I grew up having dogs around. We had a cat briefly, but the barn raised animal never did like city living. Eventually, I found myself living with a cat lover. Since I love all furry creatures pretty equally, this didn't pose a problem. Today, surrounded by the three female cats that make our house a home, I decided to share things I adore and some, not so much.
1. Any time you put something in front of a cat's nose, she cannot resist sniffing it.
2. A cat will turn her nose up at you if she's not in the mood for your company.
3. Our cats our almost always in the mood for our company.
4. Last night we had all three kitties and both humans on the love seat in front of the television.
5. Every day I leave is hard because I'd rather stay home and watch their antics.
6. Our cats have more toys than probably exist in some third world countries.
7. Felines don't need to go outside to do their business at inopportune times.
8. Soiled cat litter is no fun to swap out.
9. Fur is soft and fun to caress.
10. Fur balls tossed up on the carpet are not fun to step on.
11. Any human with a cat on the lap is entitled to ask for favors so as not to disturb the creature.
12. They eat better than we do.
13. I'm going to need serious therapy when any of our trio passes away.
What pet(s) do you have, or would if you could?
~
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - Sentences from My NaNoWriMo WIP
Here is the opening to what I hope will become a novel for National Novel Writing Month. I hope you enjoy the snippet.
Story:
“What am I doing? I’m acting like a teenager trying to impress the boys,” Lita muttered at her reflection.
Her admonition didn’t stop her from further fluffing her short, highlighted hair or adding eyeliner to already large hazel eyes. She might be out of college but she was no old maid.
With a look through her closet, she decided to drive to the party. The cream colored high heels would go well with her outfit but weren’t good for walking the many blocks to Rhonda and Pete’s house. Pale rose and ivory on her matched skirt ensemble set off the fading summer tan from her trip to Bermuda.
She snagged a bottle of wine from the counter along with her purse. A glance at the clock showed she would be fashionably late.
The ringing phone caused her to hesitate on the way to the garage door. She hated to miss a call from her mother, who would be equally happy to hear that her youngest daughter planned to socialize after a slow and agonizing breakup with her fiancé.
A glance at the caller id showed the name of the very friends she prepared to visit.
“Hello.”
~
Story:
“What am I doing? I’m acting like a teenager trying to impress the boys,” Lita muttered at her reflection.
Her admonition didn’t stop her from further fluffing her short, highlighted hair or adding eyeliner to already large hazel eyes. She might be out of college but she was no old maid.
With a look through her closet, she decided to drive to the party. The cream colored high heels would go well with her outfit but weren’t good for walking the many blocks to Rhonda and Pete’s house. Pale rose and ivory on her matched skirt ensemble set off the fading summer tan from her trip to Bermuda.
She snagged a bottle of wine from the counter along with her purse. A glance at the clock showed she would be fashionably late.
The ringing phone caused her to hesitate on the way to the garage door. She hated to miss a call from her mother, who would be equally happy to hear that her youngest daughter planned to socialize after a slow and agonizing breakup with her fiancé.
A glance at the caller id showed the name of the very friends she prepared to visit.
“Hello.”
~
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - My Short Story Titles
To help bring back my muse, I thought I'd share thirteen unpublished titles I've written. Someday I hope to have the courage to present my "Blood Moon" shapeshifter short story series to someone in the business.
Cat's Meow
Nine Lives
Wolf's Bane
Man's Best Friend
Letting the Cat Out of the Bag
Dog Days of Summer
The Wolf at Your Door
Beware the Black Cat Crossing Your Path
Obedience Training
Top Dog
Leopard Print
'Shift in the Wind
Dog is My Copilot
Cat's Meow
Nine Lives
Wolf's Bane
Man's Best Friend
Letting the Cat Out of the Bag
Dog Days of Summer
The Wolf at Your Door
Beware the Black Cat Crossing Your Path
Obedience Training
Top Dog
Leopard Print
'Shift in the Wind
Dog is My Copilot
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - A Lamentation in Thirteen Words
Why
can't
I
think
of
anything
to
write?
