The Dr. was in
There is a lot “in the air” this time of year. But if you happen to catch the flu, bronchitis, or a feverish case of nostalgia, fear not. The Doctor is on call at Tabby’s Place.*
Face + time = beauty
Have you ever seen someone turn beautiful before your very eyes? It may be your Grandpop or your postal carrier. It could be your best friend, your boss, or the barista who calls you “queen” and draws a foam daisy in your latte. When your eyes are open, it will happen over and over. And […]
CoraLee’s best day ever
If CoraLee had fancy porcelain dishes, she would use them for peanut butter sandwiches and Spaghetti-O’s. If CoraLee had an idea for a poem, she would write it immediately, not stockpile it for someday. If CoraLee had confetti, she would throw it all at the party called “today.”
Beside himself
Be advised: Winky is not planning to spruce up for the holidays. He is not available to dress as Santa Claus for your party. He is not going to refrain from politics or share his pie. He will say exactly what he thinks about “kids these days,” your new boyfriend, and Meemaw’s casserole with the […]
Forever Loved: Silver
She was not polished, but she shone. She was not fancy, only perfect. She went by Silver, but her heart was solid gold.
Sitting Tuesday
Today is “Giving Tuesday.” Every nonprofit on Earth will ask you to stand up for something good. But Tabby’s Place challenges you to sit down for someone great.
Babies of the fam
One day, all the grown-ups are jostling for the chance to hold you. The next, some precious little potato is purring in the palms of their hands. It’s never easy to give up the title, “Baby of the Family.”
The big adventure
Today is the start of Advent, a four-week countdown to Christmas Day. You may remember paper calendars with little doors, yielding chocolate that tasted like old soap but was nevertheless wonderful. It is a season of expectation and anticipation. It is “patience boot camp” for hasty creatures. It comes naturally to heavenly creatures. By whom, […]
Thanks for coming all this way
Dear Honored Guests, This is the day when we give thanks. If we knew the glory of being alive, we would give thanks every day. But unlike you, we are only human, so today is one day we remember to remember.