This is Flag Day. In honor of that, I reprint my story about Tempest, the cat who helped make history. Star Spangled Cat By Blanche Day Manos “What?” I screeched. “Go to sea? Are you crazy?” Every one of my gray and white hairs stood straight up. Reggie laughed. “You look like a bottle […]
Sep 27, 2021
Little House
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A touch of whimsy this morning, perhaps brought on by September ending. There’s a little house in a shady wood ‘Neath a sheltering great oak tree; It’s a secret place that’s hid away That nobody knows, but me. But if you were to peek inside, You’d find a welcome there With a cup of tea […]
Jan 10, 2019
Home Again, Home Again
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Yesterday, Nemo told us of his adventure at the clinic. Today he continues his tale. Let me tell you, as much as I like car rides and the people at the clinic, I hope I don’t see the inside of that place again any time soon. It’s not that I’m treated badly. No! But, it […]
Aug 8, 2017
The Time I Wrote a Best-Seller
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At times in the past I’ve been told to “lighten up.” Looking back at a couple of posts, I think I need to lighten up again. Put on your whimsy hat and come with me to the land of make believe and The Time I Wrote a Best-Seller. I’ve read lots of cozy […]
Oct 14, 2013
A Man and His Cat
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A Man and His Cat A Flight of Fancy by Blanche Day Manos Fred the cat was happy in the tumbledown, comfortable house he shared with Jake. He liked the soft feel of the worn floor and the way that floor squeaked when Jake shuffled across it. He liked the sag in the ceiling and […]
