OH NO, NOT THE VET!!!
QUOTE OF THE DAY: Electricity is really just organized lightning. George Carlin
THIS IS: CELEBRATION OF LIFE MONTH.
Mom and Dad took me to the doctor the other day. I don't mind going there like a lot of my friends do. First, I get a ride in the car. I love the car. And the people there are so nice. A cute young girl gave me a few biscuits. Her voice was soft and soothing. Then she stuck a stick up my rear. I didn't like that at all. I tried to push it out, but she held tight. Whatever that was for, I'm normal. Oh yeah, before going into the exam room I had to get on the scale. I gained a couple of pounds, but I still look good. My walks and runs help keep me trim.
I was at the doctor's because of a few episodes that worried mom and dad. In the past eight or nine months I've stiffened and have been unable to move. My body shakes, too. The doctor says they were seizures, They don't hurt me and the doctor said to let them run their course. If they last longer than a few minutes or become more frequent or intense, then I may need medication.
The nice doctor examined me, then he brought out the clippers. Oh no!! My feet!! It doesn't hurt so I don't know why it scares me so much. I put up a fight, buy my nails got clipped anyway. Apparently I do a good job wearing them down on my own. But mom wanted them shorter, and I aim to please. Isn't that part of a dog's job?
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
CHRISTMAS CARD DILEMMA
TODAY IS: Nothing Day
SAYING OF THE DAY: A house is not a home without a dog.
A lot of thought goes into choosing our Christmas cards. My husband and I always choose animal related cards that we purchase from animal foundations. We get nice cards and help the animals along the way.
Sending out holiday cards is a nice, thoughtful gesture. I enjoying sending and receiving them.
I don't care for e-cards. They seem rather impersonal and lazy.
The friends I have made over the years always include a personal note on the card. But what about the holiday letters? They are okay. I am interested in hearing what our friends have been up to over the past year. The bragginess bothers me a little. I know, proud parents and all that, but tone it down a bit.
How do you determine when and who you remove from your list? Do you delete relatives and friends you haven't heard from?
I started with people we haven't heard from since our move to Florida more than a dozen years ago. The following year we didn't get a card from them either. One person called us on it. "We haven't heard from you in a while. Is everything okay?" They will get a card starting again in 2013.
Copyright 2013
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
i like that, and
i do the same. A brief, habd-written note is so very personal and well-thought out.
Monday, December 31, 2012
HOLIDAY BAKING
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Some people just don't have what it takes to appreciate a cookie." James Patterson
THIS IS: Bingo's Birthday month and New Year's Eve
Mom always used to make a bunch of holiday cookies and goodies and give them to the neighbors. She'd make coconut macaroons, gingerbread cut-outs, sugar cut-outs, anise, chocolate chips and more.
This year, mom had to enlist Dad in the baking. They only made gingerbread cut-outs and macaroons this year in the cookie category. But they also made chocolate chip pound cake and fudge. Mom supervised while dad did the mixing. He did a good job but Mom had to laugh...there was flour sprinkled about.
I always get a taste of the cookies...yum...when they come out of the oven. But I didn't get any fudge. It smelled so good, but Mom kept saying it's chocolate. It can make a dog sick or die. I prefer to live. But why can Mom and Dad eat it? There's a double standard in this household. For Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners Dad made yeast rolls. He did a good job kneading the dough and forming the rolls, but again there was flour all over.
Dad has taken over all the household chores. Mom always tells him what a great job he's doing. Mom could get used to this. Dad better start messing up a little soon so Mom doesn't get too used to this new lifestyle.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
Copyright 2012
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Some people just don't have what it takes to appreciate a cookie." James Patterson
THIS IS: Bingo's Birthday month and New Year's Eve
Mom always used to make a bunch of holiday cookies and goodies and give them to the neighbors. She'd make coconut macaroons, gingerbread cut-outs, sugar cut-outs, anise, chocolate chips and more.
This year, mom had to enlist Dad in the baking. They only made gingerbread cut-outs and macaroons this year in the cookie category. But they also made chocolate chip pound cake and fudge. Mom supervised while dad did the mixing. He did a good job but Mom had to laugh...there was flour sprinkled about.
I always get a taste of the cookies...yum...when they come out of the oven. But I didn't get any fudge. It smelled so good, but Mom kept saying it's chocolate. It can make a dog sick or die. I prefer to live. But why can Mom and Dad eat it? There's a double standard in this household. For Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners Dad made yeast rolls. He did a good job kneading the dough and forming the rolls, but again there was flour all over.
Dad has taken over all the household chores. Mom always tells him what a great job he's doing. Mom could get used to this. Dad better start messing up a little soon so Mom doesn't get too used to this new lifestyle.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
Copyright 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
ADJUSTING TO CHANGES
THIS IS: Operation Santa Paws Month to 12/24
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "If you can't decide between a Shepherd, a Setter or a Poodle get them all...adopt a mutt." ASPCA
Since mom had her first stroke on 6/23, she and dad had to make a lot of adjustments in their lives. Well, I've had to make adjustments, too.
