Adventures · Cheers

As the tradition of tinsel eating commences

Ah, the holiday season is upon us.  Full of opportunities to eat and satisfy our cravings.  I keep getting glimpses of a view of the world where I used to walk outside on the road to burn off extra Tostitos calories.  Which, by the way, have recently been complemented with cherry pie before bed. It's… Continue reading As the tradition of tinsel eating commences

Adventures · Emptying the nest

It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match

I watched intently as Mr. cleverly convinced Mrs. that she met her whip-cracking match. A man with a small bottle of grout will do that no doubt. It was a great show. It made my ears ring. Mr. worked hard to get the grout into the $1 disposable bottle so then he could squeeze it… Continue reading It’s a slippery slope when whip cracker meets her match

Adventures · Inspiration

Sneak peek

DIY projects never seem to have an end.  There's always one more thing to do, and one more item to wait on.  You have to keep one eye open all the time to make sure all the moving parts come together in the end. But, dang it, it feels great when the biggest obstacle (so… Continue reading Sneak peek

Adventures

Pet Hugs from Our Pets

Many pet owners are blessed with cuddly pets, aka, pets who enjoy hugs.  Our family, well, let’s just say, not so much.  Our dog is the exception.  He adores me and sitting in my lap for hugs.  Our cats...they only like a hug when it involves waking us hoomans from our slumber for their feeding… Continue reading Pet Hugs from Our Pets

Adventures · Cheers

When things heat up a jump into the bath is in order

"How hot was it here yesterday?" you ask.  So hot even the birds were panting. And fighting over space on the bird bath. And then one noticed me as he took off - They all took off, and a Blue Bird stopped by briefly. Off the bluebird flew.  He stayed long enough for me to… Continue reading When things heat up a jump into the bath is in order

Cheers

Why a cat shouldn’t eat like a bird

Don't get me wrong, birds have rights, yes, they do. But, why is it they get a tower full of nectar, replenished readily, and I have to be the one to wait for hoomans to deliver food to my bowl? Birds have food at the ready, come rain, or come shine. Why? It just doesn't… Continue reading Why a cat shouldn’t eat like a bird