Literate Cat

Greetings, two-legged readers! I understand that the appropriate thing to say today is “Happy New Year.” As we cats do not make time differentiations in the way you do, such as years, months, or days, we must learn from your guidance. As we do not see things the same way, I will discuss some of … Read more

Hello, two-legged readers, from Lucinda the literate cat. I want to discuss with you the subject of cat domestication. I’ve reviewed the evidence and truly believe that cats domesticated themselves. In this post, I will offer background information and my reasons for this belief. Yes, we cats who live in your homes have our own … Read more

Greetings, two-legged readers, from your literate cat, Lucinda. I know that you celebrated a most important holiday yesterday, July 4. You call it Independence Day. It seems to me that we cats need a Cat Independence Day so we can have our own day to remember our remarkable history. Our Egyptian Ancestors We cats have … Read more

Hello and welcome, two-legged readers, to another post from Lucinda the literate cat. My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) has asked that I tell you about two subjects that create a great impact on a cat’s view of the world: territory and routine. Yes, you might say our worldview becomes structured by these two vital topics. … Read more

Greetings, two-legged readers. I understand you just celebrated a most important holiday called “Memorial Day.” It’s a day when you honor friends and family who are no longer living. How can we compare such a tradition with what cats remember? Some people think we cats do not remember anything, but that is not true. We … Read more

Hello, my readers — In this post, your CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) will collaborate with Lucinda to discuss the challenge of being a cat writer. As you know, Lucinda writes some of the posts for this website. First, here’s a quick review of how she learned this skill. CCL: Lucinda was hired by me, the … Read more

Hello, two-legged readers! This is Lucinda the literate cat, and at the request of my CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) I will submit this post about a cat’s sleeping habits. I hope that you find it enjoyable. I feel that a need exists for this post. I have read reports and listened to you talk, and … Read more

Hello, website readers! I’ve been thinking that, since we have the good fortune to know a literate cat, we might get some interesting answers from a cat’s point of view if we had Lucinda reply to a few questions. So, let’s try it — Lucinda, here goes question number one. CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady): Lucinda, what … Read more

Hello, dear readers — Lucinda the literate cat here, with sad news. My sweet cousin, Pogo, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Therefore, CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) and I have written this eulogy for Pogo. He has joined all the other cats who have been part of CCL’s family over the years. He has instructions to … Read more

Greetings, two-legged readers! In this post I’m hoping to educate you two-leggeds on some things you need to know. It’s well past time for you to stop animal abandonment. Though it is already illegal to abandon a pet in many states, a lot of you don’t seem to care to obey that law. I have … Read more