Tag Archives: birthday

Special Day (written 7:30 am)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by bearicaquinn

As I typed in this post’s title I saw something moving out of the corner of my eye and turned around to to investigate– it was snow, shaking out of the sky (which is halved this morning, a steely grey-blue … Continue reading →

Posted in Mixed Bag O'Cats, Uncategorized | Tagged american beauty, birthday, Christmas music, John Denver, Maine Coon, muppets, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment

The Hours Before Sun

Posted on December 23, 2012 by bearicaquinn

The Quinns are early risers. Just shy of 5:30 am, my mother cheerfully disbanded the sleepover JQ and I began last night, the slumber that began (as all great slumbers should) with “Murder, She Wrote” on sleeptimer. Coffee brewed, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Charming Anecdote | Tagged art, birthday, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Holidays, Maine Coon, Murder She Wrote, sebring, Sylvia Plath | 1 Comment

Gatos de Birthday

Posted on May 25, 2012 by bearicaquinn

I am now one full day into being twenty-four, and I was shepherded into a new year with family and large salads and a new bathing suit and coffee and glasses of wine and Scrabble and “Murder, She Wrote”. And, also, cats … Continue reading →

Posted in Mixed Bag O'Cats, Olive | Tagged 24, art, birthday, Fred Durst, Greeting card, Holidays, Humor, Los Gatos California, Maine Coon, Recreation, Scrabble | 1 Comment

This cat’s in Brooklyn.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by bearicaquinn

One weekend, Norah visited and we celebrated her 21st birthday. This post is not about that. This post is about the cat we saw the day after we brought the Manhattan club scene to its knees with our unstoppable style … Continue reading →

Posted in Sightings! | Tagged 21st birthday ideas, art, artist, artists, birthday, Brooklyn, cat, cousins, Criminal Minds, design, French fries, hipster cat, lunch, Maine Coon, Manhattan, Matthew G. Gubler, PBR, Pet, photography, Pierogi, Recreation, Soda Bar | Leave a comment

Lately

Posted on February 10, 2012 by bearicaquinn

I have been traveling home often, more often than usual– for Christmas, for birthdays, for art projects. My time back in the Poconos is decidedly pleasant, marked by long lazy afternoons playing Scrabble with my brother (mon bon croissant), long … Continue reading →

Posted in Charming Anecdote, The Cats of Others | Tagged applesauce, birthday, Brooklyn, cat, Christmas, EMMA, Erica Quinn, Jake Weller, Maine Coon, Pets, Poconos, Recreation, Scrabble | 4 Comments

2x Birthday

Posted on January 24, 2012 by bearicaquinn

Yesterday, the stars aligned and two of the lovliest ladies I’ve ever had the occasion to meet celebrated the anniversary of their births– my Momcat, and Jake’s Madre. Yes, it has been suggested that Jake and I are twins. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Charming Anecdote | Tagged birthday, birthday buddies, cats, hats, incest, parties, twins | Leave a comment

Birthweek Continues

Posted on May 28, 2011 by bearicaquinn

Here’s a run-down of the kitties who have flooded in, in celebration of my 23rd birthday. I am luckier than I could have ever imagined. (WARNING, SOME OBJECTIONABLE LANGUAGE AHEAD!) (DOWN THERE!! vvv) From Suzanne, I received (among other pleasantries), a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birthday, Boxer's Cafe, cat, Dr. Bowman, Kitten, Law & Order, Pet, Return address, Rothrock Outfitters, Surly | 2 Comments

Birthday Letters

Posted on May 25, 2011 by bearicaquinn

Today I am 23 years old. Here are the cats who were waiting here to greet me. from Christie, South Berwick, Maine from Cece, not close enough to me, New York from Mike Shea, Brooklyn, NY Mike Shea writes, “happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Charming Anecdote | Tagged birthday, friends, Maine Coon, Mike Shea, New York, Pets, South Berwick Maine, United States | 3 Comments

On Boats and Birthdays

Posted on April 19, 2011 by bearicaquinn

…two of my favorite things. This sleepy and awesome boat cat is here to wish Jake’s rad dad, Jim, a very merry birthday and a happy new year! Today’s the day. Here are some scenes from last year’s Adventures in … Continue reading →

Posted in Charming Anecdote | Tagged birthday, Boat, family, Holidays, Home, New Year, Parenting | 2 Comments

On Coops and Kittens

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bearicaquinn

Here are some baby cats… …but this is the baby I’ve had on my mind recently. COOPS!! Congratulations to everyone’s favorites, Jon and Kazia. May your son never discover the true internet. Also, I hope Claudia doesn’t eat the milk … Continue reading →

Posted in The Cats of Others | Tagged babies, birthday, kittens, parents | 1 Comment