Stormin'
It is unwise to walk directly into the path of an oncoming tornado. It is equally risky business to attempt to describe Storm straight-on. Better to go by way of metaphor.
If happiness is the truth
I’m of the belief that, if someone has a hat with 19,000 Twitter followers, we’d be wise to listen to that someone. Accordingly, thus saith Pharrell: “Happiness is the truth.” OK, the same Pharrell also said, “I’m a hot air balloon that could go to space.” But let’s stick with that happiness thing.
Gigi: loved beyond a lifetime
The following comes with gracious permission from Gigi‘s adopter, Dave. I could not possibly add to the power of his words, so I gratefully reprint them here in full.
Steve's magical mystery tours
Sometimes people thank us for doing great things at Tabby’s Place. “You do things that are great,” they say. “You do them greatly.” Our hungry egos slaver over this. But the truth is, we could not do a single thing, greatly or pitifully, if not for the cats.
Forever loved: Posey
I very nearly titled this post, “Cat knows not her time.” On second thought, however, perhaps she does.
Lillery
It’s often said that, if cats could talk, they wouldn’t. After all, they are speaking all the time. It’s up to us to read their glyphs — or, in the case of Lil, their cloud-veiled eyes.
Uneeda biscuit
He’s still deciding if Tabby’s Place is the Ritz. He’s overwhelmed by life, liberty, and the number of flavors of Cheez-Its. But if you’re looking for a cat more wholesome than a Wheat Thin and cuter than a Goldfish, Triscuit is the salt of your earth.
Do not touch the kitten
Sometimes we are given impossible instructions. “Do not heckle the sub tomorrow,” says your 7th-grade teacher. “Don’t take this the wrong way,” says the clod about to tell you your hair looks like Brillo. “Respond to this in dignified fashion,” say the 100,000 people who signed the official government petition to deport Justin Bieber. And, […]
Bejeweled*
I do not know if the Garden State has an official gem.** I do know, however, that it has a hidden treasure, the jewel of New Jersey: the rare striped Ruby.
Coming attractions
Before we forge ahead, let’s address the elephant in the room. Following Tashi‘s death, it feels sacrilegious to just pick up and go on with the business of joy.