kitty news

I drove out to Cedar Park this morning to take Koshka to the vet. He has giardia, bleagh, which causes stinkiness and unfun. So now he gets fish flavor medicine to kill the bacteria and then yogurt. Poor kitty. He did very well at the vet though, and purred a lot for my mother and Mary Paige. I think he liked getting all that attention. Since we've been home, he hasn't hidden or acted too mad with me. I think it helped that my sister gave him these chicken treats he just wolfed down.

I have to go pick up medicine this afternoon, pack packages and go to the post office, find time to hit the grocer store, wait on the fedex guy, get my phone all set up, and on and on. Plus, my kitchen is full of ants! I'm already done with this day! Ergh.

love is the opposite of fear

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders speaks about his decision to support gay marriage

Dear Mr. Sanders,

I did not think I would ever see a speech by a political figure that moved me to the point of tears. I cry at commercials but not speeches. However I was deeply moved by your decision to come forth and announce your change of heart publicly and honestly. I cannot imagine how hard this must be as a public figure and politician. You have probably already received some unpleasant notices from members of your community for your change of heart. I hope that won't deter you from your resolution. I hope you know that people far away from your voting district heard you, applauded and cried just like me.

I can only hope that your actions will inspire others in your profession to examine their principles and actions closely. I hope that you will never regret this speech, or your choice.

Many thanks,

Amanda in Texas

shit shit shit

The cat hates his special fish flavored medicine, and I can't get him to take it at all. I can't even hold him and force it in his mouth because that requires more hands than I have. I had to wait hours for the pharmacy to fill the order to fill this $50 damn fish flavored goo and now I can't even get it in the cat. I can't get the smell of shit out of the house. Aside from that, I feel horribly guilty about his illness. As if it means I am a terrible pet owner and I shouldn't have an animal. I had a panic attack in the grocery store so the only things we have to eat are hot dogs and root beer. I spent an hour scrubbing the laundry room by hand because I don't have a mop and there was cat diarrhea everywhere. I cleaned out the food and water bowls, and threw out the litterbox just in case. Then when I take a 15 minute shower to wash off the bleach, shit and grime, the cat shits in the middle of the living room rug. Fed Ex didn't bother to deliver my phone today, so I can't even call my mother to ask her to come help me. I am so fucking done with this day.

thanks for not pointing and laughing on the last one guys

I just love having these sort of days, where I feel like I'm running behind on everything and nothing is coming up right. Despite having years of experience in medicating and caring for cats, I've been quite stymied by this one. I think the only solution will be to stick him between my knees and prayI can get enough of it down his throat before he drools it out. I got the stupid fish flavor liquid because pills are a pain and kitties like fish flavored goop! Damn it. I've never, never, never had this kind of problem. Argh.

So far, the Simple Solution is keeping the rug stain and odor free. Because I've spent half my day immersed in the smells of shit and cleaning products, that's really all I can smell. My nose has stopped working.

Despite the wealth of stupid I encountered today, I managed at least to accomplish one tiny productive goal. I made gift bags for the other two peer trainers, with some small soaps and candy and office toys. I figure if no one is going to give us a raise or any damned respect, someone should at least give presents. Speaking of office toys, I love that site. I really want an aloe rock garden, and a yoyo stress ball. Neat.