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Ruth O'Reilly's avatar

John, this is brilliant. You’ve beautifully channeled Desmond Morris’s sharp eye for human ethology and David Attenborough’s empathetic patience, using a feline lens to dissect our primal behaviors. Yet, the sharp dialogue about rights, authority, and weaponized language feels wonderfully Orwellian. A witty, observant fable that perfectly restores "natural integrity" to a modern standoff! 😊

John Overman's avatar

Ruth, thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful response. Let there be more butterfly days! 🦋 😉

Dolly Phelps's avatar

Captivating, Courageous, Cunning all rolled into one adorable feline. Well done.

John Overman's avatar

Thank you, Dolly! Your three Cs for Bemis really make me smile. Take care and be well!

Jim O's avatar

Imagine

John Overman's avatar

Thank you, Jim. ✌️🤝🫶

Jason Simon's avatar

Glad to see this made it into print. You take some creative (and political) chances here, and it pays off. Keep it up. This is a great piece.

John Overman's avatar

Thanks, Jason. I appreciate your support!

The Radical Individualist's avatar

An entertaining way to make an excellent point.

Aesop's fables comes to mind.

John Overman's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and commenting! I appreciate your thoughts!