The Christmas tree will be climbed — As the days grow colder and the nights get longer, the holiday season will soon be upon us. This intrepid reporter has done a ton of research, examining yuletide seasons of yore, and I’ve discovered some things your cat wants you to know. Following her guidance will make this festive…

You need it more than you think — We are a society of stressed-out people. There’s no doubt about it. Granted, a global pandemic hasn’t helped our stress levels. As a society, we put in a ton of hours at work and often come home exhausted. …

We never painted by the numbers, baby / but we were making it count — The name Taylor Swift conjures up all different emotions. At times, she’s been known for who she’s dating as much as her music. Taylor’s been in and out of the news in recent years. She rose to popularity as a teenage country star, and at the height of that popularity…

And what I did to fix them — In January, I adopted a blind kitten. I had gone with a friend to yoga at a kitty café. I hadn’t planned to adopt that day. We attended so my friend could scope out the kitties and perhaps find some kittens she might be interested in adopting. Instead, I fell…

Why you should work at one anyway — I started my professional career as a customer service representative. We were called patient referral agents, but make no mistake, it was an entry-level customer service position for someone like me who had a health background. I answered questions about laser surgery, supplying scripted answers to the caller’s questions about…

Your cat will thank you… — Adopting a cat or kitten is one of the most rewarding things you can do. That initial stage as you get to know and learn to care for your new friend can be daunting. Here are seven things every new cat owner must know. …

Or How to be a better cat parent — Have you ever wondered what your cat would say to you if they could talk? Would they critique your cat parent skills? Some days my cats act like cranky teenagers with underdeveloped vocabulary skills so it’s not too much of a stretch. Here’s some advice I think cats would give…

How cats can help us heal — On the day of my mom’s funeral in January, I decided to take a nap in between some of the family events. As I lay on the couch, my cat, Hermione snuggled close to me and purred. It was like she knew I needed snuggles. …

This is not a novel experience — By the title, you may think I’m talking about a little novel called To Kill A Mockingbird. However, this article is not about an author and her characters. Nope. But, rest assured, the Harper Lee and Scout I’m referring to are characters. They are also cats. My cats. And that…