Maru -- yes, that Maru -- reminds us that clawing and clawing and clawing away, with nothing to show for it, is no way to go through life.

[to]

Maru Moment of the Day: Exhausted Maru is exhausted. Apparently it's been very hot in Japan recently. Not to worry: Maru is reportedly "very cheerful." So am I now! Let's be friends.

[ratsoff.]

Maru Moment of the Day: A smile amidst waves of sadness.

[maru / buzzfeed.]