Summary

Harry Houdini and Kelly, two tuxedo cats with feral origins, have made their literary debut on Medium, sharing their life experiences and inviting collaboration with other cat bloggers, while also expressing their expertise in matters concerning feral cat colonies.

Abstract

Harry Houdini and Kelly are tuxedo cats, brothers with distinct black and white markings, who have ventured into the world of blogging with their caretaker's assistance. Despite their feral nature, they've managed to engage with the digital realm, earning $5.62 from their first Medium post, which has been used to purchase premium food and catnip. They've embraced their new role as writers, with their days filled with typical feline activities and the added responsibility of being Guardians of the Garden. The cats have expressed gratitude to their followers and have reached out to fellow feline bloggers like Shelly McIntosh for potential collaborations. They've also shown interest in improving their communication with human readers by suggesting the development of translation software modules. The article concludes with a playful yet coded message to their audience and a formal invitation for intellectual exchange on topics related to feral cats.

Opinions

The cats, despite their initial skepticism, have shown enthusiasm for their new writing endeavor.
They value their outdoor lifestyle and take their role as Guardians of the Garden seriously.
The cats are appreciative of their fans and are open to networking with other cat bloggers.
They are interested in enhancing their typing skills and improving interspecies communication through potential collaborations with language software companies.
Harry Houdini prefers to be addressed by his first name, indicating a desire for a more personal connection with his audience.
The cats consider their work a form of social service and are eager to contribute to discussions on feral cat colonies, showcasing their expertise on the subject.

Essay

Harry Houdini and Kelly’s Corner

Our Debut

Harry Houdini and Kelly are tuxedo cats. Basically white cats wearing tuxedos. Harry has more black on his face. Kelly has more white. They are brothers. They are also feral. Which explains a lot about their typing skills. It’s really challenging to get cats to focus on typing Helen Cassidy Page, when most all of their time is spent outdoors, communing with nature.

They had their first exposure to the world of computers in this article.

The Post that Tests the Rest

This is One You’ll Want to Read From Top to Bottom

As their caretaker/food supplier, I wasn’t sure that actually inviting the cats to share their life experiences would be a good idea, but I was willing to give it a go, having been inspired by so many other Medium bloggers with cat stories to share, like Shelly McIntosh, Michelle Monet and Roz Warren. It seemed to me the cats deserved a seat at the table. Cats have a voice, and want to be heard, as well as seen.

When I surprised them with the special premium food and snacks that came from the $5.62 earned by that first post, they were thrilled. Especially with the catnip.

And so when I proposed that they actually have a weekly post, they were in. There was a bit of fuss over the scheduling, since their days are fully booked with rodent hunting, sunning, napping, running, climbing trees and defending the grounds from possible intruders and infiltrators. I did officially appoint them as Guardians of the Garden when they first arrived here a little over a year ago, rescues from a feral cat colony, and they do take the weight of that responsibility seriously. I am merely their secretary and executive chef.

They asked me to express, as first order of business, a sincere thank you to all those who became overnight fans and followers. They also requested that I begin negotiations with Rosetta Stone or Fluenz or other translation software companies, about building some modules to help readers better understand their language. I agreed, but also requested that they take some additional typing courses. They were amenable.

In their second order of business, they requested I reach out to Shelly McIntosh with a formal invitation to correspond.

Kelly informs that Xander is an amazingly handsome fellow, and would he and Anya be interested in an afternoon of tea and deer mice? The mice are running aplenty this autumn, and would make for a fine day of sport.

Also, Harry would be happy to drop the Houdini formalities, and requests you just call him Harry. He says that Anya is a picture of beauty, and would also welcome an outing.

Both Kelly and Harry have been following your work, and approve of the fine social service you are providing. If there ever would come a day when you would like to collaborate, they indicate their total willingness and eagerness to explore what might be possible.

Dear Xander: Sick Cat Wants to Feel Better

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In the meantime, carry on, keep up the good work.

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