Monthly Archives: December 2011

Resolved : Not To Resolve

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

I never could see the point of this New Year’s Eve thing – except maybe as an excuse for When Harry Met Sally, one of my most favorite movies. I wasn’t sure whether anybody ever thought to ask cats what … Continue reading →

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Memo To Alice Walton

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

From:  Bougarabou O. Hooligan (“Bugs”) To:  Ms. Alice Walton Re:  Acquisition Required Date:  Dec. 29, 2011 The other day, my human came back raving about your apparently excellent new museum.  I have learned to take her with a grain of … Continue reading →

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Kindness : The Real Deal

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Now that the big holiday is over, this kindness series wouldn’t be complete without a little griping on my part.  You know me. Kindness, without the actual feeling to back it up, is an empty bromide.  (I like the brainiac … Continue reading →

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Listening Unto Myself

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Many of you are celebrating the big holiday today.  I hope you’re enjoying yourselves.  We are.  Bugs gave me a really wonderful present this morning.  He’s the softest, kindest cat that I can remember him being, ever. So — it … Continue reading →

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Bone of Trust, Muscle of Kindness

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Today, as the holiday season is in the ascendency for so many, I want to ponder “kindness” once more. A moment of kindness, given and received. Sometimes, with the really grand precepts – the ones on which the really big … Continue reading →

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Mario Bugstali

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Thanks to the Ménière’s scare, I’ve put myself on zero tolerance for sodium, caffeine, and baking soda.  At least until January 26, which is the first slot the specialist could fit me in. A little empathy might be nice.  Because: … Continue reading →

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The Ears Have It

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

The other day the world changed for me.  Life can happen like that.  Not in a “good” way. I woke up with bizarre symptoms.  I’ve always had ringing in my ears – tinnitus.  My dad had it before me.  Medical … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Pizzazz

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Bugs and I decided to stay up to watch the lunar eclipse the other night. This was what we had been led to expect. We didn’t in fact see anything like this.  What we did see was pretty marvelous just … Continue reading →

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PhotoShop: I Just Can’t Get Past It

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

As I said in a comment on the other day’s post, when the burrs in one’s undergarments just refuse to come out in the wash, it never hurts to gripe and re-gripe. How many of you join me in hating … Continue reading →

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Me Sheltie, Bugs Sheep

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

I had a great idea for forcing getting Bugs to go into his crate.  He was pestering me this morning, more than I was prepared to put up with.  So I dropped to my hands and knees and started nipping … Continue reading →

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