@randtntx
Love the seeds of freedom; good mood for today. When i hear the phrase "Be Ready," i'm reminded of the good advice Dame Judi Dench shared in class, as an actor one must always "Be ready."
Hope you've plans for a good week and weather treats you and Texas kindly.
on what's best....music, song, mountains, nature, mother earth, trees, good people around the world. Stay strong smiley.
Thanks for the pictures. Great one of the dog. Is it yours?
I worked in the garden this morning planting my little olive tree and re-arranging the rabbits, piglets, gnome and sleeping cat statues while my cat Pierre watched me through the window. I set up a spot for her so she could watch me while still having to wear her cone. I keep reminding myself she'll feel better soon.
Hope everyone has a good day.
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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
that you've fixed for Pierre. She's looks very content. Hope she's feeling better, now.
We did something very similar for Murphee. When she lost her vision (overnight), her balance was off. She was the dog who rode shotgun (with me). Mister B always sat in the back seat, leaning forward on the console, since that was the natural 'pecking order.'
Anyhoo, to make things more pleasant for her, I filled in all the space around the front passenger seat with quilts, blankets, etc., so that it made a large car bed for her. She loved it. Funny, what we can think of, when our precious furbabies need some extra TLC!
Take care.
Mollie
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ” ~~Roger Caras
Thanks for the pictures. Great one of the dog. Is it yours?
I worked in the garden this morning planting my little olive tree and re-arranging the rabbits, piglets, gnome and sleeping cat statues while my cat Pierre watched me through the window. I set up a spot for her so she could watch me while still having to wear her cone. I keep reminding myself she'll feel better soon.
Hope everyone has a good day.
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The both of us are adjusting. I was pleased that she seemed to take to her new spot and the other cats didn't try to take it. When I left for work today, she was sleeping in her spot by the window.
Went to PetSmart yesterday and got her a harness and leash. Will try it out tomorrow in the garden. Fingers crossed that she takes to that as all.
Thanks for your encouragent and sharing your stories. I've had to get rid of a lot of brick a brac on the counters and tables bc she is no longer agile and quick footed. The cone makes her clumsy and she knocks things over. I came home from work last light and the table lamp was on the floor.
that you've fixed for Pierre. She's looks very content. Hope she's feeling better, now.
We did something very similar for Murphee. When she lost her vision (overnight), her balance was off. She was the dog who rode shotgun (with me). Mister B always sat in the back seat, leaning forward on the console, since that was the natural 'pecking order.'
Anyhoo, to make things more pleasant for her, I filled in all the space around the front passenger seat with quilts, blankets, etc., so that it made a large car bed for her. She loved it. Funny, what we can think of, when our precious furbabies need some extra TLC!
Take care.
Mollie
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ” ~~Roger Caras
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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
and comforting for me, to have an occasion to speak of Murphee.
Although we lost her 7 years ago, we still miss her. She was one of the most mellow, sweet, and smart dogs we've ever had. Since she came from a County Shelter, we never knew her exact age. The estimate was that she was about 9 months old, when we adopted her. So, she lived to be about 14 years old.
At the time, I was a shelter volunteer. We had two geriatric dogs, and, absolutely no intention of adopting another one. Mr M (gifted at drafting and calligraphy) made posters to advertise her [for the shelter]. And, I often took Polaroid photos of pets, for the posters. Anyhoo, I feel in love with her. Then, got Mr M to visit with her, and he agreed--she was destined to be 'our Girl.'
Hope you and Pierre have a lovely day in the Garden. Let us know how the new harness and leash work out.
Know how clumsy those Elizabethan Collars are--several of our dogs had to wear one, at one time, or the other. Of course, they couldn't (or didn't) jump on tables, like a cat often does. But, they ran into stuff, and, sometimes, got stuck, and needed to be rescued.
The both of us are adjusting. I was pleased that she seemed to take to her new spot and the other cats didn't try to take it. When I left for work today, she was sleeping in her spot by the window.
Went to PetSmart yesterday and got her a harness and leash. Will try it out tomorrow in the garden. Fingers crossed that she takes to that as all.
Thanks for your encouragent and sharing your stories. I've had to get rid of a lot of brick a brac on the counters and tables bc she is no longer agile and quick footed. The cone makes her clumsy and she knocks things over. I came home from work last light and the table lamp was on the floor.
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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Thanks for the pictures. Great one of the dog. Is it yours?
I worked in the garden this morning planting my little olive tree and re-arranging the rabbits, piglets, gnome and sleeping cat statues while my cat Pierre watched me through the window. I set up a spot for her so she could watch me while still having to wear her cone. I keep reminding myself she'll feel better soon.
May your olive tree grow in harmony with your magic menagerie.
Hope you've a festive week and not too much TJ's.
