Bernadette E. Kazmarski, artist & writer

Daily Photo: Mariposa Overthinking Things

I’m not sure what’s on Mariposa’s mind but she’s clearly overthinking something. Where will her next nap be? When will

NOTE: Basil’s original name from the shelter was Smokie. This is about what it looks like in there. I came

South African Cat Welfare Groups Join Forces to Promote Alley Cat Rescue’s Feral Fix Challenge Across Country September 24, 2025

“Why don’t you lay off that lemongrass, Mewsette? You’re just going to go inside and puke it up.” Ever practical

This was the scene when Sunshine and Mewsette decided to cuddle down for a nap after the sisterly forehead lick

I recount my experiences with pet loss “in the first person” so that the information within it might be helpful

Mr. Max was around when I came home from the Farmers Market…So this is Wednesday but this is my Sunday

New colors and patterns, and a new idea for placing the Bella! design on the dishtowels! They look lovely in

Not sure what she’s lurking about, but she does think she’s hidden behind that vertical wood slat. Then, again, I

Giuseppe and Jelly Bean were sharing the same spot of sun on the landing today, contentedly tucked side to side,