A challenge of having a bed in the office
I was struggling that afternoon along with the air-conditioner — the air’s been thick with humidity this week. I laid down to scroll through and reply to some messages… Edie got me up 20 minutes...
View ArticleThe new surface
Took my computer out of the guest bedroom / office and it took Edie 10 minutes to claim the new surface. Currently Listening: BETWEEN FRIENDS “Bruise”Reply via email The post The new surface first...
View ArticleEdie, on pillow
It’s been hot of late. So hot the air-conditioner can’t keep up, so we keep the thermostat set high so it doesn’t get too taxed and use fans to even things out. None of this is of interest to Edith....
View ArticleA new device of interest
I did the math. It would be cheaper and easier to buy a laser printer than get things printed, cut and hole punched at a copy shop. And now Edie has a new obsession. Today’s track showed up on a new...
View ArticleLet me in
I’ve been sequestering myself even from Edie, and she is not having it — hanging outside the door, swiping her paw in the gap beneath it.Currently Listening: R.E.M. “Let Me In”Reply via email
View ArticleSeasonal closet rotation
The small closet in the spare bedroom slash office evolves into a Tetris pile of things as the year goes on — mostly clothes but also boxes filled with… stuff. If I had Carrie Bradshaw’s closet...
View Articlenot 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...
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