I woke up this morning with Kiki laying ON my chest; I was fully into a nitemare, and this is how she supports me – eventually picking at my hair with her claws, til I wake up. Then, she shifts position, and stays with me til I’ve calmed down. Sweet puss…..she truly is my therapy […]
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Living with Flare! – #10
I’ve just returned home from a triumphant visit to my past-life home (Ajax), about 400 kms round trip – something I used to do 8 times a month, for 9 years! Now, I had to spread it over 2 days, staying in a hotel overnight (no hardship); I’ve lost much of my self confidence in […]
Good Pesach & Happy Easter – #9
I woke up in a blind panic today, jerking from a horrible dream that’s still creating flashbacks as the morning wears on. I thought I’d slept in and missed the garbage, as well as the pickup of peelings for the critters at Kamp Kiki. Neither are serious enough to cause the wild panic I experienced, […]
Getting Ready for the Holidays! – #8
I’ve had a busy few days, getting out of the apt. daily, even in today’s rain. Working towards getting ready for the big trip to PEI, I’m taking short runs in the car, and even got to Kingston yesterday! Cost of gas is ridiculous – first time a fill up was over $60 in my […]
The Aftermath! – #7
It’s late in the afternoon of the day AFTER the brisket episode. The ‘one about the brisket’ … that story that hasn’t quite left my mind! The trays and mess will take a couple of days to clear away, all kidding aside. I have a tiny kitchen, limited energy, and no demands that I get […]
The ‘BEST EVER’ Jewish Passover Brisket – NOT!!!
When Covid hit, and my health declined due to breast cancer et al, it became necessary for me to prep and cook my own food. The celiac disease makes it dicey to eat out in restaurants, as well as bringing in take-out, altho many places advertise as being gluten friendly; it’s SO easy to get […]
HOW I DE ESCALATE – #6
What better way to explain how I manage to still (barely) function as a human being and go out in public, than to actually document it, while experiencing it! This is a perfect opportunity! I’m heading out in less than 2 hrs, to stand out doors, unprotected from the elements or passerbys, vulnerable and scared […]
I LOVE MY THERAPIST – #5
i’m lucky and very privileged to be among those folks right now that are receiving good quality mental health support. I’m paying for it (not covered by my insurance), and thank God I have the pension to be able to do that! I speak with my Therapist weekly, and today was my 3rd session with […]
Madame Kiki – DivaCat
My roommate, companion, and owner of my heart is a beautiful long haired Tabby I adopted (rescued) 5 yrs ago, and is the centre of my Universe! Totally spoiled, she recognizes her place in my World, and demands the best of everything … which I do try to give her! You will see and hear […]
Cooking is Love
For me..it sure is! Food itself is divine….. and now as a Celiac, and with other food intolerances, I no longer feel comfortable eating in restaurants, or even Take out, any longer. Covid hasn’t helped either, in reducing any anxiety I have….so I cook for myself. I’ve always loved to cook….Home Economics was my favorite […]