Archive: July, 2011
July 30th, 2011 [5 Comments]

Project Popoki

by Angela

110729-popoki-by-denise-3There’s a new diva in town, and that’s diva with a capital D-I-V-A.

Make that D-I-V-A in 80-foot-tall neon letters, encrusted in sparkles.

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July 29th, 2011 [4 Comments]

The lion tamed: Patch

by Angela

071009-patch-2Some feats of awesomeness happen quickly. Think of dropping Mentos into a can of Diet Coke.

Others take some time: making vegan Coq au Vin. (It can be done.) Training for the decathlon. Making your home in someone’s heart. Becoming tame.

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July 28th, 2011 [9 Comments]

Forever Loved - Dusty

by Karina

DustyThis is one of the hardest posts I’ve ever had to write, because it means Dusty is no longer with us, and I lost one of my best friends.

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July 22nd, 2011 [5 Comments]

Slugged right outta the park

by Angela

2451What’s all the fuss about some Derek Jeter guy hitting 3,000 baseballs?

I mean, that’s cool and all, but not in comparison with another slugger and eight-plus FIV+ cats.

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July 21st, 2011 [4 Comments]

My little Chickadee

by Angela

100409-webster-loves-angela-and-angela-loves-webster-5You may have heard that cats have issues with territory.

Hm. It might be more accurate to say that, when territory’s at issue, each cat is a cranky old guy with a farmer’s tan, sitting on the edge of his farm, atop a pile of hay, brandishing a sawed-off shotgun and snarling, “Get offa ma land, ya hear?”

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July 7th, 2011 [3 Comments]

High-fiber thistles for elves

by Angela

marshmallow-fluff-entert0406-deSometimes hearing from an old friend can remind you just how hard your universe rocks.

A simple “how have you been?” can make you realize that the answer is “Blessed…big time.”

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