Knits With Cats
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Diverse experiences, retired from high tech (mostly start-ups). Adventures keep you young! Knitter, quilter, cat wrangler, gardener, HAM-adjacent, wife, reader, economist, techie, former pilot and motorcyclist, not necessarily in that order. 🧶🧵🧩🌊🐈🌹🌻🍁
Playing mah jongg and I had no idea how much I needed to get out and talk to and laugh with friends! It's a holiday miracle!
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Playing mah jongg and I had no idea how much I needed to get out and talk to and laugh with friends! It's a holiday miracle!
Feeling better tonight. Nurse advocate called, we had a long chat about SOs status and made a couple of decisions for him. He took a shower and came down for dinner and a hot chocolate. I slept through part of Monday Night Football and did an Instacart order. We'll be fine.
December 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Feeling better tonight. Nurse advocate called, we had a long chat about SOs status and made a couple of decisions for him. He took a shower and came down for dinner and a hot chocolate. I slept through part of Monday Night Football and did an Instacart order. We'll be fine.
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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Buddha
We’re trying. We’re learning. We’re doing our best with what we have today.
Be a little kinder to yourself.
🧡 #kindness #positivity
Picture by rumandraisin studio
We’re trying. We’re learning. We’re doing our best with what we have today.
Be a little kinder to yourself.
🧡 #kindness #positivity
Picture by rumandraisin studio
December 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Buddha
We’re trying. We’re learning. We’re doing our best with what we have today.
Be a little kinder to yourself.
🧡 #kindness #positivity
Picture by rumandraisin studio
We’re trying. We’re learning. We’re doing our best with what we have today.
Be a little kinder to yourself.
🧡 #kindness #positivity
Picture by rumandraisin studio
Just venting. SO was released from hospital "return to normal activities" on Friday. When I had open heart surgery, I was released with the same instructions. So far, he's not showered, comes down for meals and meds, and that's about it. He has the heaters all set at 78° but won't put on sweats,
December 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Just venting. SO was released from hospital "return to normal activities" on Friday. When I had open heart surgery, I was released with the same instructions. So far, he's not showered, comes down for meals and meds, and that's about it. He has the heaters all set at 78° but won't put on sweats,
Not feeling the Christmas card thing this year so far, so this may be a New Year's card kind of year instead. Unless I change my mind and attitude.
I have 5 Christmas trees to put up, wreaths to make, cookies to make for a swap - lost time last week due to SO's illness, stuff may drop off the plan
I have 5 Christmas trees to put up, wreaths to make, cookies to make for a swap - lost time last week due to SO's illness, stuff may drop off the plan
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Not feeling the Christmas card thing this year so far, so this may be a New Year's card kind of year instead. Unless I change my mind and attitude.
I have 5 Christmas trees to put up, wreaths to make, cookies to make for a swap - lost time last week due to SO's illness, stuff may drop off the plan
I have 5 Christmas trees to put up, wreaths to make, cookies to make for a swap - lost time last week due to SO's illness, stuff may drop off the plan
Busy Sunday so far. Made my breakfast, did a load of laundry. Washed dishes in the sink -SO usually does this. Checked to make sure SO was sleeping, put laundry in dryer. SO awake and wants breakfast, made old-fashioned cooked oatmeal. Sorted my vitamins and supplements for the next 2 weeks, then...
December 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Busy Sunday so far. Made my breakfast, did a load of laundry. Washed dishes in the sink -SO usually does this. Checked to make sure SO was sleeping, put laundry in dryer. SO awake and wants breakfast, made old-fashioned cooked oatmeal. Sorted my vitamins and supplements for the next 2 weeks, then...
Our holiday gifts from family this year are quite good. Pears, assorted cheeses, dried fruits and nuts, sugar-free salad dressings and sauces, a white Christmas cactus, a gardenia, an orchid, truffles, apricot pecan cake, Islay scotch, cookies, an amaryllis,and a Meyer Lemon tree. Good stuff.
