Thoughts from the Crossroads

Ihaven’t devoted a column to my cats in quite awhile, and their fans continue to ask how they are. It always amazes me when someone in public recognizes me from my photo (or sometimes, by my name). And a large majority of the time, they ask about Hallie and Bella. Of course, I never tell the cats that. Don’t need them to get the big head - they already think the world revolves around them.

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Dear Readers, I have a confession to make. I have been unfaithful. For over a week now. And yes, Rick is aware. He even approves. Hallie and Bella, however, are still in blissful ignorance…and I know without a doubt that they would NOT approve!

Well folks, it’s September. That means pumpkin spice flavor is everywhere for the next couple of months. When Starbucks debuted the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the drink not only became a national phenomenon, but it sparked pumpkin spice flavored versions of practically everything. Yep, Pandora’s box had been opened.

While at the Outer Banks recently, Rick and I tossed a frisbee around on the beach.

Dear Readers, Rick and I just spent a week at the Outer Banks. As you may recall, we visit there annually, and it’s absolutely our favorite week of the year. More on that in a bit.

The English language is - and I say this affectionately - weird.

Dear Readers, you may want get out your hankies before reading any further. This column is going to be heavy on the AWW factor. You’ve been warned!

Irecently saw the movie “The Odyssey” at the theater. As you are probably aware, the hero Odysseus and his fellow Greek soldiers fought the Trojan War for 10 years; it then took them another 10 years to travel home. It was a good movie, but I couldn’t help but wonder: “How did that group of men handle their dirty clothes while fighting and traveling, for 20 years?” After all, when I travel for a mere two weeks, I bring home heaps of laundry!

Recently I saw one of my favorite Far Side cartoons, first published by Gary Larson back in 1986.