by Clea | Dec 1, 2007 | Cats
*This just in: This New York Times Magazine article went deeper on the cat vs. bird episode I blogged about a few entries down (“A Cat Shooting in Texas,” Nov. 17). This is yet another side of the ecosystem battle Deb blogs about. Its a war of the worlds,...
by Clea | Nov 26, 2007 | Cats, Cattery Row, Mew is for Murder
Two weeks ago, I ran into a very nice man I know slightly and he shocked the stuffing out of me. How? He showed me a picture of his 13-month-old son, Declan. Why was I shocked? For the first time in ages, I found myself looking at a picture of a cute little thing that...
by Clea | Nov 17, 2007 | Cats
Now that I have your attention, let me state for the record: I would never shoot a cat in one of my books (and certainly never in real life). I may have multiple human victims in my mysteries, but all my cats have happy endings (and if I ruin some of the suspense for...
by Clea | Oct 11, 2007 | Cats
Cats AND Crime AND Rock & Roll! Plus, if you listen to the end, a little lesson in cat care (keep that kitty amused).Thanks to the mystery writers over at First Offenders for turning me onto this, “The Mean Kitty Song.” (Have I mentioned? Musetta is...
by Clea | Sep 20, 2007 | Animal Rescue League, Cats
One of our great local shelters here in Boston, Animal Rescue League, has launched a mobile pet adoption van. When I had lunch with two of ARL’s guys last week, we talked about this and I asked about screening. After all, for someone to take an animal in while...
by Clea | Aug 15, 2007 | Cats
I love crime fiction and I love Louisiana music, so it makes sense that I’d love James Lee Burke’s Dave Robicheaux series, right? Therefore, it should be no surprise that I’ve been blown away by Burke’s latest,”The Tin Roof...
