Me: *at my desk in the basement working on stuff* *doorbell rings* Me: *head up the stairs to see what’s what. I open the door, no one there. I look around, something on the ground. Head outside to look. Long box sitting there.* What? I...
It’s been a week. I wanted to write this post sooner but found it too difficult. So here I am today. I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. To the folks who say I talk too much about my cats, there are plenty of other...
On Friday, December 28th, 2012, at 4:40 pm MST, Dakota the Cat passed away. He was one of the most sweetest, gentlest and mild-tempered cats I have ever known. He never met a person he did not love. There are more photos on this Facebook page...
Today, December 7th, is my mom’s birthday, so I thought I’d offer up a couple pics. Here I am with my mom on the right, and my aunt Pat on the left: That shot was taken in Chicago just after WorldCon. (Yes, I had the hat with me...
This kind of peaceful coexistence does not happen often and, therefore, should be recorded for posterity…...
I thought this was a great shot and wanted to share: This was taken after he worked pretty hard to sit on me. He was fast asleep in his bed, woke, walked over to the footrest. Rocked back and forth (he’s getting old). Put his paw on the...
“…my name…is…UNICRON!” Okay, his name is NOT Unicron. It’s Dakota. I tend to call him ‘Bud’. It took me several tries to get this shot, because I really wanted the red-eye effect. What I got was...
Shadow the cat: Where have you been? Work. I go to work five days a week at the same time every day. You know this! So you say – how do I know you aren’t off playing with some other cat, huh? There are no other cats in my life. ...
Random thoughts for Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 /begin random thoughts Who came up with the phrase, “A stitch in (my/your) side”? * * * I went for a hike in Red Rocks Park. Holy crap. Talk about being out of shape! It’ll get...
Shadow: “I’m telling you – we have to do something!” Me: “About?” “THE MONSTER IN THE HOUSE? Where the hell have you been?” “I don’t think he’s the monster you think he is. Have...
“I can’t believe you brought a MONSTER into my house?” “Technically, he’s not a monster and it’s not your house, it’s m-” “Without even asking me?!” *paces back and forth on the...
a short time ago in a house not so far away from here… “Well. It’s about fucking time. Where have you been?” “I have been to the Stupid Friends Guild – remember them? They used to take care of you-”...
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