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We lasted about 2 weeks after Ninja’s passing and my birthday soon came. I couldn’t stand not having a cat in the house. Impulsivity gave way to the hunt for a new furball to love. A few days later, 4 month old Amber popped on the shelter’s website. I putContinue Reading

I’m itchin’ on a photographYeah I’m scratching on a thermostatYeah I’m giving up on looking backYeah I’m letting go of what I hadYeah I’m itchin’ on a photographYeah I’m scratching on a thermostatYeah I’m letting go all of that I hadYeah I’m itchin’ on a photograph Feel the rain comeContinue Reading

Ninja came home with us from Massachusetts in Christmas of 09. I cradled him in his blankie the entire ride home. I finally had a black cat; I was so happy. He loved bacon and belly rubs. He was a really happy cat who allowed himself to be dressed up,Continue Reading

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It’s BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! I am so excited for our session to start. This year, I am in charge of the Junior class at my high school -although our office provides support to all students when they are in need or are experiencing a crisis, which seemed to beContinue Reading

I haven’t been able to listen to this song in 21 years without crying, I used to sing it to my daughter when she would nurse, Crying tears of joy and love and sorrow. It is on my funeral soundtrack. You can get Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots here, ifContinue Reading

Now that I work at a school, the thing I hear most from the kids is how bored they are. If I had a $1 for every time… It always conjures up the great Louis CK talking to his daughters. “‘I’m bored’ is a useless thing to say. I mean,Continue Reading