Where
is
my
muse
lately?
can't
I
think
of
anything
to
write?
Where
is
my
muse
lately?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - Moments in My Life
Here are many mundane and a few interesting things I've been up to lately.
1. Working too hard - What can I say? Somehow, the car business that affects my company seems to be booming. I need two of me and should be grateful.
2. Playing Scrabble - It's fun on an android tablet with the automatic scorekeeping and all.
3. Camping - We take an awful lot of gear for supposed "roughing it". Next, we'll have to hire movers. Still, it's a nice change of pace.
4. Paying the Maid Service - Why didn't I do this years ago? Seriously, it's worth the monthly cost.
5. Picking Up Cat Toys - It's amazing how they migrate from the "toybox" during the night.
6. Watching "Burn Notice" - We enjoyed the season ender of this great spy action/drama for a second time after the last quarter hour went mysteriously missing from the recording.
7. Visiting family - A neat reunion of the families was staged by my brother's in-laws. It's lovely to have a wonderful extended family.
8. Eating Out - This guilty pleasure needs to be put on the back burner. There are just so many good restaurants in the area!
9. Not Writing - What a downer this has been. I need to unearth my muse.
10. Getting My Hair Done - This is a much needed item I tend to put off because the two-tone look I like takes a good three and a half hours with cut and styling. It's always worth it when the stylist's done.
11. Sleeping In - Last done while camping, this is much coveted. I'm lucky to have the opportunity most weekends (within reason).
12. Feeding Fish - My two freshwater aquariums require regular attention but are well worth it.
13. Considering NaNoWriMo - Participating in November's National Novel Writing Month takes up a lot of my thoughts lately. I need to consider an appropriate project and commit to writing 1,600 plus words a day for 50,000 for the month.
What's on your agenda? I'd be interested to know.
1. Working too hard - What can I say? Somehow, the car business that affects my company seems to be booming. I need two of me and should be grateful.
2. Playing Scrabble - It's fun on an android tablet with the automatic scorekeeping and all.
3. Camping - We take an awful lot of gear for supposed "roughing it". Next, we'll have to hire movers. Still, it's a nice change of pace.
4. Paying the Maid Service - Why didn't I do this years ago? Seriously, it's worth the monthly cost.
5. Picking Up Cat Toys - It's amazing how they migrate from the "toybox" during the night.
6. Watching "Burn Notice" - We enjoyed the season ender of this great spy action/drama for a second time after the last quarter hour went mysteriously missing from the recording.
7. Visiting family - A neat reunion of the families was staged by my brother's in-laws. It's lovely to have a wonderful extended family.
8. Eating Out - This guilty pleasure needs to be put on the back burner. There are just so many good restaurants in the area!
9. Not Writing - What a downer this has been. I need to unearth my muse.
10. Getting My Hair Done - This is a much needed item I tend to put off because the two-tone look I like takes a good three and a half hours with cut and styling. It's always worth it when the stylist's done.
11. Sleeping In - Last done while camping, this is much coveted. I'm lucky to have the opportunity most weekends (within reason).
12. Feeding Fish - My two freshwater aquariums require regular attention but are well worth it.
13. Considering NaNoWriMo - Participating in November's National Novel Writing Month takes up a lot of my thoughts lately. I need to consider an appropriate project and commit to writing 1,600 plus words a day for 50,000 for the month.
What's on your agenda? I'd be interested to know.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - My Hairdresser
One of the longest relationships in my life is with my hairdresser. She's really something and, since I need to visit her soon, the lady's on my mind. So, here are thirteen facts about her.
