All posts by Carolyn Barrett

And Then There Were Three…

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Oh, why can’t anything in life just stay the same?

We lost our Missy this week. Our fifteen year old Maine Coon kitty. Was she really fifteen? I guess I was in denial.
The first time we met Missy was at the breeder’s house in 2004. She was the runt of the litter, but a spunky little thing. We had only intended to get one male kitten, but when we were offered her at half price, what could we do? Two kittens are always more fun than one, and so she came home with us.
Sadly, she developed chronic sinusitis and often had upper respiratory infections. Occasional rounds of antibiotics would get her back to normal for a time. We were told her life expectancy was shortened because of this, but when she made it past ten, it seemed she’d keep going forever.

So she was fine. Until she wasn’t. Continue reading And Then There Were Three… →

Can You Pass This Love Test?

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February. The month of love. It’s in the air- in decorations, songs, advertisements for gifts,  restaurant special menus, etc. You may have bought cards and made plans to show your  love to those who mean the most to you. But can you pass a simple love test?
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Warm Thoughts On A Snowy Day

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Snow! I love waking up while it’s still coming down. It’s just so beautiful. Here are some thoughts for you to ponder.

Each snowflake is unique. No two are exactly alike. Hard to believe isn’t it? Some may be similar, but not identical. They evolve from the same matter but in the process of forming become different. An amazing thing.

Likewise, no two people are exactly alike. Not even identical twins. Even if you can’t tell Continue reading Warm Thoughts On A Snowy Day →

🎵…And A Happy New Year 🎶

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“Happy New Year!”

“Happy New Year to you, too!”

How many times have you been part of this exchange in the past week? It comes with high hopes for a good year ahead, and often with longing for a better year than the one that came before. We wish all the best for our family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and ourselves.

But what makes for a happy year anyway? Do you ever feel that happiness eludes you?

I have. I don’t tend to be a happy person by nature. I want to change that.

It’s been traditional to make resolutions for the new year. This often ends in Continue reading 🎵…And A Happy New Year 🎶 →