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A study in controlled chaos. This is where routines are honored—until they aren’t. The delicate balance of nap schedules, meal negotiations, and strategic sunbeam occupation. But within the predictability lurks defiance: the refusal to move for a vacuum, the silent protest against a closed door, the sudden decision that a long-abandoned toy is now essential. Some rebellions are loud, others are just a slow blink of disapproval. Either way, this is life as it unfolds.

A sleek black Oriental Shorthair cat mid-action, pushing pillows and bags around under a bed, intensely focused on ‘redecorating’ its personal space. The warm, cozy lighting highlights the quiet chaos of its under-bed kingdom

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The Great Rearrangement: When Mum’s ADHD Meets Schmutz’s Queendom

The signs are always the same. A distant, thoughtful hum. The slow, measured pacing. A long, exaggerated sigh that signals an incoming shift in the household’s entire geography. And then—movement. The bookshelf inches sideways. The couch is rotated (for the third time

January 23, 2025

A sleek black Oriental Shorthair cat sits dramatically on a yoga mat in a modern minimalist apartment. Surrounded by yoga props and a mindfulness video on a laptop, the cat looks mildly annoyed, its tail curled in protest.

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The Art of the Selective Collapse

There is no meltdown. Only curated disapproval. In this guide to selective emotional collapse, Franzi reclaims space, dignity, and the exact center of the yoga mat.

March 23, 2025

A collection of frayed and well-loved cat toys—small braided ropes with bells—displayed on a cozy surface. In the background, a sleek black Oriental Shorthair cat watches over them with wide, curious eyes.

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The Birth of Bommel: A Love Story in Strings and Chaos

Before there was Bommel, there was only the storage box. A sturdy thing, unremarkable in its function—until my eyes fell upon the cord. It dangled from the lid like a siren’s call, an unassuming thread of potential, whispering promises of play and

February 4, 2025

A humorous scene of two sleek black Oriental Shorthair cats. One cat lies blissfully on the floor, enjoying a small sticky lint roller grooming session like a luxury spa treatment. In the background, a slightly chubby black Oriental Shorthair watches with a dramatic 'WTF' expression, eyes wide and round, baffled by the absurdity of the scene. The cozy setting enhances the contrast between indulgence and judgment

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Schmutz’s Sticky Roller Ritual: The Bizarre Grooming Obsession

Some cats flee at the sight of a brush. Others, like me, tolerate it with dignified patience. And then, there’s Schmutz—who demands to be cleaned with a sticky lint roller as though it’s the height of luxury. It starts the same way

January 17, 2025

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The Great Rearrangement: When Mum’s ADHD Meets Schmutz’s Queendom

The Art of the Selective Collapse

The Birth of Bommel: A Love Story in Strings and Chaos

Schmutz’s Sticky Roller Ritual: The Bizarre Grooming Obsession

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