First we had Gerry's son here, for four nights, then shortly afterwards, my friend arrived. She stayed for two weeks. I think that became too much for McDuff. Normally, he handles Kevin, the son, well, and he never stays longer than four nights. This time it was different. I started noticing, that when Lena took …
Quote for Cats [208/365]
When in doubt; Wash! Now when it's this hot, muggy and miserable in general, we suffer ... and so does our cat. Most of the time, he's stretched out on the floor, near the fan, like a big piece of fur. We can help ourselves to the shower, or to just put our heads underneath …
cats’ hearing [187/365]
I get up quite some time before Gerry, my husband. Never does a “routine” seem more important and pronounced than in the mornings. McDuff, our cat, greets me, out in the hallway, with head butts, and sometimes even a little meow. When the coffee's ready, I sit down here and write. First, as of late, …
It was that time again [173/365]
McDuff was due for his pedicure again. His claws were like daggers. Called up the vet and got an appointment for this morning. I'm so scared they'll grow in to his pads. That happened with my first cat, Hadassah, and I didn't even notice. Cats seem to have a different pain threshold compared to us …
in the shower [129/365
How often haven't I found myself turning on the water in the shower, only to get blinded by the water on my glasses. I've forgotten to take them off before I stepped in there 🙂. At least, I'm able to laugh -- although sheepishly -- at myself. Other times, I almost wish I'd kept them on. Without …
cat post [83/365]
So far, during my “daily post-project”, there haven't been many posts about McDuff. There's a reason for that; I'm saving him for those days when my mind is blank. I did have a few ideas for today's post, but it seemed too complicated and involved some 'reading-up' on the subject. Perhaps another time. Lately, our …
fifty and counting [50/365]
Fifty posts, and not one cat post ... until now, that is! We often wonder if there isn't a bit of sheepdog in our McDuff 🙂. The rituals, when it's time to go do bed ... his built-in clock is always at work. If I try to sit here, at the computer, any later than …
