Shawn M. Jones, PhD

@shawnmjones

Cat parent. PhD ODU CS. @webscidl.bsky.social 4Life. Opinions are my own. Reposts are worth a look, but not always an endorsement. Also on Mastodon: @shawnmjones@hachyderm.io

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Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· 6d

Every #Caturday, no matter the size of the box, Malala *will* make it work. #Cat #GreyCats

A grey cat looks at the camera while sitting with her head held high from a small cardboard box.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· 13d

This #Caturday consider following Marjon's example and sleep on your best buddy's thigh. How often does a cat sleep on you? #Cat #BlackCats

A black cat leaning on a leg weating shorts faces the camera, holding his head up but with his eyes closed and ears up.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· 20d

One #Caturday Malala did not care that the box was tall and tight. It was more important to secure this territory before her brother, Marjon, could get in. She has been victorious, again. #Cats #CatsInBoxes

A gray cat stares up from a thin box just wide enough for her to sit in. A black cat outside the box stares up at the camera as well.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· 27d

This #Caturday Malala is photobombing Marjon's photo. Her payback continues. How often does your cat photobomb you? #Cats #CatPhotobomb

In the background a black cat walks down a hallway towards the camera. In the foreground a gray cat photobombs the photo, blowing everything out of focus.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Jul 11

One #Caturday, Marjon decided to sleep on Malala's box. Malala hates her brother with the fire of a thousand suns. It is her box, her throne, her territory. This insult will not stand. She will smack him later when he least suspects it. #Cats #CatsInBoxes

Two cats lay in ruffled packing paper on top of an upside down cardboard box. In upside down lettering, the box reads "The Wonderful Feeling of Wasting Nothing" and "mill". The black cat lay curled up and asleep to the left. The grey cat lay on the right and stares off in anger.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Jul 4

This #Caturday Marjon has the tools to help you complete your latest home project. He stands ready to help. What projects will you be working on with cat assistants? #Cats #BlackCats

A black cat stares at the camera from atop a box containing parts for a cart. To his left is a screwdriver. He beckons you to include him in the project.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Jun 27

Malala wants to remind you that it is #Caturday and play is not optional today. #Cats #GreyCats

A grey cat rolled up like a shrimp stares coyly at the camera with her head upside down.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Jun 20

In less than 30 minutes on a #Caturday, Marjon experiences the life of a cat toy: evaluation, excitement & joy, victory, and now he’s sad because he broke it. #Cats #BlackCats

A story in four parts between a black cat and his lime green fishing pole toy with fuzzy lure. From the upper left from right to left: he tries to grab the lure, he bunny kicks the lure, he victoriously carries the lure in his mouth, and finally he’s sad because he broke the lure off the rest of the toy.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Jun 13

This #Caturday, “We see you’re trying to sleep on the futon. A cat will be with you shortly.” #Cat #GrayCat #SleepyCat

A gray cat stands on a futon looking at the camera.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Jun 7

Marjon just realized that it is #Caturday and he needs a post! #Cats #BlackCats

A black cat sitting at his bowl stares off in alarm as if he forgot something.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· May 30

This #Caturday, Malala would like you to consider not just stripping the sheets off of the bed, but beginning the bed-making parachute game immediately. #Cat #Cats #CatBedMaking

A gray cat lay on her back on a sheetless mattress looking up at the camera.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· May 23

While moving furniture one #Caturday, we put down a moving blanket. Malala chose to rest there, but her brother Marjon wanted to join in on the fun. She told him to stay on his side of the blanket. Marjon just wants to share the fun with his sister. #Cat #Cats #BlackCat #GrayCat #BlanketFrenemies

A story in 3 parts. On the top a gray cat lay on her side on the right of a blue moving blanket. A black cat lay on his belly on the left side of the same blanket. On the bottom left, we see the black cat try to sniff the gray cat's front paw and the gray cat is not happy with this. On the bottom right we see the black cat laying on his side staring sadly and longingly at the gray cat. He just wants to be near her.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· May 16

After buying the Mill for composting one #Caturday, we wanted to throw away the packing box, but Malala wanted to make it her throne. Hail Malala, Queen of Mill, Breaker of Sisal, Eater of Paper, Terror of Moths, Ruler of Marjon! #Cat #Cats #GrayCat #GrayCats #RoyalCat

A gray cat sits proudly atop packing paper on top of an upside down cardboard box that reads "The Wonderful Feeling of Wasting Nothing" and "mill".

