Ted the Cat
Ted Protests the Mess Around Here
Ted’s been sleeping recently in new places. He used to be a reliable napper; if you were looking for him, all you had to do was check the mangy blue blanket in the corner of the couch in the den. … Read more
No Country for Old Crickets
A year into my retirement I’m still trying to clean up my den, which has been thoroughly cleaned exactly zero times since we moved in some 23 years ago. Talk about clutter and dust! The den has been one of … Read more
My Cat Is a Junkie
The oddest thing has happened. Our Ted, ordinarily the most sober of felines, has developed a chemical dependency. Okay, maybe not a dependency as such, but certainly a strong affinity, a habit. Perhaps even an . . . unquenchable thirst. … Read more
Ted the Cat, on the Mend
We were fretting for awhile there about Ted’s health. But I’m pleased to say that our boy’s a resilient feline. After a series of intestinal problems in the spring, he bounced back in the summer. He worried us even more … Read more
Ted the Cat Says Get to Work
I was just stomping around the house the other day, feeling restless and over-obligated, and I have to say Ted was no help. I am fond of the old boy, but let’s face it, if you’ve got a problem with … Read more
Ted the Cat: Revoltin’ Development
Boy, was I happy to see Ted when I returned from Italy two weeks ago. He’s a good boy. I picked him up and he bit me on the neck, which I took for excitement on his part. Later I … Read more
TED THE CAT
Ted the Cat (1994-present) is a domestic shorthair blogger and vers libre poet. He also enjoys sleeping, eating, and lurking. Ted the Cat co-habits with Kaze,
also a blogger at 317am.net.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Kaze
Kaze is Washington DC area writing guru Steve Altman. The nickname is Japanese for “the wind.” Read more »
RasoirJ
Ras at Texas BBQ in DC, site of lunchtime chats with Kaze on the art and agony of writing. Ras is also known in some publishing circles as George Clack. Read more »