Busy Guy
I’ve been pretty busy with my job recently, and will continue to be for the next 8 days, but I wanted to inform the world that my kitten spent the better part of this evening carrying a tampon...
View ArticleThe Jamey Vault: Not-So-Sweet Caroline
Tuesday is a big day for this blog. For some reason, more people tune in on Tuesday than on any other day. Since I noticed this pattern, I’ve felt some pressure on Monday night as I prepare my Tuesday...
View ArticleThe Cat Toy
Ever since Caroline and Catface moved out, the kitten has been searching for a new favorite toy. It’s tough to beat a small, easy-to-scare ball of fur. The other day, I moved the couch to get a q-tip...
View ArticleNewsflash: Obama Selects Area Kitten for Cabinet
ST LOUIS, Missouri (AP) — Local kitten Biddy Stegmaier (I) has been offered the position of Secretary of Pinning Sheets to the Bed, an Obama insider says. Pending an official background check, Biddy...
View ArticleCat Flips for the Flip
Thanks to an incredible deal on Woot! the other day, I have found myself the proud owner of the easiest-to-use video camera in the universe: the Flip Ultra. It’s so simple that it even has a built-in...
View ArticleThe Cat Lady Cometh
Cat owners/lovers generally have one question on their minds: Should I get more cats? I’ve had Biddy for over 3 years now, and we have a pretty good thing going on. However, over the last few months...
View ArticleDoes Your Cat Do This?
Of my two cats, Biddy displays significantly more intelligence than Walter. He communicates well, he finds loopholes in all of the barriers I present between him and food, and his test scores are off...
View ArticleWhat’s the Most Random Thing Your Pet Has Done Recently?
Last night I was reading in my bed, Walter calmly purring at my side, when I heard a THUMP. Even though the sound came from within the room, it took me a moment to realize the source, because it’s not...
View ArticleYep, It’s a Cat Day
It’s been an intense day in the Stonemaier Games headquarters, and I know just the thing to end on a lighter note. That’s right: It’s a cat photo day. Biddy has really been into perching on high places...
View ArticleHow Do You Celebrate Your Pets’ Birthdays?
Up until 2 years ago, I thought Walter was around 4 years old. But I discovered that he was much older and that his birthday is in November, not March. Like, even though he’s technically Biddy’s pet,...
View ArticleHow Do You Not Look Suspicious (While Doing Something Suspicious)?
Every 50 days, I walk into the grocery store and do something that appears very suspicious. One of my cats, Biddy, has diabetes. So part of his daily routine is to get injected with insulin. He doesn’t...
View ArticlePet Please #152: Cats Carrying Toys in Their Mouths
I wish so badly I had a photo of Biddy doing this, but I’ve never caught him in the act. Every now and then, I’ll look up to see Biddy trotting into the room with a toy in his mouth. He’ll drop it...
View ArticleBiddy’s 11th Birthday
My first cat, Biddy, turned 11 years old on Friday. It turned out to be a bit of a unique birthday, because Walter had some blood in his stool, resulting in a last-minute trip to the vet. Walter’s...
View ArticleWalter and His “Mama”
For the longest time, I’ve had cold feet when I get into bed. Recently I thought of a solution, and within a few days I had an electric blanked draped over the covers. I heat it up while I’m winding...
View ArticleWould You Take Your Pet to the Theater?
Photo credit CreditPeter Prato for The New York Times I finally got to see Isle of Dogs this past weekend after the previous weekend’s failed attempt. It’s a delightful movie. Wes Andersen excels in...
View ArticleHow Physically Close Do Your Pets Get to Each Other?
Biddy and Walter are friends about 25% of the time. The other 75% is spent either avoiding each other, meowing at each other, sitting in each others’ spots, and occasionally wrestling. “Friends” might...
View ArticleWhat’s the Most Random Thing Your Pet Has Done Recently?
Last night I was reading in my bed, Walter calmly purring at my side, when I heard a THUMP. Even though the sound came from within the room, it took me a moment to realize the source, because it’s not...
View ArticleYep, It’s a Cat Day
It’s been an intense day in the Stonemaier Games headquarters, and I know just the thing to end on a lighter note. That’s right: It’s a cat photo day. Biddy has really been into perching on high places...
View ArticleHow Do You Celebrate Your Pets’ Birthdays?
Up until 2 years ago, I thought Walter was around 4 years old. But I discovered that he was much older and that his birthday is in November, not March. Like, even though he’s technically Biddy’s pet,...
View ArticleHow Do You Not Look Suspicious (While Doing Something Suspicious)?
Every 50 days, I walk into the grocery store and do something that appears very suspicious. One of my cats, Biddy, has diabetes. So part of his daily routine is to get injected with insulin. He doesn’t...
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