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Slinky Malinki: Garden Kitty and a Paradigm Shift

Slinky Malinki is a character in a well-loved children’s book by author Lynley Dodd.  Slinky is “a cat as black as midnight with a kink in his tail.” Our beloved Slinky is a shiny black cat, too, with...

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All’s Well with Slinky

A quick Slinky Malinki update for all who’ve been following along: her labs came back normal!  She lost a bit of weight so they recommend a weight check in 30 days.  Otherwise, all’s well. =^..^= We’re...

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Sentinel Kitty: Guarding the Garden

There is a terrible rumor going around. You may have heard it. It implies, in unkind terms, that cats do nothing but sleep all day. It’s simply untrue. I know how these rumors get started. To the...

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Garden Catharsis

Today was one of those days.  We all have them. The vet called to say that my sweet Slinky Malinki needed an additional blood test. Earlier tests revealed an infection, an elevated thyroid and...

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Slinky Malinki: Life in the Blue Zone

Our little Slinky has a sordid past. We don’t know the details, but she arrived on our front steps a few years ago with fear in her eyes, looking for a meal. I reached down to pet her and she lashed...

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If Slinky Had a Thought Bubble

When I was sorting and editing photos this morning it hit me: Slinky needs a thought bubble. Here’s what I think it might say: My appetite is back You gotta love that thyroid medication. or perhaps…...

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Sleeping Under a Tree

It’s been years since I napped in public. It was much more common in my youth.  I could fall asleep anywhere: curled up in a chair at the college student union, at the beach with friends or on a wide...

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August Doldrums: Dirty Air, Dryer Woes and a Cat Named Slinky

I have the August doldrums. Blah! It is usually hot, dry and smoggy in San Jose throughout August. It’s been particularly bad this year with multiple wildfires burning up and down the state. After five...

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Autumn on My Mind

Are you following Kerry at Love Those Hands at Home? If not, you won’t want to miss her sumptuous love letter to Autumn. Here’s an excerpt Autumn seduces me, energizes me, makes me feel alive. My blood...

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Saying Goodbye to Slinky Malinki

When you love unconditionally, you permanently wear your heart on your sleeve. When you love a cat, you turn a blind eye to the fact that you will most likely outlive them. I knew Slinky was at the end...

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