Dear Friend of Tux, Summer has arrived a bit early in Ringoes, NJ this year. Neither Tux, nor I, have a particularly green thumb (or toe bean), but we both appreciate the seasonal blooms. Just a few weeks ago, in late May, the view outside Tux’s favorite window was filled with pink blossoms. This particular […]

Dear Friend of Tux, Here in Ringoes, New Jersey, April showers have certainly brought May flowers and warm sunshine. The temperatures have been unseasonably warm this year. You won’t hear any complaints from our friend, Tux. Warmth is soothing for the soul, and Tux is happy to curl up and soak in the sunshine. While […]

Dear Friend of Tux, April showers are certainly no joke in Ringoes, NJ this year. With all the rain, it can feel a bit like crossing a castle moat on one’s journey to higher ground. If you think that’s an unusual reference on my part, I should provide a bit of context. In recent weeks, […]

Dear Friend of Tux, Spring is the season of growth and promise. The sun shines a bit brighter and daylight savings time gives us humans more time to enjoy it. Tux didn’t realize that breakfast arrived a little earlier than expected this most recent weekend. But he did notice a seeming abundance of desk space […]

Dear Friend of Tux, Some cats are food-motivated. Tux is comfort-motivated. Some cats jump at the invitation to play. Tux is master of his own schedule. Some cats are lap cats. Tux prefers pets and proximity. As we, his dearest friends, well know, Tux is not simply “some” cat. Tux is an elderly gentleman cat, […]