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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

On Death and Dying

 Yesterday was the Hump Day of my Staycation, could you tell?  I couldn't.  

We had rain throughout much of the night, thanks to Fred, the Tropical Storm.  The original forecast was for 2 - 4 inches, that's been changed, though we're still under a flood warning.  Fred chose to take a route north that's farther to our west.  Pittsburgh's getting the heavy rain, not us.

Biggie has an appointment with the vet for next Friday.  He's a little stiff at times, so I suspect he and I are both suffering from arthritis.  Thanks to advances in canine medicine, his treatment will be much like mine, occasional meds.  He's going to be 7 years old in December, and large dogs are considered senior when they hit 6.

And, speaking of age in dogs, someone has a birthday tomorrow.  Miss Lillian D'Aubert is going to be 8 years old.  Rather then buy her a cake, I'm going to be baking her one, though I'll still be buying the ice cream.  Maybe I'll do a peanut butter frosting.  She loves peanut butter.  And yes, in case you're wondering, at 56 pounds, she's considered a large dog, though she is anything but senior.  That little lady is always running around with a squeaky toy in her mouth.

For those who might be interested, I'm almost finished with Chapter 12.


Wasn't it a shock to see that Abbott, loser governor of Texas, has tested positive for Covid?  They say he was vaccinated, and that it's a virus breakthrough.  I have to tell you, there is so much incongruity here: he doesn't advocate masks (they're a reminder Texas has a serious health issue), he doesn't advocate vaccinations, but he does advocate Regeneron's Monoclonal antibody treatment.  He has no symptoms, according to his spokesman, so why did the lying governor get treatment, the same treatment Loser #45 received at Bethesda, and a treatment that is very expensive?  I understand several clinics providing this very expensive treatment have suddenly sprung up in both Texas and Florida.  Leave it to damn Republican greed to make a buck out of death and dying.


12 comments:

  1. Greg Abbott got what he deserved,
    I don't wish him death, but I wish he'd get very very sick.

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  2. Oh, it does not surprise me that the Repugs are making money off death. It's right on brand with them. Wanna bet we'll 'discover' several of them suddenly found a great urge to invest on this drug?
    And yay for chapter 12! I once saw J.K. Rowling's map for one of her books and got dizzy. So much to keep track of!
    And I did not know a big dog was a senior at six! Riri, the Chihuahua mix who rules this house is probably fourteen!!

    XOXO

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    1. They've already discovered a big DeSantis donor owns stock in one of the companies that makes Regeneron.

      Big dogs age differently. Small dogs are usually considered senior when they hit 10.

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  3. Happy Birthday to Lilly! She's the same age as my George.

    Did you see that Cardinal Raymond Burke caught covid and is on a ventilator? He was spreading lies and conspiracy theories about the virus and flaunted the fact that he wouldn't wear a mask. He also hates Pope Francis because he's "too liberal". I'd say that's a case of getting exactly what you ask for!

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    1. Lily says thanks and says that if you stop by with a gift you can have a piece of cake. 🥳

      Evidently the Cardinal's family is not happy people know.

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  4. Thank god! No rain here. I like storms but I am tired of them this year.

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    1. All we're having are sprinkles here and there.

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  5. Hi Dave R. I see a couple of familiar faces in your comments so I am glad I stop by to say hi. I originally saw one of your comments on the late, great and wonderful Anne Marie in Philly's blog. Anyway, hi. Congrats on chapter 12. It is no easy task writing a book so keep up the great work. Happy birthday to Miss Lillian D'Aubert and I hope Biggie gets a good bill of health from the vet. Our yellow lab, Ms. Frizzle, just turned 5 and we have been giving her glucosamine treats for a few years because she is a bigger dog as well. And I am trying to stay positive today so I will refrain from any talk about the lunatic running Texas. Take care. Enjoy the rest of your staycation.

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    1. Welcome, I checked out your blog and had to comment. Lily is named after my grandmother. Both of my dogs have been on Cossequin for about 2 years. Positive talk is quite fine. I forgot to buy smarties for the top of Lily's cake so I'm off again to the store.

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  6. Loser Abbott relying upon treatments nobody else can afford while mandating Death and Dying as the viable options for ordinary "peon people" of his State is rather Rich, don'tcha think?

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    1. There was a bit about him in the NYT yesterday about how he found his breakthrough moment so terrifying he jumped on the Regeneron train.

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