From the Archives: Supervising the Harvest, 2008
From 2008, Cookie, as Garden Goddess, settles in a soft bed of tall grasses, violets and wild strawberries and autumn
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garden sprites
Old Friends
I’m remembering my Namir today, and our wonderful years-long friendship among him and Cookie and me, out in our back
Read MoreOutdoor Adventures: 2009
On this day three years ago I had some company out in the back yard, inspecting my work and making
Read MoreCat TV, Big Screen Version
After this week, and even on this rainy morning, certain kitties want to visit the yard. It’s my goal some
Read MoreMy Feline Garden Sprites
I first posted this article in April 2009 as Namir and Cookie and I finished cleaning up the garden for
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This is one of those “happily ever after” stories we promised you yesterday. We never knew Sally because she lived
Read MoreMy First “Less Adoptable” Kitty
In this week devoted to “less adoptable pets” I have a story of a deaf kitty who shared my life
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As part of celebrating Peaches’ 100th Birthday, this is an article I first posted a little over a year ago
Read MoreCat TV, Big Screen Version
As Cookie and I cruise the yard, cleaning up branches and pulling aside flattened leaves to find green sprouts—okay, I’m
Read MoreProse Inspired by My Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Longer pieces don’t get finished as quickly, especially the short story and the illustrated children’s book…but here are three essays
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