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Tabby’s First “Real” Halloween

Murphy and Mr. Meow are old pros when it comes to Halloween. They’ve been with us long enough to know that when I put up the graveyard and break out the ghosts that the Trick or Treaters will soon follow. But last year because we were in the midst of still trying to sell our home, which we did take off the market late in October, I didn’t “do” Halloween like I normally would. Therefore, even though last Halloween was technically Tabby’s first with us, she didn’t get a taste of how her mom normally does up the holiday. I … Continue reading →

‘Twas the Night Before Halloween

Here’s something way, way, way off the normal course of offerings from me to you here in the Pets Blog. My attempt at paying homage to a classic holiday poem, “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore –but with a twist. And it stars my three little monkeys: Murphy, Mr. Meow and Tabby. (Along with some seasonally appropriate Halloween cohorts, of course.) I’ll warn you now I’m no poet. Most of the rhyming is a stretch, the meter’s off, and who knows if any of it makes any sense, but this is what taking a nap the day before … Continue reading →

Holiday Planning Help–Introduction & Tips

I know. . .we haven’t even finished Halloween yet and I’m going to start talking about Thanksgiving. But there’s a method to my madness. I know many of us will entertain guests for Thanksgiving. I have decided that each week leading up to the holidays, I will feature one aspect of the holiday meal. As we are heading into Thanksgiving, you can pick and choose your recipes and about a week before Thanksgiving–pull it all together. This week I’ll feature appetizers for Thanksgiving dinner and so be looking out for things you might like. Here are a few more tips … Continue reading →