So, if I disappear entirely, it's probably because I'm in jail for doing something entirely justified to my internet provider. Or rather, lack of provider. Technically, they're not breaking any rules because I technically have access, but the fact that I couldn't load this site well enough to actually post anything means that I'm not going to say I actually had access.
This is a short one, because I want to get it done before my internet disappears again, which could be any second now.
Tortitude. It's the attitude that tortoiseshell cats have. Their 'diva' personalities.
Torties are generally female, only males about 1 in 3,000, give or take, so there are some interesting beliefs about the males. I only got that from one site, the Ingrid King link below, so I'll just copy/paste it over here and you can investigate if you want.
Tortoiseshell cats have a mythical folklore in many cultures, much of it centered around the rare male tortoiseshell. The Celts considered it a good omen if a male tortoiseshell stayed in their home. English folklore has it that warts could be healed if rubbed by the tail of a male tortoiseshell’s tail during the month of May. Japanese fishermen believed that male tortoiseshells protected their ships from storms and ghosts. A Khmer legend in South East Asia has it that the first tortoiseshell arose from the menstrual blood of a goddess born of a lotus flower.
Torties are thought to bring good luck in many cultures. They are sometimes referred to as the money cat.
Tortoiseshell cats were believed to have psychic abilities and see into the future. It is said that those who dream of a tortoiseshell cat will be lucky in love.
For those that aren't sure about it, Tortoiseshell patterning is a mix of black and brown, or some other color, with little to no white. They range from large patches to speckles mixed in, but both are awesome and adorable.
What got me choosing this word for now is that I've actually broke down and finally created a social media page to post all my kitten pictures. Lots of pictures. Not all the pictures, because I'm up at around 15,000 of them, but the cute ones...or at least the ones I think are cute or fun. I'm on Bluesky, with the handle of CrazySkaKittens. I planned to link that also, but it's being mean to me right now. Hopefully I can add it later.
Sorry for disappearing for a week, and I hope to see you soon but I can't guarantee that if I can't manage to load up this page again for days. I'll be back if I can though.
Sources:
Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King-- Tortitude
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