Greetings with the start of a new Staying the Course week!
Some welcome rain clouds have rolled in overnight, providing a little relief from the very hot summer. Haven't seen any rain yet, but some heavy downpours are forecast for coastal areas by evening, but unfortunately not much drought relief farther inland. I listen to these weather reports and have a heck of a time figuring which we are -- coastal or inland. We are about 5 miles from the ocean. I reckon we are 'tweeners. Anyway, I hope we get some of that rain -- in fact, I hope all areas get it because we are in a drought condition now.
Superdawg continues to be lethargic. She is responsive when I talk to her or pat her, and when my son's dog came over last night, she did eat a little of her food just to keep him from getting it. She goes in the backyard upon coaxing. So there is some life. I may take her in to the vet again, though I doubt she can offer much (already have some arthritis pain med for her). I hate the current trend, but Sadie has surprised me before and snapped out of these little spells and demanded to play or walk. I am visualizing some more great walks for us this fall, keeping my fingers crossed.
I have an appointment for a root canal this Wednesday -- been dreading that sucker for a month. I've been referred to a well-respected doc who specializes in these, and I know these procedures often are nothing more than routine dental work despite their awful-sounding name. But guess I've become a bigger wimp in my old age -- he offered me anxiety meds, but I decided against that -- I have to drive myself back home.
Well, the butterflies are enjoying themselves on the profusely blooming Lantana right outside the back door, and the birds are happily flying about and chirping, so life goes on. Need to work in some exercise today. We stay the course.
Cheers,
Superbob
Some welcome rain clouds have rolled in overnight, providing a little relief from the very hot summer. Haven't seen any rain yet, but some heavy downpours are forecast for coastal areas by evening, but unfortunately not much drought relief farther inland. I listen to these weather reports and have a heck of a time figuring which we are -- coastal or inland. We are about 5 miles from the ocean. I reckon we are 'tweeners. Anyway, I hope we get some of that rain -- in fact, I hope all areas get it because we are in a drought condition now.
Superdawg continues to be lethargic. She is responsive when I talk to her or pat her, and when my son's dog came over last night, she did eat a little of her food just to keep him from getting it. She goes in the backyard upon coaxing. So there is some life. I may take her in to the vet again, though I doubt she can offer much (already have some arthritis pain med for her). I hate the current trend, but Sadie has surprised me before and snapped out of these little spells and demanded to play or walk. I am visualizing some more great walks for us this fall, keeping my fingers crossed.
I have an appointment for a root canal this Wednesday -- been dreading that sucker for a month. I've been referred to a well-respected doc who specializes in these, and I know these procedures often are nothing more than routine dental work despite their awful-sounding name. But guess I've become a bigger wimp in my old age -- he offered me anxiety meds, but I decided against that -- I have to drive myself back home.
Well, the butterflies are enjoying themselves on the profusely blooming Lantana right outside the back door, and the birds are happily flying about and chirping, so life goes on. Need to work in some exercise today. We stay the course.
Cheers,
Superbob
