The worst – I started the year with a cat passing. Hazel wasn’t my oldest cat so it was a complete surprise and devastating. Just when you think it can’t get worse, it does – During February my brother and … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 29 – Food, holidays, crowds, decorations, smart phones
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Say what? – We are foodies in our families. Foodies with definite opinions. We don’t eat weird stuff but much of our traditional foods come from revered recipes that you don’t fool with. My brother gave me a portion of … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Going home
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My grand niece is transitioning to a new home and in the interim, her cats were with a friend since the spring. I received a text this week that they were reunited. There is nothing more special than going home … Continue reading
The new fruitcake
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When I was a kid, people always had a fruitcake or two in the cupboard to give as unplanned gifts. Sadly no one likes fruitcake. There were only two people in my family who ate it and with all the … Continue reading
The silent monks are back!
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Here is a picture of Dan (in his favorite winter position) wishing you a warm Merry Christmas! The monks are one of my favorite traditions so they are back today. I love this video. I’ve posted it before but I … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 22 – charity, trackers, fire trucks, people, cold
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An easy way – When I buy from Amazon, I use Amazon Smile. When you do that a portion (very tiny portion) goes toward a charity that you select. It doesn’t cost you anything extra. This week I received an … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Happy news for Mollie
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In the fall, Mollie seemed to be not feeling well. She was lethargic and slept all the time. (Yes I know she’s a cat but “all the time?”) Anyhow, I put her through blood tests, x-rays and eventually an ultrasound … Continue reading
Changing expectations
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Expectations are a funny thing. They can dictate happiness. In days of old (during the cave man era) I used to mail order some clothes. I especially loved Lands End. Dependable quality and sizing. Lots of color choices. I would … Continue reading
Random 3 for December 15 – computer fraud, odors, inflatable decorations
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This is a short one! Sirens! — While I was on the computer, a loud horn went off. It repeated every few seconds. It was incredibly loud and terrifying. The computer said I was hacked and gave me a number … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Gracie’s turn
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Gracie has been feeling left out. She is our laundry cat. Ever since she joined us, she loves the laundry room. The noise of the washer or dryer doesn’t bother her. She may think the washer is a pinball machine. … Continue reading
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