Monthly Archives: November 2016

Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – I Stalk Birds

You may not know this about me, but I’ve taken on some of my cats’ traits. I guess I’ve hung out with them for too many years. Like a cat, I stalk birds. But while a cat might want to … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – NEW Klepto Cat Mystery

Exciting news!!! Klepto Cat Mystery Book 20 launched this week. By Cat or by Crook is now available in both print and Kindle editions. In this story, Iris continues her refurbishing work at the grand old Kaiser home, but things … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – A Picture Purrfect Christmas

Some of you have read the only Christmas story in the Klepto Cat Mystery series. Our first book published both in print and for your Kindle at the same time came out last year for the 2015 holiday season. If … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – More Holiday Hazards

Yesterday, I listed ten hazards for cats particularly during the holidays. Now, we’ve all had cats that survived poinsettias in the house, angel hair, tinsel, and metallic bows—before we knew these things were potentially dangerous to our cats. And, those … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Happy CatsGiving

Thanksgiving is the unofficial—or maybe the official—launch into the biggest holiday of the year. No one can escape from the merriment and few can escape from the huge sense of obligations to decorate, buy, wrap, and celebrate. It’s a busy, … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Do it Yourself Gifts For Your Cat

If you love your cat, you probably give him or her gifts for Christmas and maybe his birthday. I found some great sites this week featuring gifts you can make for your cat. Check them out. And be sure to … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – The Lion in the Living Room

That’s the name of a book I’m asking for as a Christmas gift. The subtitle is, “How House Cats Tamed us and Took Over the World.” In her book, Abigail Tucker goes into the evolution of the house cat, her … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Catscapades for Christmas

Excuse me if I bring up the holidays before you’re ready to address them. But you know how important it is to begin thinking about those on your Christmas and to shop early. Just last night I had a conversation … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Listen to Your Cat

It may seem like a strange notion to consider your cat a watch-cat—something like a watch-dog. But if you’ve had cats for any length of time, you’ve probably learned to pay attention to her body language. A cat can tell … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Is Your Home Safe Enough For Your Cat?

Often we learn by experience—ours and someone else’s. To this day, I won’t leave a coat hanger lying around or hanging on a doorknob, for example. Why? Because I know of a kitten who died after getting caught in a … Continue reading

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