Adjustments

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Not my adjustments! The surviving cats! Everyone wants to be the top cat. They all think they are the top cat (and in their own way they are). Without the old cat Jake around to (gently) correct inappropriate behavior (that would … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 20 – Mojo, Starbucks, frogs, raccoon, projects

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Mojo? Where are you? – This has been a sad week. Missing my cat has sapped my energy (and my writing inspiration). It was easier to tell people “I lost a good friend.” Here’s hoping the mojo comes back! Starbucks? … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 6 – Gardens, illness, old cats, nighttime marauders, fences

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Garden woes – This hasn’t been a great year for my garden. I was late because of my thumb surgery. Then we had rain and cold weather through June. Last year my tomatoes developed wilt late in the season and … Continue reading

The reunion story for 2015 or Kate’s Diner open for business

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Every reunion has its story. Sometimes it’s about people and sometimes not. This year it’s about my old cat Jake. Jake is over 18 and that’s old for a cat. He is an indoor/outdoor cat but his outdoor time is … Continue reading

R5 for August 9 – Behaviors, fall, energy, weekend crisis, cats

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Being a ditz – You know when you see someone doing something rude or stupid and think what a ditz they are? That was me. I was in an informal line waiting to check out at a store with three … Continue reading

Diet – cat style, owner in therapy

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There are people who don’t look in mirrors or weigh themselves. They won’t allow photos taken even though their grandchildren will have no pictures to treasure after they are gone. I don’t know if it’s self-consciousness or denial. Or maybe … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 19 – nighttime creatures, mood, locusts, honey bees, bloggers

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They have arrived! – The locusts started their sweet song this past week. For me this is a sure sign of summer. As a child it signaled the hottest point of the summer – pool days, Kool Aid, biking! Good … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 12 – dogs, mailmen, fish, frogs, blogging

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What’s it with dogs anyway? – I was waiting in the Starbucks drive-through line (no, I don’t spend half my life there) and the car in front had a dog with his head hanging out the window. He was a … Continue reading