Sassy Cats — Hazel

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Hazel is the red-headed stepchild of cats. She doesn’t have the personality you adore or the coloring people fawn over. She won’t climb in your lap and purr. She is just a great cat. She was feral-born so she’s skittish even … Continue reading →

How not to plan a sick day

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When I think of getting sick I think of a rainy day, soup, naps, pajamas and books or cooking shows on TV. That never happens. I only get sick at the most inopportune times. Like when it’s the only sunny day … Continue reading →

Random 5 for September 25 – Fall, weather, obits, recuperating, friends

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Fall – Pumpkins and chrysanthemums are popping up everywhere. The weather has been too warm. I am holding out until October so they last longer. There is nothing worse than a rotting pumpkin on your porch or table. The summer … Continue reading →

Sassy cats — It’s all about Morgan

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Most of my cats have a preferred sleeping position and even a preferred spot. Not so with Morgan. There is chair sleeping — deep and long. Sleeping on the computer desk when blogging gets to be too much work. Notice … Continue reading →

Expiring body parts

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No, I’m talking knee replacements here. I’m talking about how long a body part can stand doing its job before revolting. Let’s take my butt. Last week I had dinner with two different groups of friends. When sitting at a … Continue reading →

Random 5 for September 18 – Melancholy, traffic, weather, yardwork, on-line tickets

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What is it about September – I always get a twinge of melancholy in September. I don’t know why. It comes early in the month, stays for a short visit and then moves on. Perhaps it’s part of the seasonal … Continue reading →

Neighbors!

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Most people live next door to someone. (I don’t personally know anyone that owns an island but I’d make a great friend if you do!) That someone is a neighbor. They can be good or annoying. They usually alternate between … Continue reading →

Random 5 for September 11 – Twin towers, death, hugs, bad luck, sales

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It’s been 15 years – How did the time go by so fast! I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard of the attacks. I was at work and we closed. People needed to … Continue reading →

Sassy cats — It’s been a year Jake

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Some memories stay vivid longer than others. For my old cat Jake, the good (and funny) memories are brighter and the bad ones have faded. He was the topic of many blog stories and I’m posting one of my favorites. … Continue reading →