by Ira | Jul 13, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Kitties are fixed! They’re resting in the bathroom, very tired, very cramped, and very ready to go back to their lives. Poor things. They get released tomorrow morning. I cannot WAIT to let them go. I hate keeping them in there like that, so scared and unhappy....
by Ira | Jul 12, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Okay. So, I have three community kitties in my bathroom right now, all hunkered down in their little cages. They did NOT like getting trapped, but it’s over. They’re all covered up in the dark, which helps them to relax. Bingo even at some food in there. Snacks and...
by Ira | Jul 11, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
A quick public service address for my fellow authors out there: Vanity Presses are a scam. Avoid them at all costs. What’s a “vanity press?” It’s a company that sells services to get your book published. Okay…so why is that evil? Good question. Here’s why: A publisher...
by Ira | Jul 10, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Home and back to work! Ahhhh. It feels good. A wonderful visit over the weekend, truly. TRULY. It was so nice to see Ryan and hang out. Miss him. And hang with Lisa and Penny, too. Love them so much. It’s also really, really nice to be home. And I’m home for a nice...
by Ira | Jul 9, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Introduced a good friend tonight to the show Alone. He loved it. I’m so happy. I hope he watches it. Another lovely day up here in Ashland. Penny, you guys—my friend’s almost-five-year-old daughter—is so freaking sweet. I have had such a good time hanging out with...
by Ira | Jul 8, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Played mini-golf in the afternoon sun today…mistake. We were all WIPED from that, lol. It was fun, though. We’ve been having an amazing time visiting up here with Ryan, Lisa and Penny. SUCH a good time. There’s such an age difference between 3 and (almost) 5, man....