"Look at these two idiot jaywalkers about to get hit by that car. What a bunch of jackasses."
Proper kitty storage: Piled neatly on porch, not scattered throughout the house.
Non-verbal communication - you're doing it right.
Moments before photo: Cat leaps onto stool puts front feet on counter and sniffs at coffee. Seduced by the squishy softness beneath his paws, he sinks slowly onto stool.
Stole this from another thread...I deem it worthy.