Sunday, February 1, 2026

Looking for Paprika On an Icy Morning


 From Mom Carol

This morning, with the temps hovering in the single digits, I couldn't find Paprika anywhere. After a minute of searching, I noticed a suspicious lump in the blanket pile. One layer after another... and there she was. Buried deep, cozy as can be. Here’s how she claims it went down:


Paprika's Story (hear me MEOW!) (reluctantly thawed)

This morning began as any sensible winter morning should: with burrowing. I had constructed a perfectly engineered cave system beneath three pillows, two fleece blankets, and one mildly annoyed sister. It was warm. It was secure. It was mine.

Then came The Intrusion.

"Paprika?"
Rustling. Peeling. A shaft of cold air broke through my top blanket layer like an arctic searchlight. I stayed still, hoping to remain blanket-colored and invisible. No such luck.

"Where IS she??"
(They always get loud when they panic.)



Eventually, a hand reached in and extracted me, like a prized truffle from the forest floor. I emerged blinking, mildly damp, and absolutely appalled. Was the house on fire? No. Was breakfast ready? Also no. Apparently, they just wanted to know where I was. Humans. 🙄

Luckily, Peaches was too busy sitting on the heating vent to gloat.

I’ve since reburrowed.

If you need me... don’t.

Paprika, Survivor of the Great Morning Excavation

We are joining the Cat On My Head's sunday hop to see what other furballs are doing today.  Were YOU rudely awakened?


Saturday, January 24, 2026

Peaches Snowstorm Bathroom TakeOver

My True Tale of Alpha Cat Brilliance


"Well! I overheard Mom Carol PLOTTING what to do if we lost power during the snowstorm tomorrow.

(She doesn't know it, but I understand some English. Don’t tell!)

I found out she plans to herd me and Paprika into the large bathroom. So I thought I better investigate this little “emergency headquarters” ahead of time.

Naturally, I scoped the place out — and found the best spot.

My first Bathroom Pose.

Then guess what? MOM CAROL sneaked in with a camera! So I had to pose!  On second thought I decided I better tuck in my dangling TAIL so as to appear lady-like.

Better, Right?


Since I saw Mom Carol was NOT pleased at my arrivng there a day early, I made sure she did not attempt to remove me, using the straight "leg maneouver"

The Staight Leg Maneuver to prevent being "moved" against my will


Just to make sure she didn't move me, I also gave her, "The Look."



I guess I got my point across. It’s not easy being an alpha cat.  I was SO proactive. But... She was not pleased to find me in there a day early...very unappreciative human.


Peaches the Cat 😼


A Note From Mom Carol. How Did She KNOW?!

I didn’t even set this up. She really did stake out the bathroom a day before the storm. I hadn’t even unpacked the emergency fleece throws yet.

And she didn’t just curl up in any corner — she picked the coziest, warmest, most throne-like perch in the whole room. Complete with a towel canopy and a built-in pedestal. All while giving me her signature “What?” face.

Paprika hasn’t stood a chance.