Category Archives: Living With Cats

Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – How Do You Name a Cat?

Sometimes, when we bring a new cat or kitten into the home, we already have a name picked out—a name we heard and held onto in case… Some of us name our cats for their color or markings, Oreo (for … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Missing Lily

She left us not because she wanted to, but because she had to. At least that’s my interpretation. The connection between Lily and me was something I’d never experienced before. Oh, I’ve had very special cats and incredible relationships with … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Ordinary Cats in Unusual Places

Most of us have been home more in the last few months than at any other time we can recall. You’re not spending time at the mall, that’s for sure. In fact, all of your favorite stores have been closed … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Behind the Scenes With Cats

Every performer, speaker, and even blogger has a life behind the scenes and my life with our precious tabby, Lily, has been rocky these past few weeks. As many of you know, she’s a long-time survivor of kidney disease. Well, … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Kitty-Cat Games

What’s your favorite game to play with your cats? Max used to love to play catch. Each evening when he’d see me prepare to head off to bed, he’d jump up onto the cat tree and look at me in … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Should Seniors Adopt a Pet?

Since I’m now a senior…who am I kidding? I’ve been considered a senior for quite a while now. Well, because I am, this question has serious meaning for me. I dread the idea of someday being without a cat. It … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday — Are Your Cats a Tax Advantage?

Among other things it’s tax season. If you’ve had an expensive year with your cats you may wish their care and that medical procedure, vaccines, special food, and boarding/pet sitter were deductible. Believe it or not there are tax breaks … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – You Adopted a Cat? What Inspired You?

All of us with cats have stories about how we acquired them. We find them by accident, we rescue them from a variety of situations, or we seek out a particular breed. We buy cats, invite strays into our homes, … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – The Emotional Support Cat

We’ve all heard of cats waking their family when fire breaks out in the home. We’ve seen videos of cats fending off coyotes, saving a child from a dog attack, and protecting her kittens from an intruding animal, for example. … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – How “Supportive” is Your Cat?

I think most of us would scoff at this question. I mean what happens in your household when you try to sleep in or when you want to take a nap after a hectic day? What about when you feel … Continue reading

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