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Monthly Archives: May 2020
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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Thoughts for Thursday–What’s in a Cat Name?
The tally is out—here are the most popular cat names for 2020. And I have to say it hasn’t changed much over the years. I’ll also admit that I’ve used some of these names. Lily is a fave of many. … 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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Mindful Monday – Kitten Season: How Will You Help This Year?
2020 is a year like no other. We’ve all had to change our way of doing just about everything. Our priorities have changed, our social life, the way we relate to our own pets and others, our daily activities, even … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Unusual Gifts For Cats
Do you buy gifts for your cat at Christmas and maybe on her birthday? How about when you travel (or used to travel)? I typically buy Lily a tiny stuffed toy when I travel—a bald eagle and a moose from … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Why Do I Write?—Thoughts on Writing Fiction
I’ve had a passion for writing maybe forever and I’ve followed that passion for pretty much all of my adult life. I started writing for publication in 1973, but before that I wrote stories for my three small daughters, lots … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cat Quotes
I’m sorry, but I just love interesting and meaningful cat quotes. Here’s one that showed up on my Cat-a-Day Calendar recently: “Cats and monkeys: monkeys and cats; all human life is there.” Henry James Jean Burden said this: “Prowling his … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Traveling Cats
Some cats love adventure. If they’re lucky, they find a home with someone who will take them on interesting trips—hiking, canoeing, or just seeing the sights. But there’s the occasional cat who, perhaps, isn’t getting the excitement he craves, so … Continue reading
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