The content recounts the decision to euthanize a beloved cat, Lizzie, due to her worsening arthritis and aggression. The author reflects on Lizzie’s independent nature and the difficult but necessary choice to end her suffering. The emotional account captures the tender moments leading up to Lizzie’s peaceful passing. Continue reading She was (not) a good cat, but I loved her anyway – an off-the-cuff-joint.
The issue of digital storage space creates stress akin to physical clutter. Organizing, sharing, and deleting content helps manage the digital hoard. The plan to share and delete seeks to free mental bandwidth, though details need refining. The process begins with discarding one folder’s worth of images, offering a sense of accomplishment. Miscellaneous musings and preferences are also shared. Continue reading Digital plenty and letting go – an off-the-cuff joint.
Hobbies, interests, and passions, oh my. The focus of our interests varies from person to person, and it’s hard to tell what will pique one person, but leave another completely bored. There seems to be nothing we all embrace with equal fervour. That’s a problem. I’ve never been particularly “one true way” about my interests, save for reading which is forever and always, and also … Continue reading Passion, privilege, and personal responsibility.
The writer’s deep love for reading came from her mother, who instilled it in her from a young age. She reminisces about her childhood reading experiences and how her preferences have evolved. While she discusses her dislike for certain genres, she cherishes books featuring strong female protagonists and magical worlds that teach important life lessons. Continue reading A book is a good thing to have.
From Famine to Feast 