opinion, good punctuation in that very long first and second sentence. Great writing, Jay. I loved your master of words for this writing.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Loved the title, "A Tale of Disposal" In my opinion, good punctuation in that very long first and second sentence. Great writing, Jay. I loved your master of words for this writing.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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The long sentences you referred to (I believe the two that began with "if") I worked on a long, long time trying to find a place where I could slide in a period, but they refused to be dammed up by punctuation. Thank you so much for enduring and at the end of it all coming up with a six!
Comment from lyenochka
Jay, you are a Proustian novelist. I don't know how but your post entitled "The Cat" became so much more than about a dead cat's body being disposed but a transcendental meditation on history, anatomy, and sociology as well as a contemplation on existence in general. My brain is still swimming with the details. But I'm glad that whatever the reason you were in the hospital for seems to be gone. You scared us the last time you choked on some horse pill you swallowed. Thanks for sharing a slice of life with glimpses of Queen Amygdala.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Jay, you are a Proustian novelist. I don't know how but your post entitled "The Cat" became so much more than about a dead cat's body being disposed but a transcendental meditation on history, anatomy, and sociology as well as a contemplation on existence in general. My brain is still swimming with the details. But I'm glad that whatever the reason you were in the hospital for seems to be gone. You scared us the last time you choked on some horse pill you swallowed. Thanks for sharing a slice of life with glimpses of Queen Amygdala.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Ah, Proust! I've started Swann's Way more times than I want to remember. Always with such purpose and excitement, and I close it after the second or third sentence that stretched out over a page in length. And here I am with three paragraphs beginning with "If" that I must confess I worked on for hours trying to find a place to pop in a period, but failed. I know I must have lost a lot of readers there.
Thank you for being an endurer, Helen, and then following it with such lovely commentary, and topped it with a six! Yay!
Jay
Comment from BermyBye50
Jay,
Your talent and creativity as a writer is evident throughout this very comprehensive write. It amazes me that the premise for this involved a dead stray cat. Your skills as writer are evident in the vocabulary and transitions between each segment of this all encompassing story. Exceptional.
Cheers,
Eugene
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Jay,
Your talent and creativity as a writer is evident throughout this very comprehensive write. It amazes me that the premise for this involved a dead stray cat. Your skills as writer are evident in the vocabulary and transitions between each segment of this all encompassing story. Exceptional.
Cheers,
Eugene
Comment Written 16-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Eugene, for reading this piece at such depth. I do appreciate it and I am honored by your six lovely stars.
Comment from country ranch writer
The mask is back for the folks to get rid of rotten orders terrorizing our noses. First you have rain,dead cat, mice and their family to get rid of, then dead dog beyond you gate enough to make one through up your Gadsden and then to find your heart is on the blink only using half it power to pump Your blood. Nothing worked out as planned but God said I ain't through with you yet. The smell disapated after a time, no one no longer went out side.we mostly set around and cried.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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The mask is back for the folks to get rid of rotten orders terrorizing our noses. First you have rain,dead cat, mice and their family to get rid of, then dead dog beyond you gate enough to make one through up your Gadsden and then to find your heart is on the blink only using half it power to pump Your blood. Nothing worked out as planned but God said I ain't through with you yet. The smell disapated after a time, no one no longer went out side.we mostly set around and cried.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Hey, BJ, thanks so much for your interpretation. And how can I forget the super six stars?! You are so kind!
Jay
Comment from Ulla
Jay, what can I say. It's too long and in places it's too much. But my word, it's well written. I actually know exactly what you went through when you came across the dead cat. Like you I had to deal with it. At the time there was no one at hand.
But to write like this about it? Phew! Brilliantly done. What a write!!! Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Jay, what can I say. It's too long and in places it's too much. But my word, it's well written. I actually know exactly what you went through when you came across the dead cat. Like you I had to deal with it. At the time there was no one at hand.
But to write like this about it? Phew! Brilliantly done. What a write!!! Ulla:)))
Comment Written 16-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Ulla. Yes it isn't an easy story to read. Way too long to be entertaining and too intense in places to be riveted to it. I'm just glad you endured it, and thought it good enough to award the coveted 6 stars! Bless you, girl!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
As I read this, I was interrupted by A.J. one of my own male tabbies, who decided at that very minute needed to be let out and not a second later. A.J. is an indoor/outdoor cat. He's also incredibly demanding. After all, I am nothing but a mere mortal. I love my cats, but I am a definite dog person. The cats honestly belong to my husband. He puts up with my dog because he loves me. I did enjoy reading. Your writing is perfect.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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As I read this, I was interrupted by A.J. one of my own male tabbies, who decided at that very minute needed to be let out and not a second later. A.J. is an indoor/outdoor cat. He's also incredibly demanding. After all, I am nothing but a mere mortal. I love my cats, but I am a definite dog person. The cats honestly belong to my husband. He puts up with my dog because he loves me. I did enjoy reading. Your writing is perfect.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your compliment. I, too, am a dog person, but I do like cats, too, preferably still breathing. I'm so happy you enjoyed reading it, despite its length -- enough to award it six stars!
Comment from BethShelby
That is quite a story that I can relate to but would never have gone to sush links to express in writing. Recently, I was told by my someone visiting me that there was something dead in the open garbage can at the corner of my house. They were so troubled by the stench they didn't offer to help me out. Like you I avoided the area like the plague. When finally I got up the courage to look whatever had been in there was completely consumed and the only thing remaining was a few maggots and a lot of big flies. I don't care to try reeducating my Amygdala. LOL
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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That is quite a story that I can relate to but would never have gone to sush links to express in writing. Recently, I was told by my someone visiting me that there was something dead in the open garbage can at the corner of my house. They were so troubled by the stench they didn't offer to help me out. Like you I avoided the area like the plague. When finally I got up the courage to look whatever had been in there was completely consumed and the only thing remaining was a few maggots and a lot of big flies. I don't care to try reeducating my Amygdala. LOL
Comment Written 16-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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Well, yes. Anyone who would avoid looking into a trash receptacle for as long as you did, understands my emotionally unhealthy reluctance. If I were starving, I couldn't work for the city's animal control department. And to think there are people who sell recipe books with roadkill delicacies.
Thanks for reading, Beth!
Comment from John Ciarmello
JAY!!! I had to walk away from this for a few hours before I wrote this review to allow it to seep into my every pore. What an honor it is to have read this! Even without wallowing in this masterpiece, I revel in your crafted brilliance. I'm a Jay junkie, without a doubt, but don't tell him I said that it might come across as slightly risqué, lol. Best JohnC
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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JAY!!! I had to walk away from this for a few hours before I wrote this review to allow it to seep into my every pore. What an honor it is to have read this! Even without wallowing in this masterpiece, I revel in your crafted brilliance. I'm a Jay junkie, without a doubt, but don't tell him I said that it might come across as slightly risqué, lol. Best JohnC
Comment Written 16-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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hahaha, John. Your secret's good with me! Thank you for reading and for awarding it so high! I love chartreuse crossed band aids.
Jay
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, we all like to think, and hope, that death is only a small part of a much bigger picture, maybe even for cats. But they don't disappear on purpose, or at least not for a long, long time. LOL. Only you could make this subject matter interesting an entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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Well, we all like to think, and hope, that death is only a small part of a much bigger picture, maybe even for cats. But they don't disappear on purpose, or at least not for a long, long time. LOL. Only you could make this subject matter interesting an entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 16-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Ric, but I think anyone who's willing to spend and inordinate amount of time visualizing, then writing it, is capable. Thanks for reading, though and the lovely twinklers.
Jay