December 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Our holiday gifts from family this year are quite good. Pears, assorted cheeses, dried fruits and nuts, sugar-free salad dressings and sauces, a white Christmas cactus, a gardenia, an orchid, truffles, apricot pecan cake, Islay scotch, cookies, an amaryllis,and a Meyer Lemon tree. Good stuff.
Eating New York Super Fudge Chunk ice cream right out of the carton for dessert after an early dinner with SO and feeling a bit sorry for myself. He headed back up to his suite for the night already and I'm a bit at loose ends. Jigsaw puzzle awaits, also knitting, my book, and maybe college football
December 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Eating New York Super Fudge Chunk ice cream right out of the carton for dessert after an early dinner with SO and feeling a bit sorry for myself. He headed back up to his suite for the night already and I'm a bit at loose ends. Jigsaw puzzle awaits, also knitting, my book, and maybe college football
Guys hired to shovel snow texted because they were running late, and started within seconds of arrival. Did both decks, 3 paths, in front of the garage and dug SOs little truck out and cleaned it off- in under an hour. AND sent me a thank you text for "trusting us with your business". I'm impressed
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Guys hired to shovel snow texted because they were running late, and started within seconds of arrival. Did both decks, 3 paths, in front of the garage and dug SOs little truck out and cleaned it off- in under an hour. AND sent me a thank you text for "trusting us with your business". I'm impressed
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December 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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With SO unable to lift and carry, I'm getting a workout! Fitbit says I've gotten 255 "active" minutes this week (150 recommended) and I'm lifting and carrying too. In fact, I just brought 7 boxes upstairs so there's weight training too! It's all good, and I'm happy I can do it.
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
With SO unable to lift and carry, I'm getting a workout! Fitbit says I've gotten 255 "active" minutes this week (150 recommended) and I'm lifting and carrying too. In fact, I just brought 7 boxes upstairs so there's weight training too! It's all good, and I'm happy I can do it.
SO is home, released to his care, my care, and visiting nurse care. He's been warned it may take 6 months to recover fully, he can resume normal daily activities which does not include shoveling snow. He must use a cane until he is stronger. He is going to be a pain in the butt; his cat is happy.
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
SO is home, released to his care, my care, and visiting nurse care. He's been warned it may take 6 months to recover fully, he can resume normal daily activities which does not include shoveling snow. He must use a cane until he is stronger. He is going to be a pain in the butt; his cat is happy.
Indulgent girl dinner tonight: scrambled eggs with lox, cream cheese, red onion, and capers and a buttered English muffin. Perfect on a cold and snowy night. #BlueSkySupperClub
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Indulgent girl dinner tonight: scrambled eggs with lox, cream cheese, red onion, and capers and a buttered English muffin. Perfect on a cold and snowy night. #BlueSkySupperClub
My schedule is rather up in the air this week so I canceled the housekeeper for tomorrow (next week?), spa stuff too (pedi, facial, massage)- I have an appt for 12-22, missed knitting group today and Knitwits yesterday due to SO. Missed mah jongg due to weather - feeling a bit isolated temporarily.
December 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My schedule is rather up in the air this week so I canceled the housekeeper for tomorrow (next week?), spa stuff too (pedi, facial, massage)- I have an appt for 12-22, missed knitting group today and Knitwits yesterday due to SO. Missed mah jongg due to weather - feeling a bit isolated temporarily.
Found the closest parking space at hospital and had a lovely visit with SO. At least until it started snowing and he sent me home - I've never driven in snow! He's looking andeating better, but still very weak. Might come home tomorrow depending on his "numbers" and strength. Cats are upset with me.
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Found the closest parking space at hospital and had a lovely visit with SO. At least until it started snowing and he sent me home - I've never driven in snow! He's looking andeating better, but still very weak. Might come home tomorrow depending on his "numbers" and strength. Cats are upset with me.
Today has been interesting, y'all. Woke to a text from SO that said "I almost called 911 a couple times last night because I couldn't breathe, but I'm ok now."
