Monthly Archives: May 2021

Mindful Monday – The Way of the Cat

We love our cats, admire them, baby them, become frustrated with them, and sometimes don’t understand them at all. But if we pay attention, there’s actually a lot we can learn from our cats. Even the things they do that … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday – Accolades for Olivia’s First Book

Yes, we’re getting rave reviews and 5-star ratings for Oh! Olivia. Here’s what readers are saying: “Loved the book!” “Great new series.” “This is a must read.” “Can hardly wait for the next one.” “If you are a fan of … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – The Material Cat

Actually I want to talk about the materializing cat—the cat who just seems to appear out of nowhere. Do you have such a cat? We do. Her name is Olivia. She has the ability to move from here to there … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Silly Cat Day

What silly things does your cat do? Just about every cat I’ve known brought something new and different to the household, and I’d say that all of those cats had a silly bone. Be in a cat’s presence for long … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Cats Predict the Darndest and Most Critical Things

Can cats predict the future? Many cats have been accused of it. Is this a supernatural fete, a myth, or can cats actually foresee things that are about to happen? Here’s a site featuring seven things cats are known to … Continue reading

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Mindful Monday – How Many Ways Do You Love Your Cat?

If your household is like ours, you’re probably constantly making concessions for your cats. Just now, I stopped working on this blog post for several minutes while Olivia stood on my lap (in the way of my keyboard) insisting (in … Continue reading

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Frivolous Friday –How to Socialize the Cats of 2020

We’ve started the socialization of Olivia—who was born in May of 2020 and has lived in isolation with us ever since. She knows other people only through the window, and she prefers them at a distance. A figure at the … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Thursday – A NEW Cozy Mystery Series With Cats

The Calico Cat Mysteries is a reality. We’ve just published the print and kindle version of Book One—Oh! Olivia. Yes, featuring our cat Olivia—of course exaggerated to make the stories even more interesting and lively. Remember, Cozy Mysteries are fiction. … Continue reading

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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Where Does Your Cat Sleep?

We play a game around here sometimes called, “Where’s Olivia.” I’m considering that as a title for an upcoming book featuring our precocious calico. Like so many cats, she hides. I’m sure this is a trait handed down from her … Continue reading

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Newsday Tuesday – Enrichment for the Indoor Cat

Many of us keep our cats indoors only. Some provide outdoor enrichment through harness and leash-training or an enclosed catio. But for many indoor cats, their only experiences beyond the confines of the house are views from the windows and … Continue reading

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