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atisketatasket · Jan 14, 2022 at 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

I start noting my birthday a month before. Otherwise it gets away from me. I try to do positive changes. Like maybe start showering this year.

Really? I thought the crust of dirt on you was serving as a kind of prophylaxis against the virus. Some things even covid won’t touch.

LonesomeTonight · Jan 14, 2022 at 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Another variegated one.

Nice! You could totally sell these, too.

Daffydungle · Jan 15, 2022 at 12:33 AM

I am still upset because my ex turned up yesterday to see our youngest daughter but nobody told me he was coming it was quite a shock to go outside and see him. Also he is still making things up he made up a story about how one of our dogs survived a snake bite by licking cane toads he claimed the vet asked if he licked cane toads and my ex said yes and the vet said that was what saved him. My ex has never taken any of our pets to the bet ever i wanted to say that it didnt happen that way but didnt want to get told that I was the one who didnt remember properly like he always does. Also he has asked our daughter to take 2 weeks off work to babysit her demented grandparents so he can go have his cataracts done. He has 3 other brothers and a family friend who is like a daughter to the parents why cant she take 2 weeks off? Why cant they get respite from veteran affairs?

Just in case people dont know dogs lick cane toads to get high in small amounts the toxin has a psychedelic effect

unaluna · Jan 15, 2022 at 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Really? I thought the crust of dirt on you was serving as a kind of prophylaxis against the virus. Some things even covid won’t touch.

You always know the right thing to say!

Quietmind 2 · Jan 15, 2022 at 01:26 AM

Cats... Going have to bid goodbye to the one who loves me when I move out. He's not mine. He hates being picked up and hates when people touch his belly, but he loves lying next to me and demanding physical affection.

I've trained him to jump off my bed and run out of the room by touching his belly gently lol. Otherwise I'll be stuck trying to pick him up while he meows crankily, becomes pure deadweight, and sinks his claws into my bedsheets.

Rarely, he'll ask for belly pets. He pretty much can fall asleep curled up anywhere next to me (oh the snores and twitching in his dreams).

The night he fell asleep belly up right next to me is so precious. He actually got in my lap for the very first time after close to 2 years too.

Going to miss him but it's really best for me and my friend/landlord that I move out.

ArtieTheSequal · Jan 15, 2022 at 07:52 AM

Morning couch! Had a restful day off yesterday, back at it this morning. Decided to take the time to make a hot breakfast, hoping that will give me a little more energy with which to begin to take on another long work week! Thankfully my cold is already better, the cold medicine h went out and got me pretty much cut it off at the pass... not sneezing anymore and the headache went away now just waiting for the congestion to clear up. Well I better go feed the cats then get logged onto work. Later couchies hugs and headnods all around as appropriate.

LostOnTheTrail · Jan 15, 2022 at 10:05 AM

Hope you have a good day of work, Artie.

I am still on the fence about contacting Steve's wife regarding the book that almost was. I wish there was a clear-cut right or wrong answer. Because of the way that I found out the book was cancelled, I also know that some copies were made.

I really don't know what to do here.

susannahsays · Jan 15, 2022 at 03:13 PM

I want some tiramisu.

LonesomeTonight · Jan 15, 2022 at 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail

Hope you have a good day of work, Artie.

I am still on the fence about contacting Steve's wife regarding the book that almost was. I wish there was a clear-cut right or wrong answer. Because of the way that I found out the book was cancelled, I also know that some copies were made.

I really don't know what to do here.

This does sound really difficult. Have you had any contact with his wife before? If so, that could make it easier. If not it could be worth reaching out. She may feel touched that someone would want his book. Is there anyone else you know who knows his wife personally (assuming you don't) that you could ask?

LostOnTheTrail · Jan 15, 2022 at 04:10 PM

Here and there, in comments on Steve's Facebook page. Nothing substantial, though.

ElectricManatee · Jan 15, 2022 at 04:20 PM

Not knowing too many details about the situation, I think I would be charmed if somebody inquired about something my spouse had been working on that was important to them. It would be good to know that they were being remembered like that by other people.

LostOnTheTrail · Jan 15, 2022 at 04:58 PM

Thanks, EM.

Possible trigger:

Steve took his own life in June.

He was a powerful source of support to me for four years, and always seemed to make sure that I had access to the resources he put into the world.

