Category Archives: Living With Cats

Do cats mourn a loss? I met a woman on a shuttle in New York a few years ago. We were on our way to a Cat Writer’s Conference. She told me that her husband had passed away recently at … Continue reading →

I’ve begun to realize that cats come with baggage. Think about it, have you ever had a cat for which you didn’t have to make concessions? At the very least you’ve indulged them, made compromises, and, in some cases, surrendered … Continue reading →

Max is Gone. I knew his energy, his strength, and his very sense of awareness was diminishing. I was pretty sure he was suffering some pain, but I didn’t know how much until I saw him at peace—finally at peace. … Continue reading →

Friday, I introduced you to Max and we talked about his beginnings and his destiny—that is, if we hadn’t jumped in to change it. So how did life go for Max? I have to say, the ride has had its … Continue reading →

Every cat, just as every person, has a story. I’d like to talk about Max today. Like many kittens, his start was rocky. He and his two sisters were born across the fence from us to a very young—only about … Continue reading →

The reviews are coming in for Klepto Cat Mystery number 14, Meow for the Money. Read the one Michele at Miki’s Hope wrote this morning: http://www.mikishope.com/2016/01/book-review-meow-for-money-klepto-cat.html And the reviews for A Picture-Purrfect Christmas are pouring in at Amazon. We’re up … Continue reading →

Cats teach us to be real. They don’t put on pretenses. They are who they are every minute of their existence. They know where they belong. Like the refrigerator magnet at my mom’s house says, “If you want the best … Continue reading →

Is this a trick question? Not really. But most people would answer DOG. However, some cats also bring slippers to their people. It might not be when you want them or need them or ask for them, but there are … Continue reading →

A couple of days ago, my great grand-girl-boy-twins came for a visit. As most of our visiting toddlers do, they asked about the kitties. They wanted to see the kitties. While Max and Sophie always hide out when they see … Continue reading →