In 2025 I broke my femor in 3 places while visiting Austin with my dog, Violet. It was the last time we played her favorite: chase me as I bolt from the house and play keep-away as you pursue me.
I told her she was on her own after that and, to my great pleasure she’s been behaving considerably better since seeing me fall and not be able to get back up; since watching me Igor-around on a walker for nearly a month post surgery. Also in 2025 I ended my 4 year relationship with “the other Catherine,”sold my Austin home of 20 years and gradually made a full recovery. All that’s left to do now is reclaim this Substack and build it back up.