Background: I grew up in a house full of music. There was a lot country, 50s pop and German polka songs going on. All. The. Time. Records were on the player (vinyl to you young’uns) and lots of singing. My … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kate Crimmins
Random 5 for March 21, 2021 – Peaceful, smart products, mementos, restaurants, room painting
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Quiet and uneventful, yay! — It’s been a quiet week. No crises, no snowstorm, no bad news. I’ve treasured it. I was able to plod along doing things at my own speed and I love it! Who thought boring would … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Winter wrapup
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It was a bizarre winter when it came to the cats. (Adorable) stray cat shows up, Gracie has a bad tooth, Morgan breaks leg, move to new house. That’s a lot clustered together in a short time. We are all … Continue reading
Getting recalibrated
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I met up with my walking group partner this morning for the first time in six months. Yes, this is the partner who drives me crazy when I walk with her every day but I was surprised at how much … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 14, 2021 – Vaccine, people, Starbucks, weather, Morgan
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Reason to celebrate – I received my first covid shot this week. It was a relief. With our recent move we have had to go into stores and interact with people. Lots of people. The beloved husband was among the … Continue reading
Sassy cats — What was really going on during the move
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I whined a lot prior to and during the move. My nerves were shot but it wasn’t just the simple act of moving which by the way is not a simple act. I’m still coming to terms with what I … Continue reading
Our trip to the big city*
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Did you ever go someplace and have no idea how you got there or how you got home but you were very grateful to sleep in your own bed at night? Bingo! We need some things for the new house. … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 7, 2021 – Spring, memories, homes, Gracie, taxes
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Spring’s a coming – Although you couldn’t tell it by the 25 degree temperature we had this morning. Later in the week we are predicted to be well in the 60s. You will recognize me on the news. I will … Continue reading
Sassy cats — This picture tells it all
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After the drama of Morgan’s leg earlier in the week, she seems to have recovered nicely. She will have the soft bandage on until Tuesday but it seems to give her some added stability or maybe it was the shot … Continue reading
This mama don’t like drama
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We missed posting yesterday. There was a lot of drama in this house. All cat drama which is the most exhausting. It ranks right there with health drama. Morgan got her bandage taken off on Tuesday. The leg is skinner … Continue reading