Oliver the Cat, AKA, Meditation Guru

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 […]

Oliver the Cat Adopts “Peace Through Strength” Policy to Address Provocations of Milo the Dog

Following extensive research into 20th Century military tactics, Oliver the Cat has adopted Ronald Reagan’s “Peace through strength” policy.  Oliver would like you to know that he is NOT a Republican.  He is a card-carrying Libertarian.  (Well, if he had pockets, he WOULD be a card-carrying member.)  This policy is in keeping with one of […]

The Secret Life of Oliver the Cat

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 […]

Despite Every Effort, The Cat Moved In

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 – […]