The first one was my daily morning walk with mom for exercise and to see all my friends. Mom couldn't do it (It would take hours because she'd have to use her walker) and dad was really busy with household chores and such (And he hates to exercise) Uncle Terry volunteered to walk me each morning. He's a good walker. I like walking with him. Pam and Dan volunteered, too. I have fun with them, too.
I wasn't getting my 4:30 runs any longer either. I know mom's recovery comes first, but I do need my exercise. Now several times a week mom and dad take me to the dog run. I get to chase squirrels and play hide 'n seek with dad behind the trees. I'm having fun again!
I don't get big hugs from mom any more. She tries and I get one-armed hugs and one-handed pets, too. I understand.
Now I am going to give you an update on mom's health. She's doing well. Last week she started electrical stimulation on her arm, and wrist. It stimulates the muscles. It does seem to help, but she's having a hard time doing some of the movements that she does in therapy at home. There is progress but it's really slow going. Her arm keeps getting stronger.
Mom has graduated from the walker to a cane. She's been instructed to try walking in the house without any aids as long as dad is home. She's slow and a bit wobbly. She probably just needs more practice.
I am happy to report that mom hasn't fallen in about two weeks. That's good because it's scary when she falls and can't get up.
Mom is learning how to drive the golf cart again. Watch out everyone. It doesn't have power steering and mom can only use one hand.
All in all, mom is making progress and I know that one day she'll be able to take me on walks again.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
copyright 2012
THIS IS: Operation Santa Paws Month to 12/24
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "If you can't decide between a Shepherd, a Setter or a Poodle get them all...adopt a mutt." ASPCA
Since mom had her first stroke on 6/23, she and dad had to make a lot of adjustments in their lives. Well, I've had to make adjustments, too.
The first one was my daily morning walk with mom for exercise and to see all my friends. Mom couldn't do it (It would take hours because she'd have to use her walker) and dad was really busy with household chores and such (And he hates to exercise) Uncle Terry volunteered to walk me each morning. He's a good walker. I like walking with him. Pam and Dan volunteered, too. I have fun with them, too.
I wasn't getting my 4:30 runs any longer either. I know mom's recovery comes first, but I do need my exercise. Now several times a week mom and dad take me to the dog run. I get to chase squirrels and play hide 'n seek with dad behind the trees. I'm having fun again!
I don't get big hugs from mom any more. She tries and I get one-armed hugs and one-handed pets, too. I understand.
Now I am going to give you an update on mom's health. She's doing well. Last week she started electrical stimulation on her arm, and wrist. It stimulates the muscles. It does seem to help, but she's having a hard time doing some of the movements that she does in therapy at home. There is progress but it's really slow going. Her arm keeps getting stronger.
Mom has graduated from the walker to a cane. She's been instructed to try walking in the house without any aids as long as dad is home. She's slow and a bit wobbly. She probably just needs more practice.
I am happy to report that mom hasn't fallen in about two weeks. That's good because it's scary when she falls and can't get up.
Mom is learning how to drive the golf cart again. Watch out everyone. It doesn't have power steering and mom can only use one hand.
All in all, mom is making progress and I know that one day she'll be able to take me on walks again.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
copyright 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
IT'S CATALOG SEASON
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I don't have a bank account because I don't know my mother's maiden name." Paula Poundstone
THIS IS: Adopt a senior pet month
Tis the season for the onslaught of catalogs. I receive a lot of them. Most of which I've never ordered from. My husband and I purchase the grand kids gifts from Disney or Sea World. We don't buy gifts for each other any longer; we just go out and buy whatever we want or need.
LL Bean came today offering free shipping. Crate and Barrel offered 10% off our next order. Bits and Pieces boasted "over 50 items specially priced for the holidays" and "over 100 items under $20.00." Catalog Favorites, a showcase of catalog best sellers seems to have cutesy stuff that no one will ever use.
Then I received The Most Important Catalog in the World. This catalog offered live animals. One pig was $120.00, a heifer went for $500.00, a trio of rabbits was a bargain at $60.00. Who would I send a pig to or a heifer for that matter? Then I took a better look at the catalog.
If you're into charitable giving, (and you should be at this time of the year,) this catalog actually makes sense. The gifts provide needy families an opportunity to support and feed themselves The animals offered are farm animals. If you don't have $120.00 for a goat, you can share a goat for $10.00 Likewise, you can share fish, pigs, sheep and rabbits.
I always enjoy looking through Figi's. The nuts, candies, cheeses and cookies always look so good.
National Wildlife has the cutest "trinket" gifts like cups, ornaments t-shirts and jewelry. The Jockey catalog has the cutest guys to look at.
I very rarely order from catalogs. I prefer online shopping and the Malls. Let's save some trees and get rid of the catalogs that fill my recycling bin.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
Copyright 2012
THIS IS: Adopt a senior pet month
Tis the season for the onslaught of catalogs. I receive a lot of them. Most of which I've never ordered from. My husband and I purchase the grand kids gifts from Disney or Sea World. We don't buy gifts for each other any longer; we just go out and buy whatever we want or need.
