Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
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Books feed my mind. Cats feed my soul. Cat and book blogger; proud mommy of Mudpie the tortie. A blog by Melissa Lapierre.
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
2d ago
We're joining our friends at The Cat On My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!  ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
4d ago
Meows from Mudpie!
Mommy might have a new addiction. On Thursday the new Meta AI rolled out on Facebook. She hasn't had much luck with the various AI programs she's tried, but she didn't have any trouble with this one. She started giving it all kinds of cat-related prompts and has been having so much fun with the results!
Since today is National Record Store Day she asked it for a tortoiseshell cat in a record store, and this is what we got. We love it! (And while much of the world is talking about Taylor Swift's new record, Mommy is super excited about the first full-length album by Twitty ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
6d ago
Meows from Mudpie!
Some of you might remember Mo as we've featured him here before. Mommy has actually known Mo longer than she's known me - she figures she's been feeding him for around 10 years now!
We always referred to Mo as our "neighbor kitty" because he would only visit in the evening for his snack, like maybe his owners let him out after they got home from work. But over the past couple years we've come to the realization he probably never had a home, as he's spending the majority of his time seeking shelter in our backyard.
Here's the thing about Mo - in all the years Mommy has ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
6d ago
A heartwarming story about cats, cheese, Catness, cat-tastrophies, and why cats are basically running your life. Did I mention cats?
Title: The Book of 5 Meows Author: M.G. Rorai
Publication Date: February 8, 2024
Pages: 134 Genre: Cats/Pets
Shhhh – don’t tell the humans. This is a cat’s guide to world domination; learn how to win hearts and get cheese with your kitty charm.
Meet Marble, a cat on a mission to rule the world with cuteness and get cheese. Marble is not your ordinary cat. She is a philosopher, a strategist, and a master of Catness. She knows the sec ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
1w ago
Meows from Mudpie!
Friday I spent the entire day sunbathing in glorious 75 degree weather. Yesterday it was back in the 40s.
I think Mother Nature is having hot flashes.
We're joining our friends at The Cat On My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!  ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
1w ago
Visit more artsy kitties at Athena's Caturday Art blog hop!
And now our weekly answers (all answered by Mommy this week) for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs!
1. The last thing I cooked was this soup. I make it every couple weeks and it lasts at least 3 meals. I usually thrown in whatever leftover meat we happen to have, but this week I made it without any meat and it was delish!
2. When I go out to eat, my usual order is pizza.
3. I feel most comfortable when I'm at home.
4. I purchase  ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
1w ago
What do cats do when faced with adversity? They persevere. "Purrseverance" contains 16 accounts of how our feline friends triumphed over life's challenges: from the cat who learned to trust after surviving a hoarding situation, to the cat who conquered a life-threatening illness, to the cats who persisted and eventually found their loving forever homes. Each account is told through the eyes of the cat. These tales show that even seemingly hopeless situations can turn around. These stories will inspire you to keep going and persevere when facing adversities in your own life. "Purrsever ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
2w ago
Meows from Mudpie!
It's a super exciting day in our neck of the woods because we're in the "path of totality" for the Great American Eclipse! Tens of thousands of eclipse chasers have descended on Vermont for this once in a lifetime event, and shockingly, it's supposed to be a mostly sunny day. Mommy and Grandpa will be watching from our backyard. I'll likely be taking my afternoon nap! MOL
Mommy got these two cat-themed eclipse buttons to commemorate this monumental day...
And how adorable is this t-shirt sold by our state's only cat cafe?
Leave it to Mommy to make eclipse ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
2w ago
Meows from Mudpie!
This is the look I gave Mommy after she called me by my silly new nickname...brace yourselves...
MUDDY POO-POO!!!
Do I look like a Muddy Poo-Poo to you?!?!?! I'm so embarrassed...
We're joining our friends at The Cat On My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!  ..read more
Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries and Meows
2w ago
Visit more artsy kitties at Athena's Caturday Art blog hop!
And now our weekly answers (all answered by Mommy this week) for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs!
1. I plan to make some changes to my Xfinity account in April. Send help.
2. My favorite kind of muffin is pistachio.
3. Napping always seems to happen when I have Mudpie on my lap. She's so warm and cozy, I tend to doze off even if I'm not particularly sleepy. I'll never need sleeping pills with her around!
4. My ongoing/neverending declut ..read more