Well, the cats haven’t eaten it yet, and it’s been here since Sunday. Though I did enter the room to find Chester doing something to it. Sniffing it? Nibbling on the tendrils? Threatening it with a menacing growl? I don’t know. I’m just going to enjoy this little succulent while it’s still around, and discourage the cats from doing any damage…at least while…
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Dear Winter: It seems that you had a rough time of it this year. I mean, you never quite built up your confidence to just be yourself, you know? You were hesitant, a bit wishy-washy, and you brought far more rain than snow our way this year. Poor L.’s snow boots sit in the garage, mostly unused. One or two…
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It’s been cold, a little snowy, and definitely feeling like winter around here this week. But even though I’m more than ready for spring, I decided that the winter weather wouldn’t get me down. Here are a few things that brightened my week: 1. Coffee. Enough said? Look, I don’t know about you, but the time change really did a number…
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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase. See my disclosure page for more information. Take the color combination explosions of Candy Crush, the click-click of marbles hitting each other as they roll down cardboard tracks, and a bit of rummy-like set collection and…
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A foot of snow was initially supposed to descend upon us this week, but — as with all the big promises of snow this winter — that did not come to pass. We did, however, get some snow yesterday, and Mr. Cardinal came to hang out in the tree just off our deck. I have to admit I love the sight of a…
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