Had I known my purple velvet Airwalks of the 90s would become A Thing again in 2013, I would have hung on to that magnificent pair of shoes (also, no, I have not grown since sixth grade, so yes, they would still fit). Alas, those shoes are long gone, and all I can do is …
Guess What? We Found Your Christmas Morning Soundtrack and It Features CATS Read More »
Recently, my 16-year-old cat Karma was diagnosed with a tumor in her jaw. The tumor grew rapidly and Karma only had two to three weeks before we had to help her pass over. It all happened so fast that I’m not sure I’ve processed it yet. I’m not sure the other cats have processed it …
How Can We Help Our Cats Grieve When Another Passes On? Read More »
Cats are natural artists. They are the Martha Stewarts and Picassos of the animal kingdom. Many people love to get all artsy and craftsy during the holiday season. I’m not super crafty, but I did make a kick-ass double-sided table runner a few Christmases ago. Martha would probably snub my effort, but I think it …
For “the 12 Cats of Christmas,” each day we pluck one notable furball who has made a huge and lasting impression on our hearts over the last 12 months and revisit his or her story. Consider it your daily festive feline gift. Today we remember the story of … 2. Wasabi-Chan We reported how Wasabi-Chan …
Dear Einstein, The humans have set up the evergreen in the living room, so I know the holidays are here. I love this time of year. I have a real tree, and it’s covered with cat toys. The problem is my people go insane whenever they catch me clinging to the top branches. The tabby …
Ask Einstein the cat: ‘Tis the Season to Be Cautious Read More »
I don’t want to have kids. It’s not that I don’t like kids — I love them! — just in the fantasy I’ve had of my life since I was a kid myself I always envisioned being Crazy Aunt Liz to my friends’ offspring. They would come hang out with me when their parents got …
Pirate’s Mama Chewed Off His Leg, But He’s Still Whole Read More »
In June 2011, the day after a tornado hit the small town of Brimfield in New England and wiped out more than a quarter of the homes in the area, emergency services were still on high alert attempting to deal with the aftermath of the devastating destruction. Paramedic Jonathan Hall was one of approximately 60 …
How Toto the Tornado Kitten Brought a Community Together Read More »
