Editor’s note: We’re outraged over the killing of Cecil the lion, but we’ve chosen not to include gruesome photos of Cecil or pictures of his killer. This commentary covers not only Cecil but the many lions killed for sport — and how people can channel their anger to helpful ends. I am deeply saddened by …
Cecil the Lion’s Murder Reveals a Drastic Need for Change Read More »
Remember the old adage about starting fights, “Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?” In the feline world, this sage advice does not seem to apply. My gray tabby, Bubba Lee Kinsey, regularly stirs up dust with my boyfriend, who is more than six feet tall and could crush Bubba with minimal effort. …
Videos We Love: Cats We Want to Be on Our Side in a Fight Read More »
I spent significant portions of (okay, most of) my adolescence devouring fantasy novels, and I was thrilled when Game of Thrones exploded on HBO. Dragons and manticores and basilisks, oh my: Suddenly everyone was excited about magical creatures. Delighted as I was by my new weekly fix of exotic and mostly imaginary beasties, I neglected to make the crucial …
A Song of Ice and Fur: Siamese Cats, Clearly, Are White Walkers Read More »
