“The Joy of Birdwatching” — a book review

Most readers, the peripapatic ones, may know the Lonely Planet house as a publisher of travel guides segregated by country, city, or other geographic area, as many travel guides are.  A variation on this practice and, perhaps, a natural outgrowth of it, is The Joy of Birdwatching (by multiple authors, with a Foreword by Tenijah […]

Cat Grooming Challenges: Olga’s Battle With the Brush

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Brushing your cat’s coat keeps it healthy, reduces shedding, redistributes the natural oil, and sometimes allows you to practice first-aid skills. Veterinarians and behavioral specialists recommend introducing grooming to cats when they’re kittens, and while I agree […]

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