I can deal with Roxy stalking Ajax. Ajax has problems with that, but I can probably live with it. What I can’t live with is a cat who does not always without fail use the litter box for litter box things (barring some reasonable, rare exceptions). She’s had a problem … Continue reading →
According to the date on the file, it’s been three years (!) since I last made changes to Thread and Ties. I just finished reading it from start to finish for the first time in at least that long — probably longer. Did someone come in and work on this … Continue reading →
In February, 2005, I had PRK surgery performed on my eyes to correct my vision. The surgery was successful even though I needed to wear the contact bandage an extra three days. My eyes corrected to 20/15. I did need reading glasses, but I needed those before the surgery. Less … Continue reading →
We suspected this might be the case when we adopted Roxy, but today I have confirmation. Roxy is pregnant and expected to be due in six weeks. This happens to new parents all the time, but I don’t expect most parents adopting teenage girls think it will happen to them. … Continue reading →
Roxy has been in the house for eight days. She’s off her best behavior now, and we’re seeing what we think is the real Roxy, but it may be too early to tell. I’m comparing her integration into the household to the Five Stages of Teambuilding. Remember those? Forming, Storming, … Continue reading →
The iPad is an integral part of my life. I’m finding more and more uses for it. I try to carry it everywhere with me, because it has my list app, and I update various lists when I (or hubby) come up with something. Even hubby seems to be an … Continue reading →
After three weeks of persistence, the mixed coat cat who’d been hanging around the house since we were on vacation in Wisconsin earned herself a trip to the veterinarian for a well-kitty check-up. Passing that, she has been moved into the house for the last two days. Her arrival was … Continue reading →
We just returned from a trip to Wisconsin where we helped my parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The actual anniversary was in January, but we celebrated in July — a very nice time to be in Wisconsin. My big brother wasn’t able to make it — he has a … Continue reading →
FOX Business News has published an article about Online ID. They say participation in the program will be voluntary (good — there are a lot of online transactions that do not and should not require authentication back to a specific person). It is being touted as an improvement over today’s … Continue reading →
Until the 16th or 17th, I’ll be mostly away from the net, so don’t expect any new posts here until then. As EJ says, play nicely among yourselves.
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