National Day of Mourning

The lady who runs the cat shelter organization I do some volunteering for had a birthday on Sunday. The candles on her cake said “39”, but they were well-worn candles, with more than a hint of tradition about them The invitation specified we were to bring a cat. Therefore, Sunday found me with Clueless in…

It seems like there should be so much to write now, but in reality my days are all much the same. I get up, take my pills, force myself to eat, watch television, take more pills, force myself to eat, watch more television, take more pills, force myself to eat, watch more television, take more…

Today if you touch me, I bleed. If my skin were any thinner, it would probably simply sublimate from my body. As it is, my nerves are exposed, and motes of dust set off pain as though I’d been hit with a hammer. I am tired of the endless debate on what the U.S.’s response…

Another day, another can of worms for this bird. This is definitely not my idea of a balanced, steady diet. I got some information yesterday on one of the situations that had developed between my company and a veterinarian we call in to do outside work. Frankly, the field report read as though he’d made…

What kind of tree are you this morning? I got word on the MRI of my disc last Thursday, while attending a two-day seminar in the Big City. I don’t have a full rupture, just a big bulge at C6-C7. It’s a slightly unusual position, but common enough. The opening for the disc has become…

Definitely today. Unfortunately, I’m slated to attend a continuing education conference today, so I’m probably going to miss the unveiling. Hopefully The Prof will get to see it though.