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Jul 4, 2011 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! July 4, 2011

This just in… In honor of the Fourth of July, Smudge has declared her independence from participation in any productive activities. She has, instead, pledged her allegiance to a really good nap, cookbook writing be damned. Update: One Hour... read more

May 16, 2011 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! May 16, 2011

Sometimes, when I’m hanging with the corporate overlords, Dave emails me photos of what Smudge is doing. This just in: Smudge would like to remind you that sometimes, you need to look at things with a different perspective. Her recommendation is to try... read more

Mar 20, 2011 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! March 20, 2011

This just in: Smudge has perfected the art of using her impressive (and impressively soft!) belly as a ballast ensure no matter how precarious her position, she never falls off the... read more

Feb 21, 2011 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! February 21, 2011

This just in: Smudge really likes Jane Eyre, too… and since we’d never seen the adaptation starring Orson Welles, we held down the couch this weekend through every spooky moment of the 1944 classic. Smudge and I are in agreement that we prefer the 2006 Toby Stephens-Ruth Wilson... read more

Feb 14, 2011 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine’s Day from... read more

Dec 17, 2010 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! December 17, 2010

Sometimes, when I’m hanging with the corporate overlords, Dave emails me photos of what Smudge is doing. This just in: Smudge wants you all to be sure to make time today to check out The 30 Most Important Cats of 2010. She’s slightly miffed to find that she’s not included on the list, and refused to pose for a photo… Her anger was so extreme, she was forced to take a nap to... read more

Oct 28, 2010 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! October 28, 2010

Sometimes, when I’m hanging with the corporate overlords, Dave emails me photos of what Smudge is doing. This just in: Smudge is reveling in the contentment of being... read more

Oct 7, 2010 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! October 7, 2010

Sometimes, when I’m hanging with the corporate overlords, Dave emails me photos of what Smudge is doing. This just in: Smudge can see you. She knows if you slept through your workout today (ahem). She knows if you ate your vegetables. And she knows how hard you’re working to stave off the Sugar Monster, and she’s proud of... read more

Oct 4, 2010 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! October 4, 2010

Sometimes, when I’m hanging with the corporate overlords, Dave emails me photos of what Smudge is doing. This just in: Apparently while I was creating a squishier belly in Prague, Smudge was working on an equally-smushy belly back here in Austin. (I love the way her feet are making quote marks as if to say, Look at my “belly!”) It’s good to be... read more

Aug 17, 2010 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! August 17, 2010

Sometimes, when I’m hanging with the corporate overlords, Dave emails me photos of what Smudge is doing. This just in: “La la la. I’m a cat. I’M A CAT! I can look at you upside down… la la la.”... read more

Aug 6, 2010 Posted by Mel

Smupdate! August 6, 2010

I’ve been in training with the corporate overlords’ this week, so workouts and interesting cooking have taken a backseat to learning new software. I know: ew. But, back by popular demand… a Smupdate! Sometimes, when I’m hanging with the corporate overlords, Dave emails me photos of what Smudge is doing. Apparently, she’s just hanging out, looking cute.... read more

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