There are many fine arguments for not allowing your cat-guru to be an indoor/outdoor pet. Chief among them is that your cat will drive you insane as she follows this piece of cat wisdom: Whenever a door in your life closes, you end up on the wrong side of it.
We humans try to impose our rules on the cat-gurus who share our homes, but felines answer to a higher law. You would do well to heed their Catvice: There are places of mystery and wonder in this world—places you are not allowed to tread. But if you visit these forbidden territories when no one … More Advice from Cats #6
If the cat-guru you serve ever displays a bit of an attitude with you, don’t take it personally. She’s merely trying to convey some great Catvice: An ounce of disdain outweighs a pound of aggression. Next time, try to be more prompt with the kibble.
Cats are mysterious creatures. They sometimes behave in strange ways. But that strangeness is a mere illusion. Everything your cat does will make sense once you give in and take your cat’s advice on how to live your best life. For example, in our home, any item that falls to the floor—dirty laundry, a reusable … More Advice from Cats #4
Groom unto others as you would have them groom unto you.
Prepare yourself, for our wise catguru has descended from on high (i.e., the top of the kitchen cabinets) to bestow upon us another piece of wise Catvice: It is only within the confines of a cardboard box that you will experience what it is to be truly free. Our cat Smidgen has mastered this principle.
I spent much of 2017 blissfully engrossed in a writing project, code named/acronymed WANA. Below are the first 15 of the 60 or so collages I made while writing the manuscript. I hope they make you smile. 1. Cara’s goal in life 2. Parents lounging in the hammock 3. A Knowledge Mine worker 4. Cara en … More W.A.N.A. Collages
What follows may appear to be a simple, mundane story about liquid hand soap, but don’t be fooled. For at its heart, this is a tale of darkness and failure that speaks to the sudsy, bubbling, ever-changing, uncontainable nature of the inner self. My inner self, in particular. Bear with me. Once upon a couple … More Cascading Failure
I had quite an inspiring week at work, and by that I mean it was filled with great struggle and strife and pain, which inspired me to write my very first song. I’m a bit afraid to post this little ditty, though. At first I thought I was afraid of getting fired if the wrong person … More Song of My Week
I’ve been a bit MIA around these parts, I know, and I started to worry that y’all might think my losing streak had come to an end. O my friends, wonder no longer, for I assure you that is not the case. This past week I’ve journeyed far down into the depths of the ocean … More New Depths of Losing
Maria Linn 