Monthly Archives: April 2016

Frivolous Friday—Funny Cat Videos

It’s estimated that 15 percent of things shared on the Internet involve a cat or cats. Cats are popular. While some people probably watch cat videos because they get a kick out of seeing cats struggle or being humiliated (shameful), … Continue reading

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Bring Your Best Game Thursday—Big Give Away

FREE a Klepto Cat Mystery of your choice or a copy of Catscapades, True Cat Tales for you or as a Mother’s Day gift for your favorite Mom, PLUS two sets of Klepto Cat Mystery note cards. Be the first … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday—The Adventures of a Klepto Cat

Rags is the cat featured most prominently in my Klepto Cat Mysteries. I thought it would be fun to share some of his adventures with you today. If you haven’t read all of the books yet or even any of … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday–Claws With a Cause

I remember on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, my children asking, “Why don’t they have a special kid’s day?” Of course, I’d tell them it’s because every day is kid’s day—kids are always the priority. Maybe you heard that yesterday … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday—Gifts for Special Occasions

I’m often asked, “Where can I buy the Klepto Cat Mysteries?” Today I respond. Locally, Made in Ojai on Matilija Street and Book Ends Books and Collectibles on the corner of El Roblar and Pueblo in Meiners Oaks carry them. … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday—Don’t Humiliate the Cats

I’m sure Lily and Sophie think of me as the crazy cat lady with a camera. I even have a magnet on my fridge proving it. But the furry girls put up with me anyway. I’ve had my grandchildren tire … Continue reading

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Bring Your Best Game Thursday–Our Responsibility to Our Cats

This is what I wrote at the end of my book of true cat stories, Catscapades. http://www.matilijapress.com This is not a book to end all books on cats—not by any stretch of the imagination. This is just another pinpoint or … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday—Cat photography

Cats may well be the most photographed animal around. Statistics show that 15 percent of the videos circulating the Internet are cat-related. And, I’m pretty sure, that some of them are flukes. It’s not easy for an amateur photographer to … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday—Cats Gone Missing

I think we are all fascinated by stories of cats (and dogs) who go missing and find their way back home. A fan of The Incredible Journey, where two dogs and a cat make their way home after…well, an incredible … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday–Why Cats Take Things

I finally got it! A picture of Lily bringing me a sock. Does she do this because she knows I wear these cozy sock in the morning? Is it my scent on the sock that attracts her? Is it pure … Continue reading

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