Today is my Dad’s birthday. If he were alive he would be over 100 years old. He’s been gone a long time but my memories of him live on as vividly as if he were still here. He was generally a homebody … Continue reading
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One neurotic chick
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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
Marriage revisited
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Here is one of my favorite posts with a slight rewrite (I know, always the editor!) You gotta love marriage. Done right, you have a best friend forever. Done wrong, it’s downright expensive and exhausting! A spouse is someone you … Continue reading
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
A conversation
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Hello? Mr. Pulitzer? Kate here. No you don’t know me. Well, maybe you do. I write this blog. It’s about life, four cats, and stupid people – all the things people aren’t writing about because of the Donald Trump distraction. … Continue reading
Almost missed the fashion trend or what you learn in a supermarket
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Earlier this week I was at the upscale market. It was mid-morning. That’s when the fashion mommies do their shopping. I try to avoid that time because they use the “kid carts” that are large and unwieldy and take up … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 2 – time, life, endings, food, happiness
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August? Already? – How can it be August? Seems like January is six weeks long and July is less than 24 hours. I’m sure August won’t feel much longer. Then it’s winter. Circle of life – This summer I have … 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
More on aging…or is it?
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Some things I am noticing… Bed flags – I ceased being comfortable (by temperature) ten years ago. I am either hot or cold. As if that isn’t the worst, everything I do about it is a conflict. I like it … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 26 – kittens, spiders, consumer marketing, demographics, traffic lights
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Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur – My heart was warmed this week. I went to pick up a sale item at a store. Inside the store I heard a “squawking” that I thought was a bird. I … Continue reading