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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.

Sassy cats – Odd cat out

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Morgan is the youngest cat at 3-1/2 years old. She’s not normal. It’s not because she has only one eye. It’s because she’s a people cat. I don’t have people-friendly cats. I can take a perfectly normal cat and within a … Continue reading

Relishing retirement and “conscious squandering”

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People ask me about retirement. Do I enjoy it? Hell, yeah! Really, I’m lucky! Very lucky! No white-knuckle driving! I was grateful during the last record-breaking snowstorm. I didn’t have to drive or worry about parking. There was no need to … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 7 – Retirement, SkillsUSA, early morning, beauty, cameras

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Passages – An old friend has retired and closed down her business. She has been the queen of reinvention for the last 40 or so years and is now entering a new phase. It’s amazing how our interests change. Things … Continue reading

Sassy cats – Zoomies or pets on steroids!

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Every pet I’ve ever had the zoomies! For no (apparent to a human) reason they start to race around the house. There’s no prey — artificial (mousie) or natural (spider or other cat). Just an intense burst of energy almost … Continue reading

Letting it go

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My gym is in a revolt. If you’ve never seen 60 to 80-year-old ladies really angry you would be in for sight. Eyes blaring, shoulders strutting, fingers wagging. Opinions everywhere but no direct combat….yet (but they are suiting up). I’ve … Continue reading

A chip off the old block or shades of Tess!

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My mother and I never looked alike. We had different coloring and different shapes. We didn’t wear the same shoe size. Our tastes were different. We were different (or so I thought). For the last 35 years of her life, I … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 31 – Squirrels, Jeopardy, Facebook, Groundhog Day, Exercise

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Hey yo! – I’ve been feeding the squirrels during the snowstorm. If I am not on the ball, someone knocks on my window! Jeopardy! – During the winter months the beloved husband and I watch Jeopardy. We complain that the … Continue reading

Sassy cats – Party on!

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My cats love catnip. It’s like crack cocaine for cats. Fortunately, it’s legal in my state. Don’t worry. They don’t inhale. After weeks of endless discussion, finger-pointing and fruitless promises, I made new catnip mousies. The opened catnip jar brought them … Continue reading

Grumpy old Kate or visionary?

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My first job out of school was with a big company. Very large…like 10,000 employees large. When people asked which department I worked in, I would respond “the grumpy old men department.” There were four young women (all under 30) and … Continue reading