Tag Archives: cats

The Corona Chronicles – A Small Candle in the Darkness

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Shimona from the Palace

Albert Schweitzer is reported to have said: “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: Music and Cats”. I am sure that many of us, forced to live in a bubble largely cut off from meaningful human … Continue reading →

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Music, Secret Gardens and Magic Lanterns

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Shimona from the Palace

As my faithful readers know, Music is my Great Passion. Music – and Cats. Let me start again. As my faithful readers know, Music and Cats are my twin passions. And Literature. I beg your pardon. I’ll just start over … Continue reading →

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When You’re On Vacation, the Calories Don’t Count

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

Israeli hotels are famous for their buffet breakfasts, which typically include a very large selection of salads, hard and soft cheeses, several kinds of smoked fish, a variety of breakfast cereals, fruit and fruit juices, and many types of bread … Continue reading →

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A New Angel at the Rainbow Bridge

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Shimona from the Palace

It is with a broken heart that I have to announce the departure of my beloved Possum, my MagnifiCat, for the Rainbow Bridge at 11:50 this morning.  I had always imagined that he and I would retire together, but now, … Continue reading →

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Still on the subject of Pixie

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Shimona from the Palace

Pixie seems to be a little better today, after an apparent downward swing on Wednesday. She came out herself when she saw I was feeding Possum, to claim her share and later this evening, she even went of her own … Continue reading →

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