A Michael Broad Blog
I’ve just read Giles Coren’s comment article in The Times today, November 11, 2023 which discusses Barbra Streisand’s statement when promoting her memoir in which she said that she hasn’t had fun in her life and that she wants to have some fun now and ‘live life’ which in her words, means: “I want …
A lot of news media have reported on a study, as I have, about domestic cats in which there were compared to domestic dogs. The conclusion of the study was that domestic cats do not evaluate third parties who interact with the companion animals’ owners. To be more specific, if a person interacts with …
The following items should be in a home pet emergency, or first aid, kit: A copy of the most recent edition of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, the best book on cat health you can get. Penlight Blanket Rectal thermometer Surgical gloves Cotton balls Cotton swabs Gauze pads 2.5 centimetres square Gauze roll 2.5 …
She is everything a person could wish for in a domestic cat companion. Just everything. Instant friendliness and she was a stray so could easily have been cautious and held back. She is very tolerant to change. She is adaptable to circumstances. She is courageous in following when her human guardian walks. She is …
American trucker, Nick, lost his cat companion who travels with him but is now reunited and they have become celebrities.
Why are some programmers obsessed with cats? If it is true that some computer programmers are obsessed with cats the reason is probably the same for writers and authors: they are good companions in a lonely or solitary profession. Also domestic cats like programmers and authors because they are generally static and at a …
In my view, the reason why artists love cats is because cats are self-contained. They are a very reliable companion to a person who needs to focus intensely on his art, and who may be selfish and obsessive. The cat is probably a better companion than a person under these circumstances.
I don’t believe that I am treading on anyone’s toes when suggesting that Thanksgiving could be extended to giving thanks for the joy and companionship that our cats and dogs bring us. I’ll focus on cats but the same goes for dogs. Thanksgiving is a secular holiday although rooted in religion. It looks like …
