Forever Loved: Cora
How could we believe Cora was frail, when she loved from strength to strength? How do you prepare your heart for things your head always knew? How do you say “goodbye,” when every “hello” was a gift?
Wishbones and funny bones
It is bewildering to be a child. Sometimes, it feels like the big people are playing with you. They say your elbow is a “funny bone.” They always seem to say this after you hit it on the door jamb. Then, on Thanksgiving, they tell you to play tug-o-war with your grandma over something called […]
Kitty LeFey’s Cosmos: Spa Day
Caring for cats in a sanctuary requires more than just feeding, no matter what the cats may say. Grooming the cats at the Place of all places, that is to say Tabby’s Place, is important for their hygiene and for nourishing connections.
Kitty LeFey’s Cosmos: Real Housecats of NJ
Reality TV is overrated. Too many people, not enough cats. That’s where Tabby’s Place comes in.
Some is found
If your goal is getting the room to agree with you, you have options. You can command: “If you like Cheez-Its, raise your hand. Wave it in the air. Wave it as though you do not care.” You can be coy: “Anyone think kittens are cute?” Or, you can spew a toxic stew: “Everything is […]
Kitty LeFey’s Cosmos: The Break Room
The main lobby at Tabby’s Place is often a hubbub of activity. Even so, it is the perfect place for staff, volunteers, and visitors to take a break and regroup with some friendly felines for company. Companionable cats fill the lobby with their warmth, zest, and shenanigans.
Kitty LeFey’s Cosmos: Archetype, A Memorial
One Sunday, I had a particularly lovely visit with Honey. The next day, I wrote the original version of this blog. The day after, Honey journeyed through the veil, crossed the rainbow bridge, and passed beyond my sight.
A jungle of uncles
Her blood glucose was seven hundred. His rap sheet was longer than a CVS receipt. At what point do you cry “uncle”?
Hosted by Cora
The world is broken, bitter, and thorny. The world is a honeycomb, dripping in mercy. I say we split the deck. A cat can play from either side.
Epilogues: March 2024
Oh, March, you month of missed opportunities. You talk about lions, lambs, and leprechauns, but you overlook the one creature on earth who is simultaneously all three. You make much of March Madness, but dribble right past its experts. Kittens, March! Cherish the Kittens!