Category Archives: Kittehs

Heeeeere, kitty, kitty, kitty.

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Sabina Becker

Ash Sarkar dissects the latest right-wing moral panic over something that doesn’t really exist — i.e., kids who identify as animals. It’s especially hilarious when “journalists” start offering to pay for accounts by supposedly exasperated parents of such children. It’s … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Here, have my earworm.

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Sabina Becker

It all started out so simple. First, there was a cat from Turkey, an Exotic Shorthair named Leo, who jealously guarded his spoonful of milk, growling while he drank up. Then there was this guy, who set Leo to music, … Continue reading →

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Heroes for Today: The cat rescuer of Wuhan

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sabina Becker

A short video of a volunteer who checks on pets left behind in Wuhan by quarantined owners who were caught out of town as the coronavirus epidemic took hold (and still grips the city). It seems like a small thing … Continue reading →

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Yeah, hi.

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Sabina Becker

Sorry I’ve been incommunicada again, I just didn’t feel like talking much. Got snowed in, metaphorically (not literally, since there’s been hardly any of the white stuff out my way). So many events and so little to say on any … Continue reading →

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Kitties survive Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Sabina Becker

Caroline from Kitten School (and the 12 felines who share her home — eight her own, plus four foster kitties) are safe and sound, but the house is definitely worse for wear. Caroline cares for feral and homeless kittens, socializing … Continue reading →

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To all my friends who are not there for Russia

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Sabina Becker

This evening, I was shocked by something a friend had written on a Facebook post of mine about the recent terrorist attacks in Russia. Namely, that they “weren’t there for Russia”. It was just a throwaway line, but it hit … Continue reading →

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Animals vs. Der Donald

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Sabina Becker

Cute cats, daffy dogs, and a majestic eagle all agree: Donald Trump is a piece of shit and must be stopped. Oh, and that orangutan in Borneo? He’s still waiting to get his pelt back off Der Donald’s head.

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Your holiday cartoon special

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Hey, if TV can do this, so can I. So here’s a holiday cartoon special just for you loyal readers out there (all 100-odd of you). Regular political snarking to resume whenever. Meanwhile, enjoy your holidays…and Meowy Catmas to all!

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Sorry, no wankapedia tonight.

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Auntie ‘Bina has been fighting a cold all week, and the cold has won. (iOS problems with wi-fi haven’t helped, either, and I can’t spend all day sitting in the kitchen, which is the only place my iPad seems to … Continue reading →

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Appy polly loggies.

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Hey, everyone… Just got back from an unplanned Internet vacation. Both my phone line AND my modem got fried in a lightning strike more than a week ago, and both gave up the ghost over the weekend. Finally got ’em … Continue reading →

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