Tabby's Place

Untragedy

You have to tread carefully when you start naming cats after Shakespearean characters. One minute, you’ve got Puck and Touchstone and Sir Toby Belch and all is comedic happiness. But venture off into King Lear or Macbeth territory, and next thing you know, some English major will scream, “Why would you name cats after people […]

Guest post: Bobble blast

Many long years ago, there was a movie about a bunch of old toys. They were eagerly awaiting Christmas, and warmly welcomed the new toys when it came. The movie concluded with all the toys embracing and singing a song with lyrics like “Old friends, new friends, friends who are more awesome than sparkles…” (Something […]

We need a hero

Martha Stewart used to have a habit of saying, “it’s a good thing.” She seems to have stopped that around the time she went to prison, but I think even Her Perfectness would agree: the following is a good thing. It’s better than cupcakes. It’s better than mandolin music. It’s even better than that scene […]

Jersey strong

Reports of NJ’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Gigundo thanks to all our out-of-state, outta sight friends who are checking in. We – the cats, the human beans, and  Tabby’s Place itself – are still standing. We are cast down but not destroyed. It’s true what they say: NJ – only the strong survive. And […]