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Life with Two Senior Cats and a Kitten

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Our household is a little unique. I share my home with Lynx, who is almost 19, Kitty Mojito, who is 14, and Nyxie, our 8-month-old kitten. The age gap alone makes for some interesting dynamics, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Living with senior cats means accepting that medications, vet appointments, and careful monitoring are part of daily life. Both Lynx and Kitty Mojito have health issues, so our days are often structured around pills, liquids, special diets, and keeping an eye on how they’re feeling. It can be a lot to manage, but after a while it simply becomes part of the routine.

We’ve also had to make adjustments around the house to help them stay comfortable. Their needs have changed as they’ve gotten older, so we’ve adapted right along with them. Favorite resting spots need to be easier to reach, and their comfort is always a priority.

In the recent months, Lynx has developed some peeing issues, which has led to the ongoing adventure of pee-proofing our furniture. Waterproof covers, washable blankets, furniture protectors, and a lot of laundry have become normal parts of life. It’s probably not the interior design aesthetic I would have chosen, but when you have a cat as special as Lynx, you do whatever you need to do to keep him comfortable.

Then there’s Kitty Mojito.

If she had a vote, she would absolutely choose to be an only child. She’s never been particularly fond of sharing her space with Lynx, even after 7 years, and when Nyxie arrived a few months ago, she made it very clear that another sibling was not on her wishlist. Kitty Mojito spends much of her time looking mildly offended by the existence of the other cats. She tolerates them, but only because she has accepted that her humans are determined to keep making questionable decisions on her behalf. Deep down, she believes all attention, treats, and comfortable sleeping spots should belong exclusively to her.

And then there’s Nyxie, who brings enough energy for all cats combined.

At eight months old, she’s curious about everything, loves everyone, and approaches life with endless enthusiasm. While the senior cats are focused on naps and maintaining their routines, Nyxie is busy exploring, playing, and finding new ways to keep us entertained. She has brought so much joy and laughter into our home, and her affectionate personality makes it impossible to stay stressed for long.

Despite the challenges that come with caring for senior pets, I feel incredibly lucky. There is something special about helping cats through every stage of life, from kittenhood to their golden years. My days are filled with medication schedules, furniture protection, and senior cat care. They are also filled with zoomies, purrs, cuddles, and laughter.

Life with Lynx, Kitty Mojito, and Nyxie can be messy, chaotic, and occasionally exhausting. But it’s also filled with an unbelievable amount of love. I am so grateful I get to be their mama and I wouldn’t change a single thing. ❤️

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Sitting With Grief, Seven Months Later

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It has been seven months since my brother died, and I’m still struggling to understand why the grief hasn’t eased the way I expected it to. I was told it would get better with time, that the pain would soften. But it hasn’t. It still shows up unexpectedly, heavy and consuming, and I don’t know how to deal with it any more now than I did in the beginning.

His life was heartbreakingly short, yet his absence feels endless. Some days I function almost normally; other days the loss feels brand new. Alongside the sadness is guilt—guilt for continuing to live, for having moments of happiness, and for feeling like “moving on” would mean leaving him behind. The idea of moving on feels impossible, but staying stuck in grief hurts just as much.

While still navigating this loss, I find myself facing another kind of grief. My cat, Lynx, is almost 19 years old, and I know his time is coming. Even though he’s only been with us for seven years, it feels like we’ve had him for all eighteen. He is deeply woven into our sense of home, and the thought of losing him feels overwhelming, especially when I’m already carrying so much grief.

This anticipatory grief has me mourning before the loss even happens. I watch him slow down and feel a constant ache in my chest, wondering how I’m supposed to prepare myself when I barely feel able to cope now. I want to stay present with him, but fear keeps stealing moments I wish I could simply enjoy.

I don’t have answers. I don’t know how to grieve, how to move forward, or how to prepare for what’s coming. What I’m slowly learning is that grief may not get better—it gets carried. It exists alongside love, memory, and fear, shaping us in ways we never asked for.

For now, all I can do is take things day by day. I can miss my brother deeply, love Lynx fully, and admit that I don’t know how to do this without giving up. Maybe that, for now, is enough. I suppose grief is the price of loving someone so deeply – and the proof that you were lucky to have them.

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The Adventures of Kitty Corner: Perfect for Animal Lovers

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The Adventures of Kitty Corner is a warm, adventurous, and compassion‑driven chapter‑book series aimed at readers aged 7–10. Written by award‑winning children’s author Natalie Knox, the series follows Lucy, a young girl who moves to a new town and discovers friendship, purpose, and plenty of furry excitement through a local feral cat colony. 

