For a long while I’ve been unable to sign onto my Google account on the Brave web browser. Switching to Firefox did the trick until today. ~sigh~ I tried to use Brave with my name and URL and can’t even do that!
It’s bad enough blog reading/posting have been so neglected. Not allowed to comment on my own blog is maddening. I did manage to comment using Firefox with name and URL.
Have you had these types of issues? How is your week going so far?
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Monday, June 26, 2023
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
My Mistake
When I wrote about my friend interrupting his podcast to listen to me it was not ‘me’ speaking over his car radio. Scars chose my live action babbling over his streaming audio. lol He is just that kind of gentleman.
Don’t you just hate all these run-on sentences? ~shakes head~ But aren’t dangling participles the worst?
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Don’t you just hate all these run-on sentences? ~shakes head~ But aren’t dangling participles the worst?
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
A Friend's Day Out
I befriended a fellow writer at a gathering several years ago. We immediately bonded before the others even arrived, almost like long lost siblings. I consider him the little brother I never had. He goes by the name Scars, which I’ve encouraged, because his lifelong battle with arthritis has ravaged his body.
This disabled gentleman tends his ailing uncle while his widower father travels, which happens a great deal, and visits his lovely lady in Texas when able. Since he had free time both Wednesday (when I was busy) and Thursday, I reached out.
My husband didn’t feel ready for a lengthy outing. But bless him, he wanted me to get out and have fun. So Scars and I met at one of my favorite restaurants where he insisted on buying my lunch. The place has delicious South American cuisine and a stellar enclosed patio.
Afterward he further exhibited his gallant nature. After I freshened up and emerged from El Meson he sat in his car having a quick smoke. I walked over and resumed talking before realizing he had a podcast playing.
“I’m sorry,” I said, “you’re listening to something.”
“I’m listing to you,” he replied without pause.
How sweet is that? And speaking of sweet, have you ever eaten Columbian arepas de choclo, or any South American cuisine?
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This disabled gentleman tends his ailing uncle while his widower father travels, which happens a great deal, and visits his lovely lady in Texas when able. Since he had free time both Wednesday (when I was busy) and Thursday, I reached out.
My husband didn’t feel ready for a lengthy outing. But bless him, he wanted me to get out and have fun. So Scars and I met at one of my favorite restaurants where he insisted on buying my lunch. The place has delicious South American cuisine and a stellar enclosed patio.
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| We sat beneath that yellow window. |
“I’m sorry,” I said, “you’re listening to something.”
“I’m listing to you,” he replied without pause.
How sweet is that? And speaking of sweet, have you ever eaten Columbian arepas de choclo, or any South American cuisine?
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Big Day
This morning I took Dandelion to the vet for her dental work. She had seven teeth removed (fewer than expected) and I get to pick her up in a half hour.
Dani will be on two different pain medications and an antibiotic. I hope she forgives me for corralling her again, especially since she has to get a CVR booster in another week and a half.
Do you think so-called dental treats are helpful? Did you know there are even dental care toys now?
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Dani will be on two different pain medications and an antibiotic. I hope she forgives me for corralling her again, especially since she has to get a CVR booster in another week and a half.
Do you think so-called dental treats are helpful? Did you know there are even dental care toys now?
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| These Strawberry Toys are Tempting They are just too cute. |
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Monday, June 5, 2023
Unseasonal Repair & Assorted News
My computer glasses broke a while back and, with everything going on, I decided on a temporary repair. Oh, my eyeglass repair guy retired, too. He worked wonders on my vintage frames. At least these could probably be fixed at any optical shop. Anyway, here is my whimsical solution.
As for news, my husband is doing quite a bit better. He had me worried about visiting the cardiologist after hearing that his heart function was less than optimal. Thank heaven, the doctor acted unconcerned, expects improvement with time, and will see him in six months.
