There has been a call for us to return to the simpler life, back towards the days when all things were more “natural”. Sounds healthier, yes? “Natural equals healthy” they shout. Raw milk for the family and raw meat for the dog. Ummmmmm. Not always. I myself am happy to be the beneficiary of many … Continue reading The Raw Movement
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Stayner and Queenie (A Boy and His Dog)
On January 23, 2019 the Merced Sun Star newspaper printed a front page photo that showed both of the Stayner boys together in 1980, shortly after Steven Stayner had been reunited with his family. Steven’s story was remarkable. Steven disappeared when he was 7 years old, simply vanished from his neighborhood one day. It was … Continue reading Stayner and Queenie (A Boy and His Dog)
My Husband’s Hospital Vacation
My first indication that text messaging had gone too far in my household was the afternoon I checked my phone and discovered the following message : “Just wanted to let you know. I thought I might be having a heart attack so I checked myself into the hospital.” It had been sent from my husband’s … Continue reading My Husband’s Hospital Vacation
Cloning
For roughly $50,000 you can clone your favorite dog or cat. Speaking strictly for myself, I was somewhat startled. Are we there already? Since I’m still sewing up cuts with plain old needle and thread, I find some of this high-tech stuff interesting. And amusing. And disturbing. So while I’m still healing the old fashioned way, … Continue reading Cloning
BBBD (Bit By Big Dog) / Flail Chest
The office was closed for a staff meeting. We were stuffing pizza in our mouths and watching a power point presentation when the doorbell buzzer screeched over our heads. Everyone jumped. We need to get that thing adjusted to a gentle chime before one of us has a heart attack. Someone went to investigate, then … Continue reading BBBD (Bit By Big Dog) / Flail Chest
Christmas Kittens
I blame it all on the Christmas season and Fed Ex. The year that Christmas almost didn’t come. The pressure began in November. Each year I brace myself for the Holiday Onslaught. I understand that Santa has his elves and all those reindeer, but it’s just too iffy for me. Even if I can’t … Continue reading Christmas Kittens
Snow Globes and Other Christmas Dangers
I suppose there might be a deeper meaning to snow globes than just pure enjoyment. But me, I don’t really care to go deeper. I am entranced by the swirling snow and glitter that light so many pretty scenes. Scenes of trees and mountain tops, families, Nutcracker stories, elf and Santa stories, Nativity scenes. … Continue reading Snow Globes and Other Christmas Dangers
Thanksgiving without Martha Stewart
Anybody ever hear of Martha Stewart? It’s been many a year since I received my first genuine M.S. cookbook. Having subscribed to “Gourmet” magazine for years I felt reasonably accomplished in the kitchen, my yardstick for comparison being fellow vet students who lived on Top Ramen and cheap hamburgers. Spaghetti and big salads were … Continue reading Thanksgiving without Martha Stewart
X-Ray Vision / Halloween Horrors
For those who wish for x-ray vision, I say “Have at it, and good luck to you”. Of course, in the cartoons, x-ray vision meant the ability to see through walls and other people’s clothes. In the military, the phrase “night vision” is a desire to see clear as daylight – in pitch darkness. … Continue reading X-Ray Vision / Halloween Horrors
Trash
Sabotaged again! My husband used the bathroom wastebasket as if you’re supposed to throw trash in it! You see, every day when I clean out the cat’s litter box (Also filed under headline : “What you will do for your children who love their cats so much they won’t let them go outdoors”) I … Continue reading Trash