Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I’m surprising Mom with flowers and her favorite cake for her birthday today!Continue Reading
Author’s Life
Happy Mother’s Day 2023
My mom passed away 29 years ago. Even after all that time, Mother’s Day still is a bit bittersweet. I still feel some sadness when Mother’s Day cards start showing up in stores, friends make plans to spend time with their moms, and restaurants offer Mother’s Day specials.Continue Reading
Happy Easter 2023
Happy Easter from Allegra and Ingrid
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day from Allegra and Ingrid
Working With Cats
For the last three decades, I’ve been fortunate that cats have not only played a fundamental role in my home life, they’ve also been a significant part of my work life. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.Continue Reading
Happy New Year 2023
Happy New Year
from Allegra and Ingrid
May your year be filled with health, happiness and purrs!
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Have a Safe and Happy New Year’s Eve
I’m not much of party girl, so New Year’s Eve has always been a quiet day of reflection for me. I look back over the past year, and set some intentions for the coming year. If you’re going out to celebrate, please be safe.Continue Reading
Merry Christmas 2022
Merry Christmas from Allegra and Ingrid
May your day be filled with peace, love and purrs
Happy Thanksgiving 2022
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. Continue Reading
Thanksgiving ABC’s 2022
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States and it’s time for my annual tradition of making a “Thanksgiving ABC’s” list. I maintain a gratitude practice every day, but 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