Pets – Rebecca Lamprey

Three AM Mayhem

Last night my husband and I were scrolling through the offerings on Netflix. Since he is a lover of horror and I am a lover of police procedurals we almost never agree on a show. Last night, however, we landed on something called Evil. Sounds pretty horror-ific, but the description reminded me of The X-Files,Continue reading “Three AM Mayhem”

Cat Litter Diary

“You should write a blog about this.” My daughter looks up at me from where she squats down by the litter box, sweeping up the scattered sand from a very enthusiastic digger. “What? About litter?” I laugh at the suggestion. “Yeah, there’s gotta be something there. How one kitten seems to take more joy inContinue reading “Cat Litter Diary”

Sunday Stories

*This is a whimsical tale inspired by my foster kittens. Enjoy! . . The sleek black kitten waited in silence. “Shhh,” his eyes tell me. “There is a monster under the door.” Laying on his side he holds his breath, a statue lying in wait. A paw eases out, slipping under the door. A temptationContinue reading “Sunday Stories”

I forgot

Me vs. My memory I want to watch TV. My memory says, sure why not? I want to read my book. My memory can’t think why I shouldn’t. I want to go to bed. My memory says, yes, let’s go to bed. Things I forgot yesterday: To take my son to soccer practice To takeContinue reading “I forgot”

One Star

It has come to my attention that one-star reviewers are often total idiots. . . . . Since I have become (cough*cough*) an avid online shopper I have become dependent on ratings and reviews. What did we ever do without them? Stumble around in our consumerist diapers buying faulty light fixtures and electronics that dieContinue reading “One Star”

No Dogs Allowed

I didn’t want a dog. I wasn’t looking for a dog. My friend, who has two dogs, thought I needed a dog. Just like a happily coupled person is always trying to play matchmaker, she was always on the lookout for a dog I could love. TXT: Did you see the puppy on Nextdoor? SoContinue reading “No Dogs Allowed”