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It’s fall. We’re closing up outside stuff including winterizing the pond. That means we remove the filter which is located in a pit near the pond. Originally I located it there because I didn’t want this ugly (why don’t they … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 6 – Gardens, illness, old cats, nighttime marauders, fences

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Garden woes – This hasn’t been a great year for my garden. I was late because of my thumb surgery. Then we had rain and cold weather through June. Last year my tomatoes developed wilt late in the season and … Continue reading

Busy, busy, busy

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  This has been a busy week. No, I wasn’t out buying shoes (I wish!). After months of awful weather and a recovering thumb, I am finally able to do some outdoor work. Here are some observations from a few … Continue reading

R5 for March 29 – Cocoa butter, catnip, mating season, seedlings, food

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  Rub it in or…… — My thumb doctor recommended a lotion with cocoa butter and Vitamin E. I bought some and it smells just like chocolate. Wonderful chocolate! I’m never sure if it should put it on my boo boo … Continue reading

The dreaded talk | For animal lovers

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I was involved in my own stuff. Wasn’t paying attention. Always pay attention or you lose ground. After a week of wallowing in self-indulgence it was time. Surgery always makes me lose weight. Unfortunately it doesn’t have that effect on … Continue reading

A near coup d’état! | For animal lovers

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coup d’état noun \ˌkü-(ˌ)dā-ˈtä, ˈkü-(ˌ)dā-ˌ, -də-\: a sudden attempt by a small group of people (or cats) to take over the government (or house) usually through violence (or naughty behavior) Recently I have been trying difference brands and kinds of … Continue reading

Day 1 of cat hell or fluffy is out! | For animal lovers

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After looking at the photo of Hazel, our timid chubster, I realized that I have to get serious about a diet – for her, not me!   She would be considered morbidly obese if she were a human. Because of … Continue reading

Insanity is living with cats | For animal lovers

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Doing the same over and over again and expecting a different outcome is the definition of insanity. So said Einstein.   That is a hard lesson to learn especially for pet lovers. Every couple of years I relearn this same … Continue reading

The making of a diva! | For Animal Lovers

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Yes, it’s about Morgan. She is the most interesting creature in the household and that includes the beloved husband and me. It’s been a year since she came to live with us. She had one eye and had just spent … Continue reading

Morning boxing routines | For Animal Lovers

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I have often talked about routines for people, especially myself. In our house, we all have routines, cats included. When Morgan joined our herd of cats last year, she was 9 months old. Although very outgoing she tended to defer … Continue reading