(Illustration Friday: August 15, 2008) On some days, Ashes amuses herself with her own toys. This is one of her favorites. It always takes ...

(Illustration Friday: August 8, 2008) The Kitties went sailing this weekend. I'm not quite sure who was steering the boat, but they all...

(Illustration Friday: August 1, 2008) There are some days when all mothers need a break.

(Illustration Friday: July 25, 2008) Simon spends most of his time in my parents' garage, where he helps Dad with various projects. He ...

(Illustration Friday: July 18, 2008) After Gordon has tested out all of the laps, Kitty has groomed a fluffy fur pile around herself, Si...

(Illustration Friday: July 11, 2008) It's a foggy, foggy night....

(Illustration Friday: July 4, 2008) Ashes gives the impression of being a sourpuss, but she's really just a talker. We all continue to ...

(Illustration Friday: June 27, 2008) Comet doesn't realize how fierce he can be, even though he practices for fun in the mirror sometim...

(Illustration Friday: June 20, 2008) It was only recently that The Kitties became aware of Norman's hoarding issues. They agreed not to...

Sadly, one of my favorite ladies, Cyd Charisse , died this week. Knowing she was in her mid-80s didn't stop me from gasping when I re...

(Illustration Friday: June 13, 2008) I'm not sure if this is quite a punchline. Maybe it's a punchword. In any case, once the idea...

(Illustration Friday: June 6, 2008) You could say that we have collected a group of forgotten kitties. Aside from Gordon, who was born i...

(Illustration Friday: May 30, 2008) The Kitty became The Mother Kitty after she had her six babies.

(Illustration Friday: May 16, 2008) Comet has always been a worrier--over big noises, little noises, strangers, acquaintances, shadows, ...

(Illustration Friday: May 16, 2008) Long ago, B.J. was a lone cowcat in the great wide open spaces of the Old West.

(Illustration Friday: May 9, 2008) After my quick trip to New York, I told the kitties all about this year's Rainforest Foundation Fun...

(Illustration Friday: May 2, 2008) Whose trick is this anyway?

(Illustration Friday: April 25, 2008) What do you mean the bed's a mess?

(Illustration Friday: April 18, 2008) The Kitties visited an old movie house to learn about their ancestors. They've since been wonder...

(Illustration Friday: April 11, 2008) Simon has many friends in the backyard, and he spends several hours each day discussing his great ide...