Ran over to his suite and he wasn't ok, he was in pain. I called his Dr because that's what he wanted, was sent to Urgent Care 20 mi away.
Ran over to his suite and he wasn't ok, he was in pain. I called his Dr because that's what he wanted, was sent to Urgent Care 20 mi away.
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Today has been interesting, y'all. Woke to a text from SO that said "I almost called 911 a couple times last night because I couldn't breathe, but I'm ok now."
Ran over to his suite and he wasn't ok, he was in pain. I called his Dr because that's what he wanted, was sent to Urgent Care 20 mi away.
Ran over to his suite and he wasn't ok, he was in pain. I called his Dr because that's what he wanted, was sent to Urgent Care 20 mi away.
Weird noises outside in the dark...our snow plow dude is out there plowing the driveway at 10 pm! Snow must have stopped or be very light now. I should be able to get out tomorrow to run a couple of errands - nice!
December 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Weird noises outside in the dark...our snow plow dude is out there plowing the driveway at 10 pm! Snow must have stopped or be very light now. I should be able to get out tomorrow to run a couple of errands - nice!
Split pea soup simmering, lunch done. Kitchen island almost clear; deep cleaning is working. Laundry still drying, cushions by the door, ready to go. Time to start the jigsaw puzzle. Staying home is kinda fun, but I do miss my mah jongg group.
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Split pea soup simmering, lunch done. Kitchen island almost clear; deep cleaning is working. Laundry still drying, cushions by the door, ready to go. Time to start the jigsaw puzzle. Staying home is kinda fun, but I do miss my mah jongg group.
Still snowing, probably for at least another 8 hours. We have about 6", I think. The canal has a thin layer of ice, but the river is still flowing. Forgot to turn on the greenhouse heater but nothing growing in there yet, so it's ok. So pretty!
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Still snowing, probably for at least another 8 hours. We have about 6", I think. The canal has a thin layer of ice, but the river is still flowing. Forgot to turn on the greenhouse heater but nothing growing in there yet, so it's ok. So pretty!
Did the dishes SO has neglected while feeling under the weather. Laundry drying. More kitchen deep cleaning and then I'm making my lunch. Time to move the outdoor furniture cushions to the bin outside (later this week), then start a new jigsaw puzzle, but first up - split pea soup for dinner.
December 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Did the dishes SO has neglected while feeling under the weather. Laundry drying. More kitchen deep cleaning and then I'm making my lunch. Time to move the outdoor furniture cushions to the bin outside (later this week), then start a new jigsaw puzzle, but first up - split pea soup for dinner.
What the heck? We get practically no calls on our landlines- maybe a couple a month - but today I decided to sleep in since it's snowing and everything is closed and I've already gotten 3 calls! 2 wrong numbers and one medical office have called since 8 am and I give up. I can nap later.
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
What the heck? We get practically no calls on our landlines- maybe a couple a month - but today I decided to sleep in since it's snowing and everything is closed and I've already gotten 3 calls! 2 wrong numbers and one medical office have called since 8 am and I give up. I can nap later.
Tuesday will be a quiet day at home - everything is closed due to predicted snow. Even mah jongg! Time to choose the first jigsaw puzzle of winter, finish deep cleaning the kitchen, do laundry (of course) and start reorganizing my bedroom and office. Knitting, reading, fun with fabric also.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Tuesday will be a quiet day at home - everything is closed due to predicted snow. Even mah jongg! Time to choose the first jigsaw puzzle of winter, finish deep cleaning the kitchen, do laundry (of course) and start reorganizing my bedroom and office. Knitting, reading, fun with fabric also.
Sudden demented urge to buy a silver tinsel Christmas tree with a color wheel like the one we had when I was a kid. SO says I've taken leave of my senses! Should I or shouldn't I?
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Sudden demented urge to buy a silver tinsel Christmas tree with a color wheel like the one we had when I was a kid. SO says I've taken leave of my senses! Should I or shouldn't I?
What I'm wearing to the BlueSky Christmas Party
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What I'm wearing to the BlueSky Christmas Party