It was 11 am when Cowboy finally crept out of bed this morning.
Some mornings he just cannot get started at all.
Of course, Badger and I had been up since around 7 am.
I played on the computer, but she went in and changed the cats’ litter.
With eight cats, that is one heck of a huge job.
He's always fussing and complaining and finding something wrong.
Most of the time Badger and I just go to our rooms and let him fuss to the cats.
Trust me, there are days he just burns those cats’ ears up.
As long as he gives them treats, they don't mind one bit.
Then he complains that he's always by himself.
Well, he wouldn't be all by himself if he'd stop telling us all the things we're doing wrong, and maybe kill those darn loud Facebook videos.
That’s a long roundabout way of saying Badger disappeared into her “Hobbit Hole,” and I put on my noise‑canceling headphones and played on my computer.
The day passed way too fast. Before we turned around twice, we were eating dinner, and then Cowboy was heading out the door. Today he didn't have to look for Badger and me. He just followed the yelling.
I bought a washing machine that’s entirely computerized.
When I picked it out, I wanted the soap and softener dispensers, and this was the only model that had them.
Looking back through the blog would tell me for sure, but I’d say the dumb thing is only about two years old.
The trouble started this summer with the sensors.
Half the settings refuse to work: no deep wash, no high rinse.
Today it flat out refused to give me a hot water cycle.
Some things you just need to wash on hot.
Badger sat back there with her phone, Googling for an hour, trying everything to get it to switch.
I wish that was an exaggeration, but it wasn’t.
Still no hot water.
She finally admitted defeat.
So now it’s stuck on warm water forever and ever.
At least it isn’t cold.
Badger went back to her room.
Today feels like one of those “keep-to-herself” days for her.
I caught up on the laundry and fed my birds.
I think it’s about time for them to head farther South.
The bushes outside my TV window are alive with chirping, every branch crowded with birds.
I watched TV, read a little, and tried to keep myself busy.
Badger came out around 6:30, and she was in a better mood by then.
We took the dogs out, being extra careful with Lady.
Her painkillers must've kicked in because she was perkier today.
That's bad news, since she's supposed to be on bed rest.
Honestly, has anyone ever managed to keep a dog on bed rest?
After that, we found supper and settled in with our TV series for the evening.
These are hibernating days.
We hardly leave the house from October until May.
2 comments:
I have a broken wood pellet stove. So, no. Every home must have something that's broken. You have outdone me by two cats. That's a lot of kitties! I enjoy this time of year. I even like winter. It seems like the time to rest and reset to me. Of course when I was still running the horse business that wasn't the case. But now, a cup of tea or a glass of wine, a good book or movie and life is good in the early dark.
Sandra: You’re right, every home seems to have something broken. Around here it feels like once one thing goes, the rest start to snowball right behind it. I hope your stove is fixed soon — that sounds frustrating to deal with.
And yes, eight cats is a lot of kitties. You know what they say — cats are like potato chips, you can never have too many. They keep us busy, but they also keep the house from ever feeling too quiet.
I like how you describe winter as a time to rest and reset. I wish I shared your love of the season, but I’ve never been much of a cold‑weather person. I’m more at home in the warmth. Still, I do appreciate the cozy side of winter — the early dark, a hot drink, and a good book or show can make it feel peaceful. I can see how that rhythm would be especially welcome after years of running the horse business.
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