Sassafras Mama

A few weeks ago, JT and a friend went to Grounds for Sculpture , one of those gems of a place that is tucked into a corner of New Jersey.   ...

Last Winter when Tiger died, I was worried about how Lucy would manage as the only cat at Sassafras House.   She did spend some time waiting...

Tiger and Lucy, our litter mate kittens, turned 14 at the start of this month.   Tiger is showing signs of his age.   He has begun to be con...

I texted this picture to JT this morning, a reminder that his home - and rest - await him when final exams are finished.   The...

This is not the same thing as a pig in a blanket but it is nearly as satisfying.

A few weeks ago, I liberated a basket from its previous household assignment, folded a cushy towel inside it, covered that towel w...

2006 was a hard year for me and JT was the comfort that kept me going.   His commitment to being a pirate remained strong; he spent a g...

Tiger rather enjoyed the portion of closet clean-out that landed him a collection of coats for his napping enjoyment.  He tucked right in f...

I am due for some time off and intend to take a few days on either side of July 4.  In preparation for what I am treating as my festival of...

We all know that Lucy is the boss of JT.  

After an exceptionally cold December, the last two days have been exceedingly mild.  Today, it's already 67 degrees and will likely get...

The backstory:   Tiger the cat is more dog than cat in that he spends a good deal of time glued to my side.  He will leave my side to nap, ...

My cats are litter mates and though Tiger is quite a bit larger than the petite Lucy, they look alike.  The similarities are only fur-deep,...

My home has a small downstairs bathroom with just enough room for a toilet and a sink.  Each morning, I blow dry my hair in this small room....

The mild weather continues around here and it's given Tiger and Lucy the chance to enjoy their favorite morning activity: sitting in win...

A few weeks ago, I read a terrific article in the NY Times magazine .  Melissa Fay Greene's story, "Wonder Dog" talked about t...

"When you find cat hair in your mouth, it's best to not ask why." Words to live by.

The other day it came time to open a new bag of kitty kibble.  This is an exciting development in the hard life of Tiger and Lucy; one that ...

Each week, Tiger joins me for the changing of the sheets.  He loves this routine, playing hide and seek and then finding a spot to be tucked...

Every once in a while, someone remarks to me that cats aren't nearly as pleasant and loyal a companion as dogs. I beg to differ.