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Bowie, the beloved cat at the center of our household, is certain that he is a direct descendant of the lions on the plains of Africa. He is often on the prowl around the house, protecting his turf. He is an excellent hunter, often catching and killing any mice that get into our house. During the non-winter months of the year, Bowie will send long stretches of time on our screened-in front porch. He sits atop the perch on his scratching post to survey his kingdom.
Like most cats, Bowie spends much of his day sleeping, or laying about on his favorite blanket. Still, I think he imagines himself the great hunter resting under the shade of a tree on the savannah, waiting for the next meal to waltz by. In the late evenings, he runs wild, a ritual that my wife Kimmy has dubbed, The Catucky Derby.
Our neighbors have a pair of cats that are indoor/outdoor. The smaller of these two cats, Blossom, has taken to visiting our house she is often pampered with food and Churu treat. As I head out to work in the Sheddio each morning, Blossom is likely impatiently by our back door hoping to get in for treats and love. Every day, I invite her out to the Sheddio with me where she often sits on my lap , or naps on the floor while I work.
Dan, the other neighborhood cat is a tad more standoffish, often opting to hang in the grass. On days when the neighbors are in need of a mow, Dan often sits in the tall grass like a predator on the savannah. While Dan chills in the yard and Blossom hangs on the Sheddio, the birds in the trees around us chirp a daily symphony each morning as the sun hits the horizon. Meanwhile, the squirrels will chatter away intently, and the geese will honk loudly in the skies above as the day begins.
This week on WAIM Radio, we’re celebrating the animal kingdom with an hour of songs fueled by animal instinct. We’ve got New Orleans boogie, college rock, alt-country, twee, and even a track that’s ambient adjacent. What is your favorite tune about the animal kingdom? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
You can listen to the full show in the player above. Make sure to also check out the full tracklist below for full details on what made the show. You can tune in Tuesday at 5:00 pm Eastern on Suburbs Radio to hear each show live as it airs. New episodes are also archived here at WAIM each Wednesday. Feel free to go back and listen to any of our episodes at any time in the WAIM Radio archive.
Cheers,
Matty C
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