He announced the release date for this book a couple of weeks before his exit, and said he'd be sending launch team information soon. The previous book was released (posthumously, on the anniversary of Steve's first attempt) in September, and I was blindsided by the realisation that this one was cancelled. I have been talking with R at length, trying to answer the 'Who am I to ask?' question.

I did so on Thursday, and wasn't able to write it down. The more I think about this, the more I tie myself in knots...but there must be a reason why I can't just let it go.

susannahsays · Jan 15, 2022 at 05:25 PM

Regarding tying yourself in knots, seems like the reason is clear. There's something you want but feel inhibited from trying to get. I don't think there needs to be any hidden or deeper meaning in that. You're conflicted. Seems normal.

ArtieTheSequal · Jan 15, 2022 at 05:50 PM

I really need to stop looking at covid news. I just saw that there were 2,500 new cases just YESTERDAY in my county. For pete's sake. It makes me feel almost claustrophobic in a way like it's closing in on me closer and closer and closer and I start feeling afraid to leave my house. We have a little over a million people in my county. How does the math work again?

susannahsays · Jan 15, 2022 at 05:52 PM

Did you test yourself to see if your cold is covid? Because I know 3 people who recently tested positive, are all vaccinated, and they felt like they had mild colds.

LonesomeTonight · Jan 15, 2022 at 06:04 PM

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Did you test yourself to see if your cold is covid? Because I know 3 people who recently tested positive, are all vaccinated, and they felt like they had mild colds.

I was thinking this, too.

susannahsays · Jan 15, 2022 at 06:18 PM

I'm watching Exorcist II: The Heretic and I must say I'm shocked at Regan's psychiatrist.

I should have named the tiny terror pazuzu.

stopdog · Jan 15, 2022 at 06:28 PM

I survived my first walk in snowy ice on the new body part. I was so scared of falling the walk took us about an extra half hour. But I feel triumphant because I didn't fall. The bar is not set all that high

StressedMess · Jan 15, 2022 at 07:38 PM

Art, my Covid is exactly like a cold. Oh I was so pissed off about catching it after being so careful for so long! My state recently had 20k positive cases in just one day. It's everywhere. I've accepted that it's just unavoidable and I'm glad I didn't have a more serious reaction. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time!

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unaluna · Jan 15, 2022 at 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

I survived my first walk in snowy ice on the new body part. I was so scared of falling the walk took us about an extra half hour. But I feel triumphant because I didn't fall. The bar is not set all that high

Are you using a walking stick?

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susannahsays Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,355 5 1 hugs given	Jan 15, 2022 at 03:13 PM #748 I want some tiramisu. __________________ Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. -David Gerrold

ElectricManatee Magnate Member Since May 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,515 6 4,704 hugs given	Jan 15, 2022 at 04:20 PM #751 Not knowing too many details about the situation, I think I would be charmed if somebody inquired about something my spouse had been working on that was important to them. It would be good to know that they were being remembered like that by other people.

susannahsays Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,355 5 1 hugs given	Jan 15, 2022 at 05:25 PM #753 Regarding tying yourself in knots, seems like the reason is clear. There's something you want but feel inhibited from trying to get. I don't think there needs to be any hidden or deeper meaning in that. You're conflicted. Seems normal. __________________ Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. -David Gerrold

susannahsays Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,355 5 1 hugs given	Jan 15, 2022 at 05:52 PM #755 Did you test yourself to see if your cold is covid? Because I know 3 people who recently tested positive, are all vaccinated, and they felt like they had mild colds. __________________ Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. -David Gerrold

susannahsays Grand Magnate Member Since Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,355 5 1 hugs given	Jan 15, 2022 at 06:18 PM #757 I'm watching Exorcist II: The Heretic and I must say I'm shocked at Regan's psychiatrist. I should have named the tiny terror pazuzu. __________________ Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. -David Gerrold

StressedMess Grand Magnate Member Since Jul 2014 Location: Usa Posts: 3,068 9 589 hugs given	Jan 15, 2022 at 07:38 PM #759 Art, my Covid is exactly like a cold. Oh I was so pissed off about catching it after being so careful for so long! My state recently had 20k positive cases in just one day. It's everywhere. I've accepted that it's just unavoidable and I'm glad I didn't have a more serious reaction. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk