Hello, furriends! Tyson here, your literary-loving feline with an eye for art and a tail for the dramatic. Today, I’m diving into the poetic world to celebrate one of the most famous cat poems, “The Rum Tum Tugger” by T.S. Eliot. And because no blog post of mine would be complete without a touch of…
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….
Tiny Paws Poetry: The Nitrolee Collection
🐾 This collection is part of the Exploration series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat Trail Scented with TimeLeaf mold, whisper wind—old stone holds its breath for me.Mice left messages. Building WatchBrick bones, open doors.The air hums with past and paws.I sniff its secrets. Streamside PauseJust beyond the trail,water thinks it can sneak past.I hear…
A Serious Mewsage: Why Spay and Neuter Matters
I like to joke. I like to be dramatic. I even like to pretend that the world revolves around me (because, let’s face it—it kind of does). But today, I’m putting aside my usual sass, fluffing up my tail, and speaking from the heart. Because this is serious. Today is World Spay Day, and that…
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?…
Paws for Poetry: Reflecting on Fog by Carl Sandburg
Hello again, furriends, my fellow seekers of feline wisdom, poetic fogbanks, and soft-footed truths. Today’s poem is short, quiet, and perfectly cat-shaped. It doesn’t demand your attention – it simply appears, settles in beside you, and waits for you to notice. In other words: it behaves exactly like me. Some days. Let’s take a look…
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:…
Full Moon Meditation: The Snow Moon
Greetings, human. It is I, Tyson—your faithful feline guide to inner stillness. Tonight, we gaze upon the Snow Moon, named for the deep snows that once blanketed the world in February’s silence. It is a moon of quiet endurance and soft persistence, where everything slows—but nothing stops. Find a cozy place, perhaps with a blanket,…
Tiny Paws Poetry: The Red Dot Collection
🐾 This collection is part of the Uncatchable Things series 🐾 Haiku by Tyson the Cat The HuntRed glows on the rug.Paws ready, heart in midair—Gone. Just like my pride. Existential PounceChase without catching.Is this joy? Is this madness?Tail flick. Try again. Ever Just Out of ReachFlicker, dart, and spin.I leap! It vanishes fast—Mocking paws and…