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
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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
Sassy cats — Summer days
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It’s been a slow news week here. Mostly. Meal times are still a challenge but it’s too hot to care. Here are a few pictures. I have no idea why Hazel and Gracie are on the same chair. There are … Continue reading
Stupid comes to visit
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I hate stupid. I especially hate stupid when it’s me! I’ve been on a cooking spree lately. (Yes, that’s unusual for me, especially in the summer when I make reservations!) Yesterday I yearned for something blueberry. Anything blueberry. I thought … Continue reading
