Yesterday I took some slices of the homemade bread across to the artist contractor neighbor who came over to help the other day. I planned on leaving the package and texting to let them know, not wanting to disturb them on a precious Saturday. It's for Sunday breakfast.
I reckoned without their dogs, who got all excited and insisted they open the door! Whereupon I had a reunion with their older CKC spaniel and, surprise, met their new puppy CKC, Winn.
She's twelve weeks, beautiful chestnut, dear little face, and meeting her was an instant reward for bringing the bread over. If you're not familiar with the breed, here's one
This morning is like this
Before daylight, when I woke, then later, after coffee and toast. Ice on the trees. We had some snow, but the ice is the thing today.
Trying to count my blessings today, when I can't get anything arranged, a week of juggling plumbers, cleaners and orthopedic appointment. Tomorrow I'll know better.
Meanwhile I'm in for a sizable plumbing bill, but I can find the $$ at least. And eventually my house will be clean, the plumbing will all work, and I'll have good advice on the care of Helen Hip.
So I'm trying to frame it as things to look forward to, rather than get frazzled about. Easier said than done, I have to admit.
Happy day, everyone, any encouragement would be welcome at this time! I don't find that comparison helps, though. What kind of person feels better because someone's worse off? I feel that's a bit sus.
And, Sunday or not, both my senators and my congresswoman heard from me, encouraging them to protect social security and Medicare.
They're already on it, but an extra push doesn't hurt. And if we can break away a couple of GOP senators, that will be huge. So if you're in a red State, still do the messaging, don't throw up your hands, throw a message punch.
Also, AMA showing their cute winter boots
Good for the AMA, stepping up to the plate like that!
ReplyDeleteYes, they're pretty mad about the attacks on the medical world.
DeleteHope your week settles down and all of your appointments line up perfectly. Thanks for adding another suggestion where we can find the news we might need.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'll feel better when I know what's happening when. And you're welcome for the information.
DeletePlumbing really is something that can't be neglected. It's a nice feeling when all is well again.
ReplyDeleteCavaliers are sweet dogs, but in my experience, oh so stupid, and they do love water.
Well, spaniels are water dogs. I'm not sure how much chance these guys get to swim, though.
DeleteI'll be relieved when everything is fixed again.
I love that you brought bread over. And I'm happy you can find the cash for the plumber. Be nice to have everything working again.
ReplyDeleteYes. One minute all's well, next an emergency!
DeleteBeen there!
DeleteI looked back to see what I had missed, and I'm sorry you've had plumbing issues. I hope you're able to get a plumber there soon - and that everything else comes together. It's rough when multiple problems come at once. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI have a good local plumber. The main problem is the cost, ow!
DeletePlumbing issues are so expensive but such a relief when they are working they way they should.
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I'm impressed at the official information being sent out. Love the altpark people.
ReplyDeleteAltpark people?
DeleteA cute pup to begin the day has to improve the day. I hope you get all the i's dotted and all of the t's crossed. And then get some good zzz's.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a plan.
DeleteThere was I hoping that as the years ticked away the juggling would settle down to 'annoying disrupted routine'. It doesn't, does it? I hope you get all that you need and a bit of what you want and I continue to admire the strength and fortitude with which you go after both.
ReplyDeleteI think my own comment went to spam! I was thanking you for the hopes!
DeleteThat’s great news about the AMA. I wonder what the CDC will be permitted to do. Great about the plumbing and hoping for good advice about Helen. It sucks when it all comes at once but just think you’ll have all this out of the way at once. And how lucky you got to see the CKCs. I love them. My cousin had the first stand-offish one I ever met. It was so disappointing. I was immediately in love and she was immediately indifferent (and not just to me).
ReplyDeleteIndifferent is not how I'd describe the two across the street. Excitedly trying to jump and lick is more like it!
DeleteI hope everything pans out successfully in what looks like a busy week for you.
ReplyDeletePuppies are always a delight.
Particularly when they're someone else's puppies. That energy level!
DeleteI hope all comes good for you and thanks for the tip about the AMA.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteI've always felt the same way about comparing hard things. What I say is- someone else's cancer does not heal my broken leg. Hard things are hard. The end.
ReplyDeleteI bet that puppy did indeed cheer you immensely. You are the epitome of a good neighbor.
Winn was like a shot of joy! And I have good neighbors, too.
DeleteHurrah AMA! Any kind of specialist seems booked out into the next year. Let's hope for some good tips for Helen Hip.
ReplyDeleteI'm hopeful about Helen. Also surprised I got so quick an appointment. And it was with one of the list my doctor, who knows everyone and their rep, recommended. So maybe I got lucky.
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