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Monthly Archives: September 2021
Thoughts for Thursday – The Intricate Way of the Cat Bath
Who doesn’t enjoy watching a cat take a lick-bath? It’s almost mesmerizing—hypnotic and a little intriguing to see some of the positions she gets into and how intent she is in the cleaning process. It’s sometimes like a hypnotic adventure … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Where the Cat Sleeps
We buy our cats cushy beds and put them in the perfect spot where they’ll be safe and comfortable during long naps. But it’s a rare cat in my household who will actually use the beds. Neither Olivia nor Sophie … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Therapy Cats and Kittens
I’ve met cats that would make terrific therapy cats—you know, those who will lay on the bed with a sick child or adult and allow petting while providing enormous comfort in just being and maybe purring. Some nursing homes have … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday – Why So Many Cats With White Tummies?
Olivia has a gorgeous fluffy white tummy that I love to tickle when she displays it during one of her yoga stretches. She prefers, however, that I keep my hands off her delicate tummy, so mostly try to I comply. … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Who is Olivia Today?
Hey, that might be a good title for one of her books. You may have noticed that so far I’m using Olivia’s name in the titles for the Calico Cat Mysteries. I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to … Continue reading
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Thoughts for Thursday – Juggling Two Cat Series
People wonder, now that I’m writing two cozy mystery series with cats, do I ever get the characters mixed up. Do I attribute one of Rags’s traits to Olivia and vice versa? Do I actually ever work on two books … Continue reading
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Wild (and Sometimes Crazy) Wednesday – Feline Feeding Frenzy
I’ve learned a lot over the years about cats and their traits and preferences. It’s been an interesting and enjoyable journey. One thing that was always fairly straightforward with all of the cats I’ve loved is their eating habits. You … Continue reading
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Newsday Tuesday – Houses for Cats
Cats have good instincts for the most part—and those who live in the elements must develop excellent instincts or they won’t survive the seasons, the storms, the drought, and the lack of food. In our world there are many homeless, … Continue reading
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Mindful Monday –Neighborhood Cats-A Photographer’s Dream
Just look at this gorgeous photo I snapped of our next door neighbor, Mollie, one evening as we dined on our patio with her human. Mollie and her actual sister, Annie, (the sleek black and white cat pictured below) always … Continue reading
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Frivolous Friday – Readers Love My Storybook Characters
It is said that if movie goers or readers love or hate a character that’s a huge compliment to the screen writer or author. I’m pleased to say that readers often comment on my characters. “I’d like to know those … Continue reading
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