Hey, it’s STUPID CAT FRIDAY, y’all! And just take a look at this stupid, stupid cat! HEY, STUPID CAT! You do know that fish is behind glass, right? HA! Of course you don’t, because you don’t even know what glass is! Well, let me drop a little “Glass 101” knowledge in your kibble—THIS PARTICULAR GLASS […]
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It Is a Great Day for Portland Kickstarters
Two cat-related things from Kickstarter that make me happy I live in this city. 1. “This is not just another cat toy. Egg is a cat companion. It mimics and responds like a living animal.” 2. “Hi, we’re the Doubleclicks, and we write songs about things like dinosaurs, Dungeons & Dragons, love, books, and cats. […]
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Oscar the Grouch vs. Grumpy Cat: ON WHOM DO YOU WAGER, INTERNET?!?
Two of the internet’s favorite grumpy grouches finally face off in a to-the-death grumpy grouch-off! In this corner, it’s reigning heavy-weight grumpy champion OSCAR THE GROUCH. And in the other corner, it’s brash young upstart and internet-beloved grouchy feline, GRUMPY CAT. Who shall emerge victorious?!? (Trust me, you will. Because this is nothing but goddamn […]
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Bird Nerds!: Get Your Peregrine Falcon on Tomorrow!
Portland’s Audubon Society has announce the public release of two peregrine falcons who were found ailing in N Portland in mid-September. Turns out there was a rash of botulism (!) at Smith and Bybee Lakes this summer, and the birds “had likely fed on contaminated waterfowl.” That’s no bueno, but the good news is that […]
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Here’s What It’s Like Attending the Oregon Cats Classic
As Marjorie mentioned last week, the Oregon Cats Classic was happening in town over the weekend. In an inspired attempt to claw the cat-lady-in-chief reins from Alison Hallett, I pointed and yelled something about Cheryl Strayed, and while she was distracted, I swiped her beat. And it. Was. Glorious. Dr. Augustus Catterson, PhD, Esq., DDS, […]
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The Cat Show is This Weekend, Cat Shows Are Amazing, and Here’s Why
This weekend (Saturday and Sunday) is the Oregon Cats Classic, which involves cats competing in agility courses and being examined and judged for thing like the sheen of their coats and temperament, and some really impressive graphic design: Cat Fanciers Association—Northwest Region Cat shows are obviously a squee fest for anyone who geeks out over […]
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George W. Bush Experimenting with Cats
The Most Famous Painter in the World takes on a daring new subject.
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The Greatest Story You Will Read All Day.
A fishing boat exploding off the coast of Oregon—but two kitties (and their owners) managed to survive the blast: PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — When the engine of their tuna boat exploded last week, owners Mark and Cynthia Schneider had no choice but to jump into the ocean and leave behind their two cats on the […]
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Ben Dewey’s “Woeful Tale of Lil Meowksers” Comes to an End
I’m a huge fan of local comics creator Ben Dewey—he’s done the show Erik and I produce a few times, most recently last Thursday; and his Tragedy Series, about the tiny tragedies the world is full of, is one of the best things on the whole internet: Last week, Dewey released the final installment in […]
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Purrs Thursday and the Festival de Tuna Cannes
Get it, “Purrs Thursday?” Kinda sounds like “First Thursday?” Never mind. Cat lovers: The Oregon Humane Society is hosting a free evening of wine and Captain Morgan over fine art CATS!!! On August 1 from 5-8 pm at Tufenkian Carpets (515 NW 10th), you’ll be able to meet adoptable kittehs (squeeee!), play cat trivia for […]
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Modified Style 2013
Now in its fifth year in existence, the non-profit fundraising all-comer fashion show Modified Style has announced that this year’s event will take place on September 26 at Refuge PDX. As ever, anyone can participate—more about creativity than ready-to-wear, Modified is a popular way for hobbyists, artists and crafters whose work is usually in a […]