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Laughter

I am the kind of person who can read a funny book or watch a funny show without actually laughing out loud.  I might chuckle, and/or smile, but outright, belly laugh? It doesn’t happen often.   The movie The Hangover … Continue reading

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Joey: Origins

On Sunday, September 19, 2010, our 20.5 year old cat passed away.   Being that he was of such an age, he was born before digital cameras were (or at least in widespread use), and therefore, I do not have … Continue reading

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August Briefing

Somehow, we are a quarter into September.  Wasn’t it just July?  It’s hard to believe that we have lived in this house for over a quarter of the year. Below is what happened in August, in no particular order: We … Continue reading

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Veganism is NOT Crazyism

The other day, I was driving my old cat, Joey the Wondercat, to the vet for his bi-weekly acupuncture appointment.   The drive takes me one hour, each way.  During the drive, I often choose to listen to a podcast … Continue reading

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The First Six Weeks

It’s been six weeks already since we moved into our house.  How are things going?  Well … pretty good, actually.  Despite the fact that we still have one more room (the library) to finish unpacking and need to get our … Continue reading

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Hope’s Housewarming.

Look at this face: That face belongs to Hope, my adorable and sweet little 7.5 year old Snowshoe cat.   Besides wanting to squeeze the juice out of her, I want to protect her always.  Wouldn’t you?  (If you are a … Continue reading

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House Mysteries

For the last month or so, at the house we currently live in, I’ve been complaining to Matt that the water is “not right”.  I hadn’t taken a very good shower in a long time, because I kept being unable … Continue reading

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Craziness

Chaos. That is my life lately. Maybe nobody else thinks it is, maybe its just me, but I have just been running around, making phone calls, doing stuff. And since nobody offered to be my personal secretary, well, then I … Continue reading

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Hip Check & Clutter

Is that a hockey term? I somehow remember that being the case. I meant it to be a pun. Yesterday, I had my last physical therapy session and a check-up with my orthopedist. Neither feel more PT is necessary, as … Continue reading

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(Some) Faith in Humanity is Being Restored

So often, all we do or hear is complaints about humankind.  And really, can we be blamed?  In an age of dogfighting, rudeness, poor customer service and road rage, some days we just wonder where the human race is headed. … Continue reading

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