LUCKY PHOTOS

Lucky seems so happy that her dog walker is back in town.  Here are some of the photos from the last month:

My favorite picture

Someone is in my bed

Queen of the log

Day at the beach

Lucky frolics now.

Lucky has really come out of her shell.  It is wonderful seeing photos of her running and playing with other dogs. 

Until tomorrow...

FIRST EGG

My neighbor's chicken had her first egg. 

My neighbor has a chicken coup with 4 or 5 chickens.  When they first got them, they accidentally got a rooster and had to send him back.  We found out when one morning we heard a "cock-a-doodle-doo".  Lucky ran through the house barking.  The company swapped the rooster out and now there are only chickens.  They cluck loudly sometimes and someone told me it means they are laying eggs.  I am not sure that is true. 

This week I got a text with a photo of a hand with an egg. 

The first egg from the chickens.  They have told me when the chickens start laying a lot I will get some.  I know I am vegan, what will I do with them?  Happi and Lucky will love to eat some eggs! 

Until tomorrow...

DOG WALKER IS BACK IN TOWN

The regular dog walker is back in town.  She was in Costa Rica for a month and we had a substitute dog walker for that month.  He was great and we liked him but the regular dog walker is back.  She is wonderful and loves the dogs so much.

Little Lucky was so excited to see her.  She kissed Happi when she saw her.

Until tomorrow...

SOUP LIKE A STEW

I rested up and went to the supermarket to get food.  I decided to make soup for the week.  It is cold and wet here and soup sounds delicious.

I made White Bean and Barley Soup with Tomatoes and Greens.

  It was so tasty.  It becomes more like a stew.  I love it with a big hunk of fresh bread.

Until tomorrow...

RESTING UP

I am staying inside and watching TV.  Movies and TV.  Resting on the couch.  Taking a long bath.  That is my day.  Anything to keep from getting sick.

Until tomorrow...

KEEP FROM GETTING SICK

Everyone here is sick.  Coughing, sneezing, home sick, at work sick, and blowing their nose.  I am washing my hands constantly.  Not touching my face.  Using paper towels on doorknobs.  I don't shake hands.  I carry hand wipes everywhere. I wash off my cell phone.

Okay you may think I am a bit neurotic but I got influenza A two years ago right after having meningitis and I don't want this flu.

I am staying in this weekend again.  The less I am out in public, the better.  Stay home and rest up and keep warm.  That is the plan.

Until tomorrow...

EARTHQUAKE

At 2:30 am this morning we had a 4.7 earthquake.  It was shocking because we were all asleep.  Me, the dogs, and the bird.  Everyone went crazy when it struck.  It was not that big but it was deep and close so we really felt it.  Nothing broke or fell.  Just barking dogs running around the house.  A hysterical bird flapping around his cage.  I was just trying to calm everyone down. Of course I could not fall asleep for hours after that.

When I first moved to the West Coast there were more earthquakes but for the last 10 years there have not been as many that can be felt.  I think I felt one about 4-5 months ago.  

Until tomorrow...

NEW YEAR UPDATE ON HAPPI

Update on Happi: she is doing better.  She is now on two medicines - one for her tummy and one for UTI that she may or may not have.  The doctor says it is best to just finish the medicine.  She is in better spirits and wants to go outside.  She tries to play with Lucky with their new toys.

Until tomorrow...

ALADDIN

After a good work day, I went to see Aladdin the play. I am not sure what I expected but it was fantastic!  The Genie was the star of the show. 

While watching Aladdin I just could not stop thinking of Robin Williams. How he played the role in the Disney animated version and how he would have played it in the theatrical version.  How much he would have enjoyed this version of Aladdin.  How much I miss his humor. 

If you get the chance where you live to see the traveling show of Aladdin, I strongly suggest you think about going.  It was money well spent.  It was entertaining and a feast for your eyes.

Until tomorrow...

RESOLUTIONS 2018

I am still taking it easy.  I do not want this cold/flu that is going around.

I wanted to look back at my resolutions for 2017.  Here they are:

• Have the patience to fine the right child for me
• Remember this process is for the good of the child
• Work on having patience with difficult clients
• Remember your joy!
• Do things to bring joy!

 Considering the year that I had in 2017, I think I worked very hard to meet my resolutions. 

I spent some time thinking about 2018 and if there was anything I wanted to accomplish.

• Have the patience that the right child will come to me
• Learn to relax
• Do things that bring me joy!
• Practice meditation and mindfulness.

Happy New Year!!

Until tomorrow...