Marching On

New House Rule

Whenever a cat takes ill, the Baron is to be dropped off at the nearest hospital immediately.

Ozzie had a bad UTI.  His ureter was spasming and he couldn't pass urine.  He is on a new diet regime and had a heavy course of antibiotics.

Not to be outdone, the Baron collapsed on Wednesday night.  He is now in hospital recovering from a burst appendix.

Rememberance Sunday

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago 
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields. 

Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)

Mixed bag

Good:

I have a new washing machine.  It works, which is a big improvement on the last.  I have been without a working machine for six weeks.

My house is fairly tidy.

The dogs haven't destroyed much in the last few weeks.

I'm now a Cat Cuddler at the local cat rescue centre.

Bad:

I've double booked myself next week workwise.  I have to do some juggling in order to get both jobs done AND keep everyone happy.

Rude people abound

Especially on the internet.  As do stupid people. 

Clearly this isn't news to anyone, but I've certainly been entertained by them this evening.

The one where I wax lyrical over the moon

It is late.  It's cold out, and the moon is casting a beautiful silvery light into my room.  Occasionally, clouds scud across the sky, casting their night shadow on the walls.

I love the night sky.

I love taking late night walks in the winter though our village.  There are no street lights here, and on a clear night, the sky is just incredible.

I love the night sky so much, that there are seven different pictures of the moon decorating my bedroom.

Tonight, the blinds are staying up.  I will fall asleep dreaming of the stars.