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Flashes of Memory by Linda Anderson

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Punch and Cookies

Punch:

See the expression on Punch’s face? She’s staring longingly after Cookies, her sister.

I stare longingly after cookies.

The chocolate chip kind.

My favorite chocolate chip cookies are the ones Mama makes from the recipe on the Tollhouse morsels bag. What is your favorite cookie?

Caine: Cutest Puppy Ever

Yesterday my family celebrated my birthday. We met at a local park and picnicked. After over-indulging on fried chicken and potato salad, we went for a walk.

This park has insane hills. I thought I might just lay down and die after scaling one of them…twice! It was at the top of [...]

Mama’s Flower Gardens

Last week I showed you Mama’s veggie garden. Today, I’ll show you two of her many flower gardens. These two are the biggest and best! Only the best for you my dears!

I love the contrast of the rusty tin roof, don’t you? I knew you would.

I think her peonies are beautiful. [...]

Duncan: Mama’s Rendering

Here is Mama’s painting of Duncan. I think it captures his spirit.

Farewell Sweet Duncan

When I lost my job, I turned my ‘Cat House’ into a rental house. My outdoor cats lived at the ‘Cat House’ and could come in or out at will. Mostly they came in at night or to eat. When the ‘Cat House’ became a rental house, the cats had to find [...]

A Day In The Life: Annmarie

Here is a quick peek at a day in my life.

This week I am at Mama’s house. She is on vacation. I am house sitting, animal wrangling and sewing in peace.

I get up early to feed the cats. See how eager they are?

Although you can’t see them all, she has 10 cats. [...]

The Way To Kitty Chesney's Heart

Seriously. He purrs when he sees the bag. He comes running when he hears the bag rattle. He rubs his scent glands all over the bag when he knocks it off the counter.

Kitty Chesney: Unrepentant

Kitty Chesney knows he isn’t supposed to be on my bed. It’s a rule. He often breaks the rule without breaking a sweat.

in fact, he is quite unrepentant.

When scolded, he turns his back to me. To show me how unconcerned he is and how he doesn’t have to follow my rules, [...]

Kitty Chesney aka Kitty Scrooge

After I decorated the house for Christmas, Kitty Chesney came in and surveyed the changes. He was not impressed. Much like my brother, John, Kitty Chesney thinks that Tommy Too Tall is ugly.

Sure, Tommy Too Tall has big hunks of empty spaces. Sure, Tommy Too Tall leans. But. Tommy Too [...]

Kitty Chesney: A Love Story

Kitty Chesney and I have reached an agreement. Of sorts. I agree to give him his favorite cat food and he agrees to tolerate my presence.

Over the years, Kitty has mellowed out. He is a much nicer cat than he was at the beginning of our relationship. *sigh* I wish [...]

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