Another Flowery, Cat-y Weekend

Another Flowery, Cat-y Weekend

When it’s not the weekend, I can’t believe it ever was the weekend, that I really had my own free time. It just seems too marvelous, too wonderful, beyond comprehension. …

The Landing and Other Stuff

The Landing and Other Stuff

This weekend was crazy busy. Rob and I cleaned the house, did tons of laundry, prepared our taxes, weeded for hours, watered three acres of thirsty plants, swept our porches and garden paths, and cut down a bunch of invasive nandina …

A Good Teacher

A Good Teacher

One day I was talking to Rob about Maggie, our beautiful silver tabby. I was saying how much she has taught me about forgiveness–because we were very cruel to her in the beginning and she hasn’t held that against us. …

Cold Weather and Cat Fun

Cold Weather and Cat Fun

his weekend was another crazy cold weekend–and our heat wasn’t working in the main house, so Rob and the cats and I had to “camp out” in our Little House, the old detached kitchen that we now use as an office. It was kind of cozy hanging out in such a small place with 11 cats.

Apple Cake and a Photo Shoot

Apple Cake and a Photo Shoot

On Saturday Rob and I drove to Thomasville, Georgia, to order stone so we can make paths around our pond. I always enjoy the drive to Thomasville, but it’s especially beautiful at this time of year, when the country roads are …

A Cheery Saturday Morning

A Cheery Saturday Morning

Saturday morning was so strangely cool and bright, a welcome change from the usual July humidity and haze. I ran around the yard taking pictures and feeling wildly happy. My giddiness reminded me of the way I used to feel …

Rich in Cats

Rich in Cats

Okay, this is embarrassing to admit, but I guess it’s best to be honest–Rob and I have 15 cats. See, there was a feral cat population explosion in our neighborhood recently, and Rob and I, softhearted fools that we are, ended up fixing and adopting