I can understand wanting to make sure there are no burns in the carpeting, no holes punched through walls or doors, but expecting the place to look like no one lives in it, like it's a model home, isn't realistic.
I'm not Catholic. I don't believe that life begins at conception. I do believe in comprehensive sex education and contraception, as both of these prevent the need for an abortion.
It's not right that any employer can force their particular brand of religion on me, or come between me and my health choices. Last I looked, a job, a pharmacy, and or schools aren't churches. No government officials are marching into churches demanding women take birth control. There is no interference with religious liberties/freedoms by offering a service that you don't have to use.
If you are so backward thinking that you believe sex is a sin, and only for procreation, fine by you. But why any group of thinking women would allow a bunch of supposedly celibate men dictate what you can and cannot do with your body is beyond me.
Since I got whatever this bug is/was. Appetite/digestion still screwy. Eat so little, and feel as if I have gorged. Still get tired out easily. Doesn't help that Loki seems to be getting me up too damned early. He started in on my around before sun up. I put him off until about 7. Luckily for me, I went to bed sort of early.
Did some sweeping up around my potted plants on lime stone blocks. Also topped up the pool, added some bleach, and put the new pool cover on. First one I was sent was too small... this one is too big, but Alan and I managed to cinch in it night and tight. Tomorrow, I want to drag out the leaf blower/vacuum/mulcher out and clean up the back yard around the pet enclosure, and out around potted trees in the front. Also clean up the driveway, too. Might be planning more than I can get done. I can but try.
He had an accident which resulted in a broken leg. It was treated at the vet (ortho-pinning) and was giving medications for pain and inflamation. I really didn't want to try to restrain him to force drops down his throat, so what I did was was put the meds in a little bit of banana/peach/passionfruit yogurt. Now, even after 4 years, if I have any banana/peach/passionfruit yogurt, it doesn't matter what part of the house he is in, he comes out sniffing around for some.
I think he's addicted. :D
Whatever this bug I picked up is, it really likes to kick my ass. Every joint I have ever injured in the past is throbbing like a bad tooth. The queasies are no picnic either. I stayed up late last night so I could pre-order a limited publication. I ordered one for me, and one for a friend who said he couldn't stay awake long enough.
I didn't get up until almost 10am. I think Loki was a bit disconcerted that his human was still in bed so late in the day. He snuggled up, and gave me a few head snogs and head butts to wake me gently. And when I peeled one eyelid back, he started purring so loud, I thought he was going to shake his bones apart.
I still see a nap in my near future. And hopefully no one will wake me up this time.
I spent the day unearthing the sofa (it's right behind me, so if something is handed to me, I put on the sofa. It tends to pile up), and then I attacked the DVD shelves. It's amazing how much just outdated junk was in there.
Since I have reclaimed the sofa, Ziggy and Loki keeps snorting and glaring at me. I have changed the nature of their universe, and they don't like it. Surprizingly enough, it took the better part of the afternoon to get it done. Now time to cook dinner.
The new pool cover arrived yesterday and the filter pump arrived today. Turns out the cover isn't the right size, even though the order form says it is. I have informed the seller and he said he would send a replacement.
Filter pump was quick to set up, as I had Alan to help me out. Even with his assistance, we could only do some of the work, then had to take a break because of the heat. Shortly after, I went out and applied the pool scrubbing brush and a long handled sieve and removed most of, if not all, of the leaves and junk floating in the water because of not having a properly fitted pool cover.
Cats are great weather vanes. Keito and Loki keep sprawling out intermittently on the stone floors. Ziggy found a cool breezy spot on top of my wardrobe.
Currently it's 39.3c. Been hanging clothing out on the line to day, and one load is pretty much dry when the next one is ready to go out. After three loads out there, I'm feeling the heat. And that's with going out with a big floppy straw hat and sunglasses. Portable shade.
Can't use the pool yet, needs one more day of algae treatment (only the slightest bit of green,) so, staying indoors. Not really a hardship. 27c feels so cool and comfy when it 40c outside. Perspective is a wonderful thing.
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