Alright, now that New Years has come and gone and we’ve made our grand entrance into 2020, it’s finally time to hunker down and admit it: Valentine’s Day is upon us. I know, I know, it’s a very polarizing subject. Is it a pointless holiday fueled by late stage capitalism? Yes. Is it a fun […]
As someone with a thorough education in art history, it has always been a pleasure for me to stumble upon portraits of cats. It’s nice to know that before cameras were invented, artists were really out there trying to capture the majesty of our feline companions. In fact, you may recall from a previous article […]
For December’s edition of my Special Cats series, I had the immense privilege of speaking with Maleficent’s human, Sarah. Maleficent is a pretty amazing kitty. She was born deaf, and either lost her sight as a kitten, or was born without sight. When I came across Mal, I was obsessed with her beauty and grace, and her super cool galaxy eyes, so I knew […]
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is just around the corner! A time when all anybody wants to do is grab kitty and set up camp on the couch until Christmas. And, just as it is every year, what’s after the turkey day promenade? The National Dog Show, of course! As a lover of puppers, I […]
It’s finally October! And while you and your cat are snuggling up together to keep warm as the weather gets colder and the nights get spookier, it’s a perfect time to flip on the TV for some cat-friendly and Halloween-themed movies and shows. You may be heading over to Netflix to check out last year’s […]
On a rainy day in Japan’s Southern Wakayama Prefecture, more than 3,000 mourners shuffled through a small Shinto shrine to pay their respects to Tama, the beloved, departed stationmaster at Kishi train station. Flowers were piled high next to images of Tama from happier times. A Shinto priest led a hymn as train riders, railroad personnel and Tama’s […]