Knox’s series shines with heartfelt storytelling, gentle adventure, and an uplifting focus on kindness toward animals. Set under the sunny skies of southern Spain, each story blends light suspense with meaningful lessons about empathy, responsibility, and community. The books are short, accessible, and filled with the sort of small‑scale stakes that feel big and important to young readers—lost kittens, mysterious trespasser cats, unexpected dangers, and tricky rescue situations.

Young animal lovers, especially cat‑obsessed readers, will find the series irresistible.

At its core, the series explores friendship, belonging, and caring for animals in need. Lucy’s loneliness after moving to a new town, followed by her growing confidence as she bonds with neighbors and the cat colony, feels authentic and comforting for readers facing similar life changes.

Each book features a self‑contained storyline:

  • Book 1: A Risky Rescue – Lucy must help save a pregnant cat and her kittens trapped in a dangerous spot.
  • Book 2: A Tricky Trespasser – A mysterious white cat shakes up the colony with bullying behavior. Lucy investigates why.
  • Books 3–5 – A Deadly Danger, A Frightful Foe, and A Chilly Challenge continue the mix of suspense, mystery, and compassionate problem‑solving.

This structure makes the series great for emerging readers transitioning into chapter books.

Knox subtly introduces children to concepts like caring for feral cats, safe animal handling, and the importance of managing cat populations (including mentions of neutering—though not in depth). This makes the books a gentle entry point for conversations about responsible pet care.

The Adventures of Kitty Corner is a delightful, wholesome, and gently adventurous chapter‑book series that gives young readers a heartwarming look at animal care and community kindness. Natalie Knox writes with sincerity, empathy, and a clear love for cats.

If you know a young reader who loves animals—or one who’s just beginning to explore chapter books—this series is a wonderful pick. Check out more about this series on https://kittycornerbooks.com

Please enjoy the images of the REAL Kitty Corner!

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How Cats Teach Us to Set Goals Better

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Goal setting is often described as a serious, structured process—lists, deadlines, and measurable outcomes. But sometimes the best way to understand it is by looking at it from a very different angle.
Say… from the floor. Preferably while staring at a sunbeam.

Let’s explore goal setting from two perspectives: a human trying to build a meaningful life, and a cat who has already mastered it!

For humans, goal setting is about direction. We set goals to grow, improve, and move closer to the life we imagine for ourselves.

Humans tend to:

  • Think long-term (“Where do I want to be in five years?”)
  • Break goals into steps
  • Track progress
  • Feel motivated—and sometimes overwhelmed

A well-set goal gives structure. It turns vague hopes into clear intentions:

  • I want to get healthier becomes I’ll exercise three times a week.
  • I want to do better in school becomes I’ll study 30 minutes every day.

From the human point of view, goals are about purpose. They help us stay focused when motivation fades and remind us why effort matters.

Now imagine goal setting as a cat.

A cat’s goals might look like this:

  • Sit in the warmest spot in the house ☀️
  • Obtain food (again)
  • Knock object off table for science
  • Nap deeply and without regret

Cats don’t write these goals down. They embody them.

From a cat’s perspective:

  • Goals are immediate and clear
  • There is no guilt about rest
  • Persistence is natural (meow until food happens)
  • Failure just means trying again later

A cat doesn’t worry about yesterday’s missed nap or tomorrow’s meal. The focus is on what matters right now. And somehow, the goals still get met.

Cats may not use planners, but they understand a few things humans often forget:

  1. Rest is part of progress
    Cats nap constantly—and still manage to be fully functional (and dramatic). Humans often burn out by ignoring rest, even though it fuels long-term success.
  2. Confidence matters
    Cats act like they belong everywhere. Approaching goals with quiet confidence—even before you feel “ready”—can make a big difference.
  3. Adjust without self-judgment
    If a cat doesn’t catch the red dot, they don’t spiral into self-criticism. They simply wait for the next chance.

If cats ever decided to attend a goal-setting workshop, they might benefit from:

  • Planning ahead (food doesn’t magically appear… usually)
  • Sharing goals (instead of staring until humans guess)
  • Accepting that not every goal involves snacks

But honestly, they seem pretty satisfied already.

The best approach to goal setting might live somewhere between these two perspectives.

From humans:
✔ Vision
✔ Structure
✔ Long-term growth

From cats:
✔ Presence
✔ Self-trust
✔ Rest without guilt

Set goals that move you forward—but don’t forget to pause in the sunlight once in a while.
After all, even the most ambitious human can learn something from a cat who knows exactly when it’s time to nap. 🐾

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New Year, New Beginnings: Moving Forward with Love

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As we step into a brand-new year, I find myself pausing in gratitude for everything the old one brought with it—the good, the difficult, and everything in between.

The past year was not without its heartache. Losing my brother is a pain that words can never fully capture, a loss that reshaped my world in ways I’m still learning to understand. Alongside that grief came other challenges, moments that tested my strength and my patience. There were days that felt heavy and uncertain, days when simply moving forward felt like an achievement.

