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 […]

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 […]