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| Blog Name: |
My Funny Dad, Harry |
| Url: |
http://www.karenzemek.blogspot.com |
| Language: |
English |
| Topics: |
humor, aging, cats |
| Description: |
This is the blog I created to promote the book, "My Funny Dad, Harry" that I wrote in memory of my dad shortly after he died in Feb. of 2007. I have posts related to writing, aging, his cats, some things that are in the book, and some memories I left out of the book. As I think of more things, I post them on here with pictures and slide shows. Order information is included right at the top. |
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28 Followers |
Our Dog’s Most Destructive Behavior (Writer’s Workshop)
My parents let me choose a puppy one day with the goal to get me over my fear of dogs. It worked. I chose a cute brown one with four white feet and a white tip on his tail and named him Brownie. I quickly bonded with Brownie and when my mom yelled at him, I’d put up my sign on my bedroom door that read “PEOPLE WHO ARE MEAN
I’m Proud I Actually Wrote A Book—(Writer’s Workshop)
I never planned to become an author, but here I am! I wrote "My Funny Dad, Harry" as a memorial to my dad after he died in February of 2007. I just had so many thoughts about him racing through my head at night that I couldn't sleep, so decided to write about him. I realized what a wonderful dad he really was
I'm Having A Pill Pity Party Here!
I never expected to have a line up of pill bottles before I even got to be a senior citizen but here I am. It makes me feel old to be taking so many pills every day and needing bifocals. If it weren't for all these pills, I would still feel like I'm only in my 20s--yes, I really feel that good. I remember when the doctor fi
But Dad, I Don't Want To Ruin My Doors
Recently our dog discovered the cats' litter boxes and has helped herself to the poop. Twice now she has vomited poop, once when I was home and once while I was out. It smells awful and what a mess! I heard dogs are attracted to cat poop so I was so happy that Abby wasn't . . . until recently.
Playing With Cats Is Great Fun!
I used to love visiting my dad and his cats. I had to be very careful though when playing with his cats because none of them were declawed. Occasionally, I would got scratched because they were so quick and sometimes their mood would change unexpectedly. I did try to be careful though. My dad's first and favorite cat, Blackie, used to like riding around on his wheelchair. I would push the chair with the cat sitting or laying on it as best I could along the path between the junk in the dining room and into the living room and kitchen.My cat, Spunky Doodle, was a kitten born to a stray at my dad's that I took in. Spunky is not 5 years old and I am so glad I have her. She is
- All About Pets
pets, cats, dog
- Mr. Scrubby
cats, kitten, lolcats
- Autumn and the Fall of our lives, Part 1
aging, wisdom, autumn
- ProAging Info Network
aging, retirement, seniors
- Boomer to Boomer- Home Care for Our Aging Parents
aging, inhome care, caregiving
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