Velvet Ears, Golden Paws, Angel Butt

Do you have nicknames for your pet(s)? If so, just one or more than that? In Tabby, the Continuing Saga, I wrote about some of the nicknames I developed almost immediately for my stray girl. (Those have all now been incorporated into her unofficial full name: Lady Tabitha, Tabernathy, Tabberkins Pryor, but she’s also picked up Tabbins, Tab Tab, Little One, and Stinker Princess.) Mr. Meow also has his fair share: Gato Bato, Monkey Paws, Gorilla Arms, Crazy Cat, and the good old standby: Creepy Cat. Then there’s Murphy. He’s got a whole slew of them: Murph Man, Murphy Jones, … Continue reading

Porcupining: A Prickly Love Story – Lisa Wheeler

Valentine’s Day is drawing ever closer, and to prepare, I thought I would share this cute picture book with you. “Porcupining” is the story of a lonely porcupine named Cushion. He lived in a petting zoo, but all over his cage were signs that read “Do not touch.” All the cute, furry animals got loved and petted and had lots of friends, but not Cushion. He didn’t have anyone. Late at night he would sit in his cage and feel sorry for himself, strumming his banjo. He made up a sad song about how much he would like to get … Continue reading