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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

An OWNER'S manual? Seriously!? Well, actually, The Cat Owner's Manual is a technical manual on how to keep your model healthy and clean, how to help her interface with other animals, and why she throws hairballs with such regularity. #catsOfBluesky #book #review #ECCBookReview #cat #void

"The Cat Owner's Manual". It's all in the name. Does anyone really own a cat, though?

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

I'm pretty sure that if cats could talk, we wouldn't. Or else we'd lie to you. Cos that's how we roll. But in If Cats Could Talk, it's assumed that we are witty, talkative, and brilliant. Which we are, of course. #catsOfBluesky #Caturday #book #review #ECCBookReview #cat

A picture book, "If Cats Could Talk". Next to an actual cat, who cannot talk.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Why DO cats do that? You know... That. Yes, THAT. Probably because we're so awesome. Or maybe because we love you. Or maybe because we are protecting our territory. Or maybe because you're too stupid to know how to hunt. #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #book #review #ECCBookReview

A black kitty sleeping in front of the book "Why Cats Do That".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

So, I totally should've posted this last weekend, but we were dealing with a kitty issue (as one does). So you get your Easter #book #review a week late. =P ----- The Easter Bunny certainly gets around... And Cat is going to help. #catsOfBluesky #Caturday #cat #ECCBookReview

"Here Comes The Easter Cat", possibly the best Easter book ever.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

"Easter Bunny"? No, I haven't seen anything like that. These chocolate eggs? They were here when I arrived. - Beast #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #cute #Easter #ByeByeBunny

A black kitty lying suspiciously close to some scraps of fur and a couple of chocolate eggs...

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

I haven't reviewed much fiction during the last year or so, and to be honest, I'm not 100% sure that this book IS fiction. #catsOfBluesky #Caturday #book #review #ECCBookReview #cat

A black cat sitting next to the book "Belshazzar: A Cat's Story For Humans".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

"You know your cat is a superior being, with deep wisdom about life...." So sayeth "Zen Kitty: A Cat's Guide To Enlightenment". Yeah, whatever. #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #book #review #ECCBookReview #Caturday

A black kitty next to the book "Zen Kitty: A Cat's Guide to Enlightenment". Cute book, but not worth the money.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

A black kitty next to the book "The Cat Owner's Manual". An excellent book, well-recommended.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

...uh-oh. I've been spotted! I had hoped to bring all you kitties a secret review of this fascinating book by The Oatmeal (aka Matthew Inman), but I foolishly read it while stealing the short human's warm spot on the bed. Bah! #catsOfBluesky #Caturday #cat #book #review #ECCBookReview #TheOatmeal

A black kitty reading "How To Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting To Kill You", by The Oatmeal.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Everything Here Is Mine. Yes, that pretty much sums up my life. And this book, by Nicole Hollander. BEST BOOK EVER. Especially the plans for setting up a feline solarium and bathroom. #catsOfBluesky #Caturday #cat #book #review #ECCBookReview #void

A black kitty sitting next to the book "Everything Here Is Mine".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This week, in between being fabulous and being amazing, I read Know Your Cat's Purr Points, by Margaret Woodhouse. How could this NOT be a good book? #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #void #book #review #ECCBookReview

A black kitty next to the book "Know Your Cat's Purr Points".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

This week, I read 50 Simple Ways To Pamper Your Cat, by Arden Moore. Not a bad selection of ideas — who wouldn't love to have specially-made treats and daily massages? — #catsOfBluesky #book #review #ECCBookReview #cat #void

A black kitty sitting next to a book titled "50 Simple Ways to Pamper Your Cat".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

When I asked if the day could get any worse, it was a rhetorical question, not a challenge.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Yhis sweet little New Yorker Book Of Cat Cartoons may look small, but it's stuffed full of comics by all the best cartoonists to ever submit to the New Yorker, from Charles Addams (yes, THAT Addams) to Jack Ziegler. #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #book #review #ECCBookReview #Caturday

A black kitty wearing a Hallowe'en bowtie and sitting beside The New Yorker Book of Cat Cartoons.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Do you knead your mommy? These kittens do, and they've written poetry about it! If you read and enjoyed 'I Could Pee On This', you will also enjoy I Knead My Mommy. #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #book #review #ECCBookReview #Caturday

