Now? Really? – September has turned out to be “health” month for me. Lots of checkups, blood and other tests and specialists. It’s not over yet. Friday I get a procedure for my eye (very simple) and hopefully that will … Continue reading
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Sassy cats — Open windows
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The best windows are open with blankies to make the landing soft. All the cats love to smell the outside (and hiss at the neighbor cats who intrude in their yard!). I was remiss yesterday and didn’t open the window … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 14, 2025 – Nasal washes, health, co-workers, birds, aging
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Who thought of that? – I have some vague symptoms and am working through causes. After three doc appointments, the first thing to check out was sinus issues. I don’t have runny nose symptoms, just pressure and headaches (and grumpiness … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Another tribute to Jake
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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
Random 3 for September 7, 2025 – Decisions, intuition, customer service
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Only three for today. Maybe I’m lazy! Decisions, decisions – Sometimes we must decide before we know all the facts. It’s a shot in the dark. Will it or won’t it. I had to make one of those this week. … Continue reading
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
Random 5 for August 31, 2025 – Mornings, holiday emergencies, gas prices, flannel, stink
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Let’s start with a smile! It figures – Long time readers know that I whine about holiday weekend medical illnesses. Emergency care for two-legged or four-legged critters is $$$ normally and extra on holiday weekends. This (Labor Day) weekend it’s … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Litter update!
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Sasha here. The peep is taking the day off. She’s picking up new glasses. It will be a hoot because she never likes them initially. She’ll whine about the fit, the color and the fact that she must wear them. … Continue reading
Stupid tax!
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I’m not saying tax is stupid (although it is!), I’m saying there is a tax for being stupid. Sometimes it’s in the form of money, sometimes it time wasted and sometimes it’s bruised self esteem. (It always involves bruised self … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 24, 2025 – Changes, osteoporosis, clipart, care communities, weather
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You know you are old when – you recognize the location of funeral homes outside of your hometown. I’m on the Facebook page of a large company I worked for a long time ago. I worked there for 25 years … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 