Gamma and I just got back from the vet, where we learned that he is a healthy four pounds, FIV negative, and loves everyone. He seriously purred through the entire visit, even when he was having blood drawn and getting his shots. We have an appointment to go back in three weeks for still more shots. Plus microchipping and fixing. Kittens are ( Read more... )

Everything is so much bigger than you are and can be climbed on without worry that you will knock it over. You've got a sufficient strength-to-weight ratio that you can claw your way up vertical surfaces without much problem. Everyone thinks you're adorable. You can curl up and sleep in/on ANYTHING ( Read more... )

Couple of new kitten pics in the gallery. I let him out into the living room to play and explore. He had a good time. For the present, he is being referred to as "Little Cat Gamma".


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My neighbors know that I'm a crazy cat lady. So when one of the kittens that had been living under my air conditioner being all feral passed out from hunger and exhaustion in one of their front yards, it was, naturally, brought to my attention. Since I am a huge sucker for small furry things and can't stand to see them sad and hurt, it's living ( Read more... )

My washing machine decided to commit suicide yesterday, vomiting various parts out of the bottom and shedding some vanes off of the drum, cracking it. It is pretty much toast. Fortunately, Craigslist provided me with a replacement Maytag unit from Maytag's "Indestructible" and "User-serviceable" era. I swapped the two out this afternoon, and ( Read more... )

I made dinner last night for people. I made a giant loaf of Challah (no, seriously, it's HUGE), steamed some artichokes, roasted some carrots and potatoes with lemon and rosemary, and grilled a slab of salmon with a honey-soy-blood orange glaze. Everything turned out better than expected ( Read more... )

Someone hatched another batch of kittens behind my air conditioner. I saw an orange one and a blonde one. I have no idea who the mother is, though.

Here's some kitty pictures, since I know you've been missing them.


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The luggage is not as I imagined it, either. It should have clawed feet.

Now, have some cat pictures!


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Just look at them. Aren't they cute?

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