Purrr Dat right, May is right around da corner and very soon it will be time for our annual #CincoDeMayo #ChiliPawty on X. Join us on May 9, 2026, for a purrfect celebration filled with fun, food, and furry friends, all for a fantastic cause.
Watch the Chilipawty blog for details!
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Good morning, fureinds! Spring is in the air and we’ll be celebrating with a Spring Fling Pawty! There will be balloons, flowers, and happy music!
@TweetingTruman’s putting together a festive buffet and we guarantee that you will enjoy it. Unless @kittehboi gets there first!
So throw off those winter coats and put on your best spring outfits. See you on X!
— The Pawgaritaville Team
Are cats strange animals or do they so resemble us that we find them curious as we do monkeys?
— John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent
I sometimes think the Pussy-Willows grey
Are Angel Kittens who have lost their way,
And every Bulrush on the river bank
A Cat-Tail from some lovely Cat astray.
— Oliver Herford, The Rubáiyát of a Persian Kitten
An army of lions commanded by a deer will never be an army of lions.
— Napoleon Bonaparte
In the small cathedral of muscle and instinct,
the hind limbs do not strike—they harvest.
Not in anger, but in memory of a hunt
written long before the first house was built.
― Elyria
The Drop Bear (Thylarctos plummetus) is a large, arboreal marsupial native to the forests of Australia. A distant relative of the koala, it is described as a heavily built animal with powerful forearms for climbing. It is roughly the size of a large dog or leopard, with coarse mottled fur and a vicious bite.
Drop bears inhabit dense forests and tall woodland along Australia’s Great Dividing Range. From their elevated perches they wait silently in the thick canopy then drop onto unsuspecting prey walking below. The impact alone can stun a victim, allowing the drop bear to subdue it quickly with claws and teeth. The drop bear may haul the carcass up into the branches to finish eating it later.
Although drop bears prefer medium-sized mammals such as kangaroos or wallabies, bushwalkers are warned to remain alert beneath heavily wooded areas. Not only is the drop bear itself dangerous, but their food caches can fall and cause serious injury.
A variety of folk remedies can be used to prevent drop bear attacks. Vegemite behind the ears, forks worn in the hair, or adopting a convincing Australian accent are often recommended but none of these tactics have ever been scientifically proven.
In case you haven’t guessed, the Drop Bear is a cryptid. Australians tell the tale of the drop bear to tourists who are already a little spooked about Australian wildlife.
Although ChatGPT can be a hard-hitter, solving tough problems in finance, engineering, math and physics, it can be your personal idea buddy, helper, and teacher too! The more you play with it, the more you’ll discover. Go to ChatGPT.com and give it a try!
Try asking about everyday topics:
“Help me write a short thank-you note.”
“What’s a good dinner recipe with chicken, almonds, and rice?”
“Can you explain gravity like I’m 10 years old?”
The more specific your question, the better the answer.
Instead of: “Tell me about dogs”
Try: “What’s the best dog breed for apartment living?”
You don’t need special commands. Just ask like you would ask a friend:
“What’s a fun book series for teens?”
“How do I make a resume?”
If the answer isn’t quite right, reword the question.
“Can you explain that in simpler words?”
“What are some examples?”
“Can you show me a shorter version?”
Learning and studying: “Summarize the American Revolution.”
Creative writing: “Write a poem about the ocean.”
Brainstorming: “Give me 10 gift ideas for a 12-year-old.”
Planning: “Help me create a budget for vacation.”
Emails and messages: “Draft a professional thank-you email.”
You can even ask how to use ChatGPT better:
“What kinds of things can I ask you?”
“What’s the best way to get creative ideas from ChatGPT?”
Through all this horror my cat stalked unperturbed. Once I saw him monstrously perched atop a mountain of bones, and wondered at the secrets that might lie behind his yellow eyes.
— H.P. Lovecraft, The Rats in the Walls
Works created by U.S. federal government employees as part of their job are usually public domain.
(Always check each site’s usage guidelines.)
Even on trusted sites:
Public domain is powerful — and careful use keeps you safe and professional.
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