Pin Code for Cat Ladies

Perseverance. Perspicacity. Stick-to-it-tiveness.

These are all qualities that editors and Cat Ladies cherish. And I have found the perfect adornment for the editor and the Cat Lady to wear—not on her sleeve, but perhaps on the lapel of her blazer or suit jacket.

Check out this Victorian cat’s-head stickpin.

Meow…and ouch?

Query of the Day: Do you wear cat-themed jewelry?

Take No Prisoners, Only Strays

What Cat Lady wouldn't love the headline "Cat Got Your Brain" in today's New York Times? The "Loose Ends" column by Choire Sicha is written from the perspective of perceptive cats (aren't they all?), and it's overflowing with memorable one-liners.

I wonder why I think I hear Clint Eastwood reciting this particularly clever phrase:

"Take in more strays and no one gets scratched."

Let me go find my bullhorn....

Query of the Day: When you rescued your first stray, did you get scratched?

“Undercat”

Everyone loves the story of a triumphant underdog, and who fulfills that role better these days than the NBA’s virtually overnight superstar, Jeremy Lin, of “Linsanity” fame?

Reading recently about the hoopster’s on-court accomplishments made me think about the rather unflattering term of “underdog.” Would “undercat” be better?

If so, I nominate none other than Lucius as the world’s ultimate undercat. He’s got a great jump shot when it comes to leaping for treats. I also can vouch for his lovable insanity, as can Dr. O.’s prescription refills for his “kitty Prozac.”

Query of the Day: Who is your favorite undercat?

Tee Time or Meow Time, Take Your Pick

Do you suspect, as I do, that a Cat Lady conceived and directed the new TV commercial for Whiskas cat food?

The scene unfolds with a guy cuddling his tabby cat. Another guy is waiting for him in the wings, ready to hit the golf course as soon the cat-cuddle session concludes. The commercial's tagline is to the point: “Cat love. Get more.”

You got it! And tee time can wait.

Query of the Day: Do you keep dates waiting while logging more cuddle time with your cat?