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birthdays, FaceBook, and gifts of love
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Britton Gildersleeve
Today was my birthday. And it’s been one of my nicest yet. My family rolls their eyes when I say this, reminding me I always love my birthday. Which is true. But today was a bit different, even so. And better for it. My gifts ranged from phone calls to music to a cartoon portrait…
slow, steady, and all that jazz…
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Britton Gildersleeve
Hector (our ‘new’ cat) came downstairs! And it’s only taken a scant 6 months! Seriously — I was wondering if we would always have an ‘upstairs’ cat. He has shown very little interest in exploring downstairs. At least, not while we’re awake. Since he’s more than 1/2 as large as either of our French bulldogs, it’s…
patience
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Britton Gildersleeve
It’s been four weeks since our new cat Hector came to live with us. During that scant month, he’s made himself more (or less…) at home upstairs. But he still won’t come downstairs. And he won’t engage at all if the dogs are (as they always are) standing ready to ‘play’ (read: pounce). I’m ready for…
everyday life and practice: the laundry, the litter box(es), the lawn…
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Britton Gildersleeve
Today is chore day, Sunday or not. I spent yesterday happily doing holiday shopping and visiting w/ my sister & niece. So today? Bright & early, following a Skype call to Younger Son, my beloved & I were off to buy tree lights. And a couple of sweaters for the grandson. And some gold ribbon.…
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