The correct posture for working on the computer and the baby on my pillow

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About two months ago, there was a graphic circulating on Facebook about the proper posture when working on the computer. For starters, the table shouldn't be higher than the … [Read more...]

Family. Food. Pets. Photography. Confetti… Hello, 2012!

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New Year's Eve was family day. It always is. And while we don't do traditional stuff that are associated with superstitious beliefs, there are some traditional activities that … [Read more...]

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Until yesterday, I wasn't sure if it was a he or a she. I thought it was a she because it has boobies. But Sam said male cats have boobies just like female cats. I checked … [Read more...]

Brown eyes, blue eyes

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The house-hunting is on a standstill. I keep getting outvoted. No one wants to live in a high-rise condo because of the pets. There has to be a place for the pets, according … [Read more...]

We have quadruplets

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Let's take a break from serious (and, often, morose) topics to give way to an important announcement. Sam came home this weekend to welcome four new members of the family. No, … [Read more...]

Not pregnant

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After all the suspense, after all the milk and yogurt feeding, it appears that there will be no new family member. I know quite a number of people who will be disappointed. A … [Read more...]

Nature takes its course

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Yesterday after lunch, Speedy and I were having coffee in the bedroom. The sliding door leading to the garden was open and I had a good view of the portion of the garden where … [Read more...]

My new tripod

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I finally bought a new tripod. I good and sturdy one. And I was going to take photos of the thing and post them along with some tips on what features to look for and what … [Read more...]

This cat is grateful for the cool weather

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For weeks, she was listless. I guess she was just as unhappy as I was with the hot and humid weather that comes with the tropical summer. She had her bath a couple of days ago … [Read more...]

Whiskers on kittens

Beloved Persian cat

Pepper is two years old so she's no longer a kitten. She's still one of my favorite things though. The weather's changing and it's getting warmer so I make sure she gets her … [Read more...]

In the tradition of ‘Brokeback Mountain’

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They're both male, they're not related by blood and the white one, Maki, is as virile as most he-cats I've known. The smaller one, though, whom we call Pssst because we can't … [Read more...]

Cats and social taboos

Cross breed of Himalayan and Persian cats

Back in the old neighborhood, there was a stray male cat that got all our female cats pregnant. He was a large cat, black and white (we called him Blackie), and there were … [Read more...]

Can you get salmonella infection through the skin?

AStro the pit bull

We have pets. A lot of pets. That's Astro the pit bull and he's on a Beef Pro diet. Twix, the pomspitz, eats soaked and mashed dry dog food. The cats eat Whiskas. In short, … [Read more...]

Cat on the window sill

Why do cats sit on the window?

For the longest time, I have been trying to take a decent photo of Pepper's bushy tail. My idea was to post a photo of her tail and make readers guess what it is -- a feather … [Read more...]

Lesson learned from observing the pet

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If I could always have things my way, I'd be updating each of my blogs everyday. I like writing things as they happen; I like writing down my thoughts almost as soon as they … [Read more...]