Hi everyone, Let's celebrate Ashes, the grande dame of the Connolly household in Columbus, Ohio, who passed away earlier this month....

On sparkly nights, what do you see in the stars? (Illustration Friday: October 9, 2015)

Norman and Mini got inked the other day. I thought it was okay as long as it's temporary; but Ashes prefers her coat just the way it is,...

Check out this Connolly Family Portrait 2015: Mini, Ashes, Lily, and Tyrone with honorary Golden Retriever Kitty, Polly. (Illustration F...

Hi everyone, The Kitties are always full of great ideas, like naps. This winter, as a fought off a series of annoying colds, I curled righ...

This happens every time we watch The Wizard of Oz at my sister's house. (Illustration Friday: August 8, 2014) For all of you wh...

Hi everyone, Image courtesy of William Gottlieb In February, I attended a fantastic lecture about Ella Fitzgerald called " The In...

Comet wasn't sure what to think when Ashes first moved into his house, but eventually she won him over, as she does with everyone. Nothi...

Hi everyone, Bad things happened this weekend that I can't wrap my head around. (I'm talking to you, Florida.) Among them, the ...

Norman is not her favorite. (Illustration Friday: May 24, 2015)

When in the backyard, kitty instincts typically take over... Happy Earth Day, everyone! (Illustration Friday: April 12, 2013)

Comet is a great hider, but he shows up when he wants. (Illustration Friday: November 2, 2012)

I know it's Christmastime, but I'm a little behind in posting my Illustration Friday drawings. Haunt was the topic for the last wee...

For Christmas, I got my sister Julie's kitties a carrot full of catnip. For a while, it was the most popular toy in the house, and the b...

In the mornings and evenings as Julie gets ready for work or bed, Ashes waits in the bathroom for some "me" time and a drink from ...

I've been watching the new show on ABC called "Once Upon a Time" about Snow White and other fairy tale characters who are unde...

When Ashes first moved in, it took a while for Comet to warm up to the idea of having another housemate. But a few surprise gestures later, ...

The Kitties and I are thrilled about the start of the new season of " So You Think You Can Dance ." To celebrate, The Kitties pay ...

Ashes, keeping the bed warm for my nephew Liam in 2002 Ashes spent her early life in a Cincinnati cat shelter, uncertain of her future an...

(Illustration Friday: October 22, 2010) When Ashes first arrived, she made Comet quite anxious. Eventually, though, he warmed up to her a...