Our Thanksgiving celebration is much more sedate than it used to be. My husband’s children and my brother’s son live out-of-state and rarely come home for Thanksgiving. That leaves a small collection of relatives and friends with benefits (dinner benefits, not … Continue reading
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We got a new loveseat. The old one left on Saturday so we had to make due with chairs until the new one was delivered. The cats were not happy especially Molly. She watches TV with me and there wasn’t … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 22 – France, Starbucks, homeless, gifts, restaurants
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Let’s make this a feel good day! Viva la France! – Kudos to French President Hollande who has vowed to continue to help refugees despite recent events. We cannot let fear compromise our basic ethics. Pay it forward or maybe … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Mollie and the z’s
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It’s 3 a.m. and a weird noise awakens me. It’s sort of familiar but it’s not the beloved husband’s snoring. It’s coming from the back of the bed. Mollie, our smallest cat, who often sleeps there, was snoring up a storm. … Continue reading
The special ops cat assignment!
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I had a terrible night’s sleep. I kept waking up worried about the morning. (Do Navy Seals have this problem before a special ops assignment). There have been cats in my life for 60-ish years. We had them when I … Continue reading
Random 5 (plus 1 for France!) for November 15 – People, massage, vet appointments, Medicare, birds, Starbucks
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Thoughts for our friends abroad — It’s hard to focus on a humor blog when the world is crashing. I’m having a hard time getting my head around this stuff. How does killing concert goers or diners or other “soft targets” … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Morgan and the ribbon
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Morgan: “You didn’t pay for this, did you?” Me: “No!” Morgan: “Good! It’s ok then.” My cats will not play with anything that is bought. If they find a paper clip or a leaf, they are in heaven. Last Christmas … Continue reading
Fall secrets
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I have a secret to share. I love summer (no that’s not the secret). After the first frost and the beautiful annual flowers are gone, I don’t have the oomph to do yard work (that’s the secret). My oomph goes into … Continue reading
Passages – Dropping like flies
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We got bad news over the weekend. (Or was it?) A loved relative who has had mild dementia for several years has reached the point where his devoted wife can no longer care for him in their home. He will … Continue reading
Random 5 for Nov. 8 – Weight, contractors, stupid phone calls, foliage, pets
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Feeling smug – I saw this cartoon on Facebook and was feeling good. I weigh a pound or two less than in high school. Then I remembered. I am also an inch or so shorter. Boogers! Eyow dude! – When … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 