Life with cats, and other things…
1435/23rd August 2025 . With the intense heat gone, the outdoors has regained its appeal. Though I must say summer here has not been nearly as bad as elsewhere. I still get email notifications from King County in Washington and just yesterday they sent a heat advisory. . In 2000, Seattle's mild climate was largely … Continue reading Guilty
0643/7th September 2024 . Living with any other creature, you learn to recognise the sounds they make, verbal or otherwise. Most can be safely ignored. But often, it pays to investigate. . The other night after supper, I was in the kitchen when Willow suddenly lunged at the fire screen which could only mean one … Continue reading Sounds
0927/29th December 2023 Gloomy weather persisting, an attitude adjustment was needed. If fog there must be, I would jolly well embrace it. . We set off to enjoy shrouded views. . Defective windshield wipers contributed. . A vehicle roared past, then was obliged to dawdle all the way to Greenwich. Which shows how pointless it … Continue reading Experiences
07220/11th September 2021 It seems appropriate today to post this photograph of one of my few treasured possessions. It has deep meaning in more ways than one. 11th September 2001. A dear friend was in Seattle on business and I was on vacation so we could spend some time together. At 6 am he called … Continue reading Remembering