We went away for three days. Yes, three days. What a production. It wasn’t like throwing clean underwear in a bag (like when I was in my 20s). First I had to pack up old cat Jake, who went to … Continue reading
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R5 for August 9 – Behaviors, fall, energy, weekend crisis, cats
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Being a ditz – You know when you see someone doing something rude or stupid and think what a ditz they are? That was me. I was in an informal line waiting to check out at a store with three … Continue reading
Diet – cat style, owner in therapy
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There are people who don’t look in mirrors or weigh themselves. They won’t allow photos taken even though their grandchildren will have no pictures to treasure after they are gone. I don’t know if it’s self-consciousness or denial. Or maybe … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 12 – dogs, mailmen, fish, frogs, blogging
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What’s it with dogs anyway? – I was waiting in the Starbucks drive-through line (no, I don’t spend half my life there) and the car in front had a dog with his head hanging out the window. He was a … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 21 – Father’s Day, Saturdays, vet trips, new furniture, day lilies
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Happy father’s day! –The beloved husband said he wasn’t a practicing father anymore as all his children are grown and living far away. I asked if he was a recovering father and he laughed. Congrats to all you Dads out … Continue reading
Keystone Cops, Kate style
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There were two spastic bodies sweating profusely in a 10 by 10 foot room. Arms were flailing, legs twisted. The gross motor movements made Stephen Hawking look agile. It all started innocently enough. I was going to the grocery store but … Continue reading
The process of the luxury clean
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There is a wonderful cleaning lady who comes to my house once a month. Yes, I know I’m retired and have all (see note) the time in the world to clean my own house but I deserve a luxury or … Continue reading
Love is in the air
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Author’s note: This is an apology. I’m sorry but I’m writing about my cats again. Yes, I know I need a life but I really like the one I have. Sometimes they do something that needs to be put down … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 23 – Holiday weekends, skin, karma, school bus, Morgan
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Holiday weekends – When you are retired, holiday weekends no longer have the appeal they used to have (unless you are invited to a picnic). There are all these people clogging the roads and places I want to go. The … Continue reading
Hair hair everywhere
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It happened again. It’s that time of year. I was on my way somewhere and noticed that my clothes were accessorized with a pound of cat hair. A full pound. 14 carat cat hair. It was a mix of colors. … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 