1. She’s a talented stylist
2. Her salon is in her home
3. Her husband and children are a delight to know
4. She enjoys my experimentation
5. Her prices are very reasonable
6. She is very caring
7. She’s as dependable as the sunrise
8. We laugh a lot together
9. Her knowledge of diverse subjects is fascinating
10. There is always some extended family drama that makes me grateful for my life
11. She introduced me to her long-time friends in the rock group Tesla
12. Her opinions are rock solid and never wavering, almost to a fault
13. She loves animals
~~~
1. She’s a talented stylist
2. Her salon is in her home
3. Her husband and children are a delight to know
4. She enjoys my experimentation
5. Her prices are very reasonable
6. She is very caring
7. She’s as dependable as the sunrise
8. We laugh a lot together
9. Her knowledge of diverse subjects is fascinating
10. There is always some extended family drama that makes me grateful for my life
11. She introduced me to her long-time friends in the rock group Tesla
12. Her opinions are rock solid and never wavering, almost to a fault
13. She loves animals
~~~
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - Blessings
Today I thought I’d count my blessings. It’s been too long.
1. We have the financial means to meet our needs, obligations, and wants while still donating to charity.
2. I am relatively healthy outside of a sprained ankle (from walking the treadmill!).
3. Both my parents are alive and in my life.
4. My folks love my husband and vice versa.
5. My husband and I still enjoy one another’s company after twenty-two years together.
6. Our pets are healthy and happy; my fish even had babies I hope to raise to adulthood.
7. Well, one cat needs medication but it’s inexpensive and doing the trick when I can get it in her.
8. I own a reliable car and have no car payments.
9. We live in a safe, comfortable neighborhood.
10. My husband asked for a stress test that saved his life.
11. The triple bypass surgery went well and he’s recovered nicely.
12. My husband is in the best health since his Air Force days.
13. I wrote this at a clinic waiting for blood to be drawn but it’s a rare event for a simple health checkup.
May you have reason to give thanks today!
~
1. We have the financial means to meet our needs, obligations, and wants while still donating to charity.
2. I am relatively healthy outside of a sprained ankle (from walking the treadmill!).
3. Both my parents are alive and in my life.
4. My folks love my husband and vice versa.
5. My husband and I still enjoy one another’s company after twenty-two years together.
6. Our pets are healthy and happy; my fish even had babies I hope to raise to adulthood.
7. Well, one cat needs medication but it’s inexpensive and doing the trick when I can get it in her.
8. I own a reliable car and have no car payments.
9. We live in a safe, comfortable neighborhood.
10. My husband asked for a stress test that saved his life.
11. The triple bypass surgery went well and he’s recovered nicely.
12. My husband is in the best health since his Air Force days.
13. I wrote this at a clinic waiting for blood to be drawn but it’s a rare event for a simple health checkup.
May you have reason to give thanks today!
~
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - Albums I Own
Out of curiosity, I looked on my iPod to see how many female vocalists are listed. You see, I have a guilty preference for male voices. However, I found thirteen female artists with no problem. Just for the fun of it, here are the woman fronted groups and the albums I own in no particular order:
Flyleaf - Flyleaf
Otep - House of Secrets
Madonna - The Immaculate Collection
The Birthday Massacre - Walking With Strangers
Alanis Morissette - Flavors of Entanglement
Etta James - The Best of Etta James
Cyndi Lauper - Twelve Deadly Cyns
Jem - Finally Woken
Rasputina - Transylvanian Regurgitations
Garbage - Bleed Like Me / Version 2.0 (I like them so well I bought two titles)
Ace of Base - The Sign
Anna Nalick - Wreck of the Day
Ego Likeness - The Lowest Place on Earth
Bonus:
Connie Francis - Christmas Cheer
Flyleaf - Flyleaf
Otep - House of Secrets
Madonna - The Immaculate Collection
The Birthday Massacre - Walking With Strangers
Alanis Morissette - Flavors of Entanglement
Etta James - The Best of Etta James
Cyndi Lauper - Twelve Deadly Cyns
Jem - Finally Woken
Rasputina - Transylvanian Regurgitations
Garbage - Bleed Like Me / Version 2.0 (I like them so well I bought two titles)
Ace of Base - The Sign
Anna Nalick - Wreck of the Day
Ego Likeness - The Lowest Place on Earth
Bonus:
Connie Francis - Christmas Cheer
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