“Good riddance,” I quipped when Bob replaced a 2020 calendar with a 2021 version. Before I could shred the old one, though, I stopped to marvel at the quiet beauty of the marshlands it depicted. Stunning landscapes and exquisite characters. Sunrises, sunsets. Spoonbills, panthers, tiger swallowtails. That’s when Nina stepped in, quite literally stopping myContinue reading “2020 Hindsight”
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Nights Before Christmas
’Twas the night before Christmas when I found Nina browsing The Legend of Papa Noël. Written by Terri Hoover Dunham and illustrated by Laura Knorr, this children’s book is subtitled, “A Cajun Christmas Story.” Since Christmas appeals to the young at heart—and we’re both getting up there in years—I snuggled in with Nina to revisitContinue reading “Nights Before Christmas”
Cat Nap
When I unpacked the yarn I had transported from Virginia to Florida, I found several granny squares left over from an afghan I made for a niece about 10 years ago. I knew there wasn’t enough for another afghan, and besides, who needs an afghan in Florida? But maybe a throw for the living roomContinue reading “Cat Nap”
Rescued by Ron
Blogger Ron Cat died peacefully in his sleep October 2, 2020, after 18 wonderful years with us. Bob, Nina, and I miss him. Nina seems perplexed by Ron’s absence. She sniffs around his favorite chair, hides in different parts of the house, and demands affection—she’s typically aloof. She found a little solace reading Rescuing Sprite:Continue reading “Rescued by Ron”
What Yuki is Reading
The first picture is me, Yuki. JJ was the surrogate human in the days when my own humans used to travel. It was always better when my own humans took Princess Charlotte, the dog, with them. In the second photo is Chairman Meow, who feuds with Princess Charlotte. I’d rather read than fight, so I’veContinue reading “What Yuki is Reading”
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Snapshot Time
I’m sure you’ve noticed it. Today is easily confused with yesterday—or maybe it’s tomorrow. Every morning seems like Saturday—or is it Sunday? You’re hungry for dinner mid-afternoon, or not hungry at all until sometime after dark, when you want breakfast. Without the commute, book club, aerobics class, school activities, or any other mundane marker ofContinue reading “Snapshot Time”
COVID-19, Meet Godzilla
Cats, like dogs and other animals, pick up on anxiety and other stressors in their homes. So when I noticed Nina diligently studying the coronavirus online, I realized that this was an apt time to update our emergency preparedness, particularly our Godzilla bag. That’s what Bob calls the satchel we can grab and go ifContinue reading “COVID-19, Meet Godzilla”
What the Cats Are Reading 