Category Archives: Cat Topics

Editing and Non-Editing Cats, Explained

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

Editing Cat. The first feline editor of the book I’ve just published, Catwoods, Stories and Studies of Our Feline Companions, was our late Minou, tuxie extraordinaire and a real scholar. When I started writing the books in 2004 both volumes were … Continue reading →

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Catwoods the Book is Out!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

Years ago I started writing a cat book, and now, Volume 1 is out! It’s been a long slog getting this done. For me, it’s exciting but a little scary too. That’s The Minx you see in the cover picture, … Continue reading →

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Sunny Relief

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

I just needed a sunny picture today! And Franklin knows how to make the best use of our infrequent sun puddles. Working on yet more spring pictures, stay tuned!

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Street Kitty Comes to Live With Us!

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

“I have a black cat for you,” said the friend on the phone. (The sound of the universe making other plans.) That was the same friend who found our late sweetie Ultraviolet amongst ferals, and homed her with us. Friends … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Little Ultraviolet

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

We have lost our beautiful black kitty Ultraviolet, also known as Little Girl. I called her Sweetheart, most of the time. We’re heartbroken. I knew she wasn’t young. Even so, I thought we’d have her longer. Two vets estimated her … Continue reading →

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Sweet Cat Ultraviolet; with Cameo by Shelley

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

Our new cat Ultraviolet has been with us since around the end of August 2017. Rescued from the streets, she took some time to settle in. Now she is one of the sweetest kitties we’ve ever had! She sits with … Continue reading →

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New Cat Brings Joy, and A Mystery

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

Our new kitty, bright-eyed Little Ultraviolet Girl! Cats have always just walked into our lives. When our Bud departed for the Rainbow Bridge in June and left us catless, we thought we’d have to go looking for a kitty. I … Continue reading →

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