Tag Archives: cats

Play Date With Frog

Posted on June 24, 2017 by nadbugs

It’s been raining a lot lately, so look who turned up on the Catio. Did you invite him, ma? I wonder what would happen if I do this. Whereupon Mr. Frog gave a mighty leap to the chair. Bugs ponders … Continue reading →

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Shed a Little Light

Posted on March 19, 2017 by nadbugs

In these dark days of world-wide fear and uncertainty, a little light is especially appreciated. Please enjoy this fabulous cover of James Taylor’s great song “Shed a Little Light,” brought to you by the Maccabeats, Naturally 7, Martin Luther King, and … Continue reading →

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Learning From Outrage

Posted on March 12, 2017 by nadbugs

This Sunday didn’t start off well – with an e-mail from Tom Cotton, the alleged person who is supposed to be representing me in the U.S. Senate. He was very proud to tell me “great news.” Thanks to his direct … Continue reading →

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Captured on Tape

Posted on December 25, 2016 by nadbugs

Since I first wrote about clicker training in June, one month after my first equine workshop with Alexandra Kurland and Cindy Bennett Martin, the boys and I have been brushing up on our clicker routine every day. Cindy visited yesterday and … Continue reading →

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Thanks Return

Posted on November 24, 2016 by nadbugs

I was in physical pain on November 9th. Ten minutes after I heard the US election results, I still could not draw a full breath. A big part of me absolutely could not grasp what happened. Neither Bugs nor Barney … Continue reading →

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Fun With Toilet Roll

Posted on March 27, 2016 by nadbugs

It has been too cold lately for the Catio and so the boys want to know: What’s Next? Barney Squash-Face Bugs: “I abide by window, awaiting developments.” I found this idea on the Net somewhere. ONE: Find shoebox. TWO: Collect toilet … Continue reading →

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The Blues. Before, During, Hopefully After.

Posted on March 10, 2016 by nadbugs

Boy, I got ‘em and how. Here are two major elements: * Several bruising encounters with the American “health-care” system. Make that the American “ill-health brutality” system. * I am sorely missing my African drum and dance teacher Angelo. He … Continue reading →

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A Collision of Love

Posted on December 26, 2015 by nadbugs

One argument in favor of keeping cats indoors is that they kill birds. I think I also remember a counter-argument, when I began writing this blog five years ago, saying they don’t kill that many. Bugs might like to try … Continue reading →

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Six Years Now

Posted on November 27, 2015 by nadbugs

Every Thanksgiving I thank my lucky stars.  It’s been six years, over the Thanksgiving weekend, that Bugsy gamboled into my life and changed it forever. Bugs looks back. Five years ago I started this blog. (It only took me one … Continue reading →

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More Excitement

Posted on October 17, 2015 by nadbugs

Last night I was trying to get some rest when suddenly it sounded like the house was being torn apart by a squeaky toy. This guy. R.B. Forbes, U.S. Dept. Agriculture Turns out Bugs had driven Mr. Packrat under the … Continue reading →

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