Despite all my rage…

Fri, 23 Nov 2012
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Some pictures of cats in enclosed spaces:

Despite all my rage, I am still just a cat in a cage.
Despite all my rage, I am still just a cat in a cage.

If you look closely, there’s a sign that says “NFS”. That means “Not for Sale”; the picture was taken outside a pet shop.

Despite all my rage, I am still just a cat in a case.
Despite all my rage, I am still just a cat in a case.

This was taken at Books Actually where the cats are super manja.

BONUS:

Tyger, tyger, burning bright...
Tyger, tyger, burning bright…

Not exactly a cat in an enclosed space, but still cute, nevertheless.

And… the references if you don’t get them:

  1. “Bullet with Butterfly Wings” by The Smashing Pumpkins
  2. “The Tyger” by William Blake.

Thievery

Thu, 22 Nov 2012
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I wish there were an easy way to stop people from stealing our books.

Stuff you must read today (Wed, 21 Nov 2012)

Wed, 21 Nov 2012
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