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My Catio
Occasionally I get asked “what is a catio?” and I answer in a variety of ways. Such as “think dog kennel for cats” or “patio for cats”. And I usually get confused looks in return. A longer, more detailed answer, is that a catio is an outdoor enclosure that allows a cat to be outside and yet safe from danger. And they come in so many sizes and a variety of materials. Tents and/or tunnels made of a see-through mesh material. Wood and metal wire constructs of every size imaginable. Even ones that kinda sit on a window sill, sticking out maybe a whole foot, for the cat to experience…
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Restore
The Habitat for Humanity Way I’ve been agonizing for a few years about what to do with some brand new stuff that I’ve never gotten around to using. Let me clarify that: For the last few years since I retired, I’ve been slowly getting rid of small and sundry things and lots of clothes via the Salvation Army. But, there’s also some things, too big and heavy, for me to simply get into my car. DIY things. All wood. A chest of drawers and a matching pair of nightstands. I did want to sell them, but being an older woman alone, it didn’t feel safe. Finally I discovered that Habitat…
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GOT MILK?
When I woke up this Sunday morning I decided (finally) that I wanted pancakes made from scratch. My version of scratch. So after I washed last nights’ dirty dishes I reached for the unopened box that contained a small electric griddle. I had bought it on Amazon probably two years ago, but I’m slow that way about using new “power tools.” I read the little manual, washed it to remove whatever manufacturing dust might be on it. Attached the handles. And then the poop hit the fan so to speak. I went to the pantry to retrieve the box of pancake mix and read through the directions. Milk, it said…