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· May 9

On a recent #Caturday, Marjon explored Seattle and got really nosy about a utility shack. #Cat #Cats #BlackCat #BlackCats #NosyCat

A picture in 3 parts. On top is a black cat wearing a blue harness looking over his right shoulder. On the bottom left is the same black cat standing, leaning on a building window while looking behind him. On the bottom right is the same black cat leaning on the same window, but peeking inside.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· May 3

Malala reminds you that some times you just want to lay on the corner of your bed and #Caturday. #Cat #Cats #GrayCat #GrayCats

A gray cat lay curled up on top of a down comforter on the corner of a bed.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Apr 26

Marjon reminds you that sometimes you just want to lay in your buddy's lap and #Caturday. #Cat #Cats #BlackCat #BlackCats #LapCat

A black cat stares intently into the camera from his buddy's lap.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Apr 4

The bed covers are calling Malala this #Caturday. It's not time to get up yet. #Cat #Cats #GreyCat #GrayCats

A story in 4 parts. In the upper left a cat lay under a blanket with her head poking out. In the upper right, she stands up and begins to exit the blanket. In the lower left, she enters the blanket again. In the lower right, she is asleep under the blanket again, with arms outstretched.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Mar 14

While other cats might get by on only Amazon boxes, Marjon prefers to spend his #Caturday with more expensive quality boxes like those from Apple. #Cat #Cats #BlackCat #CatsInBoxes

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Mar 12

Kudos to #LEGO for such a fun build! It really took me back to the days of rotary phones, complete with a working rotary dial and a phone cord that would get easily tangled.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Mar 8

Malala belives that you should have fun every #Caturday, especially if you have having fun with her. #Cat #Cats #GreyCat #Toebeans

A grey cat lay on her left side staring coyly into the camera with her front paws up on either side of her head.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 28

One recent #Caturday, I took Marjon outside. The New Mexico cat got to explore Seattle. #Cat #Cats #BlackCat #BlackCats

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 21

Malala wants to remind you that #Caturday should be fun, and cute, and all about her. She's hiding her #Toebeans because she knows you can't handle it. #Cat #Cats #GreyCat #GreyCats

A grey cat lay on her right side atop a platform on a cat tree. Her head is rolled to the right with one ear under her head and one poking out to the side. She lazily reaches her from paws to the camera. One eye looks at the camera beckoningly.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 20

This past weekend I finally made a pilgrimage to a Woods Coffee in #Bellevue. Their white chocolate mocha was a very nice blend that allowed all of the flavors to shine. #Coffee #Washington #Seattle

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 19

Happy Belated Chinese New Year! It is the Year of the Fire Horse. Last night, my wife and I celebrated #ChineseNewYear at Mount & Bao in #Seattle. I totally recommend the place for dumplings and a variety of other Chinese dishes. #YearOfTheHorse #YearOfTheFireHorse

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 14

Every #Caturday when I'm about to march off, Marjon is ready to join, espcially if there might be food involved. He isn't "ride or die" but "ride or flee" once there's a loud distant noise. He's grown from a scared kitten to a semi-brave cat. I'm proud of him. #Cat #Cats #BlackCat #BlackCats

A black cat stares up excitedly at the camera from a small beige cat hammock.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 12

We are still discovering great places to #eat at in #Seattle and I wanted #ramen. I know that #Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is a chain, but we did not have these in New Mexico or Virginia. We tried a variety of dishes. I really love that my All Star Ramen came with jammy egg!

Kizuki's all-star Ramen bowl: A deluxe version of your favorite ramen, featuring rich shoyu pork broth with garlic, topped with tender pork belly, chicken chashu and all the classic toppings.

Pork Bun: Tender pork belly or karaage sandwiched in a fluffy bun with green onions and cucumber.

The pork bun is branded with a cute little bear (or pig?) on the top of the bun, available with 3 sauces.

Chicken Wings: Housemade crispy marinated chicken wings topped with a citrusy garlic glaze.

Chicken Karaage: Japanese deep-fried marinated chicken with spicy mayo.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 10

Well played grocery store #Barista, well played... 🫖 🙂 "Chai there" to you, too. #Teatime #GroceryShopping

A starbucks cup full of Chai Tea Latte with "Chai There" written across the side.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 9

The ⚡️ in #Seattle? Over the last month I'd see folks in their Seahawks gear and say #GoHawks. Since the #SuperBowl ended, my neighborhood is now full of 🍻 and 🎆 with an ⚡️ I've not seen. Neighbors opened their doors and shared the moment with each other. I get it now. #Champions #Seahawks

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Feb 8

Each #Caturday, at bedtime, Malala demands lap… and stable lap. She criticizes any movement until… she’s too tired to criticize. She just wants her Shawn pillow. #Cat #Cats #SleepyCat #GreyCat #GreyCats #GreyCatsRule #TabbyCat

Two photos, top-to-bottom. In the top photo a grey cat lay between two legs glaring off camera. In the bottom photo, the cat is fast asleep.

Shawn M. Jones, PhD@shawnmjones· Jan 31

Marjon loves his sister every #Caturday, but sometimes he makes mistakes and sister gets angry. He does not know what he did wrong. He now wonders about his life choices. #Cat #Cats #BlackCat #BlackCats #GreyCat #GreyCats