Category Archives: Smokey

News from The Kat©

Posted on March 30, 2021 by kmkat

Smokey had surgery last Wednesday to remove his cancerous prostate. Multiple scans had confirmed that it had not spread to his lymph nodes or his bones, the two places that prostate cancer tends to metastasize. (Whew!) He underwent robotic surgery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Smokey | 7 Comments

Three on Thursday.

Posted on March 11, 2021 by kmkat

I have not done a ToT post in a l-o-n-g time, but right now I need to tell y’all some things, and a ToT format seemed appropriate. Thing the one. Smokey and I have both had our first covid shot. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Coronavirus, Family, New Mexico, Smokey | 12 Comments

Unraveled Wednesday, 6/24/20.

Posted on June 24, 2020 by kmkat

Joining Kat and friends for Unraveled Wednesday. Come join us! Knitting. The BSJ is done except for the buttons, which arrived yesterday but are not sewn on yet. The buttons are coming from Etsy and are a simple translucent blue. … Continue reading →

Posted in BSJ, Smokey, Unraveled Wednesdays | 10 Comments

Recent best of IG

Posted on October 20, 2019 by kmkat

  Also, you should know that 45 years ago yesterday these two young whippersnappers tied the knot. Later this month we will continue our anniversary tradition of spending a few days in a cabin on the North Shore. (Why, no, … Continue reading →

Posted in Instagram, Photography, Smokey | 7 Comments

Cowboy quotes.

Posted on May 26, 2019 by kmkat

Every weekday at noon Smokey watches Gunsmoke, and many days he tells me the most colorful metaphor/simile of the day. Here is a brief sampling. (to be directed at a person who does not take criticism well) “He’s the kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Silliness, Smokey, Television | 4 Comments

Money, money, money

Posted on January 23, 2019 by kmkat

Sometimes spending money is fun — buying yarn, going on a vacation, upgrading your phone. But when money is spent simply to maintain the status quo? Not so much fun. Case in point: we are emptying the checking account and … Continue reading →

Posted in Antler Lake, Bloopers, Jeopardy!, Matthew, Miscellaneous, Motorcars, Smokey, Technology and The Kat, What's going on | 9 Comments

Pro tip: count noses.

Posted on August 18, 2017 by kmkat

Smokey’s parents moved from Chicago to Palm Harbor FL after my FIL retired. We visited them for two weeks every Christmas; our boys never saw an actual white Christmas (Day) until they were 11 and 6. Generally, we drove the … Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew, Smokey, Stories | 7 Comments

Stuff in bullet form.

Posted on July 9, 2017 by kmkat

We are making an unscheduled road trip to Sioux Falls to deliver my 1998 Volvo to Elder Son and GF. This should make his move more pleasant. 2 adults + 12-yo girl + 120-pound dog + cat + luggage in … Continue reading →

Posted in afghan, Amanda, Andrew, Animals, knitting, Motorcars, Rural life, Smokey, Squares | 6 Comments

Graduation #6*.

Posted on July 4, 2017 by kmkat

Elder Son graduated from his family medicine residency last weekend on Smokey’s birthday. Younger Son went with us to Sioux Falls to observe and celebrate. That evening we went to a Brazilian steakhouse for the traditional celebratory dinner. Neither Smokey … Continue reading →

Posted in Amanda, Andrew, Food and Drink, Matthew, Smokey, Zuni | 8 Comments

He got his knee replaced and all he got was this lousy t-shirt.

Posted on May 7, 2017 by kmkat

Surgery was Tuesday, just like last time, and he came home on Thursday, just like last time. The difference is that this time the new knee hurts when he walks, but there is absolutely no pain when he is sitting … Continue reading →

Posted in Smokey, Smokey knee | 8 Comments