There are essentially three types of people: dog people, cat people and people who dislike pets (also known as weirdos). I grew up with dogs, but once living on my own found cat ownership to be best suited to my life and lifestyle. Cats are kind of like TV people so we share a lot in common: self-absorbed, vain, always grooming, kind of moody and generally seeking attention only to gain something in return...in my case a paycheck, in a cat's case some heavy petting or soft fish-flavoured treats. I never figured myself to be a dog person. Too much responsibility, mess, dirt, slobber, fur, expense, commitment... My husband grew up in a human-only household so he's never really understood why anyone would be willing to battle -35 winter temps with a dog tethered to one arm whilst toting around a thin plastic sack brimming with mushed dog poop in the other. Eww. Yet hundreds of millions of people do it. So I wondered, why would anyone want to take on ...
Well...I try- try to get everything just perfectly so. From family to home, garden, cooking and beyond. Only problem is, well...nothing ever quite turns out the way I had hoped. I live by "almost": It almost fits, is almost edible, almost painted properly, almost deloused, almost safe... Will I ever get it right? Who knows. But along the way, it'll be anything but boring!