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Missed Comic, Cats and Coats.

Written by: womenslegacy
Published: November 14, 2014 -- Last Modified: November 14, 2014
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I wanted to go see Sandra Bernhardt tonight, but I am trying to force myself to get everything ready for traveling back to Indiana.   I have these mounds of clothing to go through.  The new washer has been installed and in use for a week, but this has not been a normal week by any standards,  and I have not caught up with laundry.
I have to pack and remember all the electronic items and cords, but I cannot seem to focus.

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IBGK is 11 years old, scruffy to the core of every bit of her 6 and 1/2 lbs, and she has the heart of an alley cat. She is a house cat. The owls and coyotes would have her in an instant.


 
Itty Bitty Gray Kitty keeps trying to insert herself into my makeup case because I closed my suitcase after she spotted pristine black pants… synthetic with lots of static electricity.   Only her head can fit in the case. Very frustrating.
Coats.  I have to find coats.  I am leaving for a place where it is winter.  My coats are like 20 years old.  One long black wool. One bumblebee yellow ski jacket.
Packing for a funeral is the antithesis of fun.  I wish I could take a pet with me to cuddle.   Hubby offered to go with me.  But I did not see any real benefit from him coming with me.  Am I too pragmatic?  Nah.  Unfortunately I’ve just been through this too many times.
Going on auto-pilot keeps me from  thinking too much.  I’m just going to get through this next few days.  I hope.

Categories: Blogging & WritingTags: cats, funeral, packing, stream of consciousness.

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  1. Snoskred

    November 17, 2014 at 2:33 am

    Hey there, I found you via the NaBloPoMo blogroll.
    Our cats know the minute suitcases appear that The Jig Is Up, and The Humans Are Going To Go AWOL.
    I know funerals are not a great time but I hope your travel there, during, and back goes smoothly. Itty Bitty Grey Kitty will have you back in next to no time, so she can focus on furring up your outfits. 🙂
    As part of NaBloPoMo I try to comment on as many participating blogs as I can, and I also add participating blogs to my feed reader.
    So I’m just dropping by to let you know I’ve added your blog to my feedreader, I’m reading you loud and clear, I have a link up going at my place so my readers can find participating blogs which you are more than welcome to add your blog link to.
    Looking forward to seeing your posts. You may see me drop by again during November, but it might be December before I finish my first drop by to blogs if I don’t get faster at leaving comments. 🙂
    Happy NaBloPoMo to you!
    Snoskred

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  2. Gerry Straatemeier

    November 17, 2014 at 7:21 am

    All I can do is send love,but that I do. I so wish all this didn’t have to be so for you. I wish you safe travels, Nancy, hoping the flight isn’t too annoying and that you find Love to comfort you. Hugs

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  3. Ashleigh Burroughs

    November 18, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Love and hugs and warmth as you travel to the polar vortex and deal with the emotional vortex of loss. Be sure to ask for hugs.
    a/b

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