Category Archives: Cats and Mice

Tender Loving Care

Charlotte wasn’t quite sure what to do with the little woot that showed up at breakfast yesterday. Fortunately, Uncle Max is loaded with gentle, nurturing instincts, and where he lacks know-how, he isn’t above asking for help. Here’s to all … Continue reading

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Charlotte, Queen of Sheba

Little Mouse went to bed pretty early last night, only to be woken by a noise just after 11 PM. She and Ranger padded out to the front hallway to investigate and came back to bed swearing that she saw … Continue reading

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Bathing Beauty

Little Mouse and I have been having a really wonderful time up here in Wisconsin, visiting with my sister’s dogs. But I have to admit, after several days away from Blackie, Max, and Charlotte, we are both feeling a little … Continue reading

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Lulu and Jill

Yesterday Blackie and Charlotte finally caught up with their old friend Lulu, through the wonders of Cat-Skype. Here’s Lulu relaxing in the Santa Fe home she shares with Jill—artist, owl-handler, and my good pal. That’s one of Jill’s wonderful birdcage art … Continue reading

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Sweet Dreams

Even though it’s barely 9 PM here, it looks like the rest of the household has already tucked themselves in, and have embarked on their usual nocturnal reveries. I don’t know if it was the sun storms this week or … Continue reading

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The 11:59 Express

I’m sure a couple of people must be wondering: What happens when there is just no time to make a morning doodle for Dad? The answer is that Dad always gets his morning doodle, waiting on the breakfast table for … Continue reading

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Blackie Delivers

Two more wonderful friends from the old country (i.e., Way Back When) had birthdays today. Not wanting to let this special occasion go unmarked, Blackie got up extra early to make them each a cake. I’m a decent cook myself, … Continue reading

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Big Cheese at Mardi Gras

Our boy Blackie just got back to Chicago after a quick trip to Mardi Gras, where he served as “Big Cheese” at this year’s Krewe of Fromage Parade. This is a huge honor for anyone, but especially for a cat, … Continue reading

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Costumes and Customs

Miss Charlotte has always loved this portrait of famed Mexican artists Frida & Diego, so when an invitation arrived for a costume party earlier this evening, there was no question that she and Daisy Mouse would go, and what they … Continue reading

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Hidden Gems

Today’s doodle was prompted by an email from my-still-vacationing Dad down in Puerto Vallarta, in which he mentioned a rare mediocre lunch at a touristy joint. —This being in contrast to all the nice meals he’s had since arriving there, … Continue reading

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