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The Ninth Life (Updated)

Pounce seems to be resting quietly again.
Thank goodness.
I can’t bear the thought of him suffering.

It’s been a brutally fast decline.  Even though the vet told us that this type of cancer moves very quickly, I’m still shocked.
He’s only 11 years old.  I expected — looked forward to — many more years with him.
But in the […]

Saints. Sunday. Be there.

Okay.  So it’s no secret that I’m a rabid New Orleans Saints fan.  Have been for decades;  even went through the “Ain’ts” stage, complete with bag on head.
This year, though, is altogether different.  They’re playing Sunday against Minnesota for a chance at all the marbles.  The winner goes to the Superbowl.

Yes, the Superbowl.  The Saints.  […]

A Milestone

Just last night, I told Adorable Child that our lives would be approaching “normal” again when she saw me processing a big series of shots… and wouldn’t you know it, but this morning brought fog.
I had to – had to – go for it.

Okay… so it’s not a big series.  I probably only took 20 […]

Read to Me…

I can’t even remember anymore who gave me this little fairy.

She’s been out there under the hibiscus, though, for years now… and she never fails to remind me of how much I love to read.
And I read a lot.  As much as possible, in fact — books and stories from every possible genre and about […]

Hovering on the Edge of Freedom

Freedom from pain, that is.
I am just a hair’s breath away.  Just came back from my second 1/2 mile stroll of the day, and there was nary a twinge, and I didn’t need to lean on Dear Husband at all.
Not quite pain free yet…. but very, very close!