LL Bean came today offering free shipping. Crate and Barrel offered 10% off our next order. Bits and Pieces boasted "over 50 items specially priced for the holidays" and "over 100 items under $20.00." Catalog Favorites, a showcase of catalog best sellers seems to have cutesy stuff that no one will ever use.
Then I received The Most Important Catalog in the World. This catalog offered live animals. One pig was $120.00, a heifer went for $500.00, a trio of rabbits was a bargain at $60.00. Who would I send a pig to or a heifer for that matter? Then I took a better look at the catalog.
If you're into charitable giving, (and you should be at this time of the year,) this catalog actually makes sense. The gifts provide needy families an opportunity to support and feed themselves The animals offered are farm animals. If you don't have $120.00 for a goat, you can share a goat for $10.00 Likewise, you can share fish, pigs, sheep and rabbits.
I always enjoy looking through Figi's. The nuts, candies, cheeses and cookies always look so good.
National Wildlife has the cutest "trinket" gifts like cups, ornaments t-shirts and jewelry. The Jockey catalog has the cutest guys to look at.
I very rarely order from catalogs. I prefer online shopping and the Malls. Let's save some trees and get rid of the catalogs that fill my recycling bin.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
Copyright 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
HANDICAPPED
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I AM NEITHER AN OPTIMIST NOR A PESSIMIST, BUT A POSSIBILIST." Max Lerner
THIS IS: National Patient Accessibility Week.
I am not saying it's a good thing to be handicapped. I would give anything to be physically capable like I was only a few months ago. But, there are a few perks to being physically challenged.
- You get premium parking spaces at stores, restaurants, theme parks, the movies, drug stores, warehouse stores, malls, basically wherever you go.
- You may get better seating at theme parks, arenas, movies. Case in point...Don and I went to Epcot to see an Air Supply performance. We were about six rows from the stage. The lead singer came down the stairs over to where I was sitting. He took my hand, held it, and kissed my cheek. It made me feel very special and my birthday was only a few days away. I was in my wheelchair in a handicapped spot.
- People tend to be more polite. They move out of your path, they will hold doors open, they smile and say "good morning" or "how are you today".
- Restaurant servers and store clerks tend to be more helpful and courteous.
We shouldn't treat just the handicapped courteously. We should treat everyone courteously. We'd all get along much better and the world would be a much better place.
The above is just an observation and proof that these perks are justified.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
Copyright 2012
P.S. Mom is getting excellent therapy and she is improving everyday. She is more optimistic now about her recovery. She is working hard getting her right leg stronger and trying to get the use of her right arm back. She doesn't often let herself get down about her condition, she just enjoys some of the handicapped "perks" while they are available to her.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I AM NEITHER AN OPTIMIST NOR A PESSIMIST, BUT A POSSIBILIST." Max Lerner
THIS IS: National Patient Accessibility Week.
I am not saying it's a good thing to be handicapped. I would give anything to be physically capable like I was only a few months ago. But, there are a few perks to being physically challenged.
- You get premium parking spaces at stores, restaurants, theme parks, the movies, drug stores, warehouse stores, malls, basically wherever you go.
- You may get better seating at theme parks, arenas, movies. Case in point...Don and I went to Epcot to see an Air Supply performance. We were about six rows from the stage. The lead singer came down the stairs over to where I was sitting. He took my hand, held it, and kissed my cheek. It made me feel very special and my birthday was only a few days away. I was in my wheelchair in a handicapped spot.
- People tend to be more polite. They move out of your path, they will hold doors open, they smile and say "good morning" or "how are you today".
- Restaurant servers and store clerks tend to be more helpful and courteous.
We shouldn't treat just the handicapped courteously. We should treat everyone courteously. We'd all get along much better and the world would be a much better place.
The above is just an observation and proof that these perks are justified.
e-mail: daisydog1@cfl.rr.com
Copyright 2012
P.S. Mom is getting excellent therapy and she is improving everyday. She is more optimistic now about her recovery. She is working hard getting her right leg stronger and trying to get the use of her right arm back. She doesn't often let herself get down about her condition, she just enjoys some of the handicapped "perks" while they are available to her.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
hi everyone.
Sorry ths is late, but as most of you know mom had another stroke last week and she spent a few days in the hospital. It was a mild stroke. She should recover from this one. Mom lost quite a bit of the progress she made from the first stroke and she wants to get back to where she was.
I am not going to be writing for a while so I can help dad get mom better. Mom is going to concentrate on exercising and getting stronger. She is also tired a lot as her body needs to heal.
love,
DAISY
Sorry ths is late, but as most of you know mom had another stroke last week and she spent a few days in the hospital. It was a mild stroke. She should recover from this one. Mom lost quite a bit of the progress she made from the first stroke and she wants to get back to where she was.
I am not going to be writing for a while so I can help dad get mom better. Mom is going to concentrate on exercising and getting stronger. She is also tired a lot as her body needs to heal.
love,
DAISY
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