When I was a child I was afraid of some of my friends’ fathers. They would yell and scold and didn’t seem to have a tolerance for children. My own dad was not like. I was not used to a … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kate Crimmins
Random 5 for July 25, 2021 – Falls, projects, fear, therapy, pond
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A goose and gander thing? – About two months ago the beloved husband fell over with the kitchen chair. One minute he was sitting at the table and the next he was on the ground sideways still sitting on the … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Getting back to normal
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Sasha here today. Gracie got in the catnip so she’s useless. Eat, bath, sleep. That is the cat mantra with an occasional poop thrown in. Florence Nightingale (that would be me) and companion (that would be Gus) were keeping the … Continue reading
Another round of odds and ends
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Here is a piece of advice — Don’t have an auto accident. There is a mountain of paperwork to be done. It’s due while you are not feeling well and at an emotional low. I was fortunate as I have … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 18, 2021 – Time, Fitbit, cars, ads, reunion
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Good grief July is half over! – July is the one month out of the year that I always feel flies by more so than any other month. It’s a full month with 31 days but somehow poof and it’s … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Getting ready
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Gracie here: This week we have a contractor coming to enclose an area for a music room. There will be French doors to close it off and soundproofing to keep the noise down. We think it may be our caterwauling … Continue reading
Reflections on an accident
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My recent auto accident taught me a few life lessons. First out of the box is that you can’t predict what you will do. When things go south fast, some primordial instincts kick in and they may not always be … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 11 – Splinters, exfoliation, computers, auto accident, looking for the good
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Yep, I’m running late. Last week was not one of my best. Early in the week I picked up an old aluminum pole with a reflector on the top. The aluminum had disintegrated to the point of being full of … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Just a quickie
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Morgan here. This was not a good week. The peep was involved in an accident. She’s ok but she’s taking a lot of care. Airbag injuries are painful so we’ve been doing our best. She’s had round the clock cat … Continue reading
Some pandemic lessons
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Mask wearing taught me a few lessons. First having your own bad breath go straight up your nose is sobering. More mouthwash, please! I know my hearing isn’t great but without the ability to read lips and facial expressions my … Continue reading
