Sassy cats – The grays

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I have four cats but this is about the younger two. (Don’t be judgmental! Everyone should have multiple cats!) Somehow the planets aligned and I ended up with two one-eyed gray cats. They are not identical. They differ in age, … Continue reading →

Own it! Or suffer the stink eye!

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I hate excuses. My mother never tolerated them. Not even mitigating circumstances. You did it, you own it. So what if you were double dog dared. If you are stupid enough to take that on, you deserve the consequences. You … Continue reading →

Emotional constipation

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Last week I was emotionally strung out. Very. Strung. Out. I had a very sick pet which gave me a sense of dread that I couldn’t shake. Death was in the air. I’ve had that experience too often. Way too … Continue reading →

Random 5 for February 19 – Tomatoes, glasses, spring, Gracie, taxes

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‘Maters – After last year’s disaster in finding the exact tomato plants I wanted, I am starting my own. Seeds are on tall displays with the prettiest flowers at eye level. The tomato seeds are always on the bottom row. … Continue reading →

Random 5 for February 12 – Family, Valentine’s Day, projects, eyes, husbands

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Family – It was a week of family. Step-daughter flew in for a short stay and we had a bridal shower for a grandniece. Always good to see family! A holiday? – When I was a kid, Valentine’s Day was … Continue reading →

Going back to old school…maybe

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It is definitely harder to teach an old dog new tricks. Especially if that dog is a person like me. I am smart, quick to pick up and attentive (sort of). Yet there are many ways that I don’t modernize. … Continue reading →

How bad is it? Or how to get your happy on…

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I needed some happiness. A break from the bleak and dreary. I watched the Kitty Bowl followed by the Puppy Bowl. (Followed by the People Bowl) Better than Valium. Almost better than winning the lottery. So funny and peaceful in … Continue reading →

Random 5 for February 5 – Pet rescues, Mom, vanity, caffeine, ads

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Rescue group – Gracie (the new catkid) came from a rescue group I hadn’t dealt with before. It’s all volunteer (as many are) and full of cat lovers (just like me). After three weeks I’ve had two follow-up calls to … Continue reading →