Fortunately, a dear lady I’ve called ‘Mom’ since childhood, the mother of my oldest friend, is also doing better after low potassium and high blood pressure landed her in the hospital. She survived cancer of the jaw decades ago. Doctors didn’t expect her to live and decades later complications arose. But she and ‘Dad’ were still travelling and enjoying life years later; I hope that resumes.
Dandelion is getting along great with our other kitties. She strode upstairs Sunday morning and I’ve witnessed Terra’s occasional hiss – no big deal. Dani gets her dental work done on Wednesday. That might improve cat politics even more.
As I type I’m sitting outside enjoying my garden. A pair of neighbor ladies stopped by. They like my new water feature. It’s a work in progress.
I feel so blessed.
Do you enjoy water features? Should I extend my pond and add fish?
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As for news, my husband is doing quite a bit better. He had me worried about visiting the cardiologist after hearing that his heart function was less than optimal. Thank heaven, the doctor acted unconcerned, expects improvement with time, and will see him in six months.
Fortunately, a dear lady I’ve called ‘Mom’ since childhood, the mother of my oldest friend, is also doing better after low potassium and high blood pressure landed her in the hospital. She survived cancer of the jaw decades ago. Doctors didn’t expect her to live and decades later complications arose. But she and ‘Dad’ were still travelling and enjoying life years later; I hope that resumes.
Dandelion is getting along great with our other kitties. She strode upstairs Sunday morning and I’ve witnessed Terra’s occasional hiss – no big deal. Dani gets her dental work done on Wednesday. That might improve cat politics even more.
As I type I’m sitting outside enjoying my garden. A pair of neighbor ladies stopped by. They like my new water feature. It’s a work in progress.
I feel so blessed.
Do you enjoy water features? Should I extend my pond and add fish?
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
In the Pink – & – Just Ducky
After my groomer shaved her, Dandelion now looks pink. It’s absolutely adorable, as is her demeanor. And she has started playing with wand toys! We’ll have a long play session today after a trip to the local farmer’s market.
And she is healthy aside from those bad teeth. Just a few more days and she will hopefully in tip top shape.
Meanwhile, I keep seeing Jeeps with tiny rubber ducks across the dashboard. Puzzled, I did a search and learned it’s just a fun way of brightening peoples’ day. Why only Jeeps? Well, today I found this news clip explaining further.
Do you see the pink from Dani’s skin showing through her shaved fur? Have you noticed Jeeps with rubber ducks inside?
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And she is healthy aside from those bad teeth. Just a few more days and she will hopefully in tip top shape.
Meanwhile, I keep seeing Jeeps with tiny rubber ducks across the dashboard. Puzzled, I did a search and learned it’s just a fun way of brightening peoples’ day. Why only Jeeps? Well, today I found this news clip explaining further.
Do you see the pink from Dani’s skin showing through her shaved fur? Have you noticed Jeeps with rubber ducks inside?
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
My New Fountain & Updates on Dandelion
Dandelion goes to the veterinary clinic tomorrow at 9:30am. I’m to take a stool sample which I hope to find in the litter box because she did her business on the carpet. She is still stinky, so I hope and pray Dani just needs a bath. The groomer has yet to return my call. ~sigh~ Last night I cut out a bunch of the mats, at least, and used a cleansing cloth on her fur again today.
Like our other two girls, she loves (!) her catnip flavored treats. But I’m concerned about the fact she doesn’t seem to be drinking. Maybe she needs moving water. If her checkup goes well, I’ll probably buy a new one. The old plastic ones were tough to clean. Terra and Polly drink well out of simple glass bowls.
Terra, by the way, hissed and spit when I brought Dani inside, and hissed again at the ball of fur I let her sniff. I’ll deal with introductions as soon as Dandelion gets a clean bill of health. ~fingers crossed~ Thanks to Eastside Cats (bless you all), I know having segregated cats thrive on separate floors of my home is doable.
Meanwhile, Dani supervised while I played with decorating my new in-ground fountain. I cannot believe how solar panels have improved while coming down in price.
Have you ever used solar power? Are you familiar with the silly website I Can Has Cheezburger? If you’re familiar with their slang, isn’t it funny that I have a ceiling (white) cat downstairs and basement (black-furred) kitties above?
