This one is from 2018 but it still applies. I’ve had a few soft losses in the past year (including two mahjong players). I remember all the people in this post. I wonder how my friend from work is doing. … Continue reading
Random 3 for October 11, 2026 – Fall clean up, flowers, drudgery work
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It’s a short one today. It wasn’t an interesting week and no amount of snark can make it interesting! Clean up week – There is a sadness about pulling out all the annual flowers. One day beautiful flowers are bouncing … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Teaching an old peep new tricks!
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Sasha the magnificent here. It’s been an interesting week. Gus and I decided to train the peep into different mealtimes. Because of me barfing breakfast, she was convinced I was eating too fast. Probably true. I like my food. First, … Continue reading
Throwback Tuesday: Shades of Perky
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This was a trip to see the beloved husband’s brother. It would be the last time we see him. It sparked all sorts of emotions! When I was young I was very perky. You know that kind of annoying perkiness … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 4, 2026 – Seasonal changes, adapting, healthy again, friends, new routines
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The changing of the seasons – A switch flipped. There is a different kind of electricity in the air. I’m longing for sweatshirts and jeans. And fleece…lots of fleece. The deer are mating and squirrels are…umm…squirrely. It’s that time. A … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Hello October!
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Sasha the magnificent here! (The peep says I should say Sasha the barfer, but it’s been a good week!) Lots of healing going on. The male peep is back to normal (or as normal as he gets) and I stopped … Continue reading
Throw Back Tuesday — Mad dogs and crazy people
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This post is from 2018 and nothing much has changed. My favorite people have quirks and none of these three extreme examples are in my life! That’s what I have always attracted. I like people with quirks but after you … Continue reading
Random 3 for September 27, 2026 – Rain, sickness, adulting
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Just a short one for this week. Other than one routine appointment, the week was taken over by illness. Oh yes, and worry. As we age, any illness becomes potentially fatal in our minds. Even a broken fingernail can cause … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Making do
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Sasha the magnificent here. The male peep went down this week. Sick as a dog. (I don’t know what that means but peeps say it.) Lady peep is not good at caretaking. She’s making chicken soup today. That’s her specialty. … Continue reading
Throwback Tuesday: The cat’s perspective on family reunions
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This post is from 2019 when I hosted our family reunion at the old house. For me it’s sad because three of the cats are gone. Only Sasha remains from this clowder. I miss them all. Author’s note from 2019: … Continue reading