Yet, as I look back, I also recognize that every experience carried a lesson. Each challenge taught me something about resilience, about love, about what truly matters. Even in the hardest moments, there were reminders of kindness, support, and the quiet strength that shows up when we least expect it. For all of that, I am deeply grateful.

Now, I welcome the new year with an open mind and an open heart. I’m choosing to move forward with hope, curiosity, and trust in what’s ahead. This year feels like a fresh page—one filled with possibility, healing, and growth.

I look forward to abundance in every sense of the word: abundance of peace, love, joy, good health, meaningful connections, and opportunities. May this new year bring clarity where there was confusion, light where there was darkness, and gentle reminders that even after loss, life continues to unfold in beautiful ways.

Here’s to honouring the past, embracing the present, and stepping into the new year with hope and gratitude. May it also bring many more kitty kisses and cuddles!

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Embracing Gratitude: A Year-End Reflection

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As the year comes to a close, I find myself pausing more often—taking stock, breathing deeply, and feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Above all else, I am thankful for health. The simple but profound gift of waking up each day well, for our bodies carrying us through the highs and lows, and for the steady health of our two beloved cats who bring comfort, routine, and so much love into our home. These everyday blessings are never lost on me.

At the same time, loving deeply also means living with anticipatory grief. With a 13-year-old and an 18-year-old cat, there’s a quiet awareness that time is precious. Each extra nap in the sun, each familiar routine, and each gentle purr feels more meaningful. While there’s gratitude for every healthy day we still have together, there’s also a tenderness that comes from knowing how fragile and fleeting these moments can be. This year has taught me to cherish the now even more fiercely.

This year also asked more of my heart than I ever expected. Late August brought the devastating loss of my brother, a moment that forever divided the year into “before” and “after.” The heartbreak of losing him is deep and ongoing. Grief has woven itself into daily life—sometimes heavy and overwhelming, sometimes quiet and reflective. I miss him deeply. Yet even in the pain, I’m grateful for the love we shared and the memories that remain.

Through it all, life continued to offer moments of light: kindness from others, small joys, unexpected laughter, and reminders that even in sorrow, we are still held by blessings. This year taught me that gratitude and grief can coexist—that it’s possible to honor loss while still recognizing the beauty that remains.

As I look ahead to the new year, my heart is full of gratitude for what has sustained us and hopeful for what lies ahead. I’m stepping into the coming year with openness, appreciation, and a quiet faith that more abundance, healing, and blessings will come our way. May the new year bring continued health, gentle moments, and peace—one day at a time.

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The Devil’s Perspective: Unveiling Veronica Preston’s Debut Novel

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Hello, Readers! It’s me, Kitty Mojito, back on the scene with a brand new interview! 

Today, I’m hanging out with Veronica Preston. She is a Canadian indie author. We will chat about her brand new novel, ‘The Book of the Devil’. Get comfy, this is going to be a purrfect conversation!

KM: Welcome to the chat, Veronica! I’m so paw-sitively excited to have you here! Tell us a little about yourself—what’s your backstory?

VP: Hi Kitty! Thanks so much for having me! I’m an indie fantasy author. I’m drawn to stories that wrestle with good and evil, exploring the hidden spaces in between. Writing is a way for me to ask big questions that don’t always have easy answers. My world is filled with books, notebooks, and—of course—a very insistent cat who keeps me grounded while I’m off exploring mythic realms.

KM: A very insistent cat, huh? You mean you’ve got a feline sidekick too? I’m not surprised. Fantasy sounds like such an exciting genre to dive into! So, how did you get started on your writing journey? What made you put your paw to the pen, so to speak?

VP: It all began with a question that haunted me. What if we heard the Devil’s story from his own perspective? That curiosity grew into pages, and before I knew it, I was building an entire mythic world. I didn’t set out to become an author; the story demanded to be told. So, I just followed where it led!

KM: Meow—that’s a question that really gets your whiskers twitching! But okay, before I dive into all the juicy details, tell me, who are some of your favorite authors? I need to know where you’re getting your cat-like imagination from.

VP: I’m inspired by writers who balance the imaginative with the profound. C.S. Lewis blends philosophy with storytelling. John Milton’s Paradise Lost—what an epic! I also love contemporary thinkers like Eckhart Tolle. Neale Donald Walsch also provides deep insights. They explore the spiritual questions of life. Oh, and I admire indie authors who aren’t afraid to tell the stories that others won’t.

KM: Oooh, I love that! It’s always good to have a little bit of deep thinking mixed in with the adventure. So, tell me—what’s a typical day in the life of an author like? I’m guessing it’s not all cat naps and nibbles, right?

