by Cathy Suzuki | Apr 7, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat
I have spent a happy Easter with the extra excitement of mint chocolate. Oh, how I enjoy mint. However, serious reading and conversations have been going on in the kitchen, and the topic appears to be “stagflation.” Initially, I was quite scared because I have always...
by Cathy Suzuki | Mar 23, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat
I overheard my owner exclaiming, ‘I have repeatedly told my clients that one of the well-trodden paths to ease the stress of one’s family having to find the money to pay Inheritance Tax is to have a life assurance policy in place.’ She continued, ‘It pays out on the...
by Cathy Suzuki | Mar 18, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat
I have to report that I am having terrible trouble with my owner. She constantly paces the floor, despairing of the situation in the Middle East and the increased price of fuel. It seems set to affect every part of life, including the transportation of food. I am also...
by Cathy Suzuki | Mar 3, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat
Carole’s mood at this time of year can only be described as ‘stressed but focused’. She is so focused on making sure that all her clients have made good tax decisions before 5th April, and have paid into their pension and ISA savings accounts, that I frequently worry...
by Cathy Suzuki | Feb 17, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat
This week, I found a unique spot in the hallway where the sun is shining through the glass in the door. I’ve taken up my favourite position (rolled onto my back with paws neatly folded) and I’m dreamily thinking of Carole’s thoughts this week; they really fit my mood....
by Cathy Suzuki | Feb 9, 2026 | The Ruminations of Ruby the Cat
I have to say, Carole has had a cold this week and that does not seem to have improved her mood. Listening to her phone calls with colleagues, it seems that she is responding well to the fact that recent civil service retirees are not getting their pension benefits...
