Random 5 for June 4 – appliances, traffic, Jake, nostalgia, hope

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

The following paragraph is a submission from the (very frustrated) beloved husband: What does it take to change a light bulb? — We have a 9-year old GE refrigerator. The light bulb died last weekend.   It looked like an LED … Continue reading

Sassy cats — How fast they grow!

Gallery

This gallery contains 4 photos.

Morgan joined the household in 2013. I was told she was about a year old but was more like six months. She was wherever she shouldn’t be and fearless. She doesn’t know she only has one eye and it has … Continue reading

Sassy cats – Where’s Waldo?

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

If you read my blog on Tuesday, you know that I misplaced Gracie’s favorite toy. You can read about it here. Over the weekend, I was in a hurry to put the cats’ toys out of the way for guests. … Continue reading

Where is that toy or unfortunate memory lapses

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Memory loss is something I’ve always worried about. It’s one of the first signs of dottiness. Now I’m worried. I’m a great pet owner. Mostly. They get free food and healthcare and not the cheap stuff either. They are nurtured … Continue reading

Sassy cats — As normal as it gets around here

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

It’s been peaceful…sort of. Gracie is eating normal cat food at normal intervals. What changed may have more to do with me than with her. Eating, drinking and elimination are the hallmarks of health for all living creatures. When someone … Continue reading

Sassy cats — Hazel is back on the wagon

Gallery

This gallery contains 3 photos.

Or the diet as the case may be. She pudged up when I wasn’t looking. She snarfed up every spare kibble she found even if it wasn’t intended for her. Now she has to lose two pounds. That’s a lot … Continue reading

Sassy cats — Peaceful pictures

Gallery

This gallery contains 3 photos.

After all the ta-do about Gracie, here are some very peaceful shots of her. She’s a very active cat, rarely napping but when she does, she is out. Gracie is doing well. We have gone from eating every half hour … Continue reading

Sassy cats –The refugee cat with the dumpster diving habit

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

You know that feeling when your child is finally potty-trained? I know what it feels like. You want to shout from the rooftops! Sing Hallelujah! Do the Snoopy dance! Tell anyone who will listen! No, I did not potty train … Continue reading

Sassy cats – The porch edition

Gallery

This gallery contains 5 photos.

This past week we cleaned the porch and put the cushions on the furniture. It suddenly turned into a welcoming room. Comfy and pretty. This is the first summer for our refugee cat Grace. Initially she was terrified of the … Continue reading