You’ve weirdly become a cuddle bug in your old age, Mole. And I’m here for it.
Category: Cats
Cat Food and Admitting Defeat
For 17 years I’ve been blessed with a very easy-going cat who basically would eat anything I put in front of him. So I guess I am past due to get a finicky eater in his senior years. Over the past 16 months, I’ve been struggling with Mole Negro’s diet, trying to find the right…
2022 in Review: Cake Bakes, Feeding the ‘Gram, Flexing My Diet, Disney with a Kid!
The year 2022 was a return to “normal” post-Pandemic life, which was wonderful. There were no major life changes, but there were a lot of wonderful moments to remember. Health I feel blessed to be in my 50s and able to do all that I do, from skating to dancing to biking everywhere. The biggest…
My Senior Cat Mole Negro
For the past 17 years, my cat Mole Negro has been the one constant in my life amidst job changes, relationship shifts, and moves to different cities. At the end of 2021, I took him in for his annual check-up, assuming a clean bill of health since he’s been acting like his old self. Unfortunately,…
2021 in Review: New Name, Skate Dancing, Tropical Trippin, and Lots of Bakes
The year 2021 was not quite the dumpster fire that 2020 was. There’s a lot that I am thankful for about this year – my supportive family, good friends, my health, meaningful employment, quad skating, baked goods, and so much more! Here’s some of the best bits. Rik to Riki This year, among my friends…
What It’s Like Meditating as a Cat Owner
Hey, Dad! Hey, Dad! Pay attention to me!
2018 in Review: on Sabbatical, Dancing for Fun and Profit, Baking Incessantly, Asia-hopping
Well 2018 was QUITE the year for me. Certainly not what I expected the year to be about. Quick 2018 Stats Jobs Lost: 1 Countries Visited: 2 Dance Competitions / Showcases Entered: 4 Dance Competitions Won: 1 Theme Parks Visited: 2 Parties Thrown: 3 Number of Pastries Baked: MANY Losing my job was certainly not…
Brushing My Cat Mole Negro’s Teeth
I recently took my 10 year old cat Mole Negro in for a visit to his vet for his annual check-up. Apparently he’s in good health for his age, about at his target weight, and no real issues she could find. But she did mention that there was some plaque buildup on some of his…
What to Do When T-Mobile Gives You Two Pet Bowties
I have a very tolerant kitty.
My 2017 Year in Review: Pies, Dancing, Safaris, Pastries, and More Dancing!
Okay I am WAY late to this, but I felt compelled to throw something together tonight. Here’s my 2017 year in review. Quick 2017 Stats Freestyle Dance Videos Shot: 7 Number of Marches and Protests: 3 Number of Pies Baked: 5 New Hobbies Acquired: 1 (rock climbing) Dance Competitions Entered: 5 Countries Visited: 1 (South…