I gave Elsie a new word. Do you want to guess how long it took her to use it? www.instagram.com/reel/C_TvpSP...

Elsie on Instagram: "My cat regularly blows my mind. I deliberately didn't speed this one up because I want you to see how fast it really is. I had been modeling the word NEW to Elsie for a couple of...

123 likes, 10 comments - elsiewants on August 30, 2024: "My cat regularly blows my mind. I deliberately didn't speed this one up because I want you to see how fast it really is. I had been modeling t...

Stop me if you’re already thinking about this, but rather than “gave,” might it be better to say “established a new word _with_ Elsie?” I assume there’s effort on both sides, even if Elsie enjoys it

I loved this in the C.J. Cherryh novel and I love it even more in real life.

Working on the buttons with my Fern at the moment. I love seeing people try this with all sorts of animals.