Sonya Schryer Norris

Both Catching Some Blogging Time with Mumma

Assume Nothing

Remember that “job skills, dress for success, etiquette” jobbie at Camp T a few days ago? OK, I learned table manners I didn’t know from a 21 year old male (blind). Did you know that if you butter your roll you bring the whole thing to your mouth to take a bite, but if youContinueContinue reading “Assume Nothing”

Candy’s First Trip to the Vet

She’s a strong, healthy girl at the 6-day mark into her life with us. She’s a lover, seeking us out regularly for cuddles. When you pick her up she’ll put one paw on either side of your neck and lick your chin and cheeks. She’s just how Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue described her – healthy, good-tempered,ContinueContinue reading “Candy’s First Trip to the Vet”

Getting Used to Each Other

My Treats, My Mother, My Turn

I go to make peace with Bethesda. She is hiding under the bed. Bethesda does not hide under beds. She may occasionally (when she hears the cat carrier come out) barricade herself into an effective defensive position, but she does not “hide.” Even when new people come to visit, she goes directly to them toContinueContinue reading “My Treats, My Mother, My Turn”

First Flower

Ah, yeah, we haven’t done a spring clean-up yet.

Cat Tears

So I’m sitting with Bethesda in my lap just crying and crying (me, I’m crying, not the cat). She’s so sad! She doesn’t even come see us when we get home from work. We were afraid Bethesda would be aggressive with a new animal. A few years ago we had a child visitor who dainedContinueContinue reading “Cat Tears”