October 14, 2025

BAD NEWS FOR KITTY CATS


I was having some happy-cat-box play.  
See ... isn't this the kinda sorta thing we kitties love to do?

When I heard mine Mommy say ... "enjoy it while you can, Juney girl ... listen to this!  
A business story from this mornings Washington Post ... and she read it to me ... "
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Cardboard boxes power the consumer economy. 
They not only bring joy in the form of online shopping purchases, 
they are literally how retailers move goods. 
When cardboard box production slows, 
it could be a sign that people are expected to buy less in coming months. 
And cardboard box production is down.
[from: 6 Recession Warning Signs To Watch/Washington Post/10.14.25]

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Oh no, what's a kitty to do?




23 comments:

  1. that means no boxing days? oh no... thats a cat-tastrophe...

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  2. It seems like it's been forever since any of Mom's packages came in boxes. Everything is padded bags now.

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  3. That is indeed bad news, all the way around!

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  4. Well now, that sure isn't good news sweet June.

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  5. It sounds like you should preserve that box for as long as you can, June.

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  6. This is horrible news to hear, Juney!

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  7. June we are morning people just like you and Mom.
    I love the peace and quiet ...our bird feeders are right outside the dining room window so we have breakfast with them
    Now that I think about it I don't recall the last time we received any thing in a cardboard box.
    You must be sure to take care of the boxes you have
    Hugs cecilia

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  8. Am sure it's a pendulum effect; down then up then down, and up again.
    At least we can hope.

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  9. oh no, not boxes, who knew it could say how the economy is

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  10. juney chowder…ordurr sum shippin boxez frum de postal service
    while THEY still haz jobz…. de boxez bee free 😸‼️🤎🧡🦋

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  11. Oh dear, not good at all. My cats love boxes. :-D

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  12. Oh no! Maybe your Mommy will let you keep that lovely box, June. Even Amazon is sending things in big cardboard envelope type things.

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  13. You always capture the most interesting angles of Miss June. Each one is so unique and enjoyable to behold. I'm sorry that cardboard boxes have become a negative economic portent. Hopefully, the future brings better days ahead.

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  14. Take heart Juney - quite a few if us older catladies have garages or attics or basements with extra boxes stashed away for "just in case" !

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  15. Oh no! I hope you can keep this one. XO

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  16. We got a Chewy box today. We will have to paw at Mom to get ordering more stuff for us so we can stock up on our bo supply.

    Woos - Misty and Timber

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  17. Chaplin: "What?!"
    Oona: "This is an emergency!"
    Charlee: "We have to start stockpiling boxes now! Battle stations, everyone!"

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  18. Protect that box, June! It may be the last box you see. Take care, have a happy day!

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  20. Uh-oh...that doesn't bode well, does it, June?

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  21. How much of it is we need fewer boxes because recyclable plastic bags are being used more? But indeed, it might be a sign. I hope you continue to get boxes as you need them.

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