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| The faint gray patches on her pretty head match the tip of her floofy tail. :D |
Like our other two girls, she loves (!) her catnip flavored treats. But I’m concerned about the fact she doesn’t seem to be drinking. Maybe she needs moving water. If her checkup goes well, I’ll probably buy a new one. The old plastic ones were tough to clean. Terra and Polly drink well out of simple glass bowls.
Terra, by the way, hissed and spit when I brought Dani inside, and hissed again at the ball of fur I let her sniff. I’ll deal with introductions as soon as Dandelion gets a clean bill of health. ~fingers crossed~ Thanks to Eastside Cats (bless you all), I know having segregated cats thrive on separate floors of my home is doable.
Meanwhile, Dani supervised while I played with decorating my new in-ground fountain. I cannot believe how solar panels have improved while coming down in price.
Have you ever used solar power? Are you familiar with the silly website I Can Has Cheezburger? If you’re familiar with their slang, isn’t it funny that I have a ceiling (white) cat downstairs and basement (black-furred) kitties above?
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Monday, May 22, 2023
Eye Twitches and Dandelions
Caring for my husband is not difficult when compared to what many folks face; I’ve nonetheless developed a tic under my left eye. Gardening and/or just sitting outside (such as I am now) help my sanity.
However, I have a new concern. The kitty who’s been visiting my garden is now ours. She belonged to the young couple across the street. But when I spoke to the husband while she sat beside me, I learned he hadn’t seen her in five days (!) and was happy to relinquish her. His wife called her Mama or Blurry Face (?) and let her roam day and night. As is obvious, she birthed a litter and I am told she is about seven years old.
Concerned about our coyote population, I brought her inside one evening and had treated her for fleas a while back. So my husband and I already discussed adoption.
Her fur is dirty, stinky, matted, and she has terrible breath, but good food should help with the latter and disposable bathing cloths from my husband’s hospital stay have helped until I can get her to our usual pet groomer. She resides in our closed basement for now. I’ll call when they open at 9am tomorrow. They’re closed Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, so wish me luck.
A vet appointment is scheduled for Wednesday morning since I must drive him to see his primary care physician tomorrow. This new responsibility feels a bit much, but maybe the distraction will be good. Whether you, dear reader, believe or not, I like to think that God has plans.
Meanwhile, the neighbor’s next door have a severe dandelion problem. Oh, well. That inspired my naming our new kitty. I’m calling her Dandelion, or Dani for short. She kept popping up in my garden, after all.
What do you think of the name? Did you know that white cats with blue eyes are often deaf, and the pale fur can lead to sunburn?
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However, I have a new concern. The kitty who’s been visiting my garden is now ours. She belonged to the young couple across the street. But when I spoke to the husband while she sat beside me, I learned he hadn’t seen her in five days (!) and was happy to relinquish her. His wife called her Mama or Blurry Face (?) and let her roam day and night. As is obvious, she birthed a litter and I am told she is about seven years old.
Concerned about our coyote population, I brought her inside one evening and had treated her for fleas a while back. So my husband and I already discussed adoption.
Her fur is dirty, stinky, matted, and she has terrible breath, but good food should help with the latter and disposable bathing cloths from my husband’s hospital stay have helped until I can get her to our usual pet groomer. She resides in our closed basement for now. I’ll call when they open at 9am tomorrow. They’re closed Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, so wish me luck.
A vet appointment is scheduled for Wednesday morning since I must drive him to see his primary care physician tomorrow. This new responsibility feels a bit much, but maybe the distraction will be good. Whether you, dear reader, believe or not, I like to think that God has plans.
Meanwhile, the neighbor’s next door have a severe dandelion problem. Oh, well. That inspired my naming our new kitty. I’m calling her Dandelion, or Dani for short. She kept popping up in my garden, after all.
What do you think of the name? Did you know that white cats with blue eyes are often deaf, and the pale fur can lead to sunburn?
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