Only three for today. Maybe I’m lazy! Decisions, decisions – Sometimes we must decide before we know all the facts. It’s a shot in the dark. Will it or won’t it. I had to make one of those this week. … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kate Crimmins
Sassy cats — Old Jake memories
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Next week will be ten years since I lost Jake, my infamous last black indoor-outdoor cat. I still think of him. I’ve had a few cats that are truly memorable and he is one of them. He was diabetic the … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 31, 2025 – Mornings, holiday emergencies, gas prices, flannel, stink
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Let’s start with a smile! It figures – Long time readers know that I whine about holiday weekend medical illnesses. Emergency care for two-legged or four-legged critters is $$$ normally and extra on holiday weekends. This (Labor Day) weekend it’s … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Litter update!
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Sasha here. The peep is taking the day off. She’s picking up new glasses. It will be a hoot because she never likes them initially. She’ll whine about the fit, the color and the fact that she must wear them. … Continue reading
Stupid tax!
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I’m not saying tax is stupid (although it is!), I’m saying there is a tax for being stupid. Sometimes it’s in the form of money, sometimes it time wasted and sometimes it’s bruised self esteem. (It always involves bruised self … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 24, 2025 – Changes, osteoporosis, clipart, care communities, weather
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You know you are old when – you recognize the location of funeral homes outside of your hometown. I’m on the Facebook page of a large company I worked for a long time ago. I worked there for 25 years … Continue reading
Sassy cats — More pictures, less text
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We have more Gus shots this week. He loves the camera and the camera loves him. We had a few nice days so the upstairs window was open. Gus found it. Have a great weekend!
Random 5 for August 17, 2025 – Cremation, tails, tech stuff, cell phone, sick
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Say what? – I’ve been getting emails for cremation services. Sales! Discounts! I’m hoping this is a bit premature or do they know something I don’t. Anyway, it’s weird. Maybe tails are useful – I was watching my cat watching … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Gus the chonk!
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Gus weighs in as our biggest cat at 15 pounds. He was 12 pounds when adopted in 2020 but that happens in this household. My vet said the cats are happy. She is not concerned about his weight as he … Continue reading
A new gift from aging
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Aging has brought a new phenomenon. I can’t realistically predict how long it will take to do something. I forget I’m old. Everything takes longer. Getting the dang ladder out of the garage takes longer. Half hour projects are around … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 