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Everything we have written, by topic.
Behaviour
A Field Guide to the Loaf
Paws tucked, tail wrapped, eyes at half mast. The loaf is the most trusted posture in the house, and it has rules.
The Physics of the Afternoon Nap
A cat sleeps up to sixteen hours a day. The afternoon slot, belly-up in a sunbeam, is the premium one.
The Chattering at the Window, Explained
That strange clicking noise your cat makes at birds is one of the oddest sounds in the animal kingdom.
Home
Why Your Cat Picks the Box Over the $80 Bed
You bought the orthopaedic bed. The cat sat in the box it came in. There is actually a reason for this.
Coffee, Counters, and the Morning Negotiation
The counter is off limits. The cat is on the counter. A short essay on who is really in charge of the kitchen.
Essays
On Black Cats and the Shelf They Will Not Leave
Ours has claimed the second shelf from the top. Not the top. The second. We have theories.
Toe Beans: A Serious Investigation
They are not just cute. The pads on a cat's paws are sweat glands, shock absorbers, and scent markers all at once.
