The long haul is no small thing. It’s the same old face you loved yesterday, too familiar to be boring. It’s the umpteenth ordinary breakfast, silent except for the symphony of whiskers and kibble. It’s Trinket and Tchotchke, cats named for knick-knacks, who have the knack for marathons.
There are changes that happen so slowly, you don’t notice them until the happening has happened. Maybe you look in the mirror and see your father at age thirty-seven, which is perplexing, since you were under the impression he was still thirty-seven, and you were still eight. Maybe a mere acquaintance becomes the person you […]
Leia‘s reputation precedes her. Before folks even see her face, the questions come: “I heard she’s a real Russian Blue?” “Is it true that she’s an intergalactic princess?” “Is she really the most beautiful cat in the universe?”
In the Bible, Babel is where human languages all got scrambled. In New Jersey, “babble” is what happens when we talk to cats. And at Tabby’s Place, Babs is all ears for all manner of grammar.
Glistening filets of salmon do not make him happy. Dryer-fresh blankets, embroidered with the face of Winnie the Pooh, do not make him happy. Happiness certainly does not make him happy. But, googly gumdrops, we are awful happy that Eeyore is here.
After five thousand cats, you might think we have run out of “firsts.” But remember: we are dealing with a species of icons and originals. A cat is not “number five” or “number five thousand.” Just take it from the boy who is a value meal unto himself.
Meeting your best friend is like coming home from a lonesome journey. Your eyes meet, in that unmistakable look of recognition: there you are! It is a magical time. You swap secrets and stories. You are safe and silly together. At last, you are home. We just never imagined Jimmy would have to leave again so […]
Panthera is a promise. You can have a soulmate as steadfast as life, filling your lap like the breath fills your lungs. You can have your most fun friend since elementary school, the feline equivalent of recess, applesauce, and giggles during nap time. You can have “nap time” anytime, on your own schedule, just the […]
No folk singer ever pined for New Jersey as “almost heaven.” But, some country roads lead to traffic circles and the Turnpike.