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 →

Weird things to know about hand surgery

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My doctor said I had a “goober” on my thumb (technical term he really used) and it should come out. Earlier this week it was removed. Simple surgery. Easy peasy. Nice happy drugs go with it. I am in a … Continue reading →

Dieting cat style – an update on Hazel | For Animal Lovers

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Today it’s all about cats — actually just Hazel. I am so proud of myself her. At her last vet visit in October she weighed just under 18 pounds. She’s not a big cat, structure wise. If she were a person … Continue reading →

R5 for February 1 – Spelling, ads, snowstorm, cats

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  Writer’s plight – Do you ever get stuck in the middle of a comment and you don’t know how to spell a word? Two weeks ago I wanted to use the word “reminisce” in a comment. Spellcheck wasn’t fixing it … Continue reading →

Plain vanilla

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There is much to be said for plain vanilla. It’s my favorite ice cream. I like it in cakes and custard too. When it comes to personalities, plain vanilla is the red-headed stepchild. It’s the wallflower. The one that you … Continue reading →

I won’t grow up!

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Don’t wanna grow up! Never! Sometimes I am amazed at how childish I can be. You know…the eye rolls in back of someone or the dramatics performed where the person can’t exactly see them but has a sense they are … 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 →

R5 for December 28 — cemetery flowers, sickness, Starbucks gift cards, TV

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The cemetery – As is the custom in our family I put a Christmas log on my parent’s grave. My niece and nephew always put flowers there too. It’s our way of keeping connected. The cemetery was full of plastic … Continue reading →

Best present ever! | For animal lovers

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My Christmas present came early this year. It came in a big box with parts that had to be put together. The instructions were in Swahili but we made do. I knew it was coming and I couldn’t wait. Or … Continue reading →