Author Archives: Kat

About Kat

Cat lover, singer, early music addict, reads a lot. Former R&D chemist with an obsessive need for variety. Now active as a freelance technical writer and editor, web designer, photographer, computer coach, and trainer. Owner, MasterWork Consulting (http://www.masterworkconsulting.com/).

Lippe feeds the birds

Posted on 2012 Jan 13 by Kat

  Lippe accompanied Midnight on her morning patrol, and noticed that the bird feeders were all empty.             Lippe bundled up in his warm hoodie, and helped me collect all the feeders.       … Continue reading →

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Lippe visits the art museum

Posted on 2012 Jan 12 by Kat

Today, Lippe and Andy and I visited the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester.               We saw many beautiful works of art, including the Extreme Materials exhibit (although I couldn’t take any … Continue reading →

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Third Sentence Thursday, Jan 12

Posted on 2012 Jan 12 by Kat

Not a novel, today, or even an essay. Today’s Third Sentence is from an article in the December 2011 issue of Scientific American. “That is a shame, because a microwave oven, when used properly, can cook certain kinds of food … Continue reading →

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Lippe joins the choir!

Posted on 2012 Jan 11 by Kat

Lippe came with me to choir rehearsal tonight.   He’s been looking forward to it for days. He missed his chance to sing in the Boar’s Head Festival, and was so eager that he couldn’t wait until I finished dinner … Continue reading →

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Lippe goes shopping

Posted on 2012 Jan 11 by Kat

Lippe has recovered from his sniffles, and felt well enough to help with the weekly shopping. Our first stop was the pet store, to stock up on litter and treats.   Then we went grocery shopping.   The Wegmans store … Continue reading →

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