Happy New Year
from Allegra and Ingrid
May your year be filled with health, happiness and purrs!
Author’s Life
Have a Safe and Happy New Year’s Eve
I’m not much of party girl, so New Year’s Eve has always been a quiet day of reflection for me. I look back over the past year, and set some intentions for the coming year. If you’re going out to celebrate, please be safe.Continue Reading
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from Allegra and Ingrid
May your day be filled with peace, love and purrs
The Night Before Catmas
I’ve always loved Clement Clarke Moore’s poem The Night Before Christmas. Over the years, there have been many cat versions of the poem out there, but none better than the one dictated to Harry Shubin by the Ghost of Catmas Future on a dark winter night.Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from
Allegra and Ingrid
I keep a gratitude journal all year long, but I do spend a little extra time on Thanksgiving reflecting on everything I’m thankful for. Continue Reading
Thanksgiving ABC’s
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States and it’s time for my annual tradition of making a “Thanksgiving ABC’s” list. I maintain a gratitude practice every day, but I still love doing this list every year. Some of the items repeat year after year, others are new. Here’s this year’s list:Continue Reading
Happy Halloween
Allegra and I would like to wish you and your kitties a safe and happy Halloween!
Happy Labor Day
Today is Labor Day in the United States, and we’re doing anything but labor: we’re taking a 24-hour online break. Continue Reading
A Fresh New Look for The Conscious Cat
If you visited our website yesterday afternoon, you may have noticed that it got a bit of a facelift. We had to do some updates behind the scene, and I felt that it was time to freshen things up a bit on the front end as well. Continue Reading
Happy 4th of July
What a difference a year makes! This time last year, I wouldn’t have believed it if someone had told me we’d be able to celebrate the holiday again without having to be afraid of other people. And while I’m not quite ready to partake in any kind of celebration that involves a crowd, I am so looking forward to gathering with friends this year. Continue Reading
Happy Father’s Day
Whether your kids are human or furry, enjoy your special day!
Father’s Day can be bittersweet for those of us whose fathers are no longer with us. My dad passed away 17 years ago, but I still get a little sad each year when Father’s Day comes around.Continue Reading