The Mother Kitty’s Blog

The Mother Kitty’s blog is a historical repository of Melissa’s Kitties blog, which published consistently from 2006 to 2022. (May 2026: The blog may be revived and continued in the near future.)

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What’s Your Mood?

While the blog is an endless work in progress, at least I updated the mood board.

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Beauty

This kitty is the one who started it all.

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Mother

Always honor mothers!

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Tiny

Although these Kitties grew up, they are still kittens at heart.

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Wisdom

The Kitties know to always respect their elders.

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Old

These Kitties are legendary.

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Small

Gordon grew up to be an adventurer, and The Mother Kitty let him explore.

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Beginning

The Mother Kitty and her son Gordon were my original muses.

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Children

The Mother Kitty earned her name well.

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Egg

A star is born!

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New

And just like that, there were five.

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Carry

Gordon wants to be the decider, but we all know who that is.

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Propogate

It’s always a good day for a trip to a museum.

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Pioneer

Who knew this kitty would get me to pick up some markers and draw?

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Adapt

Always a lady, The Mother Kitty takes care of her appearance daily.

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