Category Archives: Cats

Looking to the cat for translation…

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

I rolled over in bed, gave Punkin a pet, and asked her, “Can you translate?” Kiddo had just been screaming and crying for what seemed like an eternity.  Being woken up by a three year old child screaming is not … Continue reading →

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Remembering friends

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Mary K. Smith

Yesterday, it wasn’t planned, but I visited graves of many dear friends. I drove by Brookview, adjusted the LiveStrong band on John’s marker and had my conversation with him.  Thought of Melissa who is also buried there… we were in … Continue reading →

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Photo a day 12-7-10

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I woke up to this this AM.  It was a cold winter night and my room is one of the coldest in the house.  It was especially nice that they decided to join me.  Not the same as having John … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day 12-01-10

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Ever since I lost Winnie, the barn cats have decided to sleep anywhere but my bed. Punkin FINALLY joined me in bed. It’s was nice to have feline company again it made a cold empty bed seem a little bit … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 29, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

    I think this is his first time wearing a saddle… I know his first time in the western saddle… the same saddle his sire used to wear 🙂 Someday… hopefully in the not too distant future, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day 11-26-10

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

My mom wanted to get Nathaniel his own ceramic Christmas tree. It arrived today. I was absolutely floored that Nathaniel knew how to put the lights in with no prompting. This little child is a thinker and a problem solver … Continue reading →

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Photo a Day- 11-18-10 Punkin

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

11-18-10 Punkin She came over while I was feeding this AM & popped herself up on the fence staring intently at something. Levi was runner up… My big silly, goofy dog. Love my critters… they keep me going!  

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Photo a Day Project- Project 365- 11-17-10

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I saw this on a friend’s FB page and thought it was a neat idea- I thought, I’ll start it in the AM.  If I wait till Jan, I’ll forget. Who knew the start would be an ending… In this … Continue reading →

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RIP Winnie

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Today, I had my second difficult, heart wrenching decision of the year.  Winnie went downhill last night.  She started crying and couldn’t walk straight.  She was scared.  I was terrified she wouldn’t make it through the night and didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Some pics of Winnie

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

At night the three of  us had our bedtime ritual.  John would make the bed just right.  Coaxing and guiding Winnie patiently to the right places by gently and patiently (did I mention patiently) talking to her and guiding her … Continue reading →

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