Oh, photo is from wiki.
Thanks for the pictures. Great one of the dog. Is it yours?
I worked in the garden this morning planting my little olive tree and re-arranging the rabbits, piglets, gnome and sleeping cat statues while my cat Pierre watched me through the window. I set up a spot for her so she could watch me while still having to wear her cone. I keep reminding myself she'll feel better soon.
(thought he might be referring to your medical treatment)
Anyhoo, sending beau coup positive karma your way.
Hey, luv the beautiful photo of the dog--not certain if that's a setter, or pointer, but, he's 'purdy.'
Take care.
Mollie
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ” ~~Roger Caras
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Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
(thought he might be referring to your medical treatment)
Anyhoo, sending beau coup positive karma your way.
Hey, luv the beautiful photo of the dog--not certain if that's a setter, or pointer, but, he's 'purdy.'
Take care.
Mollie
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ” ~~Roger Caras
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@QMS
Having recently been reminded of Little Bighorn, this scene came to mind, unrelated to food or medicine, but always a good moment for the little man.
I'm so accustomed to my own Springers' patterns--both had a wide white blaze--that I thought the dog was a setter, or, maybe, a wirehaired/longhaired Pointer.
Mollie
by, and say that I hope everything's okay.
(thought he might be referring to your medical treatment)
Anyhoo, sending beau coup positive karma your way.
Hey, luv the beautiful photo of the dog--not certain if that's a setter, or pointer, but, he's 'purdy.'
Take care.
Mollie
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ” ~~Roger Caras
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Reminds me of the bird dogs of my youth on the farm and how brilliant they were, especially when teaching the younger dogs to point and stay still.
The pensive look of this older dog and its regal position tells us wonders about ... many things, doesn't it?
Please see my whitecoat update below.
Hope you three have a wonderful forth of July and week and that it's not too hot temperature wise.
by, and say that I hope everything's okay.
(thought he might be referring to your medical treatment)
Anyhoo, sending beau coup positive karma your way.
Hey, luv the beautiful photo of the dog--not certain if that's a setter, or pointer, but, he's 'purdy.'
Take care.
Mollie
“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ” ~~Roger Caras
My kitten update: I laid a hand on Lucky (gender to be determined later). Very tiny, very frail. Appears to have been injured. Possibly by a dog? Some trap? All wounds are on the legs, and they are all scabbed over. No open wounds that I can see.
Lucky eats the kitten food, but stays out of sight during rain and thunder. I haven't seen Lucky at all today. It has been raining and storming almost daily for a couple of weeks.
I will take the kitten to the vet as soon as I can.
It is a process.
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My kitten update: I laid a hand on Lucky (gender to be determined later). Very tiny, very frail. Appears to have been injured. Possibly by a dog? Some trap? All wounds are on the legs, and they are all scabbed over. No open wounds that I can see.
Lucky eats the kitten food, but stays out of sight during rain and thunder. I haven't seen Lucky at all today. It has been raining and storming almost daily for a couple of weeks.
I will take the kitten to the vet as soon as I can.
It is a process.
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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
older Brother named our first 'family dog,' Lucky.
So, your Lucky has won my heart, already.
Mollie
My kitten update: I laid a hand on Lucky (gender to be determined later). Very tiny, very frail. Appears to have been injured. Possibly by a dog? Some trap? All wounds are on the legs, and they are all scabbed over. No open wounds that I can see.
Lucky eats the kitten food, but stays out of sight during rain and thunder. I haven't seen Lucky at all today. It has been raining and storming almost daily for a couple of weeks.
I will take the kitten to the vet as soon as I can.
It is a process.
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@on the cusp
Lucky, it is, the kitten; appreciate your update, makes the heart feel soft in reading.
If traveling this week, be safe and have a wonderful holiday.
My kitten update: I laid a hand on Lucky (gender to be determined later). Very tiny, very frail. Appears to have been injured. Possibly by a dog? Some trap? All wounds are on the legs, and they are all scabbed over. No open wounds that I can see.
Lucky eats the kitten food, but stays out of sight during rain and thunder. I haven't seen Lucky at all today. It has been raining and storming almost daily for a couple of weeks.
I will take the kitten to the vet as soon as I can.
It is a process.
First, i must praise the wonderful team at UNC's Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic (only one in the Southeast); in all my troubles including other great healthcare centers, this team stands out for ease, comfort, care, testing and so on, great scientists.
Friday's results are not all in; but i can share this: lead specialist is changing up a hypertension drug i began three months ago because of complications with my eyes; new drug ordered, we'll see how i tolerate it; she ordered a sleep study to see how oxygen goes through the night, refereed me to two of her colleagues, specialists in interstitial lung disease in hopes of ferreting out the root cause for the mystery as to why i have it along with pulmonary hypertension, brocheactisis and copd and scheduled me for more tests.
