I have two passions in life: cats and cemeteries. Okay, maybe I have three: cats, cemeteries, and gluten-free baked goods that don’t taste like sand. Of those three passions, the first two are relatively easy to satisfy on vacation. Go to almost any place in the world, and ask the locals, “Where are the cats? […]
Yanaka, the Aptly Named “Cat Town” of Tokyo Read More »
You may not be surprised that Japan has a “cat island” or “Kyattoshima.” If I’ve learned anything in the six months I’ve lived here, it’s that things such as cat cafes and Pizza Cats prove that Japan is kitty crazy. I may never leave. While Hello Kitty and various other cat-themed accessories in addition to
Aoshima, Japan’s Cat Island: A Visitor’s Guide Read More »
What cat parents haven’t wondered if their cats will eat them one day? Sure, it’s the stuff of urban legends, but I’ve seen Batman Returns; I know what can happen. Whether I’ve lived alone or with family, roommates, or partners, I’ve often had visions of my sweet little House Carnivore, Brandy, discovering my body long
Kasha the Japanese Cat Demon: History & Myth Explained Read More »
This picture is like, totally weird, right? Where’s the light dusting of fine hairs? Where are the two glowing little eyes either blinking welcomingly for you to snuggle up with them or sending a warning a glare to STAY AWAY HUMAN DISAPPOINTMENT? Where is the spot where an artistic feline “improved” the look and texture
Do You Have Cat Withdrawal While You’re Out of Town? Read More »
I was the kid the after-school specials told not to play with fire. My unsuspecting parents, perhaps thinking I had a knack for interior design or science, sometimes indulged my candle fixation. We’d make a pilgrimage to this kooky candle store at the mall in our small Texas suburb — I think it was called
PyroPet: We Interview Designer Thorunn Arnadottir About Her Cute and Creepy Cat Candles Read More »
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