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Ways to Get Doses of Cozy All Year

I just spent about an hour trying to match found cats from one cat group with missing cats from a different cat group. I actually meant to get started on this post, but I thought I’d first go check today’s news on Facebook, and that’s how I got stuck. So, that’s one. Of course, IContinue reading “Ways to Get Doses of Cozy All Year”

Goodbye to the Chowder of Our Clowder

I’m afraid my family experienced another heartbreak yesterday. It is with enormous grief that I announce the passing of our most beloved Chowder. He had been okay the night before, but I woke up to him already unwell. I don’t want to rehash all the ways he had manifested illness, as it pains me toContinue reading “Goodbye to the Chowder of Our Clowder”

Sharing Stories

It might be the title (and subtitle) of this article, which I had originally published on Medium. It’s not like I let my life revolve around gossip. I just love stories in general. That’s why I love books. It’s also why I’m curious about other people’s lives. Each one has an interesting story, even theContinue reading “Sharing Stories”

Confessions of a Cheapskate Cat Lady

I’m a cheapskate, so I tend to resort to DIY on most things. I usually look at the price tag and hoot, “I can make this myself!” This means that my life brims with homemade and makeshift items because I’m usually reluctant to pay. My DIY attempts have had varying results. Some have been resoundingContinue reading “Confessions of a Cheapskate Cat Lady”

Savoring the Small Things

Duh. This Small Life. I may have gotten the idea of living a small life from “You’ve Got Mail,” but ever since I first heard the term, I felt like it really described me. I already explained all about the significance of this title. My small life is mainly centered in this cozy cocoon I’veContinue reading “Savoring the Small Things”

How to Start Over at 50 (or Any Age)

I remember a meme going around with GenZs showing what their GenX parents were doing at their age. Many of them were in their early 20s, and they showed photos of their parents getting married or having their first (even second) child. Meanwhile, they were still living at home and coming in second place atContinue reading “How to Start Over at 50 (or Any Age)”

My Happy List

Two laws immediately came to mind: the first would be any law that allows child marriages, and the other, any law that allows the euthanasia of perfectly healthy animals in shelters (usually due to overcrowding – I mean, find a better solution!). A third one, also serious, came to mind – the law banning divorceContinue reading “My Happy List”

5 Tips for a Warm and Welcoming Home

There was a very similar prompt I responded to almost two years ago. My answer is still the same, so just read that post (Late 20th Century Bizarre Cozy). The things I discussed mostly referred to the physical attributes of my dream home. Now, I want to talk about the vibe I want. There areContinue reading “5 Tips for a Warm and Welcoming Home”

8 Things You’re Okay Missing out on

I just quit Medium, so there’s that. I still write articles and stories, but I thought it would be more efficient, cohesive, and practical to publish them here. As for other activities, I suppose they all involve posting on social media. My use of Facebook and Instagram (the only two I’m “active” on) has evolvedContinue reading “8 Things You’re Okay Missing out on”

15 Ways to Find Respite from the Everyday Chaos

The modern world! I might be only half kidding! I’d really love a break from the 2000s, though. The 1900s were definitely more my speed. At the same time, some important milestones happened in the 2000s – marriage, children, fulfillment of certain ambitions… – so those were really fantastic. Still, I wish they had happenedContinue reading “15 Ways to Find Respite from the Everyday Chaos”