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Category Archives: About Cats
Frivolous Friday – A Cat’s PAWtograph
Some of you know that I’ve written our calico, Olivia, into my latest Klepto Cat Mystery. What fun! And a fan thought it would be fun to have Olivia PAWtograph copies of the book. So we went to work trying … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – The Older Cat
Do you love an older cat? I’ve had a few who lived into their senior years and it is a trip like none other. Lily was only eleven when she died of chronic kidney disease. So she was ever young, … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – A Cat’s Anatomy
Have you ever noticed how a cat walks? I love watching Olivia walk—she has such a cute saunter. She’s a cat with catitude, but I never noticed that she and all other cats—in the home and in the wild—walk by … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Traveling Cats—An Extreme Sport
I’m writing another story involving cats on the move, so I’m researching traveling cats. I’m interested in how far a cat can travel within a certain time when motivated to get from one place to another. How far might a … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – National Cat Lady Day
No, I didn’t make it up. April 19 is actually observed by many as National Cat Lady Day. This official observance started three years ago at CatCon, they say, in order to change the traditional perception of the crazy cat … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Fiction Can Be Educational, Too
I’ve added an interesting feature to my Klepto Cat Mystery website. I realized, while working on one of my books, how much teaching goes on in my stories. So I made a list of the things you can learn from … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Feline Funnies
Cats are probably the most popular animal portrayed on the Internet today. But then you know that. There are billions—yes, literally billions of cat pictures and videos online. And that was reported in 2015. In fact some say the internet … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Tabby Cat Day
Tomorrow is National Tabby Cat Day. Well, some tabby groupies celebrate on April 30, so I’m not actually sure when the official day is. But I have an idea. Why not celebrate the tabby, black cat, pointed cat, calico, tuxedo … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Chill Cats in the Movies
Is your cat star material? Is he or she mellow enough to relax around a lot of people? How would he react to lights, cameras, action? I don’t think I’ve ever had a cat that would tolerate being a movie … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Kitty-Cat Quotes
How about a little cat culture today? Last week we featured a few cat artists. Here are some quotes I’ve collected and enjoy: “There’s no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat.” Wesley Bates. … Continue reading
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