Yallerfloof(floofinition) – 1. Foof slang for yellow animal.
In use: “Many people call Papi a ginger cat but Michael always thought of him as a yallerfloof.”
2. Archaic expression for an animal who likes talking or singing about everything.
In use: “The little puppy began life under hard conditions, becoming a yallerfloof early on, a state he never left as he was adopted and found a home, singing about birds and animals in ‘his’ yard, happily barking when his people appeared, and joyfully yipping when he was about to be fed.”
Floofalogue(floofinition) – 1. A conversation between one or more people with one or more animals.
In use: “The question about who is hungry always began a floofalogue with the cat, but the dogs — a little more reticent, in her opinion, more polite, really — always did join in.”
2. An enumeration of items arranged by an animal.
In use: “The cat had developed a habit of stealing from neighbors and lining up his treasures as a sort of floofalogue of his exploits.”
The sun caught the 7:01 AM over the horizon today. The sun plans on spending the day here, visiting with plants, pushing the temperature to 74 degrees F, and showering the area with sunshine. The sun will depart on the 7:32 PM opportunity.
Today, fittingly, is Sunday. It’s also March 28, 2021.
Yesterday was a lovely day. Accompanied by two feline floofervisors, we went out to prep the garden. Soaking up the warmth, I let my mind roam through songs that mention sunshine or the sun. Thinking about it, there are quite a few which are dark songs. After rotating snippets of lyrics and melodies, the Kinks’ 1966 hit, “Sunny Afternoon”, settled into the groove. Its mellow feel was perfect for the process of pulling weeds and mixing in new soil. Give it a listen.
Stay posi, test negy, wear the mask, and get the vax. Cheers
Xerifloof (floofinition) – Pet who requires or desires attention.
In use: “Miss Izzy (Isabella Grace) was an underfloof and a xerifloof, coming out to play and eat, but otherwise satisfied with being alone to wash and eat.”
Wayfloof(floofinition) – Animal who is difficult to control or predict because of unusual or unexpected behavior.
In use: “The little wayfloof, a friendly blend of several breeds, seemed to delight in waiting until she turned her back before bolting down the hall and out the door, or rushing over to steal food somewhere.”
We’ve landed on a Wednesday, which happens to be March 24, 2021. In one week, 2021’s third month will end. It’s flyin’ fast, innit?
Opalescent clouds shaded grey again war with blue sky. The clouds’ thinness and weak numbers allow lazy solshine in, warming us to 42 degrees F. Sol lumbered over the horizon (if you want to think of that way) at 7:08 AM, and will slink away around 7:28 PM in Ashland.
A cat awoke me at about three forty dark AM. After releasing the ginger mini-puma into the wilds (he’d be back in thirty minutes), I settled in bed with a parade of thoughts. With them eventually came song lyrics.
Yes, it’s the Climax Blues Band with their 1977 hit, “Couldn’t Get It Right”. Band member Derek Holt explained that the song was principally about searching for a Holiday Inn sign in hopes of finding rooms and beds for the night as they drove around. I feel like it’s a good metaphor for feeling lost or just wandering, what do you do next?
Stay positive, test negative, wear a mask, and get the vax. Cheers
Underfloof – (floofinition) 1. Animal who lives below houses and other structures.
In use: “Many homeowners have discovered that underfloof often include raccoons and skunks seeking places to shelter and raise their babies.”
2. Pet who is reliably beneath their people’s chair when they’re sitting, below the blankets when the people go to sleep, or beneath their feet when they’re walking around.
In use: “Underfloofs like Boo, the bedroom panther, are often tripping hazards as they silently hurry foot to foot as Keri walked, forcing her to veer left and right for fear of kicking the feline or stepping on him.”
Día Del Floof(floofinition) – Often called Floof Day by some, “Day of the Floof” is an annual floofiday to remember and celebrate animals who previously graced people’s lives. It was created in homage to the many great animals who served humans or were their friends.
In use: “Día Del Floof, observed on March 29th in many countries, usually includes a minute of silence to remember animals no longer alive followed by giving gifts and special treats and toys to animals. Some use the day to give generously to animal shelters and animal causes.”
Michael Seidel, writer 