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My mother and I never looked alike. We had different coloring and different shapes. We didn’t wear the same shoe size. Our tastes were different. We were different (or so I thought). For the last 35 years of her life, I … Continue reading
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My cats love catnip. It’s like crack cocaine for cats. Fortunately, it’s legal in my state. Don’t worry. They don’t inhale. After weeks of endless discussion, finger-pointing and fruitless promises, I made new catnip mousies. The opened catnip jar brought them … Continue reading
My first job out of school was with a big company. Very large…like 10,000 employees large. When people asked which department I worked in, I would respond “the grumpy old men department.” There were four young women (all under 30) and … Continue reading
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Reporting live from the aftermath of Storm Jonas! When a storm is predicted I get these grandiose ideas of accomplishments. I listen to friends who plan to cook up a storm — enough for an apocalypse or a month (whichever … Continue reading
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Stand back! I don’t know how big this gets! — Yesterday we were hit with winter storm Jonas. We were predicted to be on an outer band with less snow. Something happened and we got hit big time. It started … Continue reading
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The first one is always the worst. No one is prepared. In our area the first one happens before Christmas. That’s when you are busy with holiday distractions. You aren’t paying attention. Then one day there is white stuff all … Continue reading
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It entered the house innocently. Someone put it on a gift as part of the decorative wrapping. Its evil intent hidden to the unsuspecting household. It was shiny and red and oh so pretty. The family liked pretty rather than … Continue reading
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Recently I went to the gym on a Saturday. (I know! Even I couldn’t believe it but I missed a day during the week and felt….compelled – that’s the nice word for guilt.) It’s a different crowd except for Mary. Occasionally … Continue reading
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R.I.P. David – I was not a great David Bowie fan but I could appreciate his talent. Pushing the envelope keeps music interesting and he did that well. We were contemporaries with birthdays a few days apart. Seems young from … Continue reading
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I have donations for the animal shelter and we know what happens when I walk in there. It’s another bunch of towels and dry cat food. Jake is the cat that keeps on giving. Prior to his passing, I doted … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 