Hello, furriends. Normally, when I share poetry, it’s part of a thoughtful analysis or one of my signature haiku collections. But today, I want to do something different. A few days ago, we lost a true hero—Chris Arsenault, founder of Happy Cat Sanctuary. Chris gave his life trying to save the cats he loved, and…
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Poetry, Paws, and Page-Turners: A Celebration of April’s Finest Things
April is a busy month for a poetry-loving feline like me. There’s poetry in the air, haikus on the breeze, and stories curled up in cozy corners just waiting to be read. This month, we’re celebrating National Poetry Month, International Haiku Poetry Day, and National Library Week—which is basically a three-layer nap of everything I…
Whiskers, Blinks, and Tail Flicks: The Secret Language of Cats
Humans are very proud of their words. They string them together in long trails, like spaghetti. Some of them are delicious. Some are nonsense. Many are loud. All are limited. We cats… we speak differently. Our language is older than yours.Quieter.And far more efficient. We speak in tail flicks—a single movement that can mean “I’m…
Paws, Pomp, and Purring: Celebrating Russian Cat Day
On March 1st, Russia celebrates something truly noble, deeply refined, and unquestionably deserving of a holiday: Cats. Yes, that’s right. In Russia, National Cat Day is real—and frankly, it makes me wonder why this isn’t a global holiday yet. But I digress. Today, we honor our Russian cousins and their long history of feline reverence….
Celebrating Cat Day in Japan: A Purr-fectly Unique Tradition
Konnichiwa, cat lovers! Tyson here, your whiskered correspondent with a tale (and tail) about a very special day for us felines. Every year on February 22nd, Japan celebrates Cat Day—or Neko no Hi—a day dedicated to honoring cats and our cherished role in Japanese culture. It’s a meow-mentous occasion, so let’s dive into the pawsome…
Love Your Pet Day: Finally, a Holiday That Makes Sense
There are many holidays humans celebrate that leave me… confused.Talk Like a Pirate Day? No thank you.National Bean Day? Vaguely insulting.Take Your Dog to Work Day? Utter madness. But then—finally—a holiday with some actual value. Love Your Pet Day. A whole day where humans are reminded to appreciate their furry (or feathery, or scaly) companions?…
Nine Lives and Beyond: Cats and Reincarnation
Hello again, furriends! Tyson here—your whiskered wanderer through life’s great mysteries. Today, we’re pouncing on a big question: Do cats believe in reincarnation? And why do humans often think we have secret connections to lives beyond this one? Settle in, maybe find a sunbeam to nap in afterward, and let’s dive into it. Nine Lives:…
Freya and Her Feline Companions: Cats in Norse Mythology
Hello, furriends! Tyson here, your whiskered historian with a tail to tell. Today, I’m diving into a mythological meow-ment with Freya, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and war. If you’ve ever wondered why cats are such magnificent creatures (and let’s face it, we are), look no further than Freya’s legendary feline companions. Let’s unravel…
Purring Towards Better Health: National Cat Health Month
February is National Cat Health Month, which means it’s time to talk about the most important subject in the universe: me. Well, us—cats in general. But mostly me. Because I am, of course, a shining example of good health, excellent grooming, and the ability to be a little dramatic at the vet’s office. (They say…
Snow and the Unfortunate Situation of Cold Toe Beans
The morning was suspiciously quiet. Too quiet. No birds chattering. No squirrels yelling at each other from the trees. Not even the usual sound of loud trucks threatening my sense of inner peace. Just… hush. A soft, bright hush that made my whiskers twitch with uncertainty. Naturally, I took this as a sign that Something…