I haven’t heard the expression “cool cat” in a while. (Maybe I hang out in the wrong circles.) It meant, as I understood it, someone who was unflappable, self-assured and stylish. Or, at least, such a person had their own un-self conscious sense of style and their ease with it was exactly the reason why others tried to emulate it, but couldn’t.
What sort of image would a “cool cat” cyclist project?
Including Marlee, I have had six, and lived with eight, cats in my life. I have also petted, played with and fed others— more than I can count. But I have never been able to get even one to ride a bicycle.
Who trained them? Or did these fabulous felines teach themselves? Inquiring minds want to know.
Today is Easter Sunday. It's also the fourth full day of Passover and the eighteenth of Ramadan.
So, to be fair--and because I'm non-religious and love cats--I am posting this springtime image:
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| Image by Kilkennycat. |
All praise be to Marlee. And thanks to Max, Charlie, Candice, Charlie (Yes, there were two Charlie-cats in my life!) and Caterina for the memories.
You've heard the expression that something is "like herding cats."
Well, have you ever tried to teach a cat to ride a bike?
You'd think that with all of my experience as a cyclist, teacher and professor, I could teach anyone anything when it comes to cycling. Well, some things tax even my wealth of experience!
I'm going to try visualization. Maybe if she sees enough images like this one, she'll accompany me on a ride:
There's still time!
