When we think of combat sports, we think of MMA fighting and boxing. The image of a cat fighting a roll of paper towels inside a bathtub isn’t often the first thing to come to mind. I had never seen or heard of such a thing myself until I was leaning over to start shaving […]
Learning how to adapt to the “new normal” has been a challenge for everyone. Oliver the Cat is no exception. In fact, it has weighed heavily on his mind. So heavily, he realized he needed to take immediate action to resolve this issue. And by “immediate action,” of course, I mean take a seven-hour nap. […]
Oliver the Cat is a meditation expert. A year and a half ago I stumbled on a book by ABC newsman Dan Harris. The title is 10% Happier. I’m not entirely sure Dan would agree, but here is my summary: Arrogant news reporter loses his mind and becomes a crazy drug addict. After he hits […]
As you may recall, Oliver the Cat showed up on our doorstep last winter and informed me and my wife that he was now living in our (his) home. So far, Oliver has been quite reasonable. With few exceptions, he has let us have the run of the place. You may also recall that I […]
Milo the Dog ventured south from Portland this week to enjoy some “me time,” in Eugene. For those of you who don’t speak dog, “me time” is doggy language which translates to “pee time.” It’s a time to pee on new and exciting things – birch trees, box plants, landscape ornamentals, and distracted neighbors. Oliver […]
Cats come in many varieties. Among them are Persian cats, Munchkin cats, and Siamese cats. I have a rare breed of cat. It’s called an Alarm cat. My Alarm cat goes off at 5:30 a.m. And by “goes off,” I mean begins meowing quietly just outside our bedroom door every three seconds. He then gradually […]
We used to have a cat, but we gave it away. We had a good reason. It turned out after we got it, that it was A Cat. As a result, we have been cat-less. Recently, however, our cat-less life came to a screeching halt. It began with a phone call from my wife – […]