Thunderbirds are Go!

I made a genuine attempt to kitten-proof the apartment last night, but I was tired, and the kitten is in need of Ritalin. I left my watch on the bathroom sink counter and found it this morning in the middle of the living room. The newspapers, awaiting recycling, were scattered across the floor. A small…

I spoke with representatives of the USDA at length during the conference last week. They are looking for veterinarians, and have openings in California. I would probably qualify for moving expenses. Paywise it would be a lateral move or maybe a slight step down, but the benefits are great, I’d get more vacation and they’d…

I think the lack of sleep is finally getting to me. I hit my first totally black depression in a long time last night, after five successive nights of four or less hours sleep. I had been staving it off for a few days, I think, but then last night the Socialist threw a tantrum…

Things seem to be ironing themselves out. Which means that I’m finally regaining some sense of balance again. I’m hoping this means that the black cloud that I’ve kept on a close leash these past few weeks is finally beginning to dissipate. The Professor had his calculus class to teach last night. He didn’t want…

This is completely unposed. This crepe paper was in a gift bag that had one of my birthday presents in it. I had a fine time with the present, but the Former Kitten had a better time with the stuffing. Little Grey Kit is ordinarily everyone’s favorite punching bag, but having the paper to stalk…

Carnivores: Animals that prey on other animals for a living. The first thing most people think of when they hear the word “carnivore” is one of the big cats, such as a lion or tiger. Bears also come to mind. Those with a more aquatic disposition may think of orca whales, while others may be…