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Here, There & Everywhere

Published by on September 30, 2024 | Leave a response

I know I haven’t shown up here regularly in a while. Don’t be jealous, dear blog, but it’s at least in part because I’ve started a Substack. Actually, it’s me and my Muses, no matter the platform, so you’re not missing out. I’m loving the way it feels over on Substack. It’s like when I […]

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Starcat’s Favorites: Milton C. LoveCat

Published by on October 29, 2022 | Leave a response

In the midst of all the chaos of this autumn, we welcomed a new feline family member into the fold. Everyone in the extended family is completely charmed by Milton. I know you are, too, right? He was rescued by some dear friends who weren’t able to keep him themselves, but thought of our cat-loving […]

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My Dad Is A Hurricane

Published by on October 25, 2022 | Leave a response

Well, damn. I thought my last post, about losing Percy LoveCat, was a tough one to write and share. This one is even more intense. Get the Kleenex. On Thursday, September 29, 2022, my Dad, Owen Henry Grant, died unexpectedly at home at the age of 81 (nearly 82) from a heart attack. He died […]

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Starcat’s Favorites: Cats. Always cats.

Published by on August 27, 2022 | Leave a response

Oh, beloveds, I haven’t written here since June. Why? On July 4th, my beloved familiar Sir Percival T. LoveCat crossed the rainbow bridge. He was 13, and lived a wonderful life, and yet it was way too soon. It’s been so hard, missing his physical presence. Percy helped me build my beloved second career, as […]

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We Are All Interdependent

Published by on December 14, 2020 | Leave a response

This year has been quite a wild ride for most everyone I’ve talked with (yes, I realize that’s an understatement). My Aunt, who is in her 80s, fell and broke her femur in late September. She had to navigate surgery and recovery during a pandemic, which is very different than just a year ago. It […]

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Key Life Lessons I Learned From My Mom

Published by on May 10, 2020 | Leave a response

My Mom is a really amazing woman. No, I’m not just saying that because I was lucky enough to be born to her half a century ago. A whole lot of people whose lives she’s touched think she’s awesome, too. Here are 11 key life lessons I’ve learned from her. No guilt. This is one […]

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Starcat’s Favorites: Home Base

Published by on March 28, 2020 | Leave a response

Home base? No, it’s not a baseball metaphor. I am feeling blessed, at this time when we’re all being advised to stay home except for essential supply runs, to absolutely LOVE where I live and the people I live with. The exciting news here is that my daughter ElvenTiger and her new husband are staying! […]

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Starcat’s Favorites: My Family

Published by on December 28, 2019 | Leave a response

I am SO blessed to have an amazing family (of birth and choice, both). This weekend, a bunch of us are helping my son and his girlfriend move into the house they just bought. Not only are we schlepping boxes and cleaning the old apartment, but Quester has been over at the new place almost […]

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Starcat’s Favorites: High and Low All at Once

Published by on October 26, 2019 | Leave a response

I know I’ve referred to one of Quester’s favorite quotes here before, more than once. It’s by the band Moe, and goes “it’s high and low all at once, not one or the other.” This month has been one of those times when the quote comes in handy. We lost two dear people from our […]

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The Big Five-Oh!

Published by on September 18, 2019 | Leave a response

I did it – I turned 50! I’m so thrilled! In the “you can’t make this stuff up” category, my 50th birthday fell on Friday the 13th and the Full Harvest Moon. So, of course we had a big party! Maybe you’re wondering why in the world I’m so excited to be what mainstream culture […]

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