These types of plastic carriers are fairly sturdy and easy to clean. They have two doors: one at the end and another on top. The top panel that lifts up to open is also where the handle is placed, which happens to be its weakest feature. The top panel, when latched, is held in place by two short metal rods tha…

If your mind’s stories go unchecked, it may be challenging to discern the illusion from reality. Whether they are perceived as good or bad does not matter. What you believe is what you live. As you sit with your paints and pencils, notice how they move across the page. Observe what is happening and try to withhold jud…

Yes, another cat bed! On one of our many trips to Michaels, we became enamored with the Bernat Blanket Big yarn because it was a jumbo yarn on sale, and we had never worked with such thick yarn before. We purchased colors that nearly matched our site colors… just because! We made one bed out of one skein and gav…

This particular bed was made with hemp twine, which the cats absolutely adore! They seem to prefer it to beds made out of various yarns. However, heavyweight hemp can get pricey and is also rough on the fingers. Bear that in mind should you make such an attempt, though the reward is seeing your cats curled up insi…

This is a relatively easy toy to make for the kitties. Sure, you could buy toys in bulk, but if you’re a creator, then you would understand the joy of making one yourself. The first time I made this, I used acrylic yarn, polyester fill, and a larger hook. Those mice are in bad shape! The poly fill is coming out …

About a month ago, this lush patch of land—and home to the remaining Chadwick Square cats—was stripped for commercial development. Floofy, Black Cat, and Bobcat are still there… we hope. Floofy has not been seen in a few weeks. When we last saw her, she appeared to have a wound on her side. Despite our efforts, …

Words of insight from a dear friend. There are a few right ways to do things and an infinite number of wrong ways. Virtually everything except love is subject to the law of diminishing returns. Some social activities are much worse than just leading to diminishing returns—they can compound problems or even worse…

Then Ends Now . A phrase and virtual identity that I have clung to for many years. I loved the idea of it—its concept and philosophy. I extracted it from a tome written by one of my favorite authors. However, it became a limiting factor in my growth as an artist. I felt as though I had to make everything fit withi…

All I want is to sleep in this super cozy bed that fits me perfectly, but then this cat comes along. I mean, who does she think she is? I was in this bed first, blissfully adrift in slumber, and Marble plops down as if I’m part of the furniture. What izzz thisss? Splotch Despite my size, I’m quick, especially when the…

It’s a special week here at the house of Boop: we’re celebrating my ninth birthday! While it is my birthday, everyone benefits. We feasted on tuna, and our hooman gifted us with new brushes. Oh. Em. Gee. They look funny, but they feel sooooo good! It’s like the best dry spa treatment you can get. And do you see all th…

I recently gave an interview. Here’s an excerpt. Lucky, do you love Puccini? Yes, yes, I do. Does Puccini love you? Yes, she loves me! Really? Then, why does she make the blood-curdling jaguar sound when you’re near her? Oh. See, that’s her love language. She only does that for me! How come we rarely see the two of yo…

I'm a Figgy girl in a Figgy world Tuxedo fur suit, it’s so darn cute You can brush my hair, chase me up the stairs But if there’s sunshine I’ll lie on my backside I'm a black and white girl, in a mostly gray world Wake me up, make me yums, I'm your kitty Clean my box, toss some string, see me roly poly Rub…

As nice as the outdoors are, I really like my home. There are so many comfy places to rest and enough room to be alone when I don’t want to be bothered. Yep, I picked a good one! Marble Words of advice: chill and relax.