Category Archives: pets

recruitment options

Mom mentioned a friend who once had two dogs, and when one died both she and the surviving dog took it hard; so now she keeps three dogs of staggered ages. My cats are brothers, now six years old. I … Continue reading

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the scarcity of parking spaces

When I repose in the easy-chair, Bramble likes to sit on my heart. Today Rocky got there first and took Bramble’s spot, though he usually prefers my knee. Bramble then came along; after much dithering he settled across Rocky’s back, … Continue reading

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a slave to pussy

I was in the kitchen. Rocky came in, crying. I scritched him. He ran to the comfy chair, stood beside it, looked at me, called once again. I went and sat in the comfy chair, and Rocky jumped up to … Continue reading

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i am but mad north-north-west

On average, my cats don’t ask for much attention; a head-rub suffices for half the day. For a few days recently, they were much more demanding. Perhaps it was the change in the weather; we’ve had a week or so … Continue reading

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cat mannerisms

It bothers me that Rocky and Bramble, though not obviously neurotic, don’t share the joyful manner of their predecessor Pillow (2005–2010?), who gave the impression of expecting fun around every corner. What am I doing wrong? It now occurs to … Continue reading

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morning nap

I found a laser pointer lying around … Bramble sat up and watched the spot attentively. Rocky chased it like a demon.

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soft, with sharp corners

Another thing I like about my kitties: they never knead me.

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