A black kitty standing behind the book "I Knead My Mommy".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Be here meow. Have you ever wondered why we kitties are so calm and peaceful? We have achieved Purrvana, and now you can, too. #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #book #review #ECCBookReview #Caturday

A black kitty sitting next to the book "Kitty Yoga".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Not all books in my personal library are about cats. (Shocking, I know.) Sometimes, I come across a book that exposes a cold, hard, sparkly truth, like this one: Unicorns Are Jerks. #book #review #catsOfBluesky #ECCBookReview #cat #unicorn

A grumpy black kitty next to a colouring book called "Unicorns Are Jerks".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Soooo. The short human actually has a book called How To Talk To Your Cat! (And Get It (sic) To Do What You Want). After I stopped laughing, I realised the author, Lynn Allison, was serious. #catsOfBluesky #ECCBookReview #void #book #review #cat

A black kitty sitting next to the book "How to Talk to Your Cat!".

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Oliver heard that it was #kissAGinger day, and has generously offered his entire, enormous, fluffy body for smooches. He will reciprocate with head bonks. #catsOfBluesky #cat #gato #chat #кошка #cute #ginger #smooch #fluffy

A large ginger kitty waiting to be kissed!

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

What's that you say? You aren't going to school because the teachers don't understand you, the curriculum is too focused on thumbs, and the students are too, well, human? Then have I got a surprise for you! #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #book #review #ECCBookReview #CatHigh #legaliseCatnip

A black kitty sitting next to the book "Cat High: The Yearbook", by Terry deRoy Gruber.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

What is this sorcery, mother? My paw cannot go deep into the water! And now it's wet! How did this happen? - Max Better you than me, bro. I jumped into the big one once. Never again. - Oliver #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #ginger #water #fountain #newExperience

A fluffy black cat playing with a water fountain while a fluffy ginger cat looks on.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Before you tell me what I did wrong, mother, you should first know that I don't care. - Max #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #badKitty #couldNotCareLess

A very fluffy black kitty lounging on a high stool in a window well.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I didn't intend to be in the same room with you, mother. The fact that I am lying on your belly is sheer coincidence. - Max #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #dontTouchMe #totalCoincidence

A black fluffy cat lying on a human's belly. Which is a total coincidence, and does not mean that he planned to lie down with a human.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

So tell me, human. How long have you controlled the red dot? - Beast #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #cranky #interrogation #theRedDot

A black kitty loafing on a blue basket and looking very stern.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I've got the tall human's car, the short human's credit card, and I'm ready to head to the catnip shop. Who's coming with me? - Beast #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #carGoVroom #getInLoser #wereGoingShopping

A black kitty sitting at the wheel of a car, prepared to go shopping!

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

We really need to discuss this new hobby of yours. Wouldn't you rather take up cooking? - Max #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #cute #kittyTouque #tinyHat #crochet #bobblehead

A fluffy black cat wearing a tiny crochet touque.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Just because I'm a cat doesn't mean I'm your Baby Fluffypants Cutie Patootie, and frankly, I find your name-calling insulting. - Max #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #cute #fluffyPants #cutiePatootie

A very fluffy black kitty sitting around in a sink.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Let me in, mama. Let me in! You don't understand, I NEED to watch you pee! - Buster #catsOfBluesky #tabby #cat #cute #letMeIn! #mustWatch!

A golden tabby trying desperately to get into the bathroom to watch the short human pee.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

There's a fine line between having a pet and keeping another species hostage. (In fact, Buster is just trying to get to his mama, who is outside.) #catsOfBluesky #tabby #cat #BustopherJones #letMeOut

A tabby cat pawing at a glass patio door.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

OMG, the laundry has no fur on it! Don't worry, mama, I'll fix that for you. - Oliver #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #ginger #helpful #notHelpful #laundry

A ginger cat inside the dryer, trying to help by putting cat fur onto the nice, clean clothes. Sigh.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Ma'am? Excuse me, ma'am? Can you open this door? I know you have more food in there. Ma'am?

A small raccoon trying to get into the house through the patio doors.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

It's a sleepy Saturday here today. Gus is snoozing with the short human, Miss Cleo is trying really hard to stay awake, Oliver is studying for his exam at Nap So Hard University, and Max is basically an explosion of fur with ears. #catsOfBluesky #cats #NSHU #sleepySaturday #Caturday #cute

A grey and white kitty having a lovely snooze.

