This past week, for the first time in almost a year, I really started to believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not a train heading for us. Continue Reading
Month: February 2021
Sunday Quotes: Hitting the Wall
Pandemic wall: a particular, often sudden, feeling of emotional and spiritual exhaustion in the time of Covid. The term was popularized by New York public radio host Tanzina Vega, but the term “hitting the wall” originated in endurance sports such as running or cycling, and is a condition of sudden fatigue and loss of energy. Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day 2021
Happy Valentine’s Day from Allegra and Ingrid
We’re taking a break from our usual Sunday column this week because we’re too busy enjoying our treats – salmon for Allegra, chocolate for me! We’ll be back with new Sunday Quotes next Sunday.
Allegra, the Laundry Basket and the Hexbug
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Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I don’t know about your kitties, but I love laundry day! What’s not to love? Piles of fluffy clothes and towels, still warm from the dryer! But the best part of laundry day is the laundry basket.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Staying Calm
At a time when there’s so much fear and anxiety around us. it’s more important than ever to have the tools to remain calm in the center of the storm. One tool we all have is our breath. Deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which counters the fight of flight response that the current crisis continuously activates.Continue Reading
Remembering Ruby: That Time When Ruby Ate a Stink Bug
With all of my other lost cats, the pain of missing them started to soften after about a year. So far, that hasn’t happened with Ruby. Memories are a funny thing: sometimes, they bring smiles and a warm, fuzzy feeling. Other times, they’re like a punch to the gut. However, today’s memory is definitely of the kind that brought a smile. Continue Reading