Tag Archives: cats

Cat Clinging to the Edge of Normal

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Mary Strong-Spaid

I do not understand! Why did you let strange people come in and rip out the rug beneath my feet? I loved that old brown, wall-to wall, dirty, dusty carpeting. Where will I go to cough up hairballs now? Do … Continue reading →

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Labrador Retriever Riding in Style

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Mary Strong-Spaid

It wasn’t a dream or a figment of my imagination. I actually saw a goggle-wearing Labrador Retriever sitting proudly in an antique car painted with red flames.  This awesome dog was definitely riding in style and appeared to enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cat on Night Patrol

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Mary Strong-Spaid

It was the night before Christmas, and the area directly beneath the sparkling tree was under close surveillance by our two stealthy cats. I could tell by the stern looks on their faces that they were not going to let … Continue reading →

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Cat Warmth and Wisdom

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Cat wisdom knows exactly where to find warmth and comfort on cold December days. Look! The wise cat knows exactly how to quickly transform an inexpensive insulated shopping bag into a comfortable bed— (just don’t sit on the zipper). Actually— … Continue reading →

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Real and Ethereal

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Mary Strong-Spaid

The real and ethereal merge into one thought when winter acquiesces to the warmth of spring and sunlight slowly melts into dark shadows.   ~ms I have not written anything since December (I sincerely hope that I was missed). The winter … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Sink Cat

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

IF you have a cat~~~ Whenever you go walking in the night— always remember to turn on the lights, because you don’t know who might be sleeping under the faucet curled up in the sink not expecting water or something … Continue reading →

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Covered with Cattitude

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Mary Strong-Spaid

On Halloween night, when the first group of children walked up and saw me sitting quietly on the front porch —they stopped and decided to come no further. I wasn’t growling,  hissing, or howling—but apparently, my calm cattitude was rather … Continue reading →

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