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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.

Please don’t let him die!

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That’s what I kept saying in my car. It was a terrifying experience for me and I wasn’t directly involved. I had a front row seat to a near train disaster. As it unfolded time stood still. Everything was in … Continue reading →

Random 5 for February 14 – Valentine’s Day, mail, Freshly Pressed, Fitbit, self-control

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Happy Valentine’s Day to all – In our house it’s not celebrated in a big way. We are too practical to fall for all the hype. It’s more fun to do special things all year. Still…maybe I’ll have an extra … Continue reading →

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 →