Having a cat is one of the best things in the world; dealing with your cat’s hairballs is one of the worst. Cats are creatures full of contradictions like that, both soft and sharp, aloof one moment and attention-hungry the next. And those of us with cats in our families are used to dealing with […]
I’m growing older. My knees ache sometimes, it’s much harder to lose weight, and don’t ask what happens when I sneeze. As humans age, our bodies change (and not in any good ways). Well, our feline companions experience many of the same age-related challenges that we do — but unlike us, they can’t verbalize it. […]
Have you ever nonchalantly inspected your kitty’s little paws amidst a cuddling session and gone, “what the hecking dang is this?”, upon noticing how creepy-long your cat’s nails are? If you’re like me, then nothing gets the ol’ cuteness aggression going like squeezing those little kitten bean toes. And, if you’re you’re like me, nothing […]
In the last year or two I’ve noticed more and more people using e-cigarettes to help them quit smoking. My boyfriend, who was a smoker for years, recently starting using the a e-cigarette to help him quit and now instead of accidentally sending entire packs of Marlboro’s through the wash, I’m pulling e-cigarette “e-juice” bottles […]
There are a few things in life I do my best to avoid: Coachella-like crowds (L.A. has enough crop-topped hipster youths on uncontrolled substances to last a lifetime), asparagus, port-o-potties and unnecessary vet visits. While I’m able to steer clear of most of these, our annual slog to the vet is a necessary evil. One […]
