Monthly Archives: April 2023

Feline Fun Friday – Two More Cat Holidays

Today is National Hairball Awareness Day. Anyone who has lived with cats for any length of time is aware of the arrrff of an occasional hairball—usually on the carpet or a favorite piece of furniture. To see a cat upchuck … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – National Free Spay a Feral Cat Day

Tomorrow is National Free Spay a Feral Cat Day. And it’s an important day. Each year since this day was established, more and more veterinarians worldwide have become involved. We should thank them for their service. So what’s the big … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – Amazing Facts About a Cat’s Purr

Who doesn’t adore spending time with a purring cat? It’s relaxing, but did you know that the purring sound that soothes a cat is thought to also soothe and even heal humans. Don’t you love the fact that scientists are … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Do You Dress up Like a Cat?

How far will you go with cat motif outfits? (Cat hair on your clothes doesn’t count. I have socks, skirts, blouses, pajamas, scarves, slippers, and visors with cats or jungle-cat print. Most of it was given to me. But I’ve … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday –National Cat Lady Day

You may remember when Crazy Cat Lady was a derogatory term. It denoted a woman with too many cats who was also much too focused on her cats. Now, especially after hanging out with other crazy cat ladies at the … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day

Today we celebrate the tortie. How many of you have ever had or currently have a tortoiseshell cat—this is a bi-color cat in shades of black/gray and red/ginger with no white? We considered Sophie (pictured) a tortoiseshell (or tortie), but … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – New Cats in the Neighborhood

Olivia is an only cat, but she has cat friends who visit outside her favorite windows—there’s Larry, who actually comes to visit the birds we feed. Olivia loves to follow Larry from window to window–keeping a close eye on his … Continue reading

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Paws Up for Wednesday – What’s Happening in the Klepto and Calico Cat Mystery Factory?

Even though I’m writing the first draft of a book in about a week and we’re publishing a new book in just about every four weeks, I still  get people contacting me and asking, “When will your next book come … Continue reading

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Meowy Monday – It’s Kitten Season

It’s definitely kitten season. The shelters are filling with unwanted kittens. You might see kids in front of grocery stores trying to give away kittens. Isn’t it a shame that too many people don’t think ahead and have their cats … Continue reading

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Feline Fun Friday – Do You Have a Favorite?

 People often ask me, “Which of your books is your favorite?” I have readers say, after reading one of my books, “That was your best one ever.” I’m wondering if you have a favorite or several favorites and which ones … Continue reading

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