Tag Archives: Cats

The Friday Rant: Ninja cats

Posted on February 8, 2013 by alisaacarter

Today I was making my bed and Cleo the Horrible Kitten suddenly leapt on my hand, claws extended. Then she disappeared, leaving me bloodied, heart pounding. I didn’t even see her! As I walked down the stairs in the dark, … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: My weird grand-dog

Posted on September 21, 2012 by alisaacarter

Why do all of the weird animals in this world end up in my house? Here’s our current tally: Four cats, two hamsters, and two rats. Right direction, right? The mice are gone, and the snakes. But no. My daughter … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: I hate responsibility

Posted on May 4, 2012 by alisaacarter

I started having what I call responsibility dreams in my early twenties. I remember one vivid dream that really bothered me. I had left for college, and when I came back, my old bedroom was shuttered up, the door closed. … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Why are kids and animals so disgusting?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by alisaacarter

In the middle of the night, I heard a commotion in the hallway — hissing, growling, little cat feet running in all directions. I ran to the hall to see what was going on, and I stepped on something kind of … Continue reading →

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Selena Gomez, you are a pain

Posted on January 23, 2012 by alisaacarter

I have a new office-mate. Her name is Selena Gomez. She’s about six inches long and looks like a tiny black bear. And she’s the noisiest little hamster in the world. She has become my office-mate because my son (thirteen … Continue reading →

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This is your cat on drugs …

Posted on January 3, 2012 by alisaacarter

Every year, one of our crueler traditions is getting our cats high. They have developed quite a catnip habit. They’re all very excited anyway, because they know about the stockings full of toys and cat treats and, yes, catnip. Cleo … Continue reading →

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My first grandbaby

Posted on December 14, 2011 by alisaacarter

I just realized yesterday that I have my first grandbaby. And she’s a cat. My daughter Rachel is definitely feeling maternal. Occasionally she’ll suddenly yell, “Beeeeeeee!” We all jump out of our skins. It’s odd, though; the tone of voice … Continue reading →

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Fried kitten

Posted on November 28, 2011 by alisaacarter

The other day, I was making toasted cheese sandwiches on a griddle on the stove. I turned off the stove but left the griddle on the burner — I learned the hard way that I have to keep the cats … Continue reading →

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I’m such a baby

Posted on September 7, 2011 by alisaacarter

I was so ready to e-publish my book, but I’ve been dealing with some chilly feet lately. There’s just so much to know! I know I need to publisize it, so I need to find websites that review young adult … Continue reading →

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