Dear Friend of Tux, Autumn has officially arrived in Ringoes, NJ. Halloween decorations abound, and the cats are modeling their costumes and getting cozy. Since Tux is always dressed in his finest, he doesn’t indulge in the silliness of dress-up like his roommate, Smokey (pictured below). His focus this month is much more on the […]

Dear Friend of Tux, For families, September tends to be a very busy time of year. The young humans return to school, the young adults may return to college or set off on their own for the first time, and parents of the young folks, like me, shuffle their schedules and fret about their offspring. […]

Dearest Friend of Tux, It was twenty years ago today… our beloved friend, Tux was born! Yes, Tux just celebrated his 20th birthday! While Sergeant Pepper didn’t bring the band to play in Tux’s honor, such a joyous occasion calls for much celebration. However, when you are the oldest cat in the building, the best […]

Dear Friend of Tux, It’s exceptionally hot and humid in Ringoes, NJ. Tux doesn’t seem to mind the heat, and he’s been in pretty good spirits much of this month. Aside from a few days with some upset stomach issues, Tux has enjoyed good health and plenty of cat naps. Tux and I shared several […]

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 […]