I have been aware of this ad for a while now, but forgot to post about it for some dumb reason.
While we're required to suffer through SAVED BY ZERO and The BEST BEST BESTEST Toyotathon Ever ads for Toyota, and the "that's pretty frickin' coo" dodge truck ad, our friends down under have got it quite different with this spot:
I know the auto industry is hurtin' here, and even Toyota is posting losses, but certainly some creativity wouldn't hurt in their American market! Jeez, this ad has absolutely nothing to do with cars (or people for that matter...or sense) but damned if it doesn't make me wanna go buy a Toyota right now.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Feral Cats
I ran across this article in the Chicago Tribune recently, that revealed there are 400,000 feral cats roaming the streets of our fair city. This is a large number; but certainly no greater than the number of "feral rats" roaming our city streets, either.
Problem is, according to the article, is that people are running into problems being able to afford their pets and often let them go into the streets. These feral cats are/were domesticated at one point, people, and should be taken in by those who can afford or want a new pet.
They have a similar problem in japan, although this is usually attributed to people getting kittens, and only keeping them until they're done being cute then letting them go. These cats are everywhere in Japan, although the ones in Chicago are being viewed as pests simply because they're getting into trash, pooping everywhere, etc. What people don't realize is that this 'pest' is a man-made problem and certainly it is not the cat's fault that it's doing what it needs to do to survive.
Problem is, according to the article, is that people are running into problems being able to afford their pets and often let them go into the streets. These feral cats are/were domesticated at one point, people, and should be taken in by those who can afford or want a new pet.
They have a similar problem in japan, although this is usually attributed to people getting kittens, and only keeping them until they're done being cute then letting them go. These cats are everywhere in Japan, although the ones in Chicago are being viewed as pests simply because they're getting into trash, pooping everywhere, etc. What people don't realize is that this 'pest' is a man-made problem and certainly it is not the cat's fault that it's doing what it needs to do to survive.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Holiday Cats: What To Get Your Beloved Feline?
I know I've struggled in finding that perfect gift for people in the past, so it's no mystery that I would also struggle to find a perfect gift for my cats. Don't they deserve something too? I think so.
I think, however, that struggle is over. Introducing, the heated crinkle tunnel:
Doesn't that look fun?
I think, however, that struggle is over. Introducing, the heated crinkle tunnel:
Doesn't that look fun?
Monday, December 22, 2008
Still need a holiday gift idea??
Christmas is just hours away and Hanukkah has already started! what the hell are you gonna do?? good thing you're reading this blog because i have the perfect idea:
Cat Holiday Greeting Cards!
Perfect for every cat lover on your list.
Cat Holiday Greeting Cards!
Perfect for every cat lover on your list.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Cold In Chicago
It's -5° in Chicago today, and with a whipping wind, the windchill is well below -20°. So, let's all warm up in this pre-Christmas weekend by talking about sleeping cats.
Of course, cats sleep the majority of the day, and much of the night being crepuscular creatures. This is likely attributed to a cat saving most of their energy for dawn and dusk hours (prime hunting time, historically; prime 'run around the house and drive colin insane at 6 am' time currently).
With all that sleeping to do - some 16+ hrs a day - cats sure can find unique places to hunker down.
Typically, I've found that my cats sleeping places are on some kind of rotation. For a solid 3 weeks, Tux and Turtle could always be found sleeping on the rarely-used couch in the office. Most nights, Tux is at the foot of my bed while Turtle is on the couch in the living room (although last night they shared a spot on my bed). Often, if I leave a drawer open, Tux will settle amongst my clothes inside the drawer.
When I lived in LA, Turtle would meow and whine until the closet door was opened for her, where she spent 90% of the day sleeping. When I moved out, absolutely everything in the closet was coated in a thick layer of cat hair.
Now, I would like to share with you a link: Cat Sleeping Positions. Enjoy and stay warm.
Of course, cats sleep the majority of the day, and much of the night being crepuscular creatures. This is likely attributed to a cat saving most of their energy for dawn and dusk hours (prime hunting time, historically; prime 'run around the house and drive colin insane at 6 am' time currently).
With all that sleeping to do - some 16+ hrs a day - cats sure can find unique places to hunker down.
Typically, I've found that my cats sleeping places are on some kind of rotation. For a solid 3 weeks, Tux and Turtle could always be found sleeping on the rarely-used couch in the office. Most nights, Tux is at the foot of my bed while Turtle is on the couch in the living room (although last night they shared a spot on my bed). Often, if I leave a drawer open, Tux will settle amongst my clothes inside the drawer.
When I lived in LA, Turtle would meow and whine until the closet door was opened for her, where she spent 90% of the day sleeping. When I moved out, absolutely everything in the closet was coated in a thick layer of cat hair.
Now, I would like to share with you a link: Cat Sleeping Positions. Enjoy and stay warm.
Friday, December 19, 2008
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