Hi, furriends! I did a thing — I wrote a book! Tiny Paws Poetry: Haiku from a Feline Purrspective is now out in the world and I am VERY proud of it. My admin (the one with thumbs) would like to apologize for not getting all my posts up as fast as I dictate them….
Full Moon Meditation: The Beaver Moon
Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your fur-lined guide through moonlight and instinct. Tonight, we turn our hearts to the Beaver Moon, the full moon of November. Named for the time when beavers prepare their lodges for winter, this moon is all about getting cozy, staying safe, and trusting the wisdom of preparation. It’s a time…
Full Moon Meditation: The Harvest Moon
Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your moon-whiskered guide through golden hours and glowing bowls. Tonight, we stretch our paws beneath the Harvest Moon, the full moon of October. Though the Corn Moon rises in September most years, this moon earns its name when it falls closest to the autumn equinox. It hangs low and bright,…
Full Moon Meditation: The Corn Moon
Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your whiskered guide through moonlight and late-summer stillness. Tonight, we honor the Corn Moon, the full moon of September. Named for the ripening of corn and other crops, this moon marks a season of quiet abundance—when the days are still warm, but the nights whisper of change. It is a…
Health Alert: Apoquel and Cats Don’t Mix!
Hi, furriends! Tyson here with some important mews for my fellow felines and our humans. You know how dogs sometimes get those tasty-smelling chewable pills for their allergies? They’re called Apoquel, and they’re often flavored like pork liver. My fur sister, Sassy the German shepherd, takes these because she chews her feet (ew, dog feet)….
Full Moon Meditation: The Sturgeon Moon
Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your watchful guide through still waters and moonlit reflections. Tonight, we swim beneath the Sturgeon Moon, the full moon of August. Named for the great sturgeon fish once abundant in lakes and rivers, this moon calls us to go deep—to explore what lies beneath the surface, where wisdom swims slow…
Full Moon Meditation: The Buck Moon
Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your antlerless, but ever-noble feline guide. Tonight, we honor the Buck Moon, the full moon of July. This moon is named for the young male deer who begin to grow their antlers this time of year—soft and velvety, yet filled with power. It is a moon of hidden growth, of…
Paws for Poetry: Reflecting on Cat Scat by Eamon Grennan
Welcome back, furriends and fellow literary loungers. Today we’re looking at a poem that had me leaping from the windowsill in startled delight. It’s wild. It’s fast. It’s messy. It’s “Cat Scat” by Eamon Grennan – and furriends, this one moves. From the title alone, you know this isn’t a quiet meditation on moonlight and…
Paws for Poetry: Reflecting on Catnip and Dogwood by Howard Moss
Greetings, furriends and poetic pals. Today’s poem is a short and sprightly piece by Howard Moss, titled “Catnip and Dogwood.” It’s a light-footed exploration of the differences between cats and dogs—with a few playful jabs tucked into its rhyme and rhythm. I knew from the first stanza this was going to be fun. I also knew…
Full Moon Meditation: The Strawberry Moon
Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your sleek, strawberry-sweetened guide to tranquility. Tonight, we greet the Strawberry Moon, the full moon of June. Named by the Algonquin and other Native American tribes for the short season of ripe strawberries, this moon reminds us to savor life’s small, juicy joys before they slip away. Find a quiet…