Went to a bonfire last weekend with some friends. We needed some accelerates to get the fire going, but there was soon a nice fire – though the weather was warm enough for short-sleeves. Great conversations, fun with the kids, and the invention of the smorsel:
1. vanilla wafer on the bottom
2. chocolate piece
3. 1/2 toasted marshmallow
4. vanilla wafer on top
I followed up with a pretzel and I’m pretty sure we should have tried to add that to the mix.
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I took my cat to a new vet and while he may still need his teeth pulled, the vet was at least a little more compassionate about it. Thunder even started purring during the exam – which made me feel a little better.
I’ve got a dental supplement I’m adding to his water and every other day I’m using a small syringe to squirt a dose of a steroid into his mouth to help with the inflammation of his gums.
It’s not going great. He doesn’t hate me and really doesn’t mind it, but can’t help fighting me. I’ve gotten better at keeping him restrained long enough to get his mouth open and give him the dose.
His breath is maybe a little better and I’m hopeful that he won’t end up losing all his teeth.
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Yesterday was one year to the day of my epic fall – what I’m referring to as my “obliteraversary”. I’ll admit to being a little nervous for the day, but the mild weather and no ice or snow meant I was pretty safe. I was at a barn party and had a chance to ride a horse – but decided not to tempt fate.
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I’ve been sick the past few… days, weeks? I don’t know anymore. It really hit me yesterday evening and I spent most of the day today in bed sleeping or near to sleeping. More cold medicine for tomorrow – just need to get through the next three days and then it’s time for a break.
It’s mostly work stress compromising my immune system. I’d like to get back to the good old days of just doing the work of 2-3 people. Wearing me down…
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