VP: Haha, not quite! Some days, the words just tumble out faster than I can type. Other days, I’m slow and steady—editing, revising, or mapping out the next step of the journey. A lot of it is discipline, showing up even when the muse is quiet. But I also make time for reading and reflecting, which always circles back into my stories.

KM: Purrfect! Now, let’s get down to the meat of the fish—your debut novel, ‘The Book of the Devil’! What an achievement! Tell us the story behind the book. How did this devilish idea come about?

VP: The idea came from a simple question: Has the Devil’s story ever truly been told in full? In most traditions, he’s cast as the villain, but what if that’s only part of the story? What if his fall was about more than just disobedience—what if it was a struggle with pride, loyalty, and love? From that question, Nahar came to life. It’s a mythic world filled with Jinn, angels, and divine forces. And here, the Devil (as Iblis) gets to speak for himself for the first time.

KM: That’s a claw-some concept! I’m already hooked! What do you want readers to know about your book? Anything you’d like them to take away from it?

VP: Well, it’s not a book that glorifies darkness. Instead, it confronts choice—things like free will, forgiveness, pride, and rebellion. These aren’t just abstract concepts in the story; they’re part of the human experience too. I hope readers close the book with more questions than answers. I also hope they feel the courage to wrestle with those questions.

KM: Mmm, wrestling with questions… sounds like some real cat philosophy to me! Now, the Devil’s story is controversial. Do you think people are ready to take a closer look at him?

VP: Controversy only proves the power of the story. The Devil is one of the most enduring figures in human imagination, yet we rarely ask why he’s so significant. For me, exploring his story isn’t about endorsing rebellion. It’s about understanding the human heart. This includes its pride, longing for freedom, and wish for belonging. I don’t claim to solve the mystery, but I want readers to step into it and ask their own questions.

KM: Paws up—you’re onto something there. Now, what does the future hold for Veronica Preston? What can readers look forward to next?

VP: ‘The Book of the Devil: Genesis’ is the first in a trilogy, and the journey doesn’t stop there. The next two books—Purgatory and Revelation—will dive even deeper into the stakes and choices. Beyond the trilogy, I hope to keep creating stories that are daring, philosophical, and mythic. I want my tales to linger in readers’ minds long after they’ve closed the book.

KM: Oh, I can’t wait to see what’s next! This is going to be one wild ride. Thanks for chatting with me today, Veronica! You’ve made my whiskers tingle with excitement!

VP: Thank you, Kitty! This has been so much fun. I can’t wait for readers to dive into the world of ‘The Book of the Devil’.

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You can snag Veronica Preston’s debut novel, ‘The Book of the Devil’, on Amazon right meow! 🐾
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Celebrating Kitty Mojito and Lynx: Life Updates

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Hello Readers!

It has been a minute since we last chatted! We hope the last 7 months have been treating you well!

First, we want to thank you for still being here with us! We appreciate your love and support!

We are here with an update on Kitty Mojito and Lynx!

They are both doing well and have now entered their golden years!
Kitty Mojito turned 13 this year and we celebrated by throwing a camper themed birthday in April! Lynx will be 18 in a couple of months and we hope to celebrate his milestone birthday in Jasper!

So what have we been up to in the last few months?
At the start of 2025, we set a goal to be more intentional with our time this year. We have been working hard to keep that goal. We enjoy weekend fun and have been doing fun things with the kitties as much as we can.

There have been several highlights this year. We were a part of the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Lynx had his first Meet and Greet at the Edmonton Pet Expo. We were also invited to the first pitch throw at an Edmonton Riverhawks game! We also went on a mini getaway with the kitties to Sylvan Lake! Head over to our Instagram @kittymojito to check out photos!

We are so grateful for all the blessings in our life, especially our two wonderful kitties. As they get older, our time with them is short. We strive to create as many memories with them as possible. We are looking ahead to some summer fun and can’t wait to share them with you all!

Let us know how 2025 has been treating you so far! We would love to know what you have been up to!

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Happy New Year 2025!

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It has been a minute hasn’t it? Let’s start off by saying Happy New Year 2025!

We wish you all a wonderful year filled with positivity, joy and happiness!

Kitty Mojito and Lynx are doing well! They had a great holiday season! We visited Canmore just before Christmas and got an opportunity to stay at the wonderful Coast Canmore Hotel! Christmas in the mountains is just magical,

This year is a milestone year for both kitties! Kitty Mojito will be turning 13 in April (birthday party planned!) and Lynx will be turning 18 in October!

We hope to take them out on more adventures when the weather gets warmer. Our winter has been quite brutal so far so they have been indoors for the most part.

This year, we want to make sure we make as many memories with the kitties as possible. As they get older, we don’t know how much time they have left with us. So, making everyday special and taking as many photos and videos while planning special getaways with them is our goal for 2025!

Let’s hear your goals for 2025! Let us know in the comments!