Thanksgiving is a week away, and we've been inundated with catalogs. I started Christmas shopping last week. I found a few things online and a few in catalogs.
Today I shopped in person. I stopped at the Stamford Home Goods. I love Home Goods--you never know what you may find. I found some ideas for Elaine's party (assuming she is having one--I haven't heard from her.) I picked up a few things for Jeff. (I can't list them because he's one of the few persons to read this blog.)
I then went to a tutoring session. On the way home, I went to an anniversary party at this store. It was literally on my way home. I did well, getting a belated birthday and a few Christmas gifts for family members.
I'm feeling ambivalent about the holidays. We have several family changes to deal with.
Spike is not as ill as he was last year--we worried about him surviving the holidays then. But now he is dealing with other problems.
I'm trying to get into some kind of holiday spirit, but it can be a challenge.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
A Trip to the Vet's
When I got home from the gym today, Jeff had noticed something off in Spike's right eye and made an appointment at the vet's.
Good thing; his eye needed antibiotics, and what we thought was a hot spot was much worse.
Our poor guy needed a shot for pain, antibiotics and eye drops.
Spike seemed better pretty quickly. Thank goodness, we got to the vet's today.
Good thing; his eye needed antibiotics, and what we thought was a hot spot was much worse.
Our poor guy needed a shot for pain, antibiotics and eye drops.
Spike seemed better pretty quickly. Thank goodness, we got to the vet's today.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Today's Afternoon at the Dog Park
Because of my general malaise and my discouraging post this morning, I decided I had to post something more positive.
Today was an unseasonably warm fall day--it reached 61 degrees. So we took Spike to the dog park. It wasn't as nice as the day before his birthday, but very pleasant. We timed our visit for the warmest part of the day: we saw Chance and Tipper, their humans Art and Kevin, and met some new dogs and people. We even met a Basenji named Zoe. We've only seen one or two Basenjis before. It's a rare event.
As usual, Spike was reluctant to get into the car. We told him he would be happy when we arrived at dog park. Art and Kevin greeted him, a few dogs sniffed, but mostly ignored him as he "chilled" as Art said.
This may be our last visit to the dog park in a long time. It's not good for Spike to go in the cold. I just hope we have a few more unseasonably warm visits this fall.
Today was an unseasonably warm fall day--it reached 61 degrees. So we took Spike to the dog park. It wasn't as nice as the day before his birthday, but very pleasant. We timed our visit for the warmest part of the day: we saw Chance and Tipper, their humans Art and Kevin, and met some new dogs and people. We even met a Basenji named Zoe. We've only seen one or two Basenjis before. It's a rare event.
As usual, Spike was reluctant to get into the car. We told him he would be happy when we arrived at dog park. Art and Kevin greeted him, a few dogs sniffed, but mostly ignored him as he "chilled" as Art said.
This may be our last visit to the dog park in a long time. It's not good for Spike to go in the cold. I just hope we have a few more unseasonably warm visits this fall.
Checking In
I've been feeling discouraged.
As if I'm treading water. I'm not drowning, but I'm still far from the shore and I'm getting tired.
It's the little things. I sweep or vacuum a floor and minutes later, dead leaves are scattered across it.
On the way to the dog park, a hose breaks in Jeff's car causing it to overheat. We have to leave his car at the shop and take a cab home. The hose breaks when the auto repair shop is busy, so the car remains there for days. The replacement hose isn't expensive, but the labor to install it is.
It's the bigger things. Spike's health remains a concern. We thought he had finally kicked pneumonia, but he stated huffing again.
The holidays are approaching, bringing about as much stress as good cheer.
How will I make it to shore?
As if I'm treading water. I'm not drowning, but I'm still far from the shore and I'm getting tired.
It's the little things. I sweep or vacuum a floor and minutes later, dead leaves are scattered across it.
On the way to the dog park, a hose breaks in Jeff's car causing it to overheat. We have to leave his car at the shop and take a cab home. The hose breaks when the auto repair shop is busy, so the car remains there for days. The replacement hose isn't expensive, but the labor to install it is.
It's the bigger things. Spike's health remains a concern. We thought he had finally kicked pneumonia, but he stated huffing again.
The holidays are approaching, bringing about as much stress as good cheer.
How will I make it to shore?
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
TV Catch-Up Time
Now that baseball season's over, Jeff and I have been catching up on some shows that we've recorded.
In no particular order:
The Simpsons--I guess we're only recording this out of habit and with the hope that the writers can come up with a solid episode. I barely remember any episodes of recent years. It seems that a few have decent setups that the writers can't sustain.
The Big Bang Theory--we started watching this show when it went into syndication. I think it replaced Seinfeld on a local station. I'm enjoying the show, but am getting tired. I mean the show is getting tired. I was interested in how Sheldon would propose to Amy, but the show is dragging out that storyline, and it's annoying.
Face Off--nine seasons already. This is my favorite reality show, but I still wonder if they'll run out of quality contestants showing two seasons in one calendar year. The top contestants are good, but the bad are really bad.
More to follow in another post.
In no particular order:
The Simpsons--I guess we're only recording this out of habit and with the hope that the writers can come up with a solid episode. I barely remember any episodes of recent years. It seems that a few have decent setups that the writers can't sustain.
The Big Bang Theory--we started watching this show when it went into syndication. I think it replaced Seinfeld on a local station. I'm enjoying the show, but am getting tired. I mean the show is getting tired. I was interested in how Sheldon would propose to Amy, but the show is dragging out that storyline, and it's annoying.
Face Off--nine seasons already. This is my favorite reality show, but I still wonder if they'll run out of quality contestants showing two seasons in one calendar year. The top contestants are good, but the bad are really bad.
More to follow in another post.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Celebrate! Spike Turns 15 Today!
We always celebrate Spike's birthdays, half-way days and anniversaries.Today is special. At Spike's size, an age of 15 is equivalent to 83 human years.
We had hoped to take Spike to the dog park, but it rained off and on all day. Spike's recovering from pneumonia; lying in the wet grass didn't seem a good idea.
At least we went to the dog park yesterday.We walked from the car about halfway across the field when Spike just plopped down as if to announce this is where I want to rest. Jeff and I got chairs from the car and hung out with him for an hour. A few dogs came over, looked at him and then ran off to play. It was a beautiful day--sunny, about 70 degrees with a cool breeze. I'm hoping for a repeat visit tomorrow.
Tonight we gave Spike a good steak dinner with a peanut butter Frosty Paw as dessert.
Happy Birthday Spike.
We had hoped to take Spike to the dog park, but it rained off and on all day. Spike's recovering from pneumonia; lying in the wet grass didn't seem a good idea.
At least we went to the dog park yesterday.We walked from the car about halfway across the field when Spike just plopped down as if to announce this is where I want to rest. Jeff and I got chairs from the car and hung out with him for an hour. A few dogs came over, looked at him and then ran off to play. It was a beautiful day--sunny, about 70 degrees with a cool breeze. I'm hoping for a repeat visit tomorrow.
Tonight we gave Spike a good steak dinner with a peanut butter Frosty Paw as dessert.
Happy Birthday Spike.
Feeling a Little Better
after reading the second part of this post. But I still need just a little more time.
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