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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Boo

As we approach Halloween I felt it fitting to honor the Princess of Darkness.
Frieda of the Dark


 She is a most serious cat and she holds a grudge.

So, matters of no consequence. We took a carload of boxes and bags to Goodwill on Saturday. We picked up my monthly non-wine order at Total Wine and had lunch at Culver's. If you are going to have fast food, that's the food to have. It's actually good. And the frozen custard, don't get me started. The day spent out and about meant I missed at least half of your blogs. I hate to admit that I come home mentally exhausted after being out in the world, but I do. It's what happens when a person with a tendency toward lonerism becomes too isolated. I am working on modifying myself. Stay tuned. 

15 comments:

Boud said...

Yes, the stimuli from people and activity is very tiring when you're out of the habit. I suppose happy medium is the goal. Not that I would know much about moderation. When in doubt do all the things!

The Happy Whisk said...

I look forward to reading about your adventures to get yourself out there more and not feel so drained. Though, being out can be a blood suck. I admire how you work on yourself and keep going. You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work and here's to an oogie boogie Halloween week 🎃

Dreaming said...

Love your moody kitty! I do miss have cats around, but we had one that preferred the carpet for her 'box' and I am so afraid we might get another cat like that! We have a Culver's nearby. Actually, we've had a few near previous homes. I have gone in to get a custard now and then, but I haven't had their renowned butter burger! We'll need to have an outing some day!

CheerfulMonk said...

I tend to feel drained when I go out too. I just allow for it — it’s part of the process and no big deal. ❤️

Sandra said...

We have a thing in common, no moderation, Boud. I think my life with horses will testify to that!!

Sandra said...

Brass yourself for some mind-numbing boredom, Ivy. Grocery store, ummm, grocery store. 😄

Sandra said...

I has a cod sandwich, Dreaming. The burgers are really good. I don't think, from my own longtime cat experience, that using the floor as a litter box is common. One of the cats was doing that a couple of years ago. I didn't realize she had a urinary tract infection. Cleared that up and she went bad to her good girl ways.

Sandra said...

Everything is a big deal to me, Cheerful!

e said...

I do not think you need to change anything...kitty is gorgeous and both of you are lucky to have each other.

Pixie said...

I find being out tires me out now too, or maybe it always did but I didn't realize it. Going anywhere with Katie is tiring.
Our tortiseshell cat bit me hard the other night. I heard her screaming in the back yard and went to get her. She can't get out of our yard but other cats can get in. When I went to pick her up I obviously scared the crap out of her and she bit me. I have three puncture wounds that I cleaned and have kept a close eye on.

Lori Skoog said...

I would love to taste that custard about now. Don't give up on going out....you can do it. Something good can be found in so many places.

Anvilcloud said...

I hope you manage to chill like Frieda.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

I absolutely love your cat! Sad to hear she holds a grudge...a few do, as I have seen. Thankfully I haven't had one who did, but I have a couple of friends who had one and boy, it can be rough.

Ami said...

The older I get the less I want to hang out with people in person. My time at work with alllll those wild people is enough for me every day. By the end of the week I'm really drained, and it's not lack of sleep or too much physical labor. It's being around other humans.

Haha, I can also hold a grudge, but if I attempted to lie on our laundry equipment, I'd probably fall off and make a spectacle of myself. Which might bring more people into my presence. Who needs that?

Far Side of Fifty said...

You are serious like that pretty kitty:) Hope you find a balance. Sometimes I get tired of peopling:)