Have you ever heard of Janus cats? I’m not talking about something mythological, or even something creepy. It’s definitely nothing to do with the recent terrifying film adaptation of CATS; nothing jellicle here. I’m talking about cute and wiggly bundles of feline fur with two faces. They exist! And sometimes they trend on social media. Why Janus? […]
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Video Games Starring Cats
Games are a vital part of the human experience, and that truth feels even more noteworthy during the current global pandemic. When social distancing keeps you away from friends and isolated at home, you can only binge-watch so many shows and scroll through so much social media before you’re crawling up the walls. You’re not a cat. […]
Library Cats: Who They Are And Where They Come From
Libraries have long served as havens for learning, research, and perhaps more importantly, a respite from the noisy hustle and bustle of daily life. I won’t lie, any place where it is generally frowned upon to speak over a certain decibel is a place I’d probably prefer to be. As one of those people who […]
Saint Gertrude of Nivelles: Patron Saint Of Cats
Header image and bottom acrylic painting by Carolee Clark, @kingofmicestudios on etsy Around this time of year, most people are gearing up for St. Paddy’s Day (or, St. “Patty’s” Day). Indeed, every year, March 17th heralds another year of drinking, shenanigans, and green-colored everything. I’m personally looking forward to curling up on my couch and […]
Lucky Cats Around the World
It’s the time of year when we’re all searching for four-leaf clovers and chasing rainbows in search of that elusive pot of gold. No matter what our heritage, we’re all hoping for a wee bit of the luck of the Irish. But maybe we should be looking no further than our feline friends for luck. […]
Alien Kitties Are Here to Abduct Your Heart
What’s even better than a cat on Earth? CATS FROM OUTER SPACE! Or cats in space. Okay, cats anywhere are pretty great, whether they’re Earthlings or from planet Feline-29 where humans are pets, dogs are beasts of burden, and cats are the dominant life form. Wait, I just described Earth, didn’t I? To celebrate our […]

