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Cat Suncatcher DIY Diamond Painting Kit

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For the past three years, I’ve been deeply immersed in diamond painting. It’s become my go to to express my creativity in something other than writing. It’s incredibly relaxing and soothes my sometimes runaway, anxious mind. And when you finish a project, you end up with a beautiful piece of art. Continue Reading

The Night Before Catmas

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I’ve always loved Clement Clarke Moore’s poem The Night Before Christmas. Over the years, there have been many cat versions of the poem out there, but none better than the one dictated to Harry Shubin by the Ghost of Catmas Future on a dark winter night.Continue Reading

Happy Thanksgiving 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving from
Allegra and Ingrid

I keep a gratitude journal all year long, but I do spend a little extra time on Thanksgiving reflecting on everything I’m thankful for.

I mentioned some of the things I’m thankful for in my annual Thanksgiving ABC’s, which I shared on Sunday. Of course, Allegra tops the list every year – followed by you, our Purrs of Wisdom readers!

Thanksgiving ABC’s 2024

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Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States and it’s time for my annual tradition of making a “Thanksgiving ABC’s” list. Even though I maintain a gratitude practice every day, I still love doing this list every year. Some of the items repeat year after year, others are new. Here’s this year’s list:Continue Reading

Happy Halloween 2024

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Allegra and I would like to wish you and your kitties a safe and happy Halloween – may it be filled with purrs and treats!

We’re offering tips on how to keep your kitties safe today (and some delicious treats for kitty!) here.

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