June 2020 – Page 3 – My Cat Jeoffry Bookstore and Cat Lounge

Review of COYOTE AMERICA by Dan Flores

By TJ June 9, 2020Books, Nonfiction, Wild Animals

The other evening I was driving through a busy intersection near my house on the outskirts of Phoenix and I saw a coyote crossing the street. Thankfully there wasn't a whole lot of traffic, but funny thing was he crossed with the light, as if he knew how to…

Our Trip to Yellowstone!

By TJ June 9, 2020Horses, National Parks, Wild Animals

This post was originally published June 2018 on MyCatJeoffry.com. We recently returned from a trip to Yellowstone National Park. Above is a pic of some adorable baby bison, viewed through a scope. We primarily went to do some quality wolf-watching, after reading a wonderful book by Terry Tempest Williams,…

Review of JANE DOE by Victoria Helen Stone

By TJ June 9, 2020Books, Cats, Fiction

Neither of our silly cats was in the mood to do book poses tonight, so it was sister Sofia to the rescue, even though this book features a cat character :) We got this book as an Advance Reader's Copy at the RT Booklovers Convention in Reno, which we…

Review of WISH ME HOME by Kay Bratt

By TJ June 9, 2020Books, Dogs, Fiction

This kitty seems to be reading a lot of dog books lately! We found this book on Audible - it was an Audible book of the day - and we couldn't remove the ear buds for practically the length of the book. It's about a young woman, Cara, who…

Do Some Wolf Yoga with Moon!

By TJ June 9, 2020Books, Picture Books, Wild Animals

After our reading of the mesmerizing A Wolf Called Romeo, we just loved the idea of this debut picture book by Alison Oliver called MOON. It's about a little girl who leads a very busy life. She longs to take a break from it all and find her true self.…

Ducklings Rescued from a Drainpipe!

By TJ June 9, 2020Birds, Personal

We love our little community :-) Someone walking her dog around our neighborhood lake heard some squawking coming from a nearby drainpipe. She and dog walked over to see a duck chirping madly about. She noticed the squawking was coming from a drainpipe and peered down to see some…

Orecchiette with Sauteed Garlic and Rapini

By TJ June 9, 2020Food

This is my favorite pasta dish, and one I got when I lived in New York and would frequent Mario Batali's delicious (and more affordable!) restaurant, Po, which, sadly, has now closed. The pasta is orecchiette, which are like little hats, thicker and chewier than most noodles. The vegetable…

Review of THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER by Lawrence Anthony

By TJ June 9, 2020Africa, Books, Memoir, Nonfiction, Wild Animals

About half way through this book I started crying and couldn't stop until end. And then I cried even more because it was over. Not because it was sad, although there are parts that are bittersweet, but just because it was so beautiful. Honestly, I don't think I've ever…

Review of A WOLF CALLED ROMEO by Nick Jans

By TJ June 9, 2020Books, Memoir, Nonfiction, Wild Animals

Such an endearing book that now ranks up there as one of my all-time favorite wildlife books. If you haven't read this book yet and you like wolves, wildlife, Alaska, or even dogs, it's a must-read! Published in 2014, A Wolf Called Romeo tells the true story of a…

Open-Faced Black Bean Burrito!

By TJ June 9, 2020Food

I like to make mine with: fajita-sized tortilla (so not as many calories as regular-sized)black beansSavoy cabbage (healthier than the usual iceberg lettuce)pico de gallo (with tomato, onion, and cilantro)chopped avocadodiced serrano chili peppers (or jalapeno if you find the serrano too hot!)So Delicious vegan cheddar-style cheese shredstopped with…