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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

About the rose petals...

A couple of you have mentioned in comments that you like the rose petals that were part of our funeral for Violetta. This ritual came from a dream I had years ago, of having to bury someone, and, not wanting to simply put the body on cold dirt, in this dream, I filled the bottom of the grave with flowers, and then covered her over with them, as well, so that dirt would not touch her. This has been part of our pet funerals ever since. In the spring, I will plant flowers or a tree very nearby, as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Thanks so much...

to all of you who sent your condolences for Violetta's going. I miss her... but not as she was when she was ill--I am sad for losing the playful kitten, the feisty cat she was in her healthier days. I guess that is a lot of what grieving is, for someone who dies in illness: It is good to know she isn't in pain and unhappiness. Her eyes were bright, as if she was entirely there behind them, to the end. We made a bed of rose petals--peach, pink, yellow and lavender, and covered her body over with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 14, 2015

She is gone...

Violetta's body gave up the fight overnight. I am going through a lot of tissues today. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Morning gets in...

... after visitors in the night leave their marks. Here are some photos to amuse, maybe, and cheer your day. https://www.flickr.com/photos/therovingeye/ Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

an update on Violetta

At the pet store today I found a pouch food that is mostly gravy, and mackeral which is a new flavor for her. She ate about a teaspoon at a time, over the afternoon. I think she even ate some of the fish itself. That is such a relief! Also, she seems to have wearied of the den in the back of the closet. She bedded down on the pantry floor, then on the kitchen floor for a while, and has now gone downstairs to the bathroom where she seems to favor the cool porcelain pedastal of the accoutrement.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Looking for a veterinarian...

...who will bill for services. They don't, any more. You pay up front, or put it on a credit card. If you don't own credit cards, you have to get one before you can take your animal to the vet. And the fees... they add up fast! I found one today who charges a flat $65 for the initial visit, which includes the vaccinations a cat should have. If the cat is currently too ill to receive vaccinations, they charge the same. It seems such an American thing, to care more about the money than anything... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 9, 2015

A fine day!

Yesterday was another beautiful, warm day. I wish I could box up how lovely and relaxing it was, and send some around to all of you! An actor/poet friend of mine needed new headshots for his portfolio and for upcoming auditions. He announced this need on facebook, and got a number of responses from friends with cameras, so I am quite chuffed that he chose to call me. He and his ladyfriend, another friend, came over yesterday for a little lunch and a photo-session. Lunch--I warned them it was an... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 7, 2015

The problem of Breakfast

I get up so early, it is a necessity to follow the Hobbit Breakfast Plan. First Breakfast must be simple and quick, because it is 6 in the morning, and complexities are just not happening. A bowl of donut seeds... Cheerios, to some of us... with pecans and dried or fresh fruit crumbled over, and just enough almond milk, plain or chocolate... That takes the edge off nicely, and gives me strength to come check out my blogit pennies that popped in overnight. This morning,though, it was whole grain,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Frost in the treetops

This morning I slept in... woke just after 7, missed the grand colors of dawn on the mountain, but the sky got me dressed and outside with camera in minutes. I don't know the name of this kind of cloud, but maybe someone will tell me. Then, as the cold sidles away, making way for another warm day (55F, they promise) the hoarfrost has a last little fling... https://www.flickr.com/photos/therovingeye/ Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

See my girl dance!

Here's a sampler of the Silk Road Dance Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq40CGTB1eg In the first one, Annie is the one who starts out kneeling at the farthest left, and then dances at the right end of the line. In the one with the green gowns, I am pretty sure that's her on the right, first on, last off the stage. In the dance with the children, she wears the blue gown and green hat, and the girl in front of her is her daughter, my grandkid! There is another clip, the Persian Candle... Sign in to see full entry.

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I'm doubtful the events of my life will be of great general interest, but I'd like to share a little more of me to the several of you on Blogit I've come to feel are real friends, and the many I imagine are potentially real friends. We'll see how it works out. ______________________ all my words and images posted on Blogit are copyright 2005-present, all rights reserved.

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