Thank you, lisa_renea. It’s also the name of an Amy Tan book for children, on which the PBS show, on 11 years ago, was based. I think my son recently found it on You Tube.

Thank you, MissAngie. Sagwa’s always been healthy, and I take it as a good sign that he isn’t acting any different, well, except for the two accidents we found, so I’m keeping good kitty thoughts.

Thank you, Richard. I don’ t do reptiles or birds, so no snakes here, either. I feel like I need to start stalking the cat so I can watch him use the litter box. Good grief! Thank goodness we go to the vet in the […]

Thank you for your message, Maria. I’m sorry about Patches. Oh, and what timing for your brother!

One of my concerns about anything happening to Sagwa is that this is our son’s cat, and in the past six years […]

Gosh, the fun and exciting things we encounter as caregivers!

I completely agree with @ejourneys that there is no such thing as “too much” or “not the right place”. If you’re writing it here, it’s where you need to be writing right now.

I also lost my mother, in my mind, […]

I just posted my lengthy comments!

Oh my gosh, Jo, like Denise, this made me laugh! How do you know your mom’s version of the Family Tree isn’t a bush? Maybe the whole family revolves around you!

Pegi, good for you! Celebrate you, and the beautiful woman you are, in a dress and heels or jeans!

Breathe. Have patience with yourself and others. When things aren’t going well, try something else. Be as kind to yourself as you would be to someone else. Get support. Visit caregiving.com!