Rescue Stories
Above is Bootsie, who I chose from the Humane Society shelter in 1970. Below is the very first rescue story
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my household of felines
From the Archives: Three at the Door, July 30, 2006
Now there’s a mixed group of kitties at the door! I was sitting out on the deck with Stanley but
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Daily Photo: Happy National Black Cat Day
Of course he’s been on my mind lately, looking through the photos from my first two rolls of film on
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From the Archives: Namir in a Box and My Office After Hours, October 4, 2007
Namir lifts his head and gives me an inscrutable expression after my photography woke him up. But there was a
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The Most Interesting Things Are Surprisingly Meaningful
Can a decorative soap dispenser be a stand-in for someone you’ve lost? Really, anything can happen when grieving and healing.
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A Little Magic Comes Full Circle
I’ve seen further healing and some interesting changes in Mr. Sunshine and Giuseppe, and the spirits of Mewsette and Jelly
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An Anniversary, and Thoughts
Even after 25 years, each year when the relentless August sun softens to mellow September light angling in to illuminate
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From the Archives: What the Ruckus? 2003
The meows didn’t sound alarming but I knew it was Sophie, known for her declarative statements around the house. I
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Rescue Story: My First Litter
Because I finally painted Nikka’s portrait this month I think I should also feature her rescue story, which includes the
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Vintage Photo: Kublai Crazy Eyes, 1985
Kublai had many expressions, usually defined by the shape of his eyes, here the crazy eyes, and he was probably
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