not smelling of our former selves
This is a quilt my mom made and I am reticent to let Edith use it in any capacity. But she seems to be treating it nicely so I’ll let it slide for now. I know she will tire of it just as we do and move...
View ArticleA trip to the vet
Edie did good on her first visit to the vet. (Previously I had a vet come to her, but that option would require a long wait.) Her eating habits have changed. She's not staring at her automated feeder...
View ArticleFollowing up
Edie had a followup visit with the vet yesterday. We were concerned about lethargy and unusual eating habits (She was never one to turn down a Temptation treat, until now. She’s also being extra...
View ArticleCouch time
Today contained going out for soup, stocking up at the grocery, couch time with Edie while looking at a computer for the first time in a week and making Keema curry for dinner. The latter would shine...
View ArticleThe quiet part
This the quiet part before travel where things will become loud and dense. Edie usually senses this and becomes a little extra clingy in the leading moments. In other news, we continue the slog of...
View ArticleJim, Emma and a rat in the basement
Had some virtual face time with Jim and his cat Emma to check-in after the work week ended. We’d been batting around a vague idea of hitting up Cedar Point this summer (I’ve never been to this...
View ArticleHer usual self
Edie seems to be doing better of late after a spell of concern. Her appetite had been very low and she was throwing up with frequency. We think she’d been snacking on frayed edges of carpet in the...
View ArticleEverything is a kombucha reaction video
New record from Joywave. I had no real intention of buying it songs unheard, but their home shopping club promo video sealed the deal (YouTube link). I like the band lots, so if it’s a dud at least I...
View ArticleA good sport
It’s time for a monthly snapshot of Edith. She’s a good sport whenever I throw a handkerchief or blanket around her.Currently Listening: Fontaines D.C. “Favourite”Reply via email
View ArticleUnder her eye
Edie senses something is in the air. We’ve been cleaning house, filling boxes with things to get rid of or take over to the studio and pulling out suitcases. We’ve got a visitor coming soon and travel...
View ArticleEdie, happy we’re home
We’re also very happy to be home. Edie is keeping closer tabs than usual. She’s even taken to standing on the ottoman behind my desk chair to tap me on the shoulder, something she’d never done before....
View ArticleServing incredulous looks
Broke out the suitcase and Edie is serving incredulous looks. I’m attempting to put a kibosh on it.Currently Listening: Arc De Soleil “Got Caught In Amsterdam”Reply via email
View ArticleEdie, Patriot
Edie is happy to have new surfaces for flopping. Meanwhile, I keep playing Kim Deal’s new song over and over.Currently Listening: Kim Deal “Crystal Breath”Reply via email
View ArticleA fine vantage of the happenings
It’s the sweet slice of the year when the a/c and furnace can be idle and we can open up the front door to light some light in through the afternoon. Edie particularly likes this time of year as it...
View ArticleThis is how we do
Fiddling with chores and personal projects on a cool Saturday morning. Edie wanted to be present.Currently Listening: Yo La Tengo “I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One”Reply via email
View Article11:33
Managed to click the shutter just nick of time to capture an image for the day. Here’s Edie on the way to her nighttime perch. She’s taken to this desk window to survey what unfolds through the night...
View ArticleOne can never tell with cats
After the work whistle blew I still had some steam in the engine and pushed through on a passion project for a potential gig poster. Motivated by an idea that kept sticking around and snowballed with...
View ArticleA couch moment
I'd a vision of making a small snowman and that would've been today's photo. But seeing the driveway covered in deep snow dashed those hopes. It was only going to get crustier and more annoying to...
View ArticleCaught
Edie’s still incredulous that we left for a week, so she’s keeping really close tabs. Me? I’m just trying to get caught up and also not getting too caught up.Currently Listening: Obongjayar “Not In...
View ArticleSometimes you need to curl
Casey left for Florida this morning — a yearly trip I would usually join — but given recent travels staying home felt prudent. Edith seems to appreciate the decision to hang home. I've decided to jump...
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