Sassy Cats — Hazel

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Hazel is the red-headed stepchild of cats. She doesn’t have the personality you adore or the coloring people fawn over. She won’t climb in your lap and purr. She is just a great cat. She was feral-born so she’s skittish even … Continue reading →

How not to plan a sick day

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When I think of getting sick I think of a rainy day, soup, naps, pajamas and books or cooking shows on TV. That never happens. I only get sick at the most inopportune times. Like when it’s the only sunny day … Continue reading →

He should have stayed with Jenn

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In life there are people you admire. They are talented. They do good things. They get involved. From the outside they look like healthy, happy people. They are in stable relationships. They are living the dream. Then it all blows … Continue reading →

Random 5 for September 25 – Fall, weather, obits, recuperating, friends

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Fall – Pumpkins and chrysanthemums are popping up everywhere. The weather has been too warm. I am holding out until October so they last longer. There is nothing worse than a rotting pumpkin on your porch or table. The summer … Continue reading →

Sassy cats — It’s all about Morgan

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Most of my cats have a preferred sleeping position and even a preferred spot. Not so with Morgan. There is chair sleeping — deep and long. Sleeping on the computer desk when blogging gets to be too much work. Notice … Continue reading →

Passages – Cousins

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My cousin’s husband died. I am the youngest of 50 cousins with the ages spanning 20 years. Many are gone. That comes with being the youngest. Outliving everyone comes with a price. When I was young we all lived close. … Continue reading →

Expiring body parts

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No, I’m talking knee replacements here. I’m talking about how long a body part can stand doing its job before revolting. Let’s take my butt. Last week I had dinner with two different groups of friends. When sitting at a … Continue reading →

Random 5 for September 18 – Melancholy, traffic, weather, yardwork, on-line tickets

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What is it about September – I always get a twinge of melancholy in September. I don’t know why. It comes early in the month, stays for a short visit and then moves on. Perhaps it’s part of the seasonal … Continue reading →

Shades of perky

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When I was young I was very perky. You know that kind of annoying perkiness that comes with youth. It was natural. No need for drugs or booze. If it were bottled, I’d buy a case or two because I used … Continue reading →