Had a consult with my new cardiologist, a colleague she also recommended as he's in the same clinic; he is a lovely young man, a musician before entering heart medicine,
saying that reading an electrocardiogram spreadsheet was like reading a musical score to him. I was impressed with how thoroughly he had reviewed all the significant records and tests of my troubles. To the point, he's concerned that my, as he said, strong heart muscle may be putting to much pressure on my new aortic valve and ordered more heart tests to take another look. He said he may change heart medicine to slow my heart down a little. Not sure about this as my normal blood pressure has been like an athlete since open heart surgery; this is the really complex part to understand. Tests scheduled six weeks away.
Orientation for three months of pulmonary rehab is set for next Friday in a wonderfully situated new mountain center about 26 miles away.
Thank god for medicare and plan f subsidy. I do have concern that my co-pay for the new drug for hypertension isn't sky high.
A fruitful trip all-in-all. Too hot in Chapel Hill for my taste, now, and i loathe the three hour, bumper to bumper, multiple lanes of traffic at 80 miles-per-hour crossing the Piedmont region of NC.
Special shout out to you all for being concerned; lifts my spirits, thank you all.
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Morning smiley,
stopping by early just because lately I rarely make it by once the day gets underway. Safe travels smiley, I'm thinking of you today.
Concentrating
on what's best....music, song, mountains, nature, mother earth, trees, good people around the world. Stay strong smiley.
Hi randtntx,
Love the seeds of freedom; good mood for today. When i hear the phrase "Be Ready," i'm reminded of the good advice Dame Judi Dench shared in class, as an actor one must always "Be ready."
Hope you've plans for a good week and weather treats you and Texas kindly.
good morning smiley
And everyone
Busy day today. Politics. Yipes. Two local meetings this morning. Rushing. More later.
The heatwave, they say is shades of times to come. No pun intended. 10 years to go. Wheeeee...
Have a good one
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Hi magi,
Hope Inslee keeps punching for the world's sake and thank you for your activism on many fronts.
Keep on trucking and have a great fourth week.
Thanks for the update
Sounds like you are in good hands. Sending good thoughts. Have a good forth yourself.
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Guerrilla Liberalism won't liberate the US or the world from the iron fist of capital.
Thanks for the video, Aspie, saved it for watching.
Hoping you and family have a wonderful week.
Good Morning Smiley
Thanks for the pictures. Great one of the dog. Is it yours?
I worked in the garden this morning planting my little olive tree and re-arranging the rabbits, piglets, gnome and sleeping cat statues while my cat Pierre watched me through the window. I set up a spot for her so she could watch me while still having to wear her cone. I keep reminding myself she'll feel better soon.
Hope everyone has a good day.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Anja - 'hi.' Luv that comfort station
that you've fixed for Pierre. She's looks very content. Hope she's feeling better, now.
We did something very similar for Murphee. When she lost her vision (overnight), her balance was off. She was the dog who rode shotgun (with me). Mister B always sat in the back seat, leaning forward on the console, since that was the natural 'pecking order.'
Anyhoo, to make things more pleasant for her, I filled in all the space around the front passenger seat with quilts, blankets, etc., so that it made a large car bed for her. She loved it. Funny, what we can think of, when our precious furbabies need some extra TLC!
Take care.
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Thanks Mollie
The both of us are adjusting. I was pleased that she seemed to take to her new spot and the other cats didn't try to take it. When I left for work today, she was sleeping in her spot by the window.
Went to PetSmart yesterday and got her a harness and leash. Will try it out tomorrow in the garden. Fingers crossed that she takes to that as all.
Thanks for your encouragent and sharing your stories. I've had to get rid of a lot of brick a brac on the counters and tables bc she is no longer agile and quick footed. The cone makes her clumsy and she knocks things over. I came home from work last light and the table lamp was on the floor.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Hey, don't mention it, Anja--it's therapeutic
and comforting for me, to have an occasion to speak of Murphee.
Although we lost her 7 years ago, we still miss her. She was one of the most mellow, sweet, and smart dogs we've ever had. Since she came from a County Shelter, we never knew her exact age. The estimate was that she was about 9 months old, when we adopted her. So, she lived to be about 14 years old.
At the time, I was a shelter volunteer. We had two geriatric dogs, and, absolutely no intention of adopting another one. Mr M (gifted at drafting and calligraphy) made posters to advertise her [for the shelter]. And, I often took Polaroid photos of pets, for the posters. Anyhoo, I feel in love with her. Then, got Mr M to visit with her, and he agreed--she was destined to be 'our Girl.'
Hope you and Pierre have a lovely day in the Garden. Let us know how the new harness and leash work out.
