Tag Archives: pets

Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Family Member

Posted on July 16, 2026 by mitchteemley

Minuet – photo by our daughter Beth Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Family Member Does the fact that Minuet was a cat make this post seem any less sincere? It’s not. Anyone who’s adopted an animal knows that pets are … Continue reading →

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Animals Have Attitudes Too!

Posted on June 12, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Wait — dinner will be ‘late’? Not funny, Tiffany!” boredpanda.com Humans Aren’t the Only Ones With a Point of View Animals have attitudes too! Big time. I hope you enjoy these funny, unexpected pet moments (I had fun coming up … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Eat the Ribbons, Cat!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

Please Don’t Eat the Ribbons, Cat! Why is it that our little cat thinks Christmas ribbons are strands of pasta?  then upon imbibing those splashy links and discov’ring they’re actually plastic and nasty hurls them up in neat little piles … Continue reading →

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If Only They Weren’t So Cute!

Posted on February 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

My dictionary defines vermin as “small animals that are troublesome to man.” Bunnies, raccoons, chipmunks… Technically, they’re all vermin. But, awwww, I mean, just look at them! Heck, I even think rats are cute. And, yes, I know about the … Continue reading →

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Funny Animal Group Names

Posted on April 11, 2024 by mitchteemley

Animal group names are a hoot. Here are some of my favorite official group names (Source: The Oxford Dictionary) organized into three unofficial categories: So Appropriate (I mean, what else could they be called?) Cats – Pounce or Glaring (often both … Continue reading →

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A Satisfied Cat

Posted on October 26, 2023 by mitchteemley

It’s hoodie weather. I live in t-shirts year-round, but in October I add a hoodie, because in autumn a t-shirt without a hoodie is like tights without a cape. But now, every time I put on my hoodie, I think … Continue reading →

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What’s Up, WordPress?

Posted on June 16, 2023 by mitchteemley

Dear WordPress, My heart is hurting right now. My tribute to our beloved little cat who died this week has had less than half the viewing numbers of my average post. I’m sure it’s not personal. Still, it hurts. And, … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Our Little Girl

Posted on June 15, 2023 by mitchteemley

She was the runt of the litter. But just try and tell her that. Misha was the biggest little cat that ever lived, a tiny flurry of white I could hold in the palm of my hand. But the moment … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising

Posted on March 29, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Tracy Kard of Eating My Way to the Top. If you’ve never experienced Tracy’s hilariously sarcastic sentiment (sarcastiment?), you’re in for a treat. Do you want a treat? Yes, you do! Who’s a good … Continue reading →

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The Grieving Room

Posted on July 20, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is TrE Loadholt of A Cornered Gurl. One of my favorite bloggers, TrE is the author of three published poetry/prose books, and is also included in various anthologies, literary magazines, and online journals. She’s a … Continue reading →

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