Category Archives: Cats

A study in Gracie, and bloggy thoughts

Caught an unusual pose for Gracie this morning, and had to share. She was unusually affectionate today. I picked her up for a “hug” and she didn’t push away with her front paws (she usually hates being held, but will … Continue reading

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Surprise kitty post

I got some gorgeous pictures of Tig lately, and wanted to share. This photo captures the color of his eyes better than most. They really are nearly the same shade as his coat. Color-coordinated, that’s my boy.

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Now I know: I’ll never be eaten by my cats

Tig was at the vet’s overnight on Thursday for, let’s just say, digestive issues. So when he came back to me he was a bit bedraggled and sleepy and not himself, and because of his digestive issues, there was no … Continue reading

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Your Caturday twofer

A rare twofer of Tig bugging the crap out of Gracie. Don’t be swayed by the cute, little-boy look on Tig’s face. He was lying on the other side of the screen pawing at Gracie, trying to make her play. … Continue reading

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Cats wearing hats

So where do you think Rahel will see this first? Here or Facebook?

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Lazy Sunday cat post

It’s a three-day weekend for me. The heck with the news. I caught Gracie looking undignified. She is actually mewing, not yawning. She wanted me to pet her. I wanted her to sit in the sun long enough for me … Continue reading

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Lazy Rosh Hashana cat post

What was that? Someone asked where their Rosh Hashana Tigger post was? Here. Elisson sent me the spatula as a gift. It was Sarah‘s idea to see how Tig Hulk would look. (She took the picture, too.) Tig smash!

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A sweet and happy New Year

Something soothing as we go into the holiday. This is Gracie, who I call my Sweetness, sitting in the sunlight this morning. Appropos for the holiday.

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Caturday silliness

It looks like Tig has something growing out of his head here. Yes, it’s a lazy Saturday in the Yourish household. After morning services, that is.

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Mraarr, matie!

Arrr! Talk like a pirate day!

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Caturday belly shots

Tig: Gracie:

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Saturday how ya doin’? post

You know, it’s too much to even post cat pictures right now. Maybe tomorrow. Rahel, I’ll give you a story instead. Yesterday afternoon, I’m working in my office, and I hear what sounds like my windows thumping from, say, a … Continue reading

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Fluffy kitty pictures

Your Caturday pictures. Miss Gracie: Mr. Tig: Shabbat Shalom.

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Saturday catblogging (retro-style)

You know, when I first started blogging, I actually never put up cat posts because they were so cliched. Little-known fact about Yourish.com. Here’s a great one I got of Tig the other day, on his kitty condo. He loves … Continue reading

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Lazy Caturday afternoon post

Yeah, it’s that kind of day. Tig: Gracie: Happy Saturday!

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Lazy holiday weekend post

I’ve been doing things that were much more fun than posting. Nate and I spent the evening and morning together, as he decided he wanted some solo time with Aunt Meryl. We watched the Green Hornet, which was rated PG-13, … Continue reading

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Fluffy kitty post

Because the news sucks, but Tigger is always awesome. Tig is a happy cat, on his sunny shelf.

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Belated condolences to Sissy Willis

I didn’t know you’d lost Tiny. My heart goes out to you. We never really forget them. I still think of Tiger, the cat that was in our house when I was born. (She’s the reason why I say I’ve … Continue reading

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Caturday birthday greetings

For Rahel. Happy birthday! First, a rare twofer: Tig and Gracie sleeping on my bed. Next, Miss Gracie. Now that the weather is warmer, Tig and I go out on the deck. Here he is getting freaked out by the … Continue reading

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My third Tiggerversary!

Three years ago today, I became a much, much happier person. Because this orange goofball entered my life. Not that there haven’t been some not-so-fun moments. Last week, I was playing with Tig with a two- or three-foot string (formerly … Continue reading

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