I wrote this in 2012 but it’s true today except he would be older. Today my Dad would be 110 if he were alive. He died when he was 55 years old. He was a healthy, vibrant man who didn’t … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kate Crimmins
Random 5 for August 12 – Trips, home, health, tomatoes, seasons
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A quick trip – The beloved husband took a quick trip to Denver to see his kids and attend an ELO concert. He had a great time. Sometimes it’s the short trips that are the most fun (except for the … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Celebrating cat week
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It’s always cat week in this house. Gracie was celebrating with her yoga poses! Totally exhausted she needed a nap!Hazel celebrated with a catnip martini! Followed by a nap on an upstairs windowsill Morgan took the day off!Mollie supervised the … Continue reading
The art of packing as you age
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We were gone for 48 hours. A weekend. Not a big deal. However… It was as if we would be gone for a week or two months. Maybe a year-long cruise. First the prep before leaving. My four cats get … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 5 – Vacation, packing, worry, weather, good times
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Getting ready – We were away for a few days recently. I am astounded that I pack almost as much for a weekend as I do for a week. That’s not including clothing. It’s an age thing that deserves a … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Remembering Jake
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—Jake: Listen Cupcake, don’t I get royalties for these articles? This is the time of year I think of my old cat Jake. He started going downhill fast around July 2015 and passed in September. He was a cat and … Continue reading
The looking glass
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About a week ago I looked in the mirror and saw my mother staring back at me. I was shocked. She’s been gone for decades. It wasn’t the wrinkles. They are not new. It wasn’t that stray chin hair (that … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 29 – Smells, fruit, projects, Facebook, books
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What’s that smell? – Humidity brings out the stink. It intensifies odors. I have a great nose. I can smell things no one else can. Perhaps it’s to compensate for my lousy vision. Sometimes it’s a blessing (I can smell … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Summer days
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It’s been a slow news week here. Mostly. Meal times are still a challenge but it’s too hot to care. Here are a few pictures. I have no idea why Hazel and Gracie are on the same chair. There are … Continue reading
Stupid comes to visit
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I hate stupid. I especially hate stupid when it’s me! I’ve been on a cooking spree lately. (Yes, that’s unusual for me, especially in the summer when I make reservations!) Yesterday I yearned for something blueberry. Anything blueberry. I thought … Continue reading
