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
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Don’t mess with my sleep
Quality sleep is essential for Hoomans. As they turn 50 something, it becomes a BHAG of sorts to get a good long night of sleep. Especially when they have hairy pets who interrupt their sleep because they also have BHAGs about being fed on schedule. Aka, Dessy's schedule. She knows the precise tactics to use… Continue reading Don’t mess with my sleep
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
Rolls of fluff happen as we age
A funny thing happens when we cats take on the aging role in life. Bellies expand right before our eyes. It happens so fast, really it does. And it's funny. Is it really funny, Tizzie? Well, kinda. Well, okay, maybe it's not fun getting old. The slower metabolism adds pounds, don't ya know? It has… Continue reading Rolls of fluff happen as we age