Television Kittens

October 2, 2025

Dear Liza,

Life with Molly and Moxie is so good! They are now ten weeks old and very capably dashing about like lunatics whenever they are not sleeping like angels.

They play “Queen of the Box” and “Kill the Ribbon” , as well as the old favorite, “Ambush Humans on the Stairs.” We are having to keep an eye out all the time.

Their latest fascination is the television. Molly discovered it last week during a Big Cats special on PBS, watching with concern as a male lion seemed to be stalking a small cub.

She kept a sharp eye out until the cub made its way to the safety of a high, thin branch and stayed put until the male went away.

It is very entertaining, like having two shows on at once! And now Moxie has gotten into the television habit, too. Last night they helped us watch David Suchet’s Poirot as he solved a murder,

and helped us celebrate 75 years of Peanuts with The Great Pumpkin.

I’m sure to have more kittens adventures to tell you about, as their skills and mischief evolve.

Love,

Grandma Judy

KITTENS!!

September 14, 2025

Dear Liza,

The kittens have arrived!!

Rescued by Northwest Animal Companions, reared by Enid Traisman, and introduced to us by Clody Cates at Gifty Kitty, Moxie ( the faded calico) and her sister Molly ( the grey tiger) have come to live with us!

As they got to know the house, Moxie lived up to her name by going everywhere all at once., stopping for just a moment to say hello to our resident stufftie, Harold.

On the other hand, Molly found the third floor first, passing Paris on the way.

And once we were all in the master bedroom (known for now as Kitten Central) Grandpa Nelson discovered the joys of Cat Fishing! It’s nice to see Mouse’s favorite toys being played with again.

And it wasn’t long before they wore themselves out, and us, too. Total cuteness overload as they fell asleep in an adorable kitten curlicue.

I will keep you posted on all the Kitten Adventures as they play out.

Love,

Grandma Judy