On the weekends, I like to sleep in. Who am I kidding, that's a lie. Ask anyone (aka, MR.). I can't ever sleep in. You'd think it would be possible in an empty nest - with no kids to wake me, no obligations appointments things to pick up, but NO - Not with cats who… Continue reading The day the cats decided the tree shall come down
Tag: holiday decorating
Crazy cat lady confesses that empty tins aren’t a good gift for the holidays
After I wiped the counters and pushed aside the candle tin, I grabbed a pen and pad of paper, set my cup of coffee next to it, and wrote down what I needed to buy. Why, oh, why could there still be items on a list? Why did I forget to buy them when I… Continue reading Crazy cat lady confesses that empty tins aren’t a good gift for the holidays
Cat decoy toys, must-haves to save your tree from destruction
Here's the deal, the Mrs. made us felines an adorable scrappy little mouse out of old sheets - and I kinda really enjoy playing with it. I had no idea that its main purpose is to keep me occupied and away from the tree. I run, and run, and run, and chase it around the… Continue reading Cat decoy toys, must-haves to save your tree from destruction
A fire within warms the heart
It was a silent night. The decorated tree survived yet another dimly lit December's eve. Sing it with me now..."Oh, holy, night, the stars are brightly shining." But damn the furnace seemed to be kicking into high gear. Why, oh, why, did the twinkling stars have to bring along with them the frigid cold? Damn,… Continue reading A fire within warms the heart
A seasonal brain teaser to test your memory
Today I have a challenge for your brain. Wait, what, why? Isn't there enough stress during this time of year? Yeah, yeah, yeah, but, hear me out. It's important to check your memory status as you age and compare it with your memory status when you're undergoing stress. So, yes, I'm convinced you're up for… Continue reading A seasonal brain teaser to test your memory
Our artificial break-up is a success
Since November 23, we decided it was time to give it a try. We did it, after 29 years of artificial commitment, we broke up for this holiday season. Yep, we're done (at least, for this year we are). We're not going to put up with stiffness, years of dust, or ho-hum feelings of the… Continue reading Our artificial break-up is a success