The hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone!

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No, this isn’t about anatomy. I didn’t break anything. It’s about one itty bitty change that created a lot of work. We don’t watch a lot of TV except during the long winter and sports seasons. The beloved husband loves … Continue reading →

A new cooking toy, will it survive?

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There was a time when this house was a shelter for kitchen gadgets much like it is for slightly crazed cats. They came from the store to seek refuge in my pantry, many of them rarely used. Some left to … Continue reading →

Odds and ends for January

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We’ve had really cold weather. REALLY COLD! (Yes, I know. All the eastern US bloggers have been whining for weeks. It’s been zapping our creativity.) We had a break this week. The break brought a cloud of robins to de-berry … Continue reading →

There’s a party in my head

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That’s a deceptive title. Sounds so intellectual. So smart. It’s more about “the lazy” or an overactive (and not necessarily in a good way) mind. Maybe it’s the cold weather. Maybe it’s cabin fever but I find myself doing more things … Continue reading →

Random 5 for December 31 – Routines, DNA tests, gym, cold, smells

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It’s over – When I worked, I enjoyed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. I worked it more often than taking off. It was a peaceful week at work with minimal distractions and few people. Now that I’m retired … Continue reading →

Sassy cats — Random notes from exhausted cats

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Hazel is feeling her old chipper self. Sleepy is her natural look.  To treat her recent bout of explosive diarrhea I used pro-pectalin which is an over-the-counter medication. I keep it in the house because that’s Hazel’s preferred way of … Continue reading →

Some oddball notes

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This week has not had an auspicious start. I forgot to take out the turkey to defrost. Since it’s a small breast, it should be defrosted by Thursday. If not, there is plan B. There is a whole alphabet of … Continue reading →

Random 5 for November 19 – Cats, quirks, food, multitasking, eyeglasses

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Step away from that newsletter! – I received a flyer from the rescue where I adopted one of my one-eyed cats. Midsummer they rescued 12 kittens. Eight of the kittens required the removal of an eye because of severe infections. … Continue reading →

Random 5 for November 12 – Phone calls, yarn, juncos, winter, weather

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Old school – I hate making phone calls. I prefer sending an email or a text. I met up with my old exercise ladies this past week. Two of us emailed back and forth setting the date and place two … Continue reading →