My mom was a hoot but her reaction to getting her ears pierced surprised me. She had all her babies at home so she could handle pain well. Maybe except for… I walked at the mall this morning. The Piercing … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 18, 2026 – Frost, fall, mouse, aging, weather
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It’s official! – We got our first freeze last night. It wasn’t a hard one but there will be another one tonight. We are officially in the “other side” of the seasons. It’s a signal to switch out the coats. … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Sasha’s back from the vet!
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It’s me again, Sasha the magnificent. I’m home. It’s so good to be alive! It was awful. Peeps have no sense of boundaries. They even put a tube up my butt! Seriously? All this because I barf on carpets. The … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Help! On my way to the vet!
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Sasha the magnificent here. The cruel peep is taking me to the vet. If I survive I will post later! Send treats! And mousies! Tell Gus I love him! Goodbye my wonderful readers!
Throwback Tuesday: Soft Losses
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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
