Another weird and hectic week – We have a houseguest. Everything was going fine until our cat Gus decided to get ill. Seriously ill. Tossed all plans out the window and brought in a huge level of stress. After 3-1/2 … Continue reading
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Sassy cats – And the beat goes on
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It’s the peep today. Gracie is reveling in not being the cause of the current mayhem. She took off to the casino. It was Gus’s turn again. Yesterday after a nondescript afternoon, he turned funky. He started trying to pee … Continue reading
Postscript on a reunion
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Our reunion was here last Saturday. There was a lot of activity and little time to think or feel. Knowing it would likely be our last hosting, gave it a bittersweet note. Technically by the time our turn came up, … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 2, 2023 – All reunion-related random thoughts
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It’s over – Our family reunion was yesterday. It was bittersweet. It was my last time hosting. The tradition gets handed down and the younger folks need to pick up the responsibility. Family is important. For many of my relatives, … Continue reading
Sassy cats – The day before
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Gracie here. All the cats are healthy (at the moment) but the peeps are a little nuts. They are hosting family tomorrow (Saturday) and the lady peep’s neurosis has kicked in big time. Common stuff you hear includes: Will it … Continue reading
Special guests
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In the spring, we had a robin try to make a home in the structure of the pergola on the deck level. We caught it early (before eggs) and convinced the lovely couple to find a residence elsewhere. There is … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 25, 2023 – Anniversary, s’mores, brain fog, more brain fog, family
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Happy anniversary to the beloved husband! – We celebrated 16 years this week. Woo-hoo! Seems like just yesterday. (I say that about a lot of stuff!) Well, that didn’t work – I’ve been yearning for a s’mores. It’s been decades … Continue reading
Sassy cats – The straight story
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Gracie here. Sorry I wasn’t here last week. The peep gets so neurotic. What a diva! She was beside herself because I had a few barfs so she took me to the vet. Some were pretty spectacular, but you know, … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 18, 2023 – Directions, cats, medical protocols, aging, joy
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Getting lost – I had my mammogram check-up this week at our large hospital campus. If I go in the main entrance, I get around pretty well but my exam was in an auxiliary building with it’s own entrance and … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Highway to Hell
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It’s the peep today. Gracie is on sick leave. Right now she is overlooking my writing with her resting bitch face. She was annoyed that she had to go to the vet again. She’s the cat who loves AC/DC and … Continue reading
