My cat, Lizzie, and I moved in with Dad. He'd developed a staph infection in his blood that ended up eating pieces of his heart. Those pieces then acted like scattershot in his brain. When the cerebral fluid washed over his brain, it started eroding the holes created by the scattershot. His health was becoming … Continue reading Jessie
People
I just love people! Well, let me clarify that a bit. Some individual people are jerks but people, in general, fascinate me. There is so much generosity of spirit in most people. I have had so much fun the last couple of days, playing with people who love what they do. It was brought to … Continue reading People
Lizzie
When my divorce was finalized and everyone knew where they would be living, I went to the Humane Society and got a kitten - a long-haired, tortoise-shell kitten with green eyes. She was so cute. I named her Kathryn, after my mom. I'm not sure how thrilled Mom was to have a cat named for … Continue reading Lizzie
The Socialization of Plants
Some people have lovely front porches that are graced by charming benches, hanging plants, and small tables. I have a friend who puts plants on small tables on her front porch and they look like a cozy nest where a person could sit and watch the world go by. I decided to clean off my … Continue reading The Socialization of Plants
Competition
I had an epiphany when I was visiting my brother and his family in Auburn, Alabama. Rob's oldest son, Brad, invited me to play Frogger - a video game. I'd never played it before, but it sounded fun. I really enjoy both my nephews, Brad and Max, and if they invited me to something, I … Continue reading Competition
Cartoons*
*Beware! There may be some sarcasm in the following! Don't take it too seriously! I was talking with my friend the other day about the negative effects that cartoons have had on our lives! I know that many people believe that the violence in our society comes from children watching people get blown up or … Continue reading Cartoons*
Interpersonal Communications
After I graduated from college, I got my first job teaching fourth grade in Coffeyville, Kansas. The Gillette side of the family was really excited because this is where my dad and his brothers and sister grew up and went to school. I enjoyed Coffeyville. It was an interesting area - lots of history! I … Continue reading Interpersonal Communications
