The Chinese Get it Right
The Irish could take a queue from the Chinese when it comes to cats. The Chinese let cats attend their universities (non-matriculating, I assume).
The Irish could take a queue from the Chinese when it comes to cats. The Chinese let cats attend their universities (non-matriculating, I assume).
I can hardly believe it’s been over two months since we lost Grady. Has it gotten easier? I know you’ll understand that the answer is yes and no.
Ireland was a country I have always wanted to visit. They have that whole “Emerald Isle” thing going for them, not to mention that two of my favorite bands are Irish (Stiff Little Fingers and the Cranberries). But, now I’m rethinking my position.
Between Bellis, Dean, Pirate, Sam and Waffle, we’ve had quite the parade of zero- and one-eyed cats this year. The latest optically-impaired angel to stroll onto the scene is quite the little wonder. Friends, I introduce you to tiny Flora.
Some cats’ names make perfect sense. Exhibit A: Mr. Grey. Other cats’ names gleefully make zero sense. Exhibit B: Nuttin. And then there are the names that fit the cat in one sense…and are a spectacular mis-fit in another. Like Cutie.
Warning: this post may cause spontaneous and ebullient happy-dances across the land. 😉 It’s now official. Patch and Ginger were reunited on Saturday, and, just two days later, their mama Pat writes in with this update on Ginger, Patch, and their feline housemates Mattie (of whom Patch has apparently become quite enamored in the time […]
Super volunteer Larry is back with his musings for our Felis Catus family. Larry, on behalf of many friends of at least two species, I thank you for being you. 🙂
The awesome Kate of the excellent Modern Cat has joined up with the gifted Ree-Yong on behalf of the Tabby’s Place kitties, and there’s even a special something in it for our favorite human beans.
Raise your paw if you love change. No? How about upheaval? Chaos? Hmm. No dice, eh?
This past Tuesday (9/15/2009) was the 1oth anniversary of the day on which we let Tabby go. My wife and I left early this morning to make the 60 mile drive to the cemetery where he, along with three of our other personal cats, are buried.