Everyone knows someone–heck, you could be that someone–who thinks that the family pet is actually the family baby. It’s not just childless couples, either. I know one family with four kids–a daughter and three cats. I gotta admit, I think they’re kinda weird. Trying to get all the cats into a family photo is fun…
Tag Archive: pets
Bye, Bye, Birdie
Brothers and Sisters, today we gather together to commemorate the life and death of Ernie the Parakeet. Purchased from the local Petsmart, Ernie quickly became a treasured member of the family. The Boy especially loved Ernie, and, oh, how Ernie loved living in his cage by the TV. Until one sad morning.
My Cat is One Lazy Mofo
Meet Zoe. She would meet you back except she’s too busy sleeping all the damn time. And no one bothers her about this. No one. The Kid isn’t all: can I have a snack? Every 2.5 seconds. And Mr. Kitty doesn’t waltz over to announce there’s no minimum on something he MUST HAVE on…
The Humble Beginnings of a Tried and True Cat Lady
I had killed many plants, goldfish, snails, and even a hamster, but I could not let this this kitten go, too. He had winnowed his way into my heart, and I was going to save his life.
If You Have Stupid Kids and Dim-Witted Pets, Let the World Know
It probably stems from my general love for language, but I get a real charge out of signage. While driving, I’m constantly scanning the roadsides looking for entertaining billboards, street signs, business placards: anything with words. I carry on witty dialogues with myself, responding to questions proposed by advertisements, supplying voice-overs for the people in…
Kittens Make Horrible Roommates
Once upon a time, there were two young women who became college roommates. One of these women was quiet and studious and liked to spend her Saturday nights alone in her room, reading and drinking herbal tea. The other woman liked to go out and drink beer with her friends from the rugby team. Sometimes,…
My Husband Got a Girlfriend
I’m not the world’s worst mom, so after years of begging and guilting, I finally agreed to bring another woman into our family. The kids named her. They chose Princess Sprinkles Cookie. It was originally Sprinkles, but my four-year-old felt like she needed a middle name, so they added Cookie. Then my three-year-old felt left…
HP EZPZ: How To Make Personalized T-shirts For Your Cats, Because It Is Their Favourite Thing
That, my friends, is how you make personalized t-shirts for your cats. This was my first go at it, and it still took me less than half an hour to print, iron, peel, and herd and dress three felines, which makes this little crafty foray a raging success. It also means that I am very talented.
