My mom passed away 29 years ago. Even after all that time, Mother’s Day still is a bit bittersweet. I still feel some sadness when Mother’s Day cards start showing up in stores, friends make plans to spend time with their moms, and restaurants offer Mother’s Day specials.Continue Reading
Review: Hiss and Tell (A Mrs. Murphy Mystery)
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I’ve long been a fan of Rita Mae Brown’s Mrs. Murphy Mystery Series, co-authored with her cat Sneaky Pie Brown. Hiss and Tell is the 31st book in the series. The original Sneaky Pie was rescued by Ms. Brown at her local SPCA.Continue Reading
What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving The Loss of a Cat
As a society, we are ill equipped to handle grief and loss. Even people who are genuinely sorry and want to express their sympathy often don’t know what to say, especially when they don’t understand the profound grief that can result after losing a beloved cat.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Relax
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We love our Okaysou air purifiers and have one in every room in our house.
They capture 99.97% of air pollutants like pet hair and dander, dust, pollen, and smoke. They eliminate household odors as small as 0.25 microns, and they safely breaks down various harmful gases, such as formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene and VOC’s (volatile organic compounds.) And they work great on all sorts of smells, from cooking odors to smelly litter box deposits.Continue Reading
Remembering Ruby: That Time When Ruby Wished She Had Thumbs
It’s been more than three years now that I had to let Ruby go, and I still miss her every day. I’m grateful I have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections on this site to comfort me and remind me of some of the cute things she did, and I love sharing the memories with you.Continue Reading
Why Cats Should Not Eat Dry Food
What you feed your cats will impact their health for the length of their lives, so choosing the best food is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a cat parent. With the overwhelming array of choices available and opinions diverging widely, it can be overwhelming to choose.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Optimism
With all the negativity and uncertainty in the world, it can be challenging to cultivate optimism. But now, more than ever, we need to find ways to remain hopeful. Continue Reading
Allegra’s World: New Roof
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about all the excitement at our house last week!Continue Reading
Pollen Allergies Got You Down? Okaysou Air Purifiers Can Help
I love our Okaysou air purifiers. I have one in every room in my house. I’m fortunate that pollen doesn’t bother me, but given how well these air purifiers work in our home on everything else, I’m pretty sure they would make a big difference for pollen sufferers.Continue Reading
Sunday Quotes: Breathe
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