Monthly Archives: September 2020

Family Album: Pet Friendly Weekend

Posted on September 26, 2020 by polloplayer

After our third wave of house guests, we’re calling it Hotel Lily. It works like this: they can check in any time they like, but we can never leave. No one’s complaining – especially not Lily! We love having this … Continue reading →

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It’s Caturday: 4 authors who get it write.

Posted on September 19, 2020 by polloplayer

Every morning at first light of dawn, The Countess makes a balletic leap onto our bed and settles herself, sphinx-like, between us. As she swished her tail under my nose this morning, it occurred to me that I have fallen … Continue reading →

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Family Album: The Great 98

Posted on September 12, 2020 by polloplayer

Life took a small turn towards normal last week when Phyllis was granted a get-out-of-jail-free card to celebrate her 98th birthday. After nearly SEVEN months in captivity at her retirement community, she got the go-ahead for socially-distant socializing during her … Continue reading →

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Reports of its demise?

Posted on September 5, 2020 by polloplayer

Sorry. I can’t stop thinking about it. Because it seems everyone is talking about it. “LAND OF THE FLEE” screamed the New York Post last week. I guess their earlier and more staid headline “New Yorkers flee in droves” wasn’t … Continue reading →

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