A few years ago, there was an exercise to write a story in six words. The title is the cliff notes version to my post today. We cleaned the pond this past weekend. It’s not a large one, measuring 5 … Continue reading
Category Archives: Life at Home
Random 5 for May 3 – Release valve, immigrants, Mom, threes, sunshine
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It finally blew – Long time readers may have detected a creeping melancholy in my recent posts. I had to pick up some things at the grocery store so I went very early (before it got too germy). I haven’t … Continue reading
The Chicken Little approach
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I am a confirmed hypochondriac. I confirmed myself because that’s what hypochondriacs do. I am constantly checking for symptoms and I can usually find some. Matching it up with the correct illness gets trickier. I long for the day when … Continue reading
It’s all about the ears – Damn you Marie Kondo
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Our governor recommended we wear face masks. There are lots of tutorials available. I saw one made from socks. None of them worked for the materials I had on hand. I didn’t try the sock one. A long time ago … Continue reading
On being pragmatic
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Pragmatic — adjective, dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. One thing I love about cats (and most animals) is that they are pragmatic. I have two cats who … Continue reading
Lots of weird going on
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The weather has been wonky. We had less than five inches of snow this winter. Our average is around 30 but we often get more. The forecasts were for a snowy and cold winter. Glad I didn’t put money on … Continue reading
Sassy cats — The week in review
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The cats watched the football games last Sunday with the beloved husband. Mollie was not impressed. Her team must have lost. Gracie took a small snooze during breaks. This is her new favorite spot. But her team … Continue reading
The marvelous red dot
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No, this isn’t a laser pointer for my cat. It’s a light that makes my life easier. (Yes I’m writing about a dot and yes I need a life!) I have a pond. During the winter you need to keep … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 1 – Declutter, life stages, cats, family, weather
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Out, out, out – We’ve been decluttering for a while. Last year at Christmas we put aside decorations to donate this year. As we are setting up for Christmas we are donating anything we no longer use. There are a … Continue reading
Jabbering notes dusted with thanks
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Today is Thanksgiving in the US. It’s a day of outrageous overindulgence prior to a full weekend of shopping (at least for most people). Football games screaming on the screen and biscuits burning in the oven. Here it will be … Continue reading
