Life with cats, and other things…
7th February 2024 February 7th was another of those contrails days which I intended to post. But then Patches died. Or I should say we had her put to sleep. . It's not that I think it was the wrong decision. It just bends my mind a bit. Grant suggested yesterday that we should keep ourselves … Continue reading Thank you
1543/8th January 2024 It's a bit of a trudge, out to the end of the property, especially when it's under 5 inches of snow and now that we have three little graves up there, it always makes me a bit sad. So I don't go often, but there is a good view and late afternoon … Continue reading Lessons
13th December 2023 Some weeks ago we had a brief spot of cold weather which provided our gas fire with a challenge to which it was not equal. A period of muttering and mumbling ensued, followed by Grant dismantling the wretched thing. . After a morning of sighs punctuated with occasional expletives, the cussed appliance … Continue reading Little things
0715/9th December 2023 After three frigid nights, this morning one could easily believe Spring had arrived. In the garden, weeds are flourishing. Tomorrow night? Snow perhaps. . The Monet Immersive is on Monday. . If it snows a lot, maybe I won't have to decide whether or not to go. I'm struggling to understand why … Continue reading Settling
0725/7th November 2023 Yesterday when I launched my post, I noticed a slight lift of the weight that had seemed to be suffocating me these past days. Distraction is no doubt the best way of dealing with stress and maybe it had helped. One has to move on. What other choice is there? . It … Continue reading Psychosomatic
16th October 2023 Some images serve as metaphors. There is light ahead. We can move forward out of the darkness. . When I was very depressed, years ago, I often listened to Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony. I could picture the thunderstorm and the ensuing calm. It gave me comfort. Even though I am by nature a … Continue reading Self-judgment
0725/13th October 2023 This morning's sunrise itself was very ordinary, but then a little ground mist drifted in, forcing me to abandon cat breakfasts. Oh, it's alright. Grant manages quite well without my input. . Sometimes I think it's better when only one of us provides meal service. When two of us are involved they … Continue reading Missing!
29th September 2023 Thank you very much to everyone who sent such kind messages after the loss of our sweet Lucy this past Saturday. . Our very kind veterinary clinic always calls to check on the progress of their patients. What an awful way to start your day and week, finding out that a pet … Continue reading Caution
1700/19th September 2023 A great sky and a delightful temperature encouraged me to go for a short walk the other afternoon. Until now, being outside meant fighting off hordes of insects which rather detracts from the experience. . When I first came here five years ago, I found it rather a struggle, walking to the … Continue reading A short walk
0735/17th September 2023 An unwise decision last night led to undesirable results, which I faced immediately upon arising this morning. Because Lucy has shown a great preference for being on the living room sofa, we decided to let her remain there overnight. . We had been bringing her to my room at night because she … Continue reading Interpretations