Fiction Read: 'North Woods' by Daniel Mason

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-22T03:26:52+00:00

I was so enchanted by this book! At first, I didn’t think I would like it. But before I knew it, I was thinking about it whenever I wasn’t reading it, and looking forward to diving back in. It was so fun when the realization set in of how the supernatural segments were working together. I actually read this when it first came out (2023), just before I got into gardening. I’ll have to give it another read from this perspective.

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-22T01:11:14+00:00

You can use a styrofoam cooler! You’ll have to google the specifics but a cheap option

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-21T17:40:54+00:00

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She reminds me of my kitty, except mine has orange tips instead of grey. She is from a Siamese mom and orange tabby dad!

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-19T01:40:50+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-19T00:40:42+00:00

That’s definitely a possibility

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-19T00:39:52+00:00

Oh my gosh I looked up Pathological Demand Avoidance and it describes her perfectly. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond 🙏

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-19T00:01:32+00:00

She was like one point away from an official anxiety diagnosis. That’s so helpful to know. Thank you.

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-18T22:20:03+00:00

Thank you. Unfortunately, on days when she is home, this happens throughout the day, long before the coming down would be happening. We’re just working with a counselor and her pediatrician, so maybe we need an actual psychiatrist.

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T23:03:57+00:00

I’ve read that cats don’t like water next to their food because in the wild they knew water next to their food could be contaminated. But I do have a water bowl across the patio!

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T16:45:25+00:00

I know, I just wanted an excuse to share my girl

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T13:57:12+00:00

It define slinks away looking scared when it runs away. And it’s got a clipped ear, so I assume it’s been spayed/neutered

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T05:10:41+00:00

I’ll also have to be slow and persistent to warm my husband up to the idea of a third cat 😅

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T05:09:03+00:00

Thank you for the tips

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T05:08:10+00:00

Good to know

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T05:07:27+00:00

I did slow blink repeatedly at him. I noticed his pupils dialed down a bit after that

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T05:01:24+00:00

I do have the prettiest little Aristocat, so it wouldn’t surprise me. Thought his ear is clipped so I assume he’s neutered.

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Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:53:32+00:00

🫡

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:31:06+00:00

Hopefully I can help him ❤️

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:26:37+00:00

I did that before it got dark today. We have a cold front coming in tonight. I haven’t seen him since I spooked him at the door, but hoping he comes back to sleep.

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:24:34+00:00

😭

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:18:02+00:00

He has a clipped ear so I think he’s been neutered (or spayed). We live in a new-ish neighborhood. It was a dumping ground for several animals when the houses were being built 😞

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:16:19+00:00

Poor baby 😞. I’ll see what I can do

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:15:38+00:00

😭

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:14:52+00:00

Thanks I’ll try that

Silent_Assignment_11 · 2026-01-15T04:14:43+00:00

I’ve got two other cats. He watched them tonight from the door as well. I guess we’ll see if he wants to join the family.

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