The “R” bomb meaning retirement, resignation. Gee, those words really sound kind of depressing, like I’m resigning myself to retiring into oblivion. But that’s not how I see it. I might retreat further into my bubble when I retire, but my bubble needs some serious attention. I read recently that […]
The adventure has begun in earnest. Will he or won’t he become the fourth dimension of the kitty kingdom that is our home?
I’m continuing my countdown in perhaps a more upbeat tone that I had when I started. The next 70-some days will be rough for this country, no doubt. I’m no Pollyanna, but I can be optimistic. I’m old enough to know that staying calm, being patient, and holding on to […]
Well, I can’t quit just yet. For those who read my post last week (click here if you need a refresher), let me assure you that all is now well in the Bailey & Brown household. Still, it was a rough week. Now, here are the reasons why I have […]
If you recall, last week I posted a story, or rather, memoir, of a young woman wondering whether to send a letter. If you missed it, you can read it here. I’ll wait. Twenty-five years ago, on August 21, the letter writer and the presumed letter recipient married in a […]
I didn’t know there was such a event as World Cat Day, but thanks to Interesting Literature, now I do know and I also know some more facts about writers and cats. Read on and enjoy! Interesting Literature It’s World Cat Day! The purr-fect opportunity (sorry – we couldn’t resist) […]
Born: ??/??/1992 or 1993 Rescued: 08/26/1996 Died: 05/05/2014 In August 1996, we rescued Luisa from a local park, popular with runners and students, and adjacent to a student housing complex. She liked to hang out on the roof of the restrooms. My husband had fallen in love with her a […]
Now, I’m venturing outside my comfort zone here, especially since I didn’t bother to apply makeup or straighten my hair. OMG, you’ll be seeing the REAL me!! Don’t say I didn’t warn you 😉
This week has been quite the emotional roller coaster, with my husband and I having a few teary-eyed discussions about our oldest cat, Luisa. I’m happy to say that right now she is stable and seems to be regaining some of her old spunk and energy. Okay, she’s not looking […]
Dear Reader, you see this lovely specimen of a feline in repose. Reading is hard work, you know, especially of The New Yorker (such long articles!). The girl does love to sleep. And she deserves to sleep as much as she wants because she is at least 20 years old. […]
