Monthly Archives: January 2018

Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – How to Play With Your Cats

One of the cat’s charms is her playfulness. She entertains us with her antics. Cats are easily the most entertaining of all animals according to the popularity of cat videos and photos on the Internet. Sometimes your cat will try … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – The Delicious Mystery in a Cat’s Eyes

A friend sent me this link featuring the cat’s amazingly interesting and mysterious eyes. I mean, there’s nothing quite like the staring of a cat. Some cats will look at you as if they have a pathway into your soul. … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Let’s Talk Water and Cats

Here in parts of Southern California, we’re experiencing severe drought. But the cats who live in this state don’t much care. Most domestic cats don’t typically drink a lot of water and that’s not necessarily a good thing. In the … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – New Klepto Cat Mystery! Book 27 is out!!!

It’s true. Those of you who have been eager to read Book 27 are in for a treat this weekend. You can order the print version of Secrets, Trickery, and Meows today at Amazon.com. The Kindle version will follow soon. … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Your Cat’s Hidey Place

Does your cat have a favorite hiding place? Does she like to crawl into an empty box, a gift bag or an ordinary grocery bag? Cats seem to enjoy cat trees with tunnels and hidey holes. I guess that’s why … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Cats Know How to Get Attention

How does your cat vie for your attention? If you have more than one cat, you might get more attention than you want sometimes. You sit down and they leap into your lap or curl up at your feet. You … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Cats With Too Many Toes and Claw Issues

Have you ever seen a cat with extra toes? It’s a seemingly weird phenomenon called polydactyl. According to an article at the Catster website, polydactyls are not all that uncommon. I guess most of us have seen or known a … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – Forty-five Years and Counting–Plus Ask Your Cat!!!

It was 1973 when I borrowed a manual typewriter, set it up on a small table in a corner of my bedroom, and started writing for publication. Forty-five years later, I have 68 published books and thousands of published articles … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Air Fresheners: Another Hidden Danger for Cats

Yesterday, we talked about the danger of essential oils when used around a cat. I began to wonder about those plug-in room fresheners and even spray air fresheners. So I did some research. This is what I found: Unfortunately, many … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – Essential Oils Are NOT For Cats

I received a notice yesterday warning against using essential oils around cats. I don’t use them, but it would never have occurred to me that these oils would be dangerous for our furry friends. When I saw this message, I … Continue reading

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