Ray of Sunshine

One small bit of light coming into the 

family room and Walter found it.

I've been making different toys for him

to keep him busy. He loves the 

knotted rope ones the best.

Poor little guy has no dog friends and no

other human in his life. We'll need lots

 of socialization weeks? months? from now.

His ongoing habit of climbing up my chest

to perch like a parrot on my shoulder

is problematic. At 6 weeks he fit fairly well.

At 13 weeks he balances on both shoulders,

curved around my neck

digging in so as not to fall, while trying 

to chew hair and lick everywhere. 

Often I end up with a tiny butt in my face.

Very bad parenting on my part I know,

but he leaps up so fast and it is hilarious.

The days roll by while

working to keep the fears at bay.

Neighbors picked up antibiotic prescriptions;

yep, another bronchial infection,

  and also found me laundry

 detergent which is scarce on line.

Grocery delivery is working pretty well.

Sooo much texting to kids and friends.

I drive to the mailbox up the street at night,

almost always in pjs.

I don't have to carry O/2 tank that way

and it gives my car a 

little engine time each week.

This next week I may take a drive to see

what it feels like out there. I have no point

of reference other than tv images.

I'm searching for every ray of sunshine I can find.

Stay safe

Z

Spatchcock

First Spatchcock chicken. 

Not as pretty as some, as both legs fell

off while transferring.

I did not place them correctly or that 

that would have been one weird bird.

Of course what isn't weird and scary these days? 

Stay safe Stay home

Z

So Flippin' Cute

I've been pretty isolated for over

 two years now so the new normal does not

affect me as much as the rest of you.

I always have emergency supplies

so that has been Ok also. For now

 I'm having groceries delivered, 

and still being careful when handling.

What has really helped is this sweet boy.

Always busy playing by my side,

or sleeping tucked next to me

 or in his favorite spot,

on my chest.

He's a stubborn, determined pup at times,

(He has murdered two boxes of kleenex already.)

but we're working on things together.

Thought you all could use 

a sweet thought and pic

today. Walter says Hello!

Please be cautious, not fearful,

generous, not selfish,

and if you have nearby seniors 

please help them out if you can.

I have two neighbors who are checking on 

me, and there for me if I need anything.

That makes me feel less anxious, as I am 

extremely vulnerable and my kin

are so far away.

oh and BTW

vet says he's a jack russell mix.

That explains a lot

It's All About The Fringe

It's the fringe that gets me every time.

That and his sweet face 

always seeking approval and cuddles. 

Walter met his 4th human Saturday,

 my neighbor up the street, and he was

only nervous for about a minute.

Last week when meeting another neighbor

 he wouldn't go near her.

We're growing bigger and smarter each day.

The table boxes for the wedding are

done. They head to CA soon. There won't be

room in the car for them when I drive down 

for actual wedding, especially now with

the pooch in tow. 

I am feeling calmer and more myself these days.

It is amazing what a small creature can do 

for our mental health.

Even though I keep having

medical set backs, they don't seem to throw 

me off course as much, if at all. 

The world is a scary place these days.

I am respiratory compromised, so anything that

can make that worse is frightening.

I stay close to home most of the time anyway,

but it is now advisable. We must all be careful,

as we should every day of every year,

but not get caught up in the fear mongering

that social media is creating.

24/7 news is a bad thing.

They have to fill all that time and the temptation

to create hysteria is exactly that, too tempting. 

Stay healthy my friends, and 

wash your hands-wash your hands.

elbow bumps all around

Z