Music and Cats

“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” –Albert Schweitzer

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Means of refuge

August 1st, 2005 by Kimberly

“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” –Albert Schweitzer

One year ago today, I clicked a button at blogger.com, and Music and Cats came into being. I didn’t write much that day, only a short introduction, a placeholder, some way to start:

For the past 6 months, my husband and I have kept a daily blog about his second battle with cancer. (He’s winning so far; I’ll write more about that later.) At this point, I’ve decided that I want, in a manner of speaking, a room of my own. I need a place to write about all of my feelings. I’m tired of tailoring my writing so as not to offend our extended family. So, I’m starting this blog.

One year into writing this blog, I’m still somewhat puzzled about what it wants to be. Perhaps I’ll know better by next year.

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11 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Isabella Aug 2, 2005 at 9:47 am

    *Three* means of refuge: music, cats, and fine blogs. Whatever it may want to be, it’s a fine thing. Happy anniversary!

  • 2 shopping girl Aug 2, 2005 at 1:12 pm

    happy anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i LOVE your blog! keep us all posted!

  • 3 Miles Aug 2, 2005 at 7:30 pm

    Congrats on the move, love reading your blog. The quote is so true, and hope you enjoy your own domain.

  • 4 nina Aug 2, 2005 at 11:17 pm

    Happy slightly belated blogiversary. I agree with Isabella, it’s a fine blog indeed.

  • 5 Dawn N. Aug 3, 2005 at 7:17 am

    Happy Blog Birthday!!! although belated.

  • 6 jenett Aug 3, 2005 at 10:10 am

    Cheers on one year!

  • 7 Pearl Aug 3, 2005 at 4:32 pm

    Happy Anniversary.
    I don’t remember the cement background of template before. is that relatively new?

  • 8 ruth Aug 3, 2005 at 5:54 pm

    happy blanigospoterary!

  • 9 Cowtown Pattie Aug 3, 2005 at 7:13 pm

    I am so glad I get to read M&C’s ! Thanks for starting this a year ago!

  • 10 Philip Aug 3, 2005 at 7:48 pm

    It looks beautiful around here. Happy Anniversary.

    I now understand the title. I miss my cat, and I need more music (the piano just sits there like a ghost…) If I buy a cat tomorrow, I’m blaming it on you.

  • 11 goliard Aug 4, 2005 at 11:56 am

    dearest kimberly,

    where is roy? just kidding. the renovations are beautiful! keep going, keep going. it’s a long dirt road, this blogging existence. things are said and done in a rush, despite how time seems to just stop when you’re doing it.