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Of Rental Drama and Other Things
The continuing saga of the June rent continues, yesterday I was served a court petition for not one, but TWO MONTHS plus late fees. I was so infuriated about the whole thing last night I was physically...
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I’m still dealing with the massive migraine issues. And now I can add in a gnarly cold to my ailments. Suffice it to say, I didn’t go to work today. Instead, I futzed around with my shiny, new netbook....
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NaNoWriMo
To kickoff the first day of NaNoWriMo there was a midnight write-in at the Denny’s in Colonie. I’m still unclear how I managed to even slightly function at such a late hour, but I am really happy I...
View ArticleThink, Think, Think
The other night I was reading a book before bed, a common practice of mine, and had Yara join me for a bit of snuggly warmth. At some point amidst the pages, I happened to glance down and see her...
View ArticleMy Little Supervisor
One of the first things that Patty mentioned to me during our first conversation was that because of her constant habit of observing everything going on they had dubbed her their “little supervisor.”...
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Holiday Cards
I had a whole other post planned, but about an hour before leaving work I was hit with a horrid migraine and so all I want to do is curl up in a ball and sleep for a year. Anyway, one of the things I...
View ArticleItchy Dog Update
Today was a day of dealing with tetchy people on the telephone. Yesterday Yara threw up. Thankfully it was while we were outside taking our lunchtime walk through Lafayette Park. But she continued to...
View Article“Home” Interview
Following up with yesterday’s announcement of Yara’s retirement, I’d first like to express my gratitude to everyone for the thoughtful comments, tweets and emails. I can’t begin to keep up with...
View ArticleMoving Forward
Now that things are official with Yara’s retirement and reapplying for my next guide is well under way, I have been slowly sharing the news with people. This included having a meeting yesterday...
View ArticleMarch 3, 2011
Dealing with a migraine today, which has meant very little of anything going on. Uschi’s been spending most of the day playing with a new zebra rope toy I got her, which I found out today has a...
View ArticleMarch 5, 2011
Been dealing with a horrid migraine for the last few days, which has left me a might cranky given the combination of excruciating pain and subsequent social isolation from canceling with friend after...
View ArticleStuff and Nonsense
Yesterday Uschi and I had our first follow-up with our instructor, Jay. His timing, I must say, was rather perfect because we’ve been incredibly busy the last several days. So, Jay accompanied us as we...
View ArticleMostly Miserable
I’m at the tail end of a migraine that invited itself into my life sometime late Thursday. So, of course, to couple this the dog is sick. I don’t think it’s anything major, just an upset tummy....
View ArticleNonsense
Bullets for your Monday: The fourth Assistance Dog Blog Carnival has been announced and this time the theme is The Difference. As per the usual, all are welcome to join provided your post is related to...
View ArticleJuly 5, 2011
Today I realized that I might very possibly be an idiot. I’ve been dealing with an on-again/off-again migraine for the better part of a month and I honestly couldn’t figure out what was up. Truth is my...
View ArticleOf Sick Dogs and Migraines
I feel like crap. I suppose it all can be blamed on the insane amount of stress that was the last week or so, but seeing as things are essentially fine I don’t know why I’m still have excruciating back...
View ArticleSeptember 9, 2011
I don’t often complain about the weather when it isn’t related to winter’s freezing temps or tendency to dump several feet of snow in my path. But I am so thoroughly sick of all the rain. As if Irene...
View ArticleAches and Pains
Classes officially start today. I already feel bogged down by the work. Or perhaps it’s my achy and sore body. Didn’t accomplish nearly as much as I intended during my “break” but I did get my lazy...
View ArticleI Be Sick
My teeth have been bothering me the last few days. I sometimes grind them in my sleep. Most often if I’m having an especially stressful dream, which has been pretty much the only kind of dreams I’ve...
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Holiday Card Portrait
Just when I thought I was over the whole being sick thing, I have another migraine. The timing rather sucks as I had several things I wanted to do today and instead I’m barricaded in the cave that is...
View ArticleCan You Say “Deliberation?”
Deliberation officially started yesterday afternoon. For those unfamiliar with the concept, that means it is quite likely that today will be my last day of jury duty. *crosses fingers* I can’t begin to...
View ArticleDone!
One word says it all. At roughly 3:30 p.m. yesterday we were dismissed from jury service after coming to a verdict of not guilty on all six counts in the case of Quincy Atwell. If you feel like paying...
View ArticleThe State of the Bleu
Things here have been all manner of stressful. It’s mostly not anything to do with me. And the stuff that is directly related to me is of such a personal nature that I really can’t discuss it here. But...
View ArticleOiy!
I know I’m being annoyingly vague about all the things going on here currently and I’m very sorry that I’m not going into more detail, but presently I’m just not comfortable announcing it to the whole...
View ArticleOn the Horizon
It’s dreary out and I feel this post is a good reflection of that. Over the last day we’ve been having the wettest possible snow. It weights an absolute ton. And so I opted to take my hour of shoveling...
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