Mel

Back to… normal? Soon, I hope.

The first post back is the hardest, no? Let’s just get the shit storm out of the way… My cat Rudy is sick with a cold that he may/not have contracted from me. Lo, I disregard the science that species-to-species sicknesses — like human colds — are improbable. I was (well, still am) sick, and now he’s got the same runny eyes and nose and congestion and sneezing that I’ve...

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{the week} I like wine with my wine, thankyouverymuch!

And my wine with my vodka. But not really, because I’M OLD AND CANNOT HANDLE THE HANGOVERS. Ahem. the week: Valentine’s Day was this week… you know, that holiday that I poo-poo’d. We kept on the tradition I started last year of having fondue (celebrated on Sunday, since Tuesday was a practice night for me). It was delicious. And reaffirms all I need is him and cheese and bread and...

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{crazy cat lady} OH THE CUTENESS OF THE FURRIES!

Oh, I forgot. Another of my resolutions was “Adopt a new cat.” Here she is: Currently named Zira. Soon-to-be-renamed as Bessie. I think. Because her back spots look like a cow. Get it? Bessie the Cow?! BUT A CAT! And yes, the felines now outnumber the humans in this house. I LOVE...

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{certified cat cuddler} certified crazy cat lady!

I don’t mind either title, really. On most days, I’d rather hang out with my cats — unconditional love to the fullest. Save for the days when my darling Rudy uses my brand new upholstered dining chairs as a scratch post. Or sweet little Chelsea bites my restless legs through the blankets while I attempt sleep. Animals make me happy. And I’ll take all the free therapy that I can...

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Things I am dealing with right now:

1. itchy, ugly stitches in two parts of my body (removal next Monday) 2. series of rashes from covering said sutures with bandages (I’m allergic to adhesive) 3. open wound from third mole removal in my armpit that probably SHOULD have had a stitch or two 4. some sort of pulled/strained lower calf muscle on my left leg (NOT FROM ROLLER DERBY… grr!) 5. patchy, balding cat (vet visit tomorrow) 6....

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{pursuit} of becoming a cat lady

I’ll take crazy over sane any day, if it means I can give cuddles to this female cutie: At least I’m not a LONELY cat lady. It would be a serendipitous trip to East End Brewing Co. to have our growlers filled after Rudy’s vet appointment. Upon recognizing the Animal Rescue League, I made a quick turn-around to go inside to “just see.” Any animal lover knows how those trips...

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I’d like to give thanks to my cat for all those YouTube hits. And the scratches on my couch.

This post is not about slicing the skin of my pinky finger on the vegetable shredder. Or that I just cut my tongue on a serrated bread knife (don’t ask). OR that I seriously just spilled a cup of shredded mozzarella on the stove and kitchen floor. No… this post is about giving thanks. And hopefully for blood that clots well and perhaps, a Band-aid. Or a maid. But as the year is dwindling down,...

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This is an actual emergency. With fire trucks. And I didn’t even notice the firemen.

Seeing as how I just experienced an actual emergency alarm in my building, I felt it would be a good topic as any for Monday morning. What item(s) would you take with you in the event of a fire or emergency if you had to leave your home quickly? Thankfully, I was already out of bed, in my hoodie and a pair of pants, but once I realized this was definitely not  a test alarm (we have speakers, with an...

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The Good, The Bad & The Hopelessly Menopausal Cat Lady

The Good: I’m generally happy. I’m staying busy. I’m probably in the best shape I’ve been in ten years. I found a sport and a group of ladies whom I obsess over more endlessly. I’m active. I’m involved. I’m finding success. All good, right? The Bad: I’m lonely. See, AB’s job took him to Pittsburgh, so in a twisted and incredibly sad way, we’re now...