Well ... here I sit on pins and needles waiting ... there is so much I need to do if Dave leaves in the next few hours. Not sure how long he will have to be gone. This just fucking sucks.

Stashmo's appointment at the vet was on Friday. I really do love our vet. He is gentle and kind to all animals. Does not favor cats over dogs or dogs over cats. He is mainly a large animal doctor but in this rural area he has no choice but to accomdate all. He ran a blood sugar and said that we needed to increase his insulin. And that was not a good thing .... it should be going the other way around. So we have increased the insulin and will take him back in two weeks. He has gained 1/2 lb. and that is good. We are hoping the insulin increase helps but so far I see no change.

Mom leaves for yet another outting tomorrow. Not sure where she is headed this time but need to find out. She has been a girl on the go the last couple weeks. She's having lunch at the Senior Center now. Another couple days alone .... getting spoiled.

We've decided to have the yard sale one more weekend. At least Saturday. So that should be hella fun ... oh yeah.

I've taken a few minutes today to reflect on where I was when I heard the horrid news .... and to also remember those who lost their lives and those who survived. It's a sad day ... but one that should not be forgotten. It will be easier to think about every year .... the pain will be a little less .... for some, but for others that day will be with them forever  - as fresh as ever. Let's not forget them.