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D’artagnon
D’artagnon is a lovely tuxedo full male. He is sweet and playful toward humans, tolerant of his littermates, and somewhat agressive toward unrelated males. He and Mister (another tuxedo, but unrelated) have a dedicated animosity toward each other. He and … Continue reading
Slogging Toward Goals
Monthly bills are paid. It is winter, there isn’t any extra. Paperwork sent to student loan. Big window covered to keep out the cold — just in time, as temperatures have plummeted overnight. Keeping up spirits by planning garden and … Continue reading
January 2026
Sorting out my mind, preparing to set fluid goals. The problem with goals is that they are something to reach for, race, sprint, walk, or slog toward. They can and must change. Therefore, these are fluid, changeable goals. Some of … Continue reading
Building a Catio
Spring and summer bring time for outdoor work. This year, in addition to spending my creative energies on playing building games, I’m doing some real building. I have 16 cats of various ages and mixed genders in an old 1980s … Continue reading
My William
William is the old man of my cat household. Today, he is on the sick list. At some point in the last month, he mixed it up with one of the other cats, and was bitten. The wound infected. He … Continue reading
Spring
Long-legged kitty boys, chirrup and fight Coy kitty girls hide from sight. Tired old woman Can’t think what to blog. Sweeping out the house… Dogs been inside, You’d think I’d been hosting hogs. Sunshine Opens up the heart Birdsong chorus … Continue reading
Projects for Improvement
Another year older, not necessarily better. I thought 2023 was one of my worst years for writing production, until I tried a mini-class in Rescue Time. I subscribed to the application in either late 2019 or early 2020, so I … Continue reading
Reconsidering the Problem
When my children were young, I used a lot of reverse psychology with them. Instead of asking them to do something, I would bet them that they couldn’t do it. Now, this is a ploy that can backfire, but if … Continue reading
Change is, But Is Not
The more things change, the more they are the sameThe same problems. The same kinds of people.The same sorrows. So few joys. Change is, but is not.
Daisy Peasblossom Fernchild 