Every family has their dirty secret and we have ours. Gus was adopted at three. He had been at the rescue since he was eight weeks old. I assume he was neutered around three months which is typical but I’m … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kate Crimmins
Contractor-speak update
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In the past year plus, I have worked with contractors almost non-stop. I have learned a lot this time around. Unlike contractors in the “days of old” these are new times, and they call for new words. This is my … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 8, 2022 – Turtles, smells, ideas, floods, deck
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Something new! – This week while walking along the stream in my happy place, I saw a turtle. First one I’ve seen here. He was sunning on a branch that was hanging over the stream. Not my idea of relaxing … Continue reading
Sassy cats — This week’s news
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It’s the peep today. Gracie hopped on the casino bus. She felt lucky. This one-eyed cat does well with the one-armed bandit! Gracie is on laxatone three days a week for her hairballs. Like it sounds, it’s a mild laxative … Continue reading
The power of music
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We have a lot of chaos going on with deck work and tree planting. I’d love to say that it doesn’t cause my innards to get stressed, but it does. Big twisting and turning. I learned to take that innard … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 1, 2022 – May, jobs, facial recognition, trees, covid
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Can it really be May? – April turned out to be a cold and windy month. That didn’t stop the flowers and trees from starting their blooming season. It did, however, curtail my walks to my happy place. Hoping for … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Just a few pics
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Progress?
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Yes! Although it’s been slow going, there is progress. Deck pictures from day 3. The old deck is completely gone. We are waiting for lumber delivery (hopefully tomorrow) and nice warm weather to proceed.
Random 5 for April 23, 2022 – Robins, weirdos, projects, surprises, trees
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Hello? – We have an arched window over the front door. Yesterday I saw this robin looking in. He was standing on the outside ledge. He did a lot of walking up and down and peering. First time I saw … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Pictures
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From time to time the cats switch up their favorite spots. This week I saw a first. I have a huge, life-sized black lab stuffed dog laying on the guest bed. I’ve had it for many years. The cats snuggle … Continue reading
