A Cat Named Smores

12/07/2025

It’s funny how a garden can feel a little different from one year to the next. The Hatter Crow, perched atop his usual spot, tilted his head and quietly observed the changes. “Last year,” he mused, “Smiley Frog was here, of course—but not quite so talkative. The birdfeeders used to chatter with wings and whistles, and the Finch family fluttered by like clockwork....

It’s funny how a garden can feel a little different from one year to the next. The Hatter Crow, perched atop his usual spot, tilted his head and quietly observed the changes.“Last year,” he mused, …

11/07/2025

At the Heart of the Action Today, I Was at the Heart of the Action!— by Jack, the (almost) black cat This time, dear readers, I wasn’t just watching from the sidelines—I was right there, at the very center of the action! It all began on the back porch, where I was peacefully minding my own feline business (mostly sniffing the breeze and pretending I’m a great explorer), when suddenly—whoosh!—a fluffy brownish-grey blur bounced across the lawn....

At the Heart of the Action Today, I Was at the Heart of the Action!— by Jack, the (almost) black catThis time, dear readers, I wasn’t just watching from the sidelines—I was right there, at the very…

09/07/2025

These windows no longer exist, but they were my quiet companions for the past five years. Watching them go was sad—like losing a distant but dependable friend. Through their reflections, I saw things I couldn’t see on my own: the changing hues of the sky at sunset, the moving shadows of trees, a whole other world made visible only through glass....

These windows no longer exist, but they were my quiet companions for the past five years. Watching them go was sad—like losing a distant but dependable friend. Through their reflections, I saw thin…

07/07/2025

The human was acting… strange today. Maybe it was the weather. Maybe it was the moon. I know I feel moody sometimes too—especially if breakfast is two minutes late. But today? Today was something else. She woke up earlier than usual for a Saturday. And I know she was excited about sleeping in—she made a whole production about it last night....

The human was acting… strange today. Maybe it was the weather. Maybe it was the moon. I know I feel moody sometimes too—especially if breakfast is two minutes late. But today? Today was something e…

04/07/2025

Smores:
It’s my birthday, y’all. The royal audience has officially begun—after all, I am a Queen!
You may now start showering me with birthday wishes 🎂👑✨🎁🍰🎈

Jack:
Wait—today?! Oh whiskers! I totally forgot to get her a gift!
She’s never going to forgive me... I think I just blew my chance to win her heart! 💔😱👀

Wishing Queen Smores a purrfectly royal birthday—and Jack some luck with royal forgiveness! 🐾💖🎉

Smores:
É o meu aniversário, malta. A audiência real começou oficialmente — afinal, eu sou uma Rainha!
Podem começar a encher-me de votos de parabéns 🎂👑✨🎁🍰🎈

Jack:
O quê — é hoje?! Oh bolas de pêlo! Esqueci-me completamente de lhe comprar uma prenda!
Ela nunca me vai perdoar... Acho que acabei de perder a oportunidade de conquistar o coração dela! 💔😱👀

A Rainha Smores merece um aniversário purrfeito — e que o Jack tenha sorte com o perdão real! 🐾💖🎉

04/07/2025

Smores Birthday!

Happy Birthday Smores

28/06/2025

Enjoying the nice weather I would really, really prefer if that almost-black cat would stay out of my line of sight. But does he?! No! Every chance he gets, he approaches, as if summoned by some invisible, annoying siren call. Thank the Great Feline Above for that blessed black screen in front of his bedroom door—it is the only thing standing between order and chaos....

Enjoying the nice weather I would really, really prefer if that almost-black cat would stay out of my line of sight. But does he?! No! Every chance he gets, he approaches, as if summoned by some in…

27/06/2025

As told by Jack the Cat Jack is enjoying the window ledge Today, dear friends, I demonstrated—undeniably, unequivocally—that I am a gentleman. A scholar. A cat of poise and etiquette. A diplomat, even. But let me not leap to the finale before I’ve set the scene, for what is a tale without a touch of mystery and a smattering of suspense?...

As told by Jack the Cat Jack is enjoying the window ledge Today, dear friends, I demonstrated—undeniably, unequivocally—that I am a gentleman. A scholar. A cat of poise and etiquette. A diplomat, e…

24/06/2025

I hope Mum doesn’t take too long… She told me to stay still and be very quiet — and I am!But first, there was this human… trimming the flowers and fussing with the grass. I think he saw me. I really tried to disappear into the green, like Mum showed me. I pressed down low and didn’t even blink!...

I hope Mum doesn’t take too long…She told me to stay still and be very quiet — and I am!But first, there was this human… trimming the flowers and fussing with the grass. I think he saw me. I really…

22/06/2025

Queen of the Windowsill Curled up by the shrub, nearly invisible, but I saw her.The human didn’t. The other cat… not a chance.But I, Smores —Queen of the Windowsill, Sentinel of Shadows, Guardian of Important Things —I saw her.A fawn, so tiny she could fit on one of the living room cushions(if we cleaned it first)....

Queen of the Windowsill Curled up by the shrub, nearly invisible, but I saw her.The human didn’t. The other cat… not a chance.But I, Smores —Queen of the Windowsill, Sentinel of Shadows, Guardian o…

21/06/2025

Happy Caturday!
Smores:
It's Caturday and I need an espresso to calm myself!

Jack:
Wait… did I hear that right? Espresso to calm yourself?

Smores:
Yes, obviously. What’s your point?

Jack:
Smores, first of all, coffee is not for cats. Second, espresso is literally the opposite of calming! No wonder you’re always so… dramatic.

Smores:
Excuse me? I am refined and expressive. Big difference.

Jack:
You're also the only cat I know who thinks caffeine is a coping strategy.

Smores:
Well, it’s either that or I start swatting again.

Jack:
Okay fine, but make it a decaf catpuccino, diva.

Smores:
É Caturday e eu preciso de um espresso para me acalmar!

Jack:
Espera… ouvi bem? Um espresso para te acalmar?

Smores:
Sim, obviamente. Qual é o problema?

Jack:
Smores, em primeiro lugar, café não é para gatos. E em segundo… espresso é exatamente o contrário de uma bebida calmante! Não admira que estejas sempre tão… dramática.

Smores:
Desculpa? Eu sou refinada e expressiva. Grande diferença.

Jack:
Também és a única gata que eu conheço que acha que cafeína é uma estratégia de autocontrolo.

Smores:
Olha, ou é isso ou começo a dar patadas outra vez.

Jack:
Está bem, mas que seja um catpuccino descafeinado, diva.