Month: September 2024

McMansion

I’ve heard about these things.

McMansion
noun
Mc· Man· sion mək-ˈman(t)-shən
A very large house built in usually a suburban neighborhood or development
especially : one regarded critically as oversized and ostentatious
“12900 Aden Rd is a 6,476 square foot house on a 10 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.. Based on Redfin’s Nokesville data, we estimate the home’s value is $1,303,606.”

 

 

Georgetown Veterinary

All the dogs I’ve been associated with have enjoyed visiting the veterinarian. How do I know? They are excited to get in the building, they enjoy interaction with the DVMs and other personnel. For thirty seven years they’ve been looked over by the same doctor. I started using this clinic in 1974.

Ida

Cat in a window
Forty eight years have passed. I’ve had a number of domestic associates in that time. My memory of how we parted ways is clear in all cases except with Ida. I don’t remember her death, I don’t remember her burial. Where did she go? Who did she take up with?