We adopted 2 kitties from FOCAS a few months ago, and I got it in my head to try clicker training them. I had a few false starts, but after a little research on YouTube, I’m getting pretty good results.
One of the super useful things about clicker training is that you can train your [...]
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Alan’s Words of Wisdom: On Training Cats
Kitten Crunch!
New core exercise! The Kitten Crunch!
You’ll need to adopt a cute kitten (or 2) from your local shelter or animal welfare group. When the kitten on your lap decides to take a nap, hold the position below for 30 seconds. As your core gets stronger and your kitten gets older, you should [...]
Alan Asks for Crossword Help
My husband, who likes solving crosswords, sometimes asks me for help. Apparently, looking up words in a dictionary and asking your wife for answers is not cheating. Buying a special crossword dictionary or searching Google is.
Today, Alan asked: Do you know the song “The Year of the Cat”?
Me: No.
*pause*
Alan: Do you know who [...]
Diapers 101 for Baseball Fans
From baseball great Jimmy Piersall (at Annie’s Mailbox):
“Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher’s mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of [...]
Alan’s Words of Wisdom: On The Right Way to Make Dinner
My husband announced he was making steak for dinner and started making noise in the kitchen. I noticed that he had pulled out our cocktail shaker and a few bottles of liquor. I noted, “That doesn’t look like steak…” He gave me a LOOK and said:
Baby, you clearly don’t understand The Process.
He [...]
Alan’s Words of Wisdom: On Twitter
This is my husband’s impression of Twitter:
Got one leg in my underwear!
Got the other one in!
Pulling my underwear up now!
Feels good!
Happy anniversary, sweetie! Love you for making me laugh!
Video Break: Fluffy Cat & the Big Box
Remember the fluffy cat that stuck its head in the tiny plastic box?
Video Break: Kitty Attacks Potato
Yeah! Go get it! That’ll show the evil potato!
Hmm… evil potato seems unrepentant… unperturbed, even.
The Real “Serene Possum” Yoga Pose
Just to make clear… Serene Possum yesterday was an April Fool’s Day post! That’s just how I end up at the end of a workout! I thought the links to cats and the Wiki article on April Fool’s day would give it away, but I guess I gave too many links to click! [...]
Favorite Yoga Pose
Lie flat on your back, facing up, legs straight out but relaxed.
Let the toes fall outward or inward, whichever feels most natural.
Arms are also relaxed, resting on ground, at any angle that allows the muscles to “melt.” Elbows may be bent in the most comfortable position.
Palms up or down, whichever is more relaxing. [...]
