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1st Bunker Party of 2013

We are told that big weather is on its way, and we are safe inside, jammies and sweaters and Jake on his sewing machine and me with my tea and my schoolwork. Outside the wind is blowing and the rain … Continue reading

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The Sun is up,

(insert rest of The Cure song here.) I write to you from the beautiful Pocono wilds, or at least I’m told this is what it’s called here. This morning I was actually up before the sun was up, a condition … Continue reading

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For Auntie L

On September 9th, we were one less: Jake’s Aunt Lauri lost her long battle with cancer. I only had the pleasure of meeting Aunt Lauri once– in the two weeks that Jake and I visited California last summer, one of … Continue reading

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Birth Presents Round-Up

Recently, I turned 24. This sad cat girl’s coming of age tale is resplendent with friends, food, and cats. Here is a second installment of cat-ifacts that have trickled in from dear, dear well wishers. I LOVE YOU ALL. Seriously, come over … Continue reading

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Merry Cat-Mas

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sick day

it’s so unfair when sick days fall on weekends, so you can’t milk them for their true worth. i spent many a happy fevered dream in my youth watching ‘murder, she wrote’ with my mom and sucking down fluids while … Continue reading

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Giving thanks for the family that comes with my bearded companion and the cats that come with them.

This is a story about where I was recently, in pictures. Let’s all take a trip together.

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On Boats and Birthdays

…two of my favorite things. This sleepy and awesome boat cat is here to wish Jake’s rad dad, Jim, a very merry birthday and a happy new year! Today’s the day. Here are some scenes from last year’s Adventures in … Continue reading

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In times of duress, turn to cats. (Friends too.)

Life as a squishy smallish sad girl is not always easy. In particularly difficult times, the spirits of the family dog, the beloved poet friend, the distinguished grandfather, and the childhood-mom-figure all escape through the living room window at once, … Continue reading

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Farm Cats (!)

Here is a recent photo from dinner at Emily and Chris’ house. Legit. They have MANY cats. Naturally, I was overwhelmed, and I have been determined to bring them to all to internet fame and stardom ever since. Emily and … Continue reading

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