What does it mean when a cat winks?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
OK, this is probably a stupid question, but what does it mean when a cat winks? I read somewhere that it means something.
~Barb
Siouxsie: Let us start by assuring you that there’s no such thing as a stupid question, Barb.
Thomas: In fact, we think it’s highly commendable that you want [...]

My beautiful Birman is chewing his tail bald. Help!

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
First of all, thank you very much for your site. I recently adopted 2 kittens (brothers born June of this year), and these are the first and only cats I’ve ever had. I’m one of those “I’m-a-dog-person-not-a-cat-person” people, so I know nothing about cats. I’ve learned so much from your [...]