Sassy cats – Good pet smells

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Everything smells. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. That message hit home when I recently took a class with a smelly guy. Yuk. Cats are the same way. Some cats smell so good I enjoy putting my face in their … Continue reading →

Ask for Countess Dracula, expert blood sucker

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I hate blood tests. Phlebotomists (blood suckers) don’t like my veins. They say personally devastating things like “your veins roll.” What does that mean? Or “it collapsed.” Seriously? Another all-time favorite “this never happens” said while they are threading their … Continue reading →

Reflections on classes

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I attended a four-week lecture series sponsored by our local hospital on the primary body systems. It was very interesting. Medical topics are intriguing. I could have been successful in that field if I didn’t have to touch people or come … Continue reading →

Random 5 for May 1 – Cleanout, weather, frogs, metabolism, phones

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The end! – The last of our big spring clean out left the building this week. The beloved husband did his clothing last. He tried on a checkered sport coat. The fit was perfect and so was the condition. It … Continue reading →

Unplugged

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This week was the primary election in our state. Oy vay! (In many ways!) About a week ago the phone calls started coming. Every doodah person running for dog catcher was calling to insist persuade me to vote for him. … Continue reading →

Random 5 for April 24 – Starbucks, donating, self-esteem, full speed, cats

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Get out of there! – I brought a plant and some cat grass and put the bag on the counter. I took my coat off and turned around and Morgan already had her head in the bag munching. That cat … Continue reading →

Sassy cats — the big clean out

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Recently we did a “big clean out” in the attic and the basement. There were a lot of memories and stuff to be sorted. Everything was donated or tossed (ok, a few items were saved). The cats were fascinated. They didn’t … Continue reading →

Learning on the journey

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It was a tsunami. It was building under the surface but I couldn’t see it coming. It will be five years since I retired. I love the calm and peaceful way of life. No rushing to go anywhere. Do what … Continue reading →

Random 5 for April 17 – Memories, restaurants, classes, inspiration, bloggers

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Reverie –I came across one of Jake’s old insulin pens in my desk. (Jake is my dearly loved deceased cat.) I ordered insulin pens on-line so I kept an old one in my drawer to check against the order. It’s … Continue reading →