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Grumpy and mean

well, not really mean but definitely grumpy My hip has been giving me grief for a couple of months. My spine doctor insists that’s the cause, that my L4 and L5 vertabrae or whatever they are are pressing on my … Continue reading

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Many things or just a few

*please excuse any typos, I’ve managed to grow my nails long for the first time in years and i’d forgotten how difficult it makes it to type. (It’s worth it) So Maverick got over his hot spot finally. The Bear … Continue reading

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Should we be annoyed or just laugh?

I’m on social media way too much and lately I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about “we’re GenX, we were the first ones to do……………” and it cracks me up, but also annoys me a touch. Darlins, you may … Continue reading

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I should be grading

But I’m not. My students are working together on a project, in groups, and they don’t really need me so I’m not bugging them. The powers that be (AKA the idiots in charge) changed the curriculum a few years ago … Continue reading

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I don’t really care, Margaret

That line has nothing to do with anything I might write, but it’s been making me snicker all afternoon. I’m pretty tired so it doesn’t take much right now, but it’s just still funny. (If you don’t get the reference, … Continue reading

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In today’s news

Maverick has managed to generate a sore spot on his back paw, which is causing a good deal of drama in my life. I do not do well when my puppy is injured. I do not do well when well … Continue reading

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Interstitial Cystitis Syndrome

Oh lucky me, I get the condition that has no cure and a really weird name.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/interstitial-cystitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354357https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/interstitial-cystitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354357 Five years ago, I ended up in the ER in intense pain.  The diagnosis was ICS, which I was actually grateful for, one … Continue reading

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Trying to believe in miracles

Yesterday, Max was feeling the effects of chemo.    He was tired, no appetite, little joy.   This morning, it seemed the same.   And then I mentioned a walk, and a ride, and suddenly his breakfast seemed marvelous and necessary and … Continue reading

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The verdict is in

According to the doctor, it’s costo chondiritis (google it, if you must) So now I have prednisone for a week and I’m telling everyone to expect roid rage.   🙂 I’m extremely tired, but the pain is much better.   Still sore, … Continue reading

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