October was Black Cat Awareness Month, I wanted to dispel any superstitions about black cats. I wanted to share about my Norie. Take a look at these pictures, and the story here and see what you think. Several years ago, after my second son and his wife moved from a house to a smaller apartment. … More My Black Cat Is Not Bad Luck
A dark shadow in the night, Shining black hair, reflecting light. Armed for defense with sharp claws, Sheathed in padded, jet black paws. She watches me with golden eyes. Then runs away with arched tail high. While playing she prepares to jump, But only attacks my blanket’s lumps. Always listening with both ears cocked, For … More My Halloween Cat
This happened several years ago but I thought that other cat lovers would understand. Norie, my black cat, loves to play, observe, go out on the screened in porch and stalk birds as they peck around looking for food safely beyond her reach. Sister, my second cat of a different personality, preferred to sit in … More Warm Kitty, Soft Kitty
My two cats taught me many lessons about healthy living. (I wrote this long before my second cat, Sister passed over. But I still think of her often.) After being owned by two cats, I can say un-CAT-egorically that I am a cat person. The CATharsis of sitting on the couch with one cat in my … More Good Health Lessons from My Cats
I am very thankful for the companionship of my cat, Norie. This black cat is one of the joys of my life. She is a source of laughter, companionship, amazement, challenge, and life lessons. Norie trusts me implicitly. She knows I would not hurt her on purpose. I have stepped on her paws or tail … More Thankful for My Cat
I am retired, over 70, and an extrovert who enjoys being around people. But after Covid started I was more careful about who I was with. I ate out or visited with my close friends. So my entertainment included: calling friends; little things to do around my home; donating things I didn’t need; keeping records … More My Entertaining Cat
August 17 is International Black Cat Day. This is my Norie. You may have seen my recent blogs on black cats, with photos of my Norie. This post explains why black cats have been maligned and how beautiful and smart they can be. I hope that these words and photos will introduce black cats for … More Black Cat Appreciation Day
I had to have Sister, my cat, euthanized before New Years Day 2018. Sister was a very sweet tempered, actually polite, timid gray and brown tabby with white legs and a white collar. She developed diabetes from a pituitary brain tumor sometime in the last two years. The slowly worsening diabetes made her so hungry … More How Do You Know When?
The revolt of my two cats has taken a turn for the best for them and for me. For the background story see: https://joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/07/30/my-cats-are-revolting/. The primary plan Norie was put on a weight reduction diet and lost one pound within the prescribed amount of time. The plan involved feeding the maintenance amount of foods to … More ‘The Cats Won! Maybe I Did Too.
Norie is the clown. She makes me laugh every morning by lying on the floor on her back as I get ready to sit on the bed to put my shoes on. She looks up at me with her paws dropped on her chest and her legs splayed open, just begging for me to tickle … More My Cats Are a Blessing
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