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.)

To search for an specific illustration or post, type in the topic or element in the Search bar below, or Contact Melissa at hello@themotherkitty.com.

Melissa Connolly 3/3/16 Melissa Connolly 3/3/16

Mystery

It’s no mystery: I was a PBS kid.

Melissa Connolly 4/28/13 Melissa Connolly 4/28/13

Train

Comet bravely takes on a Buster Keaton stunt this week! Bravo!

Melissa Connolly 12/2/12 Melissa Connolly 12/2/12

Haunt

The Kitties got into that Frankenstein vibe for Halloween this year.

Melissa Connolly 7/9/11 Melissa Connolly 7/9/11

Johnny Kitties: Celebrating Johnny Depp Film #10 — Ed Wood (1994)

Tim Burton's wonderful, loving tribute to the worst film director of all time put a constant smile on Johnny’s face and earned Martin Landau an Oscar for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi.