Category: collaboration
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Feeding the Cats
I joked today that it costs more to feed the cats than it does to feed me. That’s probably an exaggeration, but it feels that way sometimes. They like the little cans of patte. Hardly any of it goes to waste. A small box of those cans is $30. I love our cats and I…
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Skeeball
My parents are on Mackinac Island, Michigan. When I was about seven or eight we went there as a family. There was an amazing game there that I had a lot of fun playing. I didn’t have a name for it to request it later. And as a kid I had only ever seen it…
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Family Meal
For several days I have wanted pizza. Stephanie and William came over today and I suggested Domino’s. Everyone agreed. I got a pizza, Alex got a pizza, William got a pizza, Ben got boneless chicken, and Stephanie got baked cheese pasta. We all got a soda. Brandon is in Indiana with Nevaeh today but he…
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Ether at Rest
Ether is resting in my lap. He has been very affectionate since the veterinarian. The fleas are mostly dead but his head and neck are still knobby. But he can relax again and is mostly choosing to do so on me. He’s a good cat. I wonder how much of my life I could live…
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Dunkin Donuts and Divorce
Stephanie brought me a couple of Dunkin Donuts and a latte. Six months ago this was pretty typical. Perhaps too typical. I didn’t take it for granted today. I don’t want to own her or control her so I hate to even ask her for anything. I have got to get used to that.
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Counseling 9 1 26
I had a counseling appointment today. Stephanie and I are still on speaking terms so she gave me a ride to it when she picked up Ben. My counselor and I mostly talked about the upcoming divorce. Stephanie has exactly 3 months to change her mind and change mine. All the paperwork is signed and…
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Cassette Player
My mom got me a brand new cassette player to go with the record player she got me last month. I only have a few cassettes so I need to improve my collection. As with any piece of electronics Ben had to try it. He loves this one. Cassettes and cassette players are super durable…
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Handful of Glass
Alex just came out of his room and presented me with a handful of broken glass and the remains of the base of a glitter globe. I disposed of the glass and made him wash his hands to get the glitter off. He does not appear to be harmed. Stephanie says this has happened before…
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White Noise
I detest white noise. There is almost always a fan on somewhere in the house. Everyone was gone for a few hours today and I turned all of them off. I sleep better the more silent the room is. Ben sleeps with a fan. When his door is shut I can barely hear it. Stephanie…
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Cat Naps
Last night I stayed up later than I should have playing a video game. I turned it off at about 11:30 and was settled into bed by midnight. But Magic wanted to be near me once I was settled. She jumped up on the dresser next to my bed and groomed herself. As she spread…
