I’ve Been More Interested in Living My Life Lately than Writing About It

I wrote this last Sunday but somehow it stayed as a draft rather than publish to the blog. Oops

As of last weekend I’ve lost almost 10 lbs and am feeling in the zone of following my plan.  More than that, I actually WANT to follow it which makes things so much easier than [...]

You know Martha Stewart has Been Stalking Your Cat

My friend MB sent me this and I simply had to share:
You know Martha Stewart has been stalking your cat when:
* there’s potpourri hanging from her collar.
* her nails have been cut with pinking shears.
* her toys are all stored in McCoy crocks.
* the pooper scooper has been decorated with raffia bows.
* there is that [...]

Tessie on the Offensive

Along with warmer weather comes the chance to open the sliding door to let in the outside air, and the kitty is loving the chance to get the scents and sounds of the outdoors. She hangs out staring at the yard, waiting for Something To Happen. Tonight that Something was a visiting Other [...]

Appreciating Sunlight

Ahhh, Saturday. I am so ready for the weekend, for the chance to putter around and wake up slowly and be in the sunlight. Yesterday was cold, dark, and heavy with rain that left big cold puddles, leading in turn to cold wet feet. On the other hand, it wasn’t snow.
I have [...]

A Weekend to Relax and Unwind

What to write, what to write. It’s been a quiet weekend here in gray and chilly Connecticut and my biggest accomplishment has been sleeping until I woke up both days. Of course, since I usually get up at 5:45 am, sleeping until 7:30 is a huge luxury.
Tessie stays curled up on the bottom [...]

I am in Love with My Cat

I’ve lived alone for over 20 years and am used to my own company. I don’t miss a roommate or a man or children but I never knew what a difference it would make for me to have a cat own me.
Tessie has been with me for just about 6 weeks and I am [...]