The Legend of Saint Squeakus and the Maine Coon of the Moon
Back in February, I wrote this legend as a way to find comfort after the loss of my sweet cat Squeaky. It’s one of my favorite pieces of writing I’ve ever come up with. […]
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Recipe Tinga
I’ve mentioned before that one of my culinary goals is to learn to make the foods I crave instead of being dependent on dining out. […]
Curated Suffering 101
Fain’s bonus mom Emma* made an interesting comment when we were talking on the phone in the wake of Fain’s seizure a couple of weeks ago. […]
The Blessing of a Bad Week
Over the past few weeks, a lot of things have happened that have made me sad and worried and afraid. […]
St. Squeakus of the Sea Shanti
We lost our beloved cat Squeaky this week. He was still young and hearty, adventurous and wily. […]
Proletarioats™ and the Recipe for Happiness
Back in August 2018, I vowed to update you more often on the Shanti happenings (Shanti-vents?). […]
Contraptions
It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. J.R.R. Tolkien I’ve become very fond of the word ‘contraption’ while sitting in the engine compartment, hunched over, with the grease all over me. […]
Captain Jack and Quartermaster Autumn
Captain Jack and Boatswain Fain
The Sea Shanti
