Everyone gets their alternate news somewhere. I get it at the gym. I go to a “ladies” gym every morning. I’m one of the younger ones (the average age is near 80) and they make me feel good. They think … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kate Crimmins
Random 5 for July 9 – Bras, farmer markets, sales, nostalgia, smoke alarms
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The dangers of farmers’ markets – It’s summer for sure. All the fruits and vegetables are coming in. We go to the local corn shed (which carries a lot more than corn) at least twice a week, sometimes more. It’s best … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Resting up
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Morgan here. It’s been a hectic week. That damn noise box on the ceiling went off one night. We had extra peeps here who chowed down on everything (and forgot to give us some) and I had to work nights … Continue reading
Mouse-ageddon
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All the action in this house happens in the middle of the night. Always. Last week I posted about the mouse that Morgan, my one-eyed mouser cat, snuffed out and the rehoming. (If you missed it click here.) I was … Continue reading
July 4th memories
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I’ve written about my extended family’s 4th of July picnics before. They were epic (especially to a kid). Even though they ended in the 70s, I get nostalgic every year. Here is a slightly adjusted story from the past. July 4th … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 2 – Time, signs of summer, weirdos, animal shelters, Canada
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Good grief it’s July! – I remember last year July flew by in a blur. This year I am working to live “in the moment.” I love summer and it always seems like the shortest season, especially July. Fresh local … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Instruction tutorial for holiday weekend
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Cats know how to celebrate. They don’t go all crazy with fireworks and such but they kick back. Here are some thoughts direct from their heads. Morgan: Listen up peeps! This is how cats enjoy the weekend. You could learn … Continue reading
A short round of short thoughts
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Did you ever notice that when a person says “not to be judgmental,” it is followed by a judgmental statement? I’m not sure if the phrase is a warning for the listener or a pre-apology in a non-committal sort of … Continue reading
Smoke alarms — the concert you want to miss
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One day last week at 2:15 a.m. the smoke alarms went off. All of them. There was no smoke or fire. Just one irate former sleeper and a groggy spouse. And four cats hiding under the beds. Our alarms only … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 25 – Anniversaries, changes, fireworks, crazy people, hydrangeas
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Happy anniversary to the beloved husband! — I did it again! Yesterday was my 10th wedding anniversary and I forgot. The beloved husband didn’t. Instead of a serenade I was awakened at 2:15 a.m. by the damn smoke alarms but … Continue reading
