Month: March 2025
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Ether is Friendly
Ether is getting used to being in the upstairs areas. Cosmos and Magic are still being kind of aggressive but he’s not running for the basement as often. This morning I woke up early with reflux. I came downstairs and took an antacid and sat in our green easy chair while it worked. Ether started…
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A Chapter from Alma
“7 Now there was no law against a man’s belief; for it was strictly contrary to the commands of God that there should be a law which should bring men on to unequal grounds. 8 For thus saith the scripture: Choose ye this day, whom ye will serve.” Alma 30 (Book of Mormon) It would…
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Hiding in the Basement
Since Tuesday I had not seen Ether. Stephanie was sure he was hiding in the basement. I worried that he had escaped the house and found her evidence that he was still with us inconclusive. Tonight he came out of hiding long enough for Stephanie to pick him up and bring him upstairs. She held…
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Violence and Murder
Yesterday my youngest son wanted a bath at an inappropriate time. I said no and it started a meltdown. We had to use emergency medication to deescalate him. He was able to get a bath in the afternoon and go with his respite worker. While he was gone Stephanie got our new cat Ether. When…
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Stephanie and Ether
We got another cat today. He is Ether and he’s still kinda scared of Magic. Cosmos has been a little more friendly. Wish us all luck.
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Downgoing Men
There’s a line in Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde that goes something about the protagonist being “the last reputable friend of downgoing men.” I identify with that line. I must admit that I very often want to stop their slow slide into depravity. I am a judgmental person and that comes in handy talking to…
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So Very Sleepy
Yesterday was busy. Appointments, shopping, and taking the new cat to the Humane Society to see if they can find the original owner. I also had caffeine and THC again. So it’s understandable that I am sleepy today. There will always be appointments and shopping, so I (and we) need to keep up our energy.…
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How Many Black Cats?
Last night I was having trouble sleeping so I got up and went downstairs for a melatonin. On the landing was Magic. In the living room was Cosmos. In the office was Magic. Wait what? There were three black cats. I didn’t believe my eyes. I could clearly see that one of the cats was…
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