Category Archives: Personal

The (new) Feral Colony

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Thistle

It’s been some time since I discussed the ongoing problem of the feral cats in my neighborhood. There are multiple colonies, and honestly, I’d guess many of them track back to the original colony in the hoarder’s yard. (Many kittens … Continue reading →

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Small Changes

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Thistle

A few years ago, I wrote a series of posts about making small changes that led to big results. That sounds like a weight loss ad, but that’s not what I mean. One of the changes, for instance, was where … Continue reading →

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Birthday the 43rd

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Thistle

My birthday was this past Tuesday, and lucky me got a full day of celebration! Jason took off work, and we started the morning with a hike at a park in town that I hadn’t been to in months. (Notably, … Continue reading →

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February 2022 in Review

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Thistle

It’s hard to believe February’s over, probably because I spent most of the latter half of it in poor mental health. Heh. I’m okay, just feeling the effects of a few health-related issues. Beyond that, not much happening here. To … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – The Mistflower Bed

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Thistle

The next phase of xeriscaping the garden has begun! Longtime followers will know that Jason and I are slowly converting our boring, scraggly front and back lawns into native, xeriscaped, water-saving landscapes that enhance both the ecosystem and the beauty … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 23, 2022 by Thistle

I feel gross. I feel dirty. I don’t want to be seen. Shame. Ugly thoughts. Loathing and disgust. I hurt. I am angry. I am too overwhelmed to be angry. I sink into depression. I cannot move. I cannot act. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – TT Travel Destinations

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Thistle

I have a whole bucket list of places that I want to travel to. Most are long-time wishes based on random bits from my childhood. Like Indonesia, for instance. In fourth grade, we had a guest come in to teach … Continue reading →

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Galentine’s Day, 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Thistle

I had a lovely Galentine’s Day celebration this year! This was my first ever in-person Galentine’s. Pre-pandemic, I never had a large group of close girlfriends, and post-pandemic, well, it was post-pandemic. The day was two-fold. The morning began with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – Fourteenth

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Thistle

(It’s only fitting that there was a cat hair in my coffee this morning. Yes, I discovered it before taking a sip!) So in a small turn of irony, my 14th blogoversary is on the 14th this year, but instead … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – Ice, Ice, Baby…

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Thistle

The plans for this week: Opening night of Laurence’s musical on Thursday, followed by performances 1-2x/day through Sunday. Hiking Government Canyon Friday morning. Heading out to the Japanese Tea Gardens on Saturday morning with some friends before my in-laws arrived … Continue reading →

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