David W. Falls

Why do cats become obsessed with closed doors they don’t even want to walk through? In this witty and surprisingly philosophical essay, Dave W. Falls explores Frankie the cat’s mysterious cabinet-opening rituals — and what they reveal about curiosity, control, and human behavior.

The ancient Egyptians didn’t see cats as obedient pets. They saw them as independent beings with their own presence, priorities, and quiet authority. Thousands of years later, cats still behave the same way—we’re the ones who keep misunderstanding them.

Bookstores are full of self-help books promising better habits, stronger motivation, and a more balanced life. Frankie has never read any of them. As far as I can tell, he does not believe humans have much to teach him.

What if the famous philosophical principle known as Ockham’s Razor had a feline inspiration? In this playful essay, David W. Falls explores how cats - especially Frankie - turn logic upside down and remind us that sometimes the simplest explanation is simply the cat.

How do cats move through darkness, narrow spaces, and unfamiliar rooms with such quiet confidence? In this reflective essay, David W. Falls explores the hidden intelligence of feline whiskers—and what their precision reveals about how cats experience the world.

In Santa Paws: What Cats Teach Us About Giving, David W. Falls reveals the surprising, oddly tender logic behind feline gift-giving. Why do cats bring us lizard fragments? Why do they pounce through wrapping paper like Olympians? And what does any of this have to do with generosity? This warm, witty holiday story answers all of it - and will change how you see your cat’s next “present.”