Monthly Archives: January 2025

This morning, I began preparing the dog bowls and Chief’s stainless steel food bowl was missing. I feed the dogs and leave their bowls in place until the next feeding. The kitchen is gated so that they’re only in the … Continue reading →

It’s been a quiet day of relaxation and documentaries, as well as lots of snuggling and love from The Fab Five. Chief, 14 Haaskins rushed into the hallway to be included. Colonel Deeds, 2, tries to play it off that … Continue reading →

The Seniors are hunkered down on the floor and The Younger Set served as bed warmers. Harrigan loves to undo my made bed – pillows are often arranged for her comfort and the comforter becomes a nest.

The Colonel is still a boy puppy at age 2, but the sweetest, most affectionate boy. He’s also a magnet for the camera.

The Seniors no longer join me on the bed, and since I have a twin bed, this is a good thing. I spend time on the floor with them. Unlike the younger set, The Seniors loathe having their photo taken. … Continue reading →

The musical, SIX, is only 80 minutes in length and we have 15 minutes remaining. I was to house manage CATS at Victoria Theatre but due to some fortunate circumstances I was returned to Schuster Center for SIX! I was … Continue reading →

Colonel Deeds, Chief, and Haaskins watching me get ready to depart for Schuster Center. No, Colonel Deeds is not bigger than Chief… he’s just closer to the camera.

Chief with The Sisters, Bailey and Harrigan, Evelyn years ago.

SIX is a different musical but such a fun production. it’s terribly witty and entertaining. 

I’ve read a ton of stories or social media comments about drivers suffering through snow removal issues. Walking with a cane in this mess is difficult. Getting on or off the bus is hell. The snow plow created walls are … Continue reading →

Beloved actress Helen Mirren once said, “One of the great gifts of growing older is to discover the exquisite art of being alone. What used to be an uncomfortable silence, is now a luxury. The house is peaceful, and I … Continue reading →

Tuesday, January 14, 1025, the national tour of SIX, THE MUSICAL rolls out its royal carpet at Schuster Center, and will be joined by Muse Machine’s annual production, CATS, at The Victoria Theatre.

When the Schuster Center for the Performing Arts was designed and built for its March 2003 opening, a unique, marvelous feature was installed. In the dome of the auditorium, there is a constellation that keeps heads turned upward. The starfield … Continue reading →

I’ve been to Kroger twice this week and I am overwhelmed with the thoughtlessness, lack of courtesy, and laziness of fellow shoppers who cannot push their emptied shopping carts a few feet or inches more to keep them orderly and … Continue reading →

It seems like it was only yesterday, while at the same time it feels like years ago. I think I could loose Mother one thousand… ten thousand times over, and it still would not come close to this agony. He … Continue reading →

Eleven years ago, this was three-year-old Chief and the ten-week-old sisters, Bailey (2013-2023) and Harrigan. Bailey was always next to Chief and adored him.