Body Pride

October 11, 2021

Moriah is one of the younger cats of the household. She is the only cat that entered the house as an adult. No one at the shelter knew her story. The doctor put her age at “2 or 3.” We decided to go with 2. She had been cared for at some point; she had already been “fixed.” But during one of the coldest winters ever, she was either thrown out or lost, and a Good Samaritan took her to the shelter.

From Winc (www.winc.com)

V: Varietal

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache – these are all different types, or varietals, of grapes. Wines are either made from a single varietal or a blend. A White Burgundy produced in France, for example, is made from either Chardonnay and Aligoté, Chardonnay alone, or Aligoté alone. A Meritage blend made in California can be composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

By Gabrielle Feldman, edited by Nicole Abrego

https://www.thedrakecenter.com/services/cats/blog/15-strange-cat-behaviors-explained

#10 Ear-Itation

If you notice that your kitty’s ears are twitching back and forth- it’s time to slowly back up. This is one way that they express anxiety or agitation. However, if their ears are just slightly pointed upright, this means that they are alert and simply listening intently to their surroundings.

#11 Rolling Around

Rolling around on their back leaves them in a vulnerable position, so if fluffy is doing this in front of you- take it as a compliment! He feels safe around you and you have earned his trust. A roll on the floor means that he is trying to engage you in a little play time.

#12 Oh You’re Using That?

Magazines, laptops, books, clothes you’ve laid out, you name it- your cat loves to lay on it at the exact time that you’re using it. Your kitty knows if he plops himself down on whatever you’re paying attention to- chances are, he will get some affection.

He is also leaving his scent on your belongings, as a way to claim his territory that you are indeed his.

This cozy series has everything you want and more: an eclectic cast of characters, a mystery or two, and diligent detectives on duty. The detectives, feline and canine, figure it all out, but they have a dickens of a time getting the humans to understand them.

The series, Tiger Lily’s Café, is set in a Midwestern town nestled into the sunset coast of a Great Lake. The setting itself acts as a character, bringing the reader into the sights, sounds and smells of the small resort community of Chelsea.

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