Category Archives: About Cats

Mindful Monday – When Your Guests Are Allergic to Cats

We all have them—friends and family who are allergic to our cats. What to do? How do we make them comfortable in our home? Here are a few suggestions: 1: Remind the guest to take their allergy medicine before arriving. … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Cats and Mirrors

Mark Twain once wrote in response to “What is a Mirror,” “It is a hole in the wall,” said the cat. “You look in it, and there you see the picture and it is so dainty and charming and ethereal … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cats in Small Places

I have many photos of my cats and other cats in boxes, bags, luggage, cartons, baskets, hidey holes, and anywhere else where a cat or a kitten might fit. Cats like to hide. They like to crawl under blankets, into … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Are Cat Cafés Passé

Around 2014 we began hearing and reading about cat cafés. I’ve visited a couple of them, you probably have too. And you’ve read about cat cafés here in this blog. I wondered if they’re still popular or if they’ve gone … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday –Do Cats Mourn?

Certainly they do. Cats don’t like change and they’re  probably more aware of changes in their environment than we are. Cats have been known to detect medical issues in people like some dogs can, and this is probably due to … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cat-Girl Fight!

Twice last week our two female cats, Lily and Sophie had serious scuffles. They’ve been together now for ten years and they get along just fine. Oh, occasionally when they’re bored and they find themselves in close quarters with one … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – How to Catch a Cat in the Act

I hope you enjoy my photos of cats as much as I enjoy scouting out photo ops and taking the pictures. But there are some shots that are difficult to capture. You probably know the ones I mean. There are … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Strays in the Neighborhood

I could do a photo show of stray cats. I love taking pictures of cats that appear to be on their own or maybe just out of the house for the day while their humans are at work. When I … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – When Your Cat Gets a Visitor From Another Species

Lily and Sophie had a visitor of a different color last week. Remi, my Australian shepherd granddog came into the house for a visit. Generally, she waits outside and the cats simply stare at her through the screen door. She’s … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – What’s Your Preference in Cats?

Do you like cats that are fluffy, sleek, active, kickback, cuddly, aloof or does it even matter? Maybe to you a cat is a cat. But down deep, is there a breed or style or type of cat that melts … Continue reading

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