Category Archives: cats

Christmas Lion 2020

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Mary Strong-Spaid

It is true that 2020 has been difficult for everyone, and the tail end of this unpredictable year has now affected Keona—our male Balinese cat. Keona was a happy Balinese cat until the vet shaved off half of his fur … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Arthritis, cats, Pets, photography | Tagged 2020, Balinese, fur coat, lion, long haired cats, New Year | 13 Comments

Foster Kitten’s Grateful Prayer

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Dear God, I can’t see or walk very good yet and I am too little to take care of myself, so I am grateful that you gave me a foster mom and a safe place to stay. Without her, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, cats, Family, Pets, Photo Essay, photography | Tagged foster mom, kittens, prayer | 28 Comments

Valentine’s Day Wrapped in Memories

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Oh please, don’t be sad! I was thinking about you and I was going to call, but I accidentally spent the entire day wrapped in memories. You see—I was going through boxes of ‘paper clutter’ and throwing things out, because … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, Memories, Pets, photography | Tagged letters, Love | 6 Comments

My Furry Writer’s Block

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Oh no! My ability to type and string words together is currently squished beneath a furry writer’s block. Look! I don’t see any letters and numbers are hidden too, but my little writer’s block is purring warm and happy, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, cats, Computers, photography, Poetry | Tagged computers, Siamese, Writer's Block | 36 Comments

Cold Cat Winter

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

6, 8, 10 degrees (Fahrenheit) at night, with freezing snow and ice— how will I survive? I gave away my blankets, my pillows and my bed, when blue eyes came begging without a word and said: “It’s a cold cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, cats, Photo Essay, photography | Tagged Humor, Pets, poetry, sleep, Winter | 46 Comments

Glass Door Relationships

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Searching for acorns, a squirrel suddenly saw the man of her dreams sitting behind a glass door. She stopped what she was doing and ran with great excitement to take a closer look. She tenderly touched his soft dark brown … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, Humor, photography, wildlife | Tagged animals, Glass Door, Relationships, squirrels | 41 Comments

Sitting on Cat Chairs

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Sitting on cat chairs ’cause they all belong to me. You could have claimed one but it’s too late now, you see. After warming this blueness, don’t ask me to go. With my own claws and cat hair, I shaped … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, Haiku, Pets, Photo Essay, photography | Tagged animals, Blue Point Siamese, Humor, poetry, Siamese Cat Rescue Center | 47 Comments

Love Lives Beyond Death

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Love lives beyond death forever on sweet memories of your heart melting slowly into mine. Watching over you each day was my greatest joy. Our 5 years and 6 months together were so wonderful. I thought my time with you … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, Pets, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry | Tagged animals, Death, Heart, heart disease, Life, Love, Memories, Pain | 116 Comments

Low-Tech Computer Screen Blockers

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

When too much time is spent on the computer and other important aspects of life are being ignored, my low-tech computer screen blockers are automatically activated. They are highly effective! If I attempt to remove them from my desktop and … Continue reading →