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About I Have Cat
Tamar began "I Have Cat" as a way to chronicle her life as a 30-something NYC singleton looking for love despite the complication of owning cat (s).
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Author Archives: Tamar
Jack of All Trades
I always wondered what I’d be when I grew up. As a little girl, when asked the question I’d respond “A ballerina, teacher, mom, fireman….” the list went on. People found it cute, endearing even. As a freshman in … Continue reading
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Happy Easter!
Been at home with the parents this weekend looking through old albums. Coloring Easter eggs is one of those moments I recall fondly from my childhood. I must have been around four in the photo below, pre-baby sister. Snow … Continue reading
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Finally, Petie Cat(nip) Toys!
When queen of cat women and founder of Moderncat Enterprises, Kate Benjamin offered to design an I HAVE CAT edition of her Modkicker catnip toys, I didn’t think twice! I had so much time collaborating on the fabric pattern, and … Continue reading
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I’m Late, I’m Late
Rabbit’s ditty from Alice in Wonderland has been running through my mind for weeks now. More like “I’m behind, I’m behind…” but I guess that’s not as catchy. I’m on the proverbial hamster wheel of life. Every weekend feels like … Continue reading
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Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me a Match…
In High School I played Tzeitel in our production of “Fiddler on The Roof.” She’s the one that gets married. Somehow my principal was also in the musical and at some point I sat on his lap. In retrospect, … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, Relationships, Tamar
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(Mis)Adventures in Fake Meat
For those of you new to my blog wondering what fake meats have to do with kitties, let me explain. I’ve been a pescatarian (each seafood but no meat) for several years because of my cats (check out my post … Continue reading
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Max + Bob = Best Friends Forever
Today I received the best Valentines Day present ever. Not flowers or chocolates. Today I received an update on Max. [Max in my bedroom - look at those huge paws!] For those of you who are not familiar with Max, … Continue reading
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Hail to the V
Not that V, Valentines Day of course! Since I don’t have any 2-legged man stories this Valentines Day, I thought it would be fun to revisit posts from Valentine’s Days past. Unexpected Valentine (2011): On meeting single straight met … Continue reading
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Is Your Cat a Fiber Artist?
I believe in supporting the fine arts and admire the avant-garde creations of Henry the Feline Fiber Artist. But Kip’s fiber art is something I’d prefer on canvas. Not my chaise. My cats are partial to carpet-covered scratchers. And if … Continue reading
Pretty in (Hot) Pink
After redecorating my living room I stepped back and realized: I’d created Petie in room form. White and charcoal grey all over with pink accents. I’d never considered myself a “pink” person, but there’s something about a vivid pink that’s … Continue reading
