This afternoon, I finished breaking up and separating (“cleaning”) sixty pounds of garlic. This is so that the garlic king can plant the cloves this fall. This weekend, actually. I have often busied myself with other things, or provided just a token amount of aid when it comes time to do this job; there are … Continue reading
I do love my work. I’ve had a couple of fairly busy days. I don’t know how men or women who have busier grooming shops can stay on their feet and groom six or eight or ten pets per day, week in and week out. But that’s them and this is me, and I’m not … Continue reading
I started a draft of a blog post two days ago, while I was shedding tears over the horrible school shooting in Florida. The first three paragraphs were lame and rambling, and I shelved this attempt at “chat”. Did a modicum of redecorating in the kennel building today. Years ago, I added a few shelves … Continue reading
What a pleasant day it has been. The weather is mild, chickens laid two eggs, and those two details made a great start. While waiting for Timber to arrive for grooming, I played a few games on the iPad and sorted a pile in the spare bedroom. What a voyage of discovery, or re-discovery that … Continue reading
I have been so tired for the last few days. I have fallen asleep in front of the TV (American politics: who wouldn’t?) in the day time, had some trouble with brain fog, feeling heavy on my aching feet feet all the time. What’s going on? Though I like to think of myself as not-a-complainer, … Continue reading
I’ve had lots on my mind, but I don’t know why I didn’t come here to talk things over with you. During the last week, I’ve had a little “patient”. Bella came to the Pet Hostel with a pinched nerve (as it turns out), “radial nerve paralysis”. This was probably caused by a fall at … Continue reading
As I groomed dear Benji today, I thought about what a gift my career is to me. If what I offer to my small part of the world is appreciated, then I am even more fortunate. Tomorrow I will meet a new doggy friend, Gizmo. I can hardly wait to meet him. Considering that his … Continue reading
It seems like since last week I’ve gone from almost zero to sixty! I tried not to cry over Lady Stewart any more today, as crying makes a person feel weary, and there has been a lot to do. I’ve hardly even been at the computer. I forgot to take a picture of Cooper tonight, … Continue reading
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