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
Gallery
This gallery contains 1 photo.
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!
Gallery
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
Gallery
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
Gallery
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
Gallery
This gallery contains 2 photos.
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
Gallery
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
Somewhat Random 5 for September 20, 2026 – Lots of reunion talk
Gallery
Happy rainy day for those in the northeastern US – There is something peaceful about a steady rain. It’s cleansing, wiping away the tears of the week. The rain is appreciated although we are expecting several days of it. At … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Deer guests and stuff
Gallery
This gallery contains 3 photos.
It’s Sasha the magnificent. Interesting week here. We had a very majestic visitor. She came to our front yard and had breakfast. The peep thought she was eating the flowers. After she left, the peep checked and she cleaned up … Continue reading
Throw Back Tuesday — Is knowing better or worse revisited
Gallery
This post is from 2017. Since then our friends sold their vacation cabin and he passed away leaving us with some really great memories. On our last visit I knew it was likely our last trip there. That made it … Continue reading
