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Amarula and the Christmas Spirit

January 8, 2024 by Amarula

I have to tell you that I am always sad to see Christmas end. For some reason it really brings out the spirit of charity in Amarula. She never ever sits on my lap except at Christmas! Let’s hope Amarula extends her generous lap-sitting spirit into the new year! We’re doing the blog hop from … Read more

A Tortie in Hiding

March 27, 2023 by Amarula

AMARULA: Shhhhh. The human is looking for me to take me to the vet. I am cleverly hiding upstairs. AMARULA:I am a master of disguise. See how well I blend in with the stairwell? She will never find me! Right??? We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus!

A Catnapping Tortie

March 6, 2023 by Amarula

We had 10 inches of snow yesterday and it started snowing again just now but all is well with the world when you’re sitting next to a sleeping tortie! Ahhhhhhhh I mean is there anything cuter?!?! oh oh! A woken up tortie is more dangerous than cute AMARULA: That’s the smartest thing you’ve said all … Read more

Let Sleeping Cats Lie!

December 6, 2022 by Amarula

I got an early Christmas present! A very RARE site indeed. All three kitties in bed together! I am used to waking up with Zulu and Frodo, but Amarula usually jumps right off the bed when she sees the other two. This time she stayed for a whole five minutes! She must be filled with … Read more

The Grass Is Always Greener

June 20, 2022 by Amarula

AMARULA: Oh God. The human has her camera out and she’s coming this way! AMARULA: I wonder if this clump of grass can conceal me? AMARULA: Nope. She’s spotted me and is headed this way. Though I guess I really can’t blame her for wanting to take my photo… AMARULA: I am spectacular! We’re doing … Read more

Amarula is Snowed Under

January 17, 2022 by Amarula

Much like the rest of us, Amarula has spent the day staring balefully out the window wondering how to deal with the 20 centimetres of snow that just fell! AMARULA: Why won’t the snow stop? When is summer going to arrive again? Why is this happening to me? AMARULA: YOU did this! I know somehow … Read more

Asleep On The Job!

January 3, 2022 by Amarula

Amarula loves sitting on the window ledge in my office She is a wonderful co-worker but sometimes she falls asleep on the job! AMARULA: If my co-workers were more interesting I wouldn’t fall asleep! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus!

Pig In a Blanket

December 13, 2021 by Amarula

This morning Amarula ate a big breakfast and then disappeared. I couldn’t find her anywhere in the house until I found her all cuddled warmly in a blanket AMARULA: You didn’t seriously just call me a pig in a blanket did you? We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus!

Amarula: Queen Of The Catnip Patch!

November 22, 2021 by Amarula

ZULU: How I love to enjoy the last bit of garden catnip before winter arrives and covers it all. So relaxing… BAM! ZULU: Frodo what are you doing!? FRODO: It’s my catnip patch! Mine! FRODO: Sorry Zulu but I can’t be Mr. Nice Guy when it comes to catnip. It’s the only time I don’t … Read more

Let Me In

September 27, 2021 by Amarula

AMARULA: ok I am ready to come in now and you know I don’t like to be kept waiting! AMARULA: Let me in!!!! AMARULA: ok you asked for it. I will bite every deliver person who comes on the porch so you’ll never get your Amazon deliveries AMARULA: Yum! I can taste the meaty calves … Read more