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I am a cat lover who would own all the cats if able. I am unable to work and need something to stimulate my mind and keep me in the real world.

I am very creative but this is a new adventure for me. I have never tried writing. I just hope I am a reasonable

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Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Persian: 2 of 10
I recently lost my beloved female Persian. She was a lovely Blue Cream. Her registered named was Goodness Gracious, but we just called her Lovey. While I loved her and enjoyed the life she shared with us, I will never have another cat of this breed.The Persian Cat is a man made breed and because of this fact they have many he... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Housework: 10 of 41
Today is Saturday and the day I have designated as my "housework day". So armed with my plastic tote bucket and all the necessary products that television has told me I need in order to keep a clean house, I head upstairs to the first bathroom.My first reaction as I enter the first bath room is, good grief, how did these scre... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My experience with fostering animals: 4 of 14
Little did I know what I was getting into the day my mother called to inform me that there were 2 tiny and apparently orphaned kittens in the bushes near her patio. I guess that because I had 2 cats of my own she assumed I would know what to do. Without a moment of hesitation I rushed over, scooped up the little ones and went... More..
Sciences > Psychology Different phobias explained: 2 of 7
When the common man hears the word Phobia he thinks of crazy people who are scared of spiders or germs. He does not think of the hundreds of different kinds of Phobias there are and the dramatic affect they can have on someones life.Imagine being afraid to leave your home. Imagine you can get gas at only "1" gas station becau... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Non-toxic pest control: 13 of 41
Using non-toxic flea control for my cats and their environment has been a quest of mine for years. Living in Florida we have an extensive flea problem that is almost impossible to deal with. My first cat was exposed to toxic flea treatments during his bi-weekly trips to the vet for a flea bath and dip while I used flea bombs ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Tips for raising a rescued kitten: 3 of 7
Raising an orphan/rescue kitten is a full time job, depending on the age. I have been raising newborn orphan kittens off and on for about 10 years. I learn something new with every kitten who comes to live with me. When I first began, I was surprised to learn that cats are actually lactose intolerant. Cows milk not only upse... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My mother's kitchen: 24 of 52
She stands at her window looking strong and tallBut her old house and window have started to fallMy mother's kitchen was the core of our homeAs I stand here today it looks cold and aloneShe's lost all her memories and sense of herself.And now mother's kitchen is just a small shelfWith pictures and pills and notes to remindShe... More..
Travel > United States St. Petersburg, Florida, vacation: 2 of 4
St Petersburg, Florida is considered to be "The" vacation destination. Fabulous Beaches, a wide variety of shopping opportunities, perfect weather, championship sports teams, a vast array cultural venues, top art museums, and of course the unending sunshine are but a few of the fun, entertaining and educational features you w... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat food reviews: Back to Basics: 1 of 1
Many people get entirely to wrapped up in the food they feed their cats. While I will concede that there is a need for a variety of special diets for various health issues, my sense is we need to fully understand the digestive system of a cat in order to provide the best and most healthy nutrition for our feline friends.My fi... More..
Sciences > Zoology A look at animal social groups: 7 of 12
Animal social groups are as varied as the animals on our planet. While I do not consider myself capable of understanding the inner workings of an animal social group, I have been a privileged observer to one particular group for the last 14 years.As an avid cat lover I have had the extreme pleasure of watching my cat "pride" ... More..