Hi Everyone
I am still working on getting something up for Friday but it might be short. I am trying though.
I know there is so much that needs to be updated. My so-called Holiday story for this year, now last year, A Cup of Cheer is still not finished and I want to finish it and get back to my other works.
The depression is hitting me hard right now. I miss my cat. I want another cat or two or three (ha ha) but we had decided to wait until after a short trip we are taking in April but now I don’t know if that was the right decision. I don’t know. I sometimes think I won’t ever have a pet again and then I get super depressed.
All this to say that yes I know I’m a loser or a slacker or whatever right now. I acknowledge that. I never thought I’d be the one abandoning stories for months at a time. That’s me now. I think I’ve just been at this too long. I don’t know.
Anyway, I’m gone for the weekend so I really need to get something up for Friday and then I guess we will go from there. At least I mostly know where this blog story needs to go next so that’s a good thing.
Spirk (with a small dose of Pinto) 
February 17, 2026 at 3:21 pm
Not a loser. Not even a little. Sometimes the brain tells us bad things instead of the goods things. It’ll circle back. I hope. Big big hugs.
I also know the pains of having a cat shaped hole in the heart. More hugs. I firmly believe you’ll get a new cat (or 2!!) when it’s right. You’re an excellent pet parent and any cat would be lucky to have you!! I know this to be fact!
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February 17, 2026 at 3:22 pm
thank you, I could use the hugs
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February 17, 2026 at 6:23 pm
Depression is so insidious. Whenever I’ve lost a loved one, either 2 or 4 legged, it’s soul crushing. When my last kitty died, I swore I’d never get another one because of my age, then someone abandoned the most perfect cat right in my complex. He lives and loves with me now. Every day is a little brighter because he is in my life. I hope you get another kitty or two soon and experience the same.
You are NOT a slacker or loser! Give yourself some grace. Selfishly, I hope you get your mojo back and write again. You have a gift, a gift that uplifts other people, like me. LLAP
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February 18, 2026 at 1:24 pm
I worry about the age thing too. I had a cat live to about 18 so yeah, I am not a young person so it is a concern
But I hope I can get some kitties anyway
I appreciate your words, thank you
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February 18, 2026 at 7:11 am
I’m sending (( hugs ))🤗 to you Ivan. Or is that emoji jazz hands? 🤷🏻♀️. Don’t even think for one moment that you’re a slacker or a loser. You’re going through a rough patch right now. You need and deserve time to heal… whether a week, a month or whatever time. Get a kitty to fill your heart with love when the time is right. And revisit your WIPs when you have the mental and emotional space for it! Sending love from gloomy New York State. 💕💕❤️💚🖖😘
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February 18, 2026 at 1:26 pm
Thank you, it’s been gloomy here too with several days of rain and cold for us weather. I am sure that contributes.
The other day I took a selfie and captioned it feeling ugly. So yeah. Not good times right now
I hope I can get kitties soon, thank you for your kind words
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