The phoenix was a mythological creature who dates back to Ancient Egypt, but its story has been used for symbolism of similar ideas and beliefs in many cultures. It is usually depicted as a large red and yellow bird, who has no male or eggs in many stories. She is destroyed each year with a … More A Tale of Two Phoenixes
In my thirty-seven year-long nursing career, I cared for many patients, many of whom touched my heart in different ways. One lady who still has a place in my heart was a cancer patient, Mrs.Jones. The first time I met her, I was impressed with her indomitable spirit, her sense of humor, and her amazing … More Gift from a Cancer Patient
Do you ever wonder if you really hate housework? True, most of us have no doubts about our feelings toward that necessary “evil” that distracts us from the pleasures of life. If there is any ambivalence about those feelings, I have several clues that might help you figure this out. If you can answer yes … More Do You Hate Housework?
I’ve been told that I look younger than my almost seventy-four year old face and body show. But I am healthy, at least, I was until my back decided to remind me of my age, along with the 37 years I was a nurse on night shift. The sciatica flares up rarely now, along with … More Who Am I?
I had to have Sister, my cat, euthanized before New Years Day 2018. Sister was a very sweet tempered, actually polite, timid gray and brown tabby with white legs and a white collar. She developed diabetes from a pituitary brain tumor sometime in the last two years. The slowly worsening diabetes made her so hungry … More How Do You Know When?
This is about my second cat, Sweet Sister, who had the sweetest nature. Sister, my second cat, changed! She had always been sweet, affectionate and loved being with me. Suddenly, there were signs that someone thought she was the queen cat, at least some of the time. Often, when I walked down the hall past … More Memories of Sister, Part 2
The revolt of my two cats has taken a turn for the best for them and for me. For the background story see: https://joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/07/30/my-cats-are-revolting/. The primary plan Norie was put on a weight reduction diet and lost one pound within the prescribed amount of time. The plan involved feeding the maintenance amount of foods to … More ‘The Cats Won! Maybe I Did Too.
Norie is the clown. She makes me laugh every morning by lying on the floor on her back as I get ready to sit on the bed to put my shoes on. She looks up at me with her paws dropped on her chest and her legs splayed open, just begging for me to tickle … More My Cats Are a Blessing
My life has never been the same since I adopted “my two cats.” I think they plotted to come into my life and make me their servant! They each have their own personalities. But Sister was the one I totally underestimated. (Sister was euthanized December 30, 2018.) Sister was always the timid, sweet, gentle cat. … More My Cats Are Revolting!
You who have cats know how they love a nice quiet, dark, warm place to hide. I have no problem with that as long as it isn’t under my bed! But…. well, let me give you some background first. Years ago I bought a full sized Sleep Number bed, that you can raise and lower … More My Cats Are Too Smart!
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