Keeping it clean

[rolanni]

Y'all remember back in August when Significant Portions of the Cat Farm became unfortunately -- and inconveniently -- filled with water?  And I lost all my wonderful soaps.

Many kind people resonated to my loss and sent soaps from all over the country.  I was, and am, touched their kindness, and absolutely amazed at the treasure that is mine.  Even more touching were the notes that were included with many of the soaps, offering good wishes, counseling us to hang in there, thanking us for our work, including the business cards of the soapmakers. . .

Four more bars of soap arrived yesterday, by mail and by Native Bearer, reminding me that I wanted to thank everyone again, for your care and your kindness.

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For the visual artists among us, I note that the Eustace Tilley Contest opened on December 10, and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 7, 2013. Complete contest rules here.

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Fans of Socks will rejoice to hear that he was perfectly calm and relaxed during his acupuncture session today -- very much more calm and relaxed that I would be with needles sticking out of my face.  He does enjoy visiting with his fan club at the vet's, and they, of course, very much enjoy him.  One of the goals of the acupuncture session was to decrease his visits to the vet, so today was, yes, bittersweet.

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In addition to the receipt of soap, yesterday's adventures included getting much-needed haircuts, and being rear-ended when Steve stopped the car to let an ambulance, in full-throat and red lights blaring -- clear the intersection.  Happily, the light on our side of the intersection had just turned green, so the strike did no damage to Argent the Subaru or to us, though we did get a nice jolt of adrenaline out of it.

We also! yesterday read the copy edited version of "Eleutherios,"  to be published on the Baen website on January 15.  It's a nice story; I think you'll be pleased.

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If you're within the sound of my voice, and are at loose ends tomorrow night, Thursday, December 13, come see us at the Winslow Public Library.  We'll be talking about science fiction, of all things, and
signing books.  The party starts at 6:30.  Here's your link.

Comments

"fans of Socks"

[barbinbandon.livejournal.com]

That's me. Thank you for the update.

Phooey that Socks spends so much time at the vet. You'd said early on that the vet had charactarized him as a "project cat" but, in the absence of info to the contrary, I thought he'd gotten beyond that status.

One of most loveable things I've observed about Socks is the great vigor with which he sleeps. Little guy really throws himself into it. He's very focused.

So, am sending all manner of chicken soup energy his way and wishes for a felicitous recovery.

Best regards.

Re: "fans of Socks"

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

He's very much improved; has gained a lot of weight. The worst problem -- taken care of immediately we brought him home -- was his teeth; he lost seven at one blow, so to speak. But! That meant it no longer hurt him to eat.

What we've got left is a persistent, and probably life-long, at some level, "cold." We have him on antibiotics, and that mostly keeps the sneezing and the drips under control. What we're trying to do is to stabilize him at a higher, and more comfortable, level, so the acupuncture, to see if aerating his nasal passages will get him some on-going relief.

He is a Champion Sleeper, isn't he? It's amazingly comfy to have him sleep on your lap.

Re: "fans of Socks"

[barbinbandon.livejournal.com]

Thank you for informing. You (and they) are fortunate in companions.

From a Big Fan

[catherine ives (from livejournal.com)]

Wow...Socks sure is a trooper, isn't he? Acupuncture is great! From my own experience. Crossing fingers and paws here for a good result.

Going too fast

[catherine ives (from livejournal.com)]

Missed the part about a near accident yesterday at a light. Whew.
Wishing you and Steve very good luck!