Soft Brag
A website I am involved in recently won a Certificate of Excellence from The Cat Writers’ Association. I am so pleased at this achievement. I am always grateful for the opportunity to educate and learn about cat care and behavior.
The Cat Writers’ conference is in 22 days! I am getting excited at the thought of being in such delightful company. I have learned so much from this group and admire each member for their work and talents.
Revisited the site of my terror today. The place where the coyotes were. Lei and I went back this time, my intention was to remain on the main trail. But that intention was short-lived, because hunters had been there and left remains of elk and deer behind. 
Many of the “kills” were clearly poachers. Carcasses left but the head and antlers taken. Hunters generally only leave the gut pile, and never on the main trails! They are supposed to drag them out in the woods.
Lei kept diving into the kills- so we had to turn back. She got stung for her trouble, because the first carcass had so many wasps and bees in it, it looked like a bloody hive. I feel so bad for these noble creatures, shot down by drunkards and scoundrels. I have no problem with a person hunting because the family needs meat, but to kill just to kill or for the trophy is senseless and idiotic! If I knew who did all this damage, I would call Fish & Game and report them for the poachers they are.
So now, the walking area is ruined and I am back to taking Lei to the dog park. We worked with her today on the basic commands. She did okay, she is learning. It is a slow process, but it is happening.
She still chases the barn cats in the yards. The chase is not harmful, it is playful but still unacceptable for her to do. I am hoping next month when we get her spayed, that this might slow her down a bit. She also will need to have her hernia repaired, it is quite visible right now.