The moment Michelle Obama started speaking, Carys came out of hiding.

[Siwsan]

She RACED across the room and jumped on the TV tray that's next to where I was sitting. What followed was a lovely stretch of time where she just wanted lots of attention. Then, right about the time Barack took the stage, she settled down and let me give her many more pets and scritches.

Of course, this morning she was back to hiding beneath the other chair that's in the den so that's where I served her breakfast. She's a very puzzling little girl.

[TommieMommy]

1. Cats are strange little critters but

I just love them so much ❤️

[Siwsan]

2. She jumped back up, a few minutes ago, but she wanted attention from Madoc. Not me.

Last night she was nuzzling Gryff. It's wonderful to see her interacting with the boys.

I do get the occasional slow blink from Carys. I just wish I could have caught her when she was younger. I might have been able to fully socialize her.

[niyad]

7. You have done such a great job wuth that beautiful little girl. I think, even

though it will take a little more time and the patience and love that you show the babies every day, that she will be fully socialized. In the meantime, you get these special, precious moments.

[Siwsan]

12. iIt really is a joyful treat when she comes to me for affection

She was even purring, last night. I rarely ever get to hear her purr.

[niyad]

14. awwwwwwwww

[niyad]

8. Yes, they are! And yes, we do!

[2naSalit]

3. Seems like...

She wants to be included but doesn't feel secure about something. I wonder what it its that keeps her in hiding. That being said, she's still young and may eventually decide it's okay to be out and about with everyone else.

It's good that she has some kind of relationship with the boys. There's still time. She knows who feeds her and keeps her safe. Maybe she wonders why she's inside and the others are outside. I can't remember how old she is but I think after a winter she sill see more clearly the benefits of being an indoor kitty and realize she's in a good and safe place.

Who knows?

[3catwoman3]

4. It would be fascinating to replay Michelle's speech and see...

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…if the same thing would happen again. I’ll bet you can find the speech on YouTube.

[BumRushDaShow]

6. EarlG has been posting the videos of the speakers on the front page "Featured" column at the end of each day's session

[ratchiweenie]

5. They both have beautiful, soothing voices. Even when they are fired up. I can listen to them all night.

[niyad]

9. Awwwwww, beautiful girl. Thank you for this wonderful start to my day.

[ChazInAz]

10. My Miss Katonic Neferkiti is like that.

She's very anxious and shy, one could describe her as a bit neurotic. All three of my critters are siblings from the same litter, adopted as kittens. Ulthar Ynxpaht, the male, is dominant and has bullied her around a bit.
My usual procedure is to be relentless in showing her affection. I speak to her softly, don't make sudden movements and never pet her without asking permission with an extended hand and slow blinks. She's slowly responding to my efforts. At my breakfast time, she'll casually saunter by me, and touch my leg with her tail, soliciting pets. On occasion, she'll hop up on the couch near me. If I take an afternoon siesta, she actually snuggles up and gives me a few head butting. I love those moments!

[Siwsan]

13. That's exactly what I do with Carys

I'll hold out my hand and she will sniff it. Sometimes she lets me scratch her nose. I just don't push it. When she's out in the open and I walk past her, I always softly talk to her and slow blink. Sometimes she returns the blink.

On rare occasions she's jumped up on the bed, in the middle of the night, and head butted me awake. I give her as much time and affection as she wants. Sometimes she curls up and goes to sleep but more often she wanders off to someplace else to sleep.

[ChazInAz]

22. It's all on the cat's terms!

All three sleep with me in the winter, when my waterbed heater is on. (I think I'm the sole support of the international waterbed industry!) The Grey Mouser cuddles up to my back, Ulthar and Miss Katonic sleep on opposite corners of the bed's foot.

[Polly Hennessey]

11. She looks ladylike and demure. Love that she can't help loving 🥰

the boys.

[Walleye]

15. She is beautiful, and has really discerning. Taste in speeches.

I’m getting a little worried about Patches, he’s got this itchy situation, and I can feel scaly little scabs under his fur. He seems OK otherwise, though this morning I got up a little bit late and he stayed in bed that really worried me. But just showed a burst of energy, crashing out the door and trying to get up the post on the deck. So whatever is bothering him it doesn’t seem to be affecting his overall health. I’ve never taken him to the vet except when I first brought him in. He’s big and strong and willful , not sure what to do. I worry about topical medicines on cats. Have you ever seen anything like this?

[Siwsan]

16. Have you checked for fleas?

They have been horrific, this year.

[Walleye]

17. I don't think it's fleas, he has a lot of white fur and I don't see any bugs at all. I know what fleas looks like

I’m still hoping it was hot weather related, but that’s wishful thinking I guess

[Siwsan]

18. Maybe try 'googling' what you are seeing. I've found a lot of good info on line.

Both for me and the kidcats.

[Walleye]

19. That's a good idea. I will try that. Is there a reliable veterinarian website? Do you know?

[Siwsan]

20. WebMD actually has a pet category

Purina has a pet health section, too.

[Walleye]

21. Thank you I will look into all that. I appreciate your help.

Patches is a pain in the ass, but I just love that cat. I hate to see him unhappy.