Category Archives: Creatures

Animals, pets, critters, great and small

Things I’ve Learned from Fireflies

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Let your light shine – no matter how small. Don’t be afraid of flying in the dark. Keep a few secrets – let ‘em wonder. Believe in magic and life will be more fun. Even an ugly bug can be … Continue reading →

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Pampered Pets

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I declare, it’s just getting to where you can’t trust pets anymore.  All my cat does is meow and complain.  She doesn’t like her food and plays finicky, going on a hunger strike until I offer the right food.  She … Continue reading →

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The Aquarium

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Being a long weekend, it seemed a shame to waste it, so we decided to visit the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. I was not really sure that fish would be interesting, but – what the heck – nothing else around here to … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Butterfly

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

It soared past me like a bat from hell. “What is that?” I thought. I had just finished pumping gas and was climbing back into my car. Before I could close the door, the monstrous butterfly flew in behind me … Continue reading →

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Pushing Your Luck

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Be sure not to miss it. Miss what? The party — the Friday the 13th party. Leave your four-leaf-clover, rabbit foot, and lucky penny at home and don’t worry about that black cloud that is following you around.  Who ever heard of … Continue reading →

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Mocking Mouse

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Day 1 – My daughter went out to the garage and came inside screaming. “A mouse, a MOUSE! There’s a mouse in the garage. It ran right past my feet.” It seems that the garage door doesn’t fit very tight, … Continue reading →

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The Escape Artist

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Sheila Moss

This has been a bad pet week, to put it mildly. Last summer, we adopted a wild cat. I use the term “wild” only to signify that it is an untamed member of a domestic variety. It was a stray … Continue reading →

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Interview with Peter Cottontail

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Today we have a special treat for you, an interview with a childhood favorite, the Easter Bunny aka Peter Cottontail. Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule today. Mr. Cottontail. It’s sad but some people do not believe … Continue reading →

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Alpha Betta

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Sheila Moss

When my grandson was a small tike, we acquired a new pet at my house. After much discussion, my daughter had managed to talk my grandson out of a hamster – as long as he could have a fish instead. … Continue reading →

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Cat Fight

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Some people have to go to the wilds of the woods, explore nature trails, or go on camping trips to encounter wild animals. Around my place, we need go no further than the back door. Two neighborhood cats were fighting … Continue reading →

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