John R. Fischer

Hi everyone,

It’s been a while. Sorry for not being on here the last few months. A lot’s been going on, mostly good, but I’ve been preoccupied. I’ve also been trying to figure out the direction I want to take this blog in.

In 2025, I challenged myself to write a blog post once a month, and I was successful. These blog posts ranged from so-called self-help guides I created based on my experience to my thoughts on current events. I’m hoping this year to find a specific beat to focus on, as I feel that will help the blog find its audience and attract more followers. My search for a core subject is still a work in progress, but I wanted to just give you an update, and thank you all for your support so far and for following this blog.

But I didn’t just want to leave you with a “to be determined” update, so here’s a another, cool update about my life recently: say hello to my new kitty cat.

Her name is Coconut, and she’s 14 years old. But don’t let her age fool you. She’s got the stamina of a newborn kitten. I just adopted her two weeks ago, and she has been such a breath of fresh air in my life.

I can’t fully explain it, but when you end up becoming the caretaker for another living creature, human or animal, it makes you mature and take life more seriously. Because of her, I now have a reason to eat healthier and exercise, because if something happens to me, that could leave her with no one. At 14 years old, it’s hard for senior cats like her to find someone. Many end up on the streets or at the pound and watch sadly as others get adopted. I can only imagine how they ask themselves what’s wrong with them.

Nothing is wrong with them. The problem is that we as humans always try to go for what’s young, new and fresh. I understand wanting to adopt a pet while it’s young and healthy in the hopes of spending many years together. But taking in a senior animal is also a special relationship. These are creatures that I feel in some ways are the most hurt and vulnerable and in need of a home more than others.

Even if you only have a few years with them, remember that you are helping them live out their golden years knowing they are loved. You can also still do things with them, as it’s especially important at their advanced age to keep them active for their health. You may have to go a bit slower, but you can still have fun and enjoy each other’s company.

I’m dedicating this blog post to you, Coconut. It is an honor to take care of you and be your special someone. I hope we have many years together. But even if we don’t, I am happy knowing that I can provide you a safe, warm and loving home where you can live out the rest of your existence, however long it may be, in peace and knowing that you are loved and someone’s special little kitty: mine! 😊❤️ 🐱