Category Archives: nature

This post is brought to you by dark things II, Cat Crimes…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Tales of Feline Mayhem and Murder. This scaredy cat-horror anthology was collected and edited by Patty G. Henderson, with a foreword by Robert V. Walker.  It’s all in the name of charity– the proceeds go to The Cat House on … Continue reading →

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A Typical Day In My Life…

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Julia Barrett

The day began like any other day– just before dawn, the cat clawing at any exposed part of my body (which this morning happened to be my face) so I would haul my half-asleep ass out of bed, carry him … Continue reading →

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An homage to my husband…

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Julia Barrett

We’ve been apart for 18 days, which is the longest we’ve been separated since the kids were little. Here’s what he’ll come home to…. The aroma of his favorite fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Homemade egg pasta with a pesto I … Continue reading →

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Travels with Julia!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I hate referring to myself in the third person almost as much as I hate ticks, however… So, now that my jet-lag is resolving – albeit slowly – I admit I’m in love with the state of Maine, especially Red’s … Continue reading →

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I’m convinced. God is most definitely a man.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I arrived home terribly jet-lagged.  Hadn’t slept in nearly 48 hours.  Traveled for 12 of those 48.  Picked up the dog before the kennel closed ‘cuz hubby is out of town.  Washed all the bedding because I was terrified of … Continue reading →

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