Cat Allergies

One of the most common reasons people give for getting rid of their cat is cat allergies. For some its a convenient excuse because they are tired of the responsibility but for others its a very real issue. Several animal experts, including Bestfriends, have compiled lists of what can be done to help pet owners who have a family member with allergies but want to keep their four-legged friend.

If this is an issue for you, here are some things to try.

Brush your cat every day

Don't allow kitty in the bedroom

One school of thought: Serve high quality, natural cat food to prevent the escape of toxins through the cat's skin

Once a week, give your cat a bath

Run a HEPA air purifier

Talk to your physician about possible medications for allergies

Use furnace filters designed to catch pet dander

Vaccum frequently

Wash your hands after handling kitty or kitty's toys and bedding

'Sppt, patience is for the old and humility is for those not born to royalty.'~Prince Sittchuk Seth, ODIN CATS

Please tell your teens and tweens: Downtown YA, is coming January 3rd at downtownya.blogspot.com.

Janet Davies/Amarinda Jones will be blogging on tatting.

There will also be a book drawing give away January 10.

The Clean Up Brigade

Well the holidays are winding down and major pick up and clean up is in order at the Cox household. When Christmas Day rolls around, I give up any pretense of trying to stay on top of the housework. But now that the holiday is over its time for the Cleanup Brigade. While the Brigade is on call during the holidays, the workload rises steadily after the guests leave. Unfortunately, there's no overtime pay. No doubt due to the poor economy.

The topic of housework doesn't exactly lead the list in titillating topics, but out of curiosity how many of your loved ones and guests make their bed?

I've got two in the family that are stellar. From there its downhill.

How many cook?

Here I'm very fortunate. I've got three in the family that love to cook and make mouthwatering meals. And if we happen to be grilling out, the number goes up to five.

What about cleaning up the kitchen after the cooking?

Okay my numbers drop significantly here.

Miscellaneous help?

Everyone gains points on this one. All the family is usually willing to help out with the odd jobs.

Laundry?

Points to the family on this one too.

The bathrooms?

We won't even go there.

If you are a member of the CB, I hope the cleanup fairies come to visit your house. They've left mine and I don't look for them back for a very long time.

Odin Cats

Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

"You are brave, kind and intelligent, but you lack patience and humility."~ Furrlin, the wizard cat. ODIN CATS

Christmas and Quotes

"The earth has grown old with its burden of care But at Christmas it always is young, The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full of music breaks the air, When the song of angels is sung."~Phillips Brooks

Wednesday's Quote:
"I have been learning since I was a kit. What else is there to know? I can hunt. I can speak both human and Catonese. I have studied the strategies of all the great leaders: the lions, tigers, pumas, even detestable man. I know everything I need to know."~ Prince Sittchuk Seth, ODIN CATS

Christmas and Dickens

"Time was with most of us, when Christmas day, encircling all our limited world like a magic ring, left nothing out for us to miss or seek; bound together all our home enjoyments, affections, and hopes; grouped everything and everyone around the Christmas fire, and make the little picture shining in our bright young eyes, complete."~Charles Dickens

Silliest picture:
The bro and I in Metropolis, IL.

What's your silliest picture?

Tuesday's Quote:

"While I laud your courage, your insolence bores me. Show your mother the respect that is her due. She has earned it. You haven't."~Thut, The Abyssinian King, Odin Cats.

Santa and Odin Cats

Lets be naughty and save Santa the trip.~Gary Allan

Pacing back and forth across the smooth stone floor, Sittchuk-Seth stopped at the window. He rose on his hind legs to stick his head out the stone window embrasure and smell the clean salt air from the sea. He inhaled, drawing air deep into his belly. The massive castle reminded him of a velvet-lined prison. He yearned to fight his first battle against man and dogs, to flirt with pretty Odin Cats and ferals. Instead, he was confined to this dark gray castle that jutted on a scree of boulders, with the ocean singing its siren song far below.