We bought the cat a little toy chicken with a fluffy feathered tail. Here’s what it looked like this morning:
I guess he liked it.
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Crime Scene: Sunday Edition
Posted in Other, Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, home, Thoughts on November 27, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Confession Time
Posted in Holidays, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, holidays, home, Thanksgiving, Thoughts on November 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Confession time: We did not celebrate Thanksgiving yesterday.
For scheduling and supply reasons, it’s often odd to celebrate the holidays of a country other than the one you are in. Mr Man was at the office all day yesterday, I was working too, and it all seemed like a bit much.
Today, however, it’s turkey time! Well, not actually turkey, because apparently it’s impossible to find fresh turkey outside of Canadian Thanksgiving (in October) and the frozen variety requires far too much planning. So, roast chicken. Also mashed potatoes and acorn squash and cranberry sauce and stuffing and other dishes that say Turkey Day to me.
Because I want to take time to be thankful, even if I can’t be thankful for turkey.
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Lots to Do!
Posted in Food and..., tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, home, Thoughts on August 18, 2022|
Oh, hey there! I’m in the middle of baking a new recipe for Lemon Meringue Pie and working on a bunch of other fun things. Have a happy day!
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Mission Accomplished
Posted in Food and..., tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, home, vacation on August 13, 2022| Leave a Comment »
I’m at the start of a brief vacation from the day job, and it feels good. My plan for today included making bread, testing an experimental hazelnut chocolate pudding, working up a new soup recipe, and enjoying a cold glass of sangria in the warm afternoon sun.
I am happy to report that I have accomplished the most important thing on that list.
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Cat Tale
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, cat herding, home, Thoughts on August 4, 2022| Leave a Comment »
This is a story about the cat. Also other things.
Lord Argyle suffered through his first trip (with us) to the vet today.
Like so many other vets these days, ours is extremely busy. Between pandemic restrictions, new pet owners, reduced hours and practitioners, vets are having to deal with a lot lately.
Why It’s So Hard to Find a Veterinarian These Days – The Atlantic
Our original meet and greet appointment was scheduled for mid-October, but when we noticed that our fellow was having some issues, they got us in right away. Our vet really is great.
And yes, I made her brownies.
The final report was not bad. Not 100%, as he is having some allergic reactions, has a weird hole in his gums and oh yes, weighs sixteen pounds.
Sixteen! Big is fine, but we want to make sure he’s healthy too.
So while we think most of these issues will be relatively easy to resolve, we have a bit of work to do.
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Heading home, cat loudly protesting the recent indignities, I watched a thought fly by.
“I was hoping this time would be a little easier. What if he’s not ok?”
To which the rest of me responded, “Are you kidding? One, you are not bleeding, so this cat is definitely easier than Neko.”
Truth.
“Two, if our three-year old cat were instead a newly-rescued kitten, he would have other issues. Fun stuff like conjunctivitis, bad digestion, ticks, fleas and worms.”
Also true. Ew.
“And three, if you went for a check-up today you would have issues too. Are your teeth perfect, your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar ideal, your heart rate and joints and eyesight all functioning at peak levels? Do you exercise enough? Do you eat only what you should and not what you shouldn’t?”
Wellll… You may have a point.*
“And yet, your life is good. Not perfect, but good. Do your best and his will be too.”
Ok. You’re right.
Here’s to a good life.
Not perfect, but good.
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* Erm. See the previously mentioned brownies.
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Working Working
Posted in Funny, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, cat herding, home, inspiration, Thoughts on August 3, 2022| Leave a Comment »
My version of that one (super true) cat meme:
Also, kitty needs a new bed.
Making Friends
Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, cats, home, kitty updates, Thoughts on August 2, 2022| Leave a Comment »
In response to the top request of the week so far, I give you another kitty update.
When we first met Lord Argyle we noted that he was mostly white with a few grey-black splotches. We thought he would be a great fit and he was super cute, just had the bad fortune to be an adult cat who had been passed over too many times in favor of kittens. His coloring looked a little like Neko, our last cat, but not enough to be weird.
Apparently, we didn’t look hard enough.
In some positions and in certain lights, Argyle looks almost exactly like Neko. He is also long and sturdily built, a tad overweight, and enjoys the same spots she did, like the top of the stairs and the chair in the library. I sometimes catch a glimpse of him peering through the railing and do a double take.
Is it weird? A little, but as far as personalities go, that’s where the resemblance ends.
Argyle is still a little nervous but he’s also very cuddly, doesn’t mind being picked up or otherwise touched, and has yet to growl at a passing dog, lawn mower or delivery person.
Our new overlord is sweet, and we’re having a great time getting to know him.
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In Progress
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, cat herding, home, Thoughts on July 31, 2022| Leave a Comment »
The new cat is settling in. Despite the initial freak out and subsequent hiding marathon, today he came out from under his chair and decided that we would be allowed to pet him. We spent an hour demonstrating our kitty servant bonafides, and he graciously decided to give us a chance.
Progress, hooray!
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Lord Argyle
Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, cat, home on July 30, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Meet Lord Argyle!
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Will we change his name? How long will it take for him to get comfortable in his new home? Will he ever come out from inside that chair?
We’ll have to wait for answers to these and other questions, but for now we’re just happy to have him ensconced (as per the rescue’s recommendation) in a quiet room of his own. He’s a little freaked out (unsurprisingly) but was curious and active, both good signs!
Rubs Hands With Glee
Posted in Likes, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, cats, home on July 29, 2022| Leave a Comment »
The Kitty Countdown is coming to an end! We pick up our new cat tomorrow afternoon, so we’ve been running around moving precariously-balanced items, stocking up on catnip and toys, and generally getting the house ready. It’s exciting.
Wish us luck!
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