A black kitty trying valiantly to stay awake.

A ginger kitty looking very tired indeed.

An explosion of fur with ears. Actually, a black cat having a nap, but you'd never know it from the photo.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Every Caturday, I #review a #book written by, for, or about, a #cat (or #cats). You'd be surprised at how many professional cats there are out there, diligently putting paw to paper for our enjoyment. Today, I diverge from the norm, however. #catsOfBluesky #books #catBooks #bookReview

A black kitty sitting next to a list of books that are disappointingly not about birds or small animals. Sad.

The books listed are:

To Kill A Mockingbird
The Pelican Brief
Mother Goose
Of Mice And Men
The Maltese Falcon
Cat Among The Pigeons

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Another #notACat; I really enjoyed the #Deadpool films, so I decided to #needlefelt my own little Deadpool. #craft #toy #RyanReynolds #wool

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Why yes. It *is* catnip I smell inside this cabinet. Why can't I get in here? Mama, why are you denying me the delicious ecstasy of the catnip!? - Max #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #drugs #catnip #thwarted!

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I was given to understand there would be treaty treats, mama. Where are the treaty treats? And is that...*catnip* I smell in the cabinet behind me? - Max #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #cute #treatyTreats #gimme

Max, a black kitty, inside an ottoman, looking very confused.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Not a cat, but a small selection of stuff I worked on in the last year. I'm a bookbinder and I needle felt tiny critters for amusement's sake. #crafts #needlefelt #books #journals

Needle felt critters. Clockwise from top left: enormous bees, tiny pig, fox, penguin.

Needle felt critters. Clockwise from top left: voodoo doll, crow, panda, cat.

Handbound blank books. From left: three tiny books in green, pink, and black; 4x5 book bound in brown scrapbook paper (above), 8x5 book bound in green checkbook chalkboard paper (beneath).

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

What is that white stuff on the ground outside, mama? It's also falling from the outside ceiling. Is the sky falling? - Gus #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #curiosity /⁠ᐠ⁠｡⁠ꞈ⁠｡⁠ᐟ⁠\

A grey and white kitty looking out a window.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

It's National Introvert Day today. Introverts will unite!...separately, in our own homes. Enjoy as much alone time as you can possibly get, or see if you can find a cat to join you. I have feline paralysis, so I'm not going anywhere. #catsOfBluesky #cat #GusGus #NationalIntrovertDay #introvert

Lying in bed with a grey and white cat snuggled against me to celebrate Introverts Day.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Oh sure, like you've never bought a pair of shoes that were too big for you. #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #void #tooBig #tooSmsll #justRight #MaxBear

A fluffy black kitty "wearing" a pair of trainers.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Max clearly saw some shit in 2024. He needs some cat pictures to clear his head. #catsOfBluesky #cat #void #wtf #wtaf #eyeBleach

A very fluffy black cat staring in horror at something off camera. Probably an empty food bowl.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I would post funny comments, but cats are far more popular. Good thing I have four of them.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Forget it, mama. @egood.bsky.social said that I could stay here until 2029. I think she knows something! - Oliver #goodPlan #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #ginger #hiding

A ginger kitty hiding in a reusable Walmart bag.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

You mean 2024 is finally over? I can stop hiding and come out now? - Oliver #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #ginger #hiding #happyNewYear #buckleUpButtercup

A ginger kitty hiding amongst some crinkly packing paper.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Bye, 2024. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. - Beast #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #void #newYearsEve

A black kitty stretched out, looking like she's waving at the camera.

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I'm looking for a good board game to play with the humans tonight. I'm thinking of Cat Attack, but they said something about a Betrayal at a House on a Hill? I dunno, but that sounds suspicious to me. - Beast #catsOfBluesky #boardgames #cat #cute #void #smartypants

A black kitty standing on a board game to search the other board games in an entertainment unit. (Actually, she's probably just looking for plastic to eat, the little goblin.)

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Elisabeth Parker Henry @ephystuff.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Oh, mama, do you have to embarrass me like this by showing my baby videos? - Oliver #catsOfBluesky #cat #cute #ginger #video #kitten #squee!

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