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In Memory of Charlotte, one year later
Below is the tribute I posted for Charlotte on Facebook, exactly one year ago, when our dear girl passed. At the time, I couldn’t bring myself to announce her death on this blog. But I’m quite sure she’d want her story told … Continue reading
Charlotte, Femme Fatale
Our beautiful girl in the patio this afternoon. Waiting, waiting…but no takers, alas. Just teasing, y’all. Rest assured, Charlotte only gets to go outside under strict supervision. We have a zero tolerance policy in place regarding nailing chippies, whom we … Continue reading
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Diabetes Day 2
Happy to report that Charlotte seems to be doing much, much better today…and has been taking her new insulin shots like a champ. Appreciate all the well wishes and good tips from our friends over at Facebook meanwhile — Thanks … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Mouse, cats, charlotte, daisy mouse, diabetes, Giselle
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Bake-a-thon for Charlotte
I hope no one will find today’s cartoon in poor taste. The truth is, all of us here are terribly concerned about our Miss Charlotte, since her blood work came back yesterday, and a diagnosis of diabetes was confirmed. —Even … Continue reading
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Tagged charlotte, desserts, diabetes, get well soon, Giselle, woodland creatures
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Tempus Fugit
I know how Charlotte feels: It seems like just yesterday that we were planning our Fourth of July picnic, and here we are, galloping towards Labor Day at a breakneck pace. (Is it just me, or does it feel that … Continue reading
Rise & Shine
I don’t know if Charlotte’s still peeved at me for not cat-doodling the week-plus that I was out of town recently, but I do know that she’s been grumpier than usual about getting up and starting her day. This morning, … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Woot, daisy mouse, Giselle, Jocko the monkey, Mondays, sleeping in
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Moonlight Madness
Dad’s right: With all the recent sunshine, rain, and fertilizer, the lawn has gotten really high, really fast. And I had every intention of mowing it tomorrow, as per his suggestion, until Charlotte beat me to it. There she was, … Continue reading
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Nurse Charlotte
Charlotte has always taken her nursing duties very seriously, but when her #1 human is the patient, watch out! And so imagine the scene last night when she went into Dad’s room to retire, and found Max already ensconced, despite … Continue reading
Two More Days
Last night Charlotte dreamed that she flew up to Wisconsin on a larger-than-life Baby Woot. Her mission? To spring Dad out of the rehab facility (where he’s been staying for the last two weeks, following his hip replacement), and bring … Continue reading
A Beautiful, Blustery Day
Today was lovely and spring-like, around 60 degrees. A perfect day for Charlotte to venture out for a stroll at lunchtime, in between her late morning and early afternoon naps. She took Daisy Mouse along, and also her binoculars, hoping … Continue reading
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