Dear Sewing Machine Dealer,

Please be able to fix my sewing machine tomorrow. I broke a needle and jammed the bobbin case into the side of the machine while going over some rough seams.

I really hope I didn't do serious and expensive damage as it's my favorite machine.


Dear Bandit,

I know having a kitten around is exhausting. I do understand your frustration and know it's hard as you were here first. Buttons just really needed a home because she'd be stranded otherwise. You were adopted as a kitten because my friend found you outside in -20 degree weather over a year ago and gave you to me.


As more and more people are losing their homes, their animals are either left behind or dumped off somewhere as humane societies can't keep up. It's really sad. My parents just lost their home of 30 years and that's how Buttons came to be at my house. The sad part is the bank will sell that house for a fraction of what my parents paid for it.