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Merry Christmas

from Smokey!

Smokey

Magic?

Yesterday, Smokey was in quite a bit of pain. I got some baby Motrin for him. After the first dose, he slept for an hour and woke up acting like he felt a lot better. I gave him another dose at bedtime and again this morning. He’s been running around and [...]

I had no idea…

Obviously I’ve never had a male dog before.
I took Smokey to get neutered today. I thought the procedure was like a vasectomy - small incisions but all parts basically intact.
I had no idea that it was a castration. I’ve seen castrations of larger animals (having grown up around horses, cows, [...]

Introducing Fred

He’s both enemy and friend of Smokey. He’s a mouse-slayer, a locust chaser, and a big eater.

Jack of all trades…

yet, master of none.
Now I can add, “roofing experience,” to my resume. I must get it updated! ha!
A few days ago, Mom and Dad sent Jazzie’s doghouse home with me for Smokey. It previously had a corrugated metal roof, but it had gotten damaged and was removed, leaving only a wooden roof. [...]

updates: me, Smokey and the 504 plan

Me:I went for my 3 week post-surgery check-up yesterday afternoon. All is well. Stitches are healing, less spotting, have lost 15 pounds since pre-op appointment the Monday before surgery.
Dr. W told me that I had adenomyosis. That diagnosis explains a lot of things. I was in pain all the time & feel better now than [...]

a sad goodbye

Jazzie MichelleFebruary 15, 1992 - August 11, 2007,

Jazzie

I’m very sad about Jazzie today. Last night Mom called & said she didn’t think Jazzie would make it through the night.
This morning, I called Mom & Jazzie did make it through the night, but there’s no way to know how much longer she’ll be with us. When I was speaking with [...]

Thursday Thirteen #40

According to Pop Culture Madness, these are thirteen of the most requested music hits of 1988 - the year I turned 18.
1. Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi
2. Don’t Be Cruel - Bobby Brown
3. The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
4. Parents Just Don’t Understand - JD Jazzy Jeff & [...]