Monthly Archives: November 2019

Frivolous Friday – Welcome-Wagon Cats

Our cats are totally inside cats, but I have to say I do enjoy the cats who are allowed to roam the neighborhood. I love watching them play in our gardens, nap in a sunny (or shady) spot in our … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – A Thanksgiving Fit for a Cat

Thanksgiving is for giving thanks and feasting. While you may have the desire to include your household cats in the joy of feasting on this day, remember that there are foods cats should not eat and some that are downright … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Christmas Kittens by the Sleigh-Full

I’ve never heard of so many kittens needing homes this time of year. There seems to be a bumper crop and not just in California. The call for good homes has gone out all over the US this year. So … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – And You Thought Your Cat Was Naughty

Even the sweetest, most charming, adorable, mannerly cat has an impish side. She might toss more sand than seems necessary over the sides of the litter box, steal food from your plate, sneak out through an open door when you’re … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Smokey Update and NEW Klepto Cat Note Cards

Many of you have enjoyed our Klepto Cat note cards depicting some of the gorgeous covers Bernadette Kazmarski designs for the books. We’re happy to announce that we’ve created another series of note cards for your use and holiday giving. … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Does Your Cat Have a Special Friend?

Some of the most charming photos and videos online feature cats or kittens and their best friend, who may be a dog or a horse or a pig or a goat. I saw one cat who’d developed a friendship with … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – What’s Happening in the Klepto Cat Mystery Factory?

First, thank you for your reviews. I’m excited to note that all 7 of our 2019 releases have acquired all 5-star reviews at Amazon.com. This adds up to 100 5-star reviews, just for those 7 books. I have to tell … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cats, Cats Everywhere

A lot of people collect things—tea cups, salt and pepper shakers, dolls, bears, thimbles, books, succulents, antiques, tools, baseball cards… My youngest daughter collects hearts. Everywhere she goes she sees hearts, in puddles after a rain, in a dewy spider … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Like Cats? Visit a Cat-Friendly Store

I’ve heard of people who travel all over the place to visit shops, libraries, and other establishments where there are one or more cats. Trina and Greg Samson log such cats at their website and they currently list 470 of … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Hidden Household Dangers For Cats

People wonder how I come up with ideas for my blog posts 5 days a week for the last 10-and-a-half-years. I have to stop and wonder sometimes, myself. That’s around 2,600 posts. Well this post was born of this picture … Continue reading

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