One of my four favorite seasons each year is winter. (Yes, for various reasons, I love each one.) I’ve seen them all from South Carolina to western, mountainous and eastern North Carolina; some Southern states get hit with hurricanes more often than the rest of the South. But other parts of the South get hit … More Winter Beauty
I have had some very interesting experiences that I am thankful for. The events of our lives whether they be on a daily basis or are once in a lifetime events, help to shape who we become. Unusual experiences make our lives more interesting and unique. These events also give us stories to share with … More Thankful For My Life Experiences
I am, and have been for a long time a “tree hugger.” Being a teenager in the 60’s, I was a “flower child” of sorts. I loved living things and nature. I have always had a special bond with trees.Trees are a life form I love and respect. These sentinels of nature have “seen” history … More People And Trees
Hello, I am Norie, an intelligent, black pantherette. Please indulge me a few moments of your time. I have decided that some cat owners need more education on which toys some of us cats truly enjoy. I do realize that every cat is different. During my life I’ve made some observations that may help the humans … More Little Panther’s Opinions on Cat Toys
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
We had had some heavy rains, which inundated my porch floor. After the water receded, I heard there was going to be more heavy rains. My porch, as well as my neighbor’s porch above me, have a right angle gutter that drains down a pipe beside our porches. The water goes down a drainage pipe … More A Hungry Young Squirrel
This is about my second cat, Sweet Sister, who had the sweetest nature. Sister, my second cat, changed! She had always been sweet, affectionate and loved being with me. Suddenly, there were signs that someone thought she was the queen cat, at least some of the time. Often, when I walked down the hall past … More Memories of Sister, Part 2
This is the sweet faced feline, Sister; actually the Ninja Cat.After Sister came into my life, she seemed to be afraid of everything: a knock on the door, a sudden move by me while she was is in my lap. Hearing my footsteps behind her sent her running off without looking back. She was a … More Sister, the Ninja Cat
This is about Sister, my second cat and Norie’s friend. Sister passed away December 31, 2018. This first part is about her early life, her adoption and how she adapted to her new home. Sister was originally named Buster. Her first home was with a young woman in college, who left Buster with her mother … More How Sister Found Her New Home
(This post is for humor. It is not a scientific comparison.) I live with one cat, Norie. My husband died in 2009. While remaining open minded to a new relationship, I thought about how living with a cat compared to living with a new husband. 1. Norie is a black, personality-loaded “pantherette.” She is funny, … More A Cat or A Husband?
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