Archive: January, 2011
January 14th, 2011 [4 Comments]

(Lady) Grey’s anatomy

by Angela

Lady Grey by Danielle

Lady Grey by Danielle

Oh, boy. That post title is going to attract a horde of screaming McDreamy-smitten souls who are about to be disappointed in a big way.

Nothing to see here, McDreamyites. The topic today isn’t frisky doctors; it’s cat ear canals. Which is, in my humble opinion, a good deal more exciting anyway.

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January 11th, 2011 [5 Comments]

Guest post: To love a little lion

by Angela

EdwardEvery once in a while, I get an e-mail that reaches through the computer screen and grabs me by the heart. You know the feeling: a fellow spirit connects over the ether and ”gets it” in a way that takes your breath away and restores your faith in humanity.

Dr. L is such a spirit, and she sent such an e-mail. As a sponsor of Jasper, she was generous to transfer her sponsorship to little Edward when the J-man was adopted. Dr. L’s beautiful explanation of why she chose Edward is too poignant, too moving, and too soul-deep-true not to share. You will be unsurprised to learn that Dr. L is a Professor of English, as she deploys the language most beautifully in tribute to her little lion… Continue reading » » »

January 10th, 2011 [7 Comments]

Thoughts from Larry: Finding love

by Angela

101229-andora-2-300x268You know those ads that show happy, twirling couples who met through eHarmony?

Well, today we celebrate a match made through this very blog…and (literally) in Heaven. Volunteer Larry, take it away… Continue reading » » »

January 7th, 2011 [2 Comments]

Tish tosh

by Angela

tish-by-danielleThere are many, many Tabby’s Place-isms that old Mr. Webster (this one, not the best of the Websters) would never put in his dictionary. Continue reading » » »

January 6th, 2011 [5 Comments]

A touch of Grey

by Angela

100303-lady-greyIn a sunny little corner suite, Tabby’s Place is blessed to host a garden of steel magnolias, golden girls as sweet as Betty White but as “suffer-no-fools” as Bea Arthur.

Thay may be sweet as maple syrup, but make no mistake: the old ladies of Tabby’s Place are no strangers to tough stuff. Matter of fact, they’re as tough as six little Hummers. Continue reading » » »

January 3rd, 2011 [8 Comments]

Old acquaintance

by Angela

new-year-catMay it never be forgotten. And “auld lang syne” and all that good stuff.

While we’re at it, let’s take a cup of kindness, too.

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