For the techies – I finally ditched Internet Explorer. My computer was getting hung up all the time even on other programs like Outlook and Word. Switching the browser seems to have cleared it up. It was easier than tossing … Continue reading
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Sassy cats — Gracie, another passage
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Gracie has been with us since January 2017. She was rescued from a hoarding situation and no one knew how old she was. She was small (under 6 pounds) but she was pregnant when surrendered. Based on her teeth, my … Continue reading
What’s up in the ‘hood
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The dang smoke detector went all crazy last week. It was in the afternoon but it scared us all. I was with the cats under the bed! Changing the battery didn’t help. It’s a new unit installed less than a … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 19 – Renovations, weeds, Starbucks, critters, books
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Last summer project finished! – We sanded and recoated the kitchen hardwood floor. It’s not as bad a job as you think. Overall it took 10 hours over 3 days. We did the pre-start conversation (or the tailgate as I … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Kitchen edition
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This past week we refinished our kitchen floor. It’s hardwood and every few years we sand it and topcoat it. It’s not a big job but it puts the kitchen (heart of the cat food world) out of commission. The … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 12 – Trips, home, health, tomatoes, seasons
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A quick trip – The beloved husband took a quick trip to Denver to see his kids and attend an ELO concert. He had a great time. Sometimes it’s the short trips that are the most fun (except for the … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Celebrating cat week
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It’s always cat week in this house. Gracie was celebrating with her yoga poses! Totally exhausted she needed a nap!Hazel celebrated with a catnip martini! Followed by a nap on an upstairs windowsill Morgan took the day off!Mollie supervised the … Continue reading
The art of packing as you age
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We were gone for 48 hours. A weekend. Not a big deal. However… It was as if we would be gone for a week or two months. Maybe a year-long cruise. First the prep before leaving. My four cats get … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Remembering Jake
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—Jake: Listen Cupcake, don’t I get royalties for these articles? This is the time of year I think of my old cat Jake. He started going downhill fast around July 2015 and passed in September. He was a cat and … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 29 – Smells, fruit, projects, Facebook, books
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What’s that smell? – Humidity brings out the stink. It intensifies odors. I have a great nose. I can smell things no one else can. Perhaps it’s to compensate for my lousy vision. Sometimes it’s a blessing (I can smell … Continue reading