Monthly Archives: March 2023

It was a beautiful day and I accomplished two things on my list: take a ton of broken-down boxes to the recyclable bin at the landfill and get a photo, or two, of Col. Deeds at The Deeds Family mausoleum … Continue reading →

Cold. Wet. Cloudy. It’s not a very attractive day, but it is what it is and my job is to make my day more energetic and attractive. In a while, I have a meeting at The Schuster Center of the … Continue reading →

We don’t have the beautiful warm weather that kept us spring-hopeful of the previous few days, but this morning is still quite nice with a temperature of 42 degrees. Last evening, I agreed to meet a former student, now performing … Continue reading →

It was quiet. Too quiet. When a puppy or toddler is in the house, “quiet” can be terrifying. But, this is what I found.

The morning is bright and beautiful. I finished breakfast, surrounded by The Fab Four and settled down to watch a documentary with Bailey snuggling on my neck. Harrigan and Deeds are snuggled at my feet. I just finished a documentary … Continue reading →

Monday, the windows and doors were open. Tuesday, the windows and doors were closed and a coat was needed. Still, the day was beautiful. Until it was time to teach my on-line classes for my friend, I remained in bed … Continue reading →

There were many hard working students, today, and I am both proud and grateful for all their fine efforts. Tomorrow, before teaching a class on Zoom for a friend on sabbatical, I am hoping to run to one of the … Continue reading →

We have been blessed with another beautiful day in The Miami Valley and I wish I had the time to go outside and walk but the day has gotten away from me. Last evening, Laura and I had a delicious … Continue reading →

Col. Deeds has officially been a part of The Haasienda one full month. He is fun, fast to learn, entertaining and energetic, an affectionate snuggler, curious, and growing. Deeds’ legs are now getting that spindly-look and he can no longer … Continue reading →

What a day it has been! I took advantage of a couple of additional sleep hours before showering and going to lunch with a teaching colleague, Carol Chatfield. We try to grab time as often as possible, and I think … Continue reading →

My twin bed is raised up on four 9-inch risers so that it is easier for me to sit. Col. Deeds, with the aide of the cat hut, can now easily get up and down. The other afternoon I was … Continue reading →

The Fab Five loved being outside most of the day.

The weather is delightful for this triumphal entry into March. The Fab Five and I have been on the deck since 11 AM, nearly minty now, and my soul and body are feeling greatly rejuvenated. I may spend the day … Continue reading →