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Month: December 2025

31 December 2025

Hold on to these moments as they pass…

Written by Darian
Well it sure has been a hell of a year. Lots of ups and downs, but I need to focus on the ups rather than the downs. Everything that happens, good or bad, molds the person you are and...
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30 December 2025

Break me out of this, here we are ignoring it…

Written by Darian
Well Lucretia is done with all her shots – we just need to wait a couple more months then schedule her to be spayed and get her microchip. She has certainly made herself comfortable around here, and has no...
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29 December 2025

December clouds are now covering me…

Written by Darian
What a year – it has certainly been an interesting one. We are still putting the finishing touches on our “annual” (we skipped last year because of reasons) holiday season letter we send out. Let me know if you...
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25 December 2025

And so this is Christmas, and what have we done?

Written by Darian
“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” So this is ChristmasAnd what have you doneAnother year overAnd a new one just begunAnd so this is ChristmasI hope you have funThe near and the dear oneThe old and the young A very...
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24 December 2025

If I could wave my magic wand, I’d make everything all right…

Written by Darian
It has already been a hectic day. We finished the last of our neighbor treat exchange and I’ve been prepping for tomorrow’s cooking. Going more low-key this year as we are both still decompressing from the long trip. Roscoe...
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23 December 2025

Don’t you stray, don’t fade away…

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So where was I… oh right – CoSM. So we left there Sunday morning to head to the city, which was another hour and a half train ride south. We arrive at Penn Station and go outside to catch...
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22 December 2025

Back home where I belong…

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It feels so good to be home. We got back Friday evening and pretty much stayed vegetables over the weekend to decompress from the trip. Cooked a big pot of curry so we wouldn’t have to mess with food...
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12 December 2025

This holy reality, this holy experience…

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Quick update, as the train ride was not conducive to writing… made it to NY and had our first night of decent sleep all week. We’re visiting the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors and staying in the Grey House for...
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05 December 2025

Attack the day like birds of prey…

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The countdown to our trip has begun. Since Monday is no longer a “rest in preparation” day, we will be scrambling to get everything packed and ready this weekend. I have some “fancy” cat toys due to arrive, and...
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04 December 2025

Green and grey washes in a wispy white veil…

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Need to run to town shortly to take the kitten to the vet for her next series of shots. While the other cats, Pearl and Roscoe, seem to have accepted her presence, I think she’s starting to wear them...
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