We never forget a feisty, peculiar cat like Jake. When he passed ten years ago this week, Gracie joined us. He would have approved because she’s as quirky as he was. Here is a tribute from a few years back. … Continue reading
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Sassy cats — Old Jake memories
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Next week will be ten years since I lost Jake, my infamous last black indoor-outdoor cat. I still think of him. I’ve had a few cats that are truly memorable and he is one of them. He was diabetic the … Continue reading
Sassy cats – The adjustments we make
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I did a deep clean of the office room before Christmas. I took out the chairs, straightened the carpet and cleaned under the desks where there is a tangle of wires. While I was under my desk I saw the … Continue reading
A reunion repeat — one of my favorites!
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Yesterday was our family reunion. It was hot and rainy. No one took a group picture this year. My brain is fried so I thought I’d bring back one of my favorite posts. This is a story from 2015, … Continue reading
It’s reunion time again
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This weekend is our family reunion. My grandniece is hosting. Weather is predicted to be perfect (hard to believe after this summer!). I am making the traditional Austrian strudel like my mom made with the hand stretched dough. I haven’t … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Gus’ booty call
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Every family has their dirty secret and we have ours. Gus was adopted at three. He had been at the rescue since he was eight weeks old. I assume he was neutered around three months which is typical but I’m … Continue reading
The ghost of reunions past
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Our family reunion is tomorrow. First one since 2019 and I haven’t seen most of my relatives since then. This is a story from 2015, when I hosted. Jake, my late great cat, could make my life topsy turvy but … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Remembering Jake
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This month marks five years since we lost Jake. We never forget especially a feisty, peculiar cat like Jake. When he passed, Gracie joined us. He would have approved because she’s as quirky as he was. Here is a tribute … Continue reading
Sassy cats — The best of Mollie
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Mollie was planned. I went to the shelter to adopt. She had been brought there with her litter. A young boy ahead of me adopted her last kitten. I couldn’t believe my luck. She was beautiful, just under 2 years … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Stuff we do to make them happy
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Over the years we have made changes to our lifestyle to accommodate our “clowder” of cats. When Jake developed diabetes he needed two shots a day, close to 12 hours apart. Someone needed to be home to do that. Sounds … Continue reading
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