Can this be true? – I read an article on summer super foods. I was devastated. Potato chips didn’t make the list. Neither did pizza. It had stuff like blueberries and spinach. Seriously! I was surprised to see fresh corn … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kate Crimmins
Sassy cats — Mostly Gus
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Gus has been here five years on August 1st. He was a great addition to the clowder. He was three at the time and constantly overlooked by potential adopters (and I don’t know why!) He’s mostly laid back although he … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 6, 2025 – Summer, squirrel, coffee, end of life stuff, ants
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Holy cow how did that happen? – Two summer holidays are done. One more to go before winter. Summer months are shorter than winter months. July has six days total before it’s gone. I’m working to savor every day. It … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Holiday edition
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Sasha reporting. Here in the US, today is national boom-boom day when people freak out dogs with fireworks. Fortunately, us cats aren’t reactive. At least not to fireworks, houseguests are another thing! It’s quiet now but it will get noisy … Continue reading
A Somewhat Random 5 for June 29, 2025 – Wills, living options, summer memories, ice cream trucks, family picnics
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It’s officially done – We finished our wills this week. It was exhausting. I thought it was just me, but the beloved husband said he was wiped out too. It’s not physical work but there is an emotional impact to … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Position open
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Peep here. After having houseguests last week, Sasha decided she needs an emotional support animal. Something to comfort or distract her during trying times. Something to swat or maybe squash depending on her mood. It’s a tough position to fill. … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 22, 2025 – Guests, wills, transitions, swamp ass weather, technology
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The house is quiet – Our houseguests are gone. Sasha is back to ruling everyone. Routine reigns. Swamp ass weather – This week will be our first real “swamp ass” weather this year. High temperatures and high humidity will give … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Introoders!
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Sasha here. I’m in back of the water heater in my hidey spot! Some new peeps invaded my space. Morgan and Gus hung around to see if they came with treats but I took off to my hidey spot. They … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 15, 2025 – Surgery, guests, disappointment, marches, local politicians
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Hip, hip hooray! – Four people I know had hip replacement surgery in the past six weeks. The ages vary from 52 to 85. They all healed differently. This surgery has come a long way from past decades when people … Continue reading
Revisiting a post on immigration from 2011
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With all that is going on with immigrants, I am including a story I wrote in 2011 about my grandmother. All my grandparents were immigrants. They came to the US for the same reason people are coming here today, for … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 