Best present ever! | For animal lovers

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My Christmas present came early this year. It came in a big box with parts that had to be put together. The instructions were in Swahili but we made do. I knew it was coming and I couldn’t wait. Or … Continue reading

R5 for December 14 — Chestnut Praline, inflatables, change, appliances, people

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I’m in love – When I have a doctor appointment or something I don’t want to do, I treat myself. It’s usually Starbucks. I had been wanting to try one of the new holiday drinks but I don’t like sweet … Continue reading

The art of procrastinating

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  I am not a true procrastinator. Most of the time I keep ahead of deadlines and I like to get the yucky projects done first. Most of the time. (That phrase is key.) I have developed a few tips … Continue reading

R5 for December 7 – shopping pajamas, birds, ads, cat diets

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Another one bites the dust – I feed everything especially birds. There weren’t any birds around for a day or two. I assumed there was a hawk hovering but I didn’t see it. You can see them perched on a … Continue reading

Photo shoot – government style!

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Yesterday was the day. I had to get my photo taken to renew my driver’s license. Ach! In our state, we renew every four years. I hate it. Each successive picture shows an older person. (Yes, I know that’s better … Continue reading

How did I end up with four cats? | For Animal Lovers

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The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi My family has some unusual genes. Every family does. Our family doesn’t carry the stalker gene or the serial killer gene. We do … Continue reading

Weighing in…or not

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  Something that appears along with the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce is a few extra pounds hanging on your hips looking like an inner tube. People have different techniques to deal with this holiday phenomenon which occurs periodically until … Continue reading

R5 for November 30 – elderly parents, breakfast, holidays and more

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  What to do? – A few of my friends have elderly parents who need monitoring and care. I remember when my mother was very ill. It’s hard to see people you love deteriorate. It’s also hard to get them … Continue reading