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About Kate Crimmins

Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.

Stuff I’m not good at

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Everyone brags about how good they are at things. Blah, blah, blah. What about those areas where they fall short. Really short. Like lower than whale poop short. (It’s always good to work poop in a post because there are … Continue reading

Short and not so sweet with a few baby steps thrown in

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If you’re looking for Sassy Cats, there was a celebrity edition yesterday. Mollie has recovered from her notoriety and is sleeping peacefully in a catnip haze. She was catting around last night (in the house of course). Too much celebrating! … Continue reading

Sassy cats – Mollie is a star! Visiting with Bacon

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Sassy cats is a day early this week! It’s a celebrity edition! Do you know Bacon? No, not the breakfast food that comes with eggs, the pot-bellied pig who has his own blog? He lives in a most interesting house … Continue reading

Shudda-Cudda and Glad I didn’t

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My birthday is coming up and it’s one of those milestone ones. Ugh! How on earth did I get to be this old? Better than the alternative, yet how did it happen? Reflecting on life, there are some things I … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 1 – Dogs, holidays, parking lots, furniture, generosity

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Can we keep it? – We don’t need a dog. (Really we don’t according to the cats.) I found this oversized stuffed black lab at our local Macy’s. He followed me home. I am a soft touch. Holidays are almost over – … Continue reading

Sassy cats – It’s been a crappy week!

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Literally. Poor Hazel had a bad case of diarrhea. Really bad. (Reminded me of my last colonoscopy prep. Can you relate?) Editor’s note: Squeamish readers should scroll on. However, you will miss a good post! Poor Kate had to clean … Continue reading

Christmas odds and ends

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Long-time readers know I am a Starbucks fan. Maybe fanatic is a better word. All the Starbucks except one are closed for Christmas and yes, I found it. They are corporate stores. They ask for volunteers to staff a centrally … Continue reading

Merry Christmas to the beloved husband

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When you get older your perspective changes. Holidays are not about the presents. You can buy your own in a color you really like. It’s not about crowds of people because you can’t connect with anyone in a crowd. It’s … Continue reading