Know how clumsy those Elizabethan Collars are--several of our dogs had to wear one, at one time, or the other. Of course, they couldn't (or didn't) jump on tables, like a cat often does. But, they ran into stuff, and, sometimes, got stuck, and needed to be rescued.
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Cat Radar
Beep beep yeah.
question everything
Good one QMA
Ya got a smile outta me with that one.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
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Hi Anja,
Pieare's perch, love it.
May your olive tree grow in harmony with your magic menagerie.
Hope you've a festive week and not too much TJ's.
Oh, photo is from wiki.
After reading randtntx's comment, wanted to drop
by, and say that I hope everything's okay.
(thought he might be referring to your medical treatment)
Anyhoo, sending beau coup positive karma your way.
Hey, luv the beautiful photo of the dog--not certain if that's a setter, or pointer, but, he's 'purdy.'
Take care.
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Medical treatment?
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Food is medicine
Requires an extended treatment.
question everything
Always wanted to be a medicine man.
Having recently been reminded of Little Bighorn, this scene came to mind, unrelated to food or medicine, but always a good moment for the little man.
Hoping you've a wonderful holiday week.
Hey, Anja, I probably shouldn't have ventured a 'guess,'
but, Smiley's been participating in some medical trial treatments. And, he travels to do that.
Maybe he's just gone the next town over for Mexican!
I hope so.
(the other just came to mind, first)
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
It just 'dawned on me'--could that be a Field
Springer?
I'm so accustomed to my own Springers' patterns--both had a wide white blaze--that I thought the dog was a setter, or, maybe, a wirehaired/longhaired Pointer.
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
A Münsterländer, Mollie
The large breed, i guess from searching. I copied the photo from an article Animals do have memories in Aeon magazine https://aeon.co/ideas/animals-do-have-memories-and-can-help-us-crack-alz...
No attribution given except wiki.
Reminds me of the bird dogs of my youth on the farm and how brilliant they were, especially when teaching the younger dogs to point and stay still.
The pensive look of this older dog and its regal position tells us wonders about ... many things, doesn't it?
Please see my whitecoat update below.
Hope you three have a wonderful forth of July and week and that it's not too hot temperature wise.
Hope the white coats perform miracles, smiley7
My kitten update: I laid a hand on Lucky (gender to be determined later). Very tiny, very frail. Appears to have been injured. Possibly by a dog? Some trap? All wounds are on the legs, and they are all scabbed over. No open wounds that I can see.
Lucky eats the kitten food, but stays out of sight during rain and thunder. I haven't seen Lucky at all today. It has been raining and storming almost daily for a couple of weeks.
I will take the kitten to the vet as soon as I can.
It is a process.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Good luck!
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Hey, OTC--wish you and Lucky the best, as well. My
older Brother named our first 'family dog,' Lucky.
So, your Lucky has won my heart, already.
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Yeah, good news, OtC,
Lucky, it is, the kitten; appreciate your update, makes the heart feel soft in reading.
If traveling this week, be safe and have a wonderful holiday.
Whitecoat update
First, i must praise the wonderful team at UNC's Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic (only one in the Southeast); in all my troubles including other great healthcare centers, this team stands out for ease, comfort, care, testing and so on, great scientists.
Friday's results are not all in; but i can share this: lead specialist is changing up a hypertension drug i began three months ago because of complications with my eyes; new drug ordered, we'll see how i tolerate it; she ordered a sleep study to see how oxygen goes through the night, refereed me to two of her colleagues, specialists in interstitial lung disease in hopes of ferreting out the root cause for the mystery as to why i have it along with pulmonary hypertension, brocheactisis and copd and scheduled me for more tests.
Had a consult with my new cardiologist, a colleague she also recommended as he's in the same clinic; he is a lovely young man, a musician before entering heart medicine,
saying that reading an electrocardiogram spreadsheet was like reading a musical score to him. I was impressed with how thoroughly he had reviewed all the significant records and tests of my troubles. To the point, he's concerned that my, as he said, strong heart muscle may be putting to much pressure on my new aortic valve and ordered more heart tests to take another look. He said he may change heart medicine to slow my heart down a little. Not sure about this as my normal blood pressure has been like an athlete since open heart surgery; this is the really complex part to understand. Tests scheduled six weeks away.
Orientation for three months of pulmonary rehab is set for next Friday in a wonderfully situated new mountain center about 26 miles away.
Thank god for medicare and plan f subsidy. I do have concern that my co-pay for the new drug for hypertension isn't sky high.
A fruitful trip all-in-all. Too hot in Chapel Hill for my taste, now, and i loathe the three hour, bumper to bumper, multiple lanes of traffic at 80 miles-per-hour crossing the Piedmont region of NC.
Special shout out to you all for being concerned; lifts my spirits, thank you all.