KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Brown Sugar Cake!
Introducing Brown Sugar Cake – the sweetest treat you’ll ever meet! Just like her name suggests, this four-year-old gray tabby is soft, warm, and oh-so-sweet. Brown Sugar Cake has a quiet, gentle nature that makes everyone around her feel calm and cared for. She is also housetrained and great with dogs, cats, and children. With…… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Truffle!
This tiny bundle of joy is Truffle, a precious 14-week-old Chihuahua mix puppy with a heart as big as his ears! Truffle is a sweet little boy who absolutely loves to be held and will shower you with endless kisses. He’s playful, cuddly, and just about as cute as can be — seriously, it’s impossible…… Continue Reading
Black-Eyed Susan: A Cheerful Bloom From North Carolina to Norway
Black-eyed Susan may be native to North Carolina, but its golden blooms have found their way around the world—even to the hills of Norway, where I recently spotted them thriving among the snow-capped peaks. Hardy, cheerful, and largely unbothered by pests, this adaptable member of the sunflower family brightens up gardens from summer through fall. It’s beloved not just by gardeners, but by pollinators like bees and butterflies—and come autumn, even finches stop by for a snack. Whether you’re planting in clay or sand, sun or part shade, Black-eyed Susan earns its place with easy care and sunny disposition.… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Pelican!
Meet Pelican! He’s a six-year-old orange and white tabby with a heart full of love and a soft spot for making feline friends. He’s FIV-positive, but don’t let that scare you off. Cats like Pelican can live long, happy, healthy lives, and he’s got plenty of snuggles and head bumps left to give. He’s a…… Continue Reading
Shack Interviews Lawrence Gowan of Styx
Shack caught up with Styx keyboardist and vocalist Lawrence Gowan prior to their show at Coastal Credit Union Music Park July 9th. It’ll be Styx, The Kevin Cronin Band (former lead vocalist of REO Speedwagon) and former Eagle Don Felder on The Brotherhood of Rock Tour. Tickets on sale now at livenation.com. Shack Interviews Lawrence…… Continue Reading