Some days it's hard to write. The sheets were lumpy; the moon's phase is harshing me out; the Tai Chi isn't harmonizing the universe; whatever.

I try to keep a couple of bits on the back burner for mornings like this.

Tuesday Morning Having Trouble Trying to Write Video Blogging

Most people think cats are sweet and cuddly and lovable – until yours brings home a bird to add to the dinner stew pot. Cats are really wild creatures. They can be placated, but not really domesticated. Dogs can be bought off with a pound of liver. They live for their feed bowl and a chance to brownnose you.

Cats don’t really care unless you make them lazy and dependent on the food dish. And even then they ca be contrary. You don’t own a cat, you are one of the cat’s staff members.

Many dogs know just how ferocious and dangerous cats can be. It must be in their DNA.