The floor of my apartment is littered — literally. Wine corks, toothbrushes, the cardboard core from a toilet-paper roll, a half-strand of Mardi Gras beads, a mangled paper grocery bag and chewed-up ...

Anyone who lives with a cat knows that the simplest toys often end up being the biggest hits. Flashy gadgets and expensive accessories can be fun, but many cats seem happiest when they have something ...