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Post by Lola m on Feb 11, 2010 20:53:43 GMT -5
Sometimes, when it is really cold and snowy out like it is right now, a cat takes up temporary residence in my basement. There is nothing down there it can get into, and I know it's just trying to keep warm. I also think it scares away mice . . . so I don't really mind it. However, I was just treated to 15 or so minutes of listening to what I believe was cats mating in my basement. Either that, or they were being horribly tortured. Nanucci was very unhappy. It's really quiet now. I guess it's afterglow time. Please, no kittens! I mean, having the occasional bad-weather basement kitty is one thing . . . a family, though. Yeeee. That is both a "heeeeee" and a "yikes!" story.  Afterglow.  |
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Post by Lola m on Feb 11, 2010 21:02:08 GMT -5
Shan, Sounds like palliative care really is best at this point. Believe me, I know how hard this is. Just let your dad know that you love him and that it's OK for him to go when he needs to go and that you will be alright. The hospice folks will explain it to you better than I can. You have all my love and support.  We have had several conversations with the hospice folk, who are all perfectly wonderful, as is the facility itself. We were going to take Dad there today but circumstances moved it to tomorrow morning, so we had a chance to have a look around it this afternoon after doing all the paperwork. We are more at peace today than we have been in what seems like forever but which has actually only been a few days, mercifully, for not just us but Dad. My sister and I had a conversation in the kitchen tonight about wishing that death could be arranged and announced and experienced formally like a birth or a wedding, where you can tell everyone you want to be there to come at a certain time. But we can't, so. We wait. Hopefully, not for long. Dad wouldn't like that. Lots of love sent your way, Shan! |
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Post by Karen on Feb 11, 2010 21:04:06 GMT -5
So sorry. And the waiting part intensifies the suckiness. The worst part is that he's basically checked out of reality most of the time; he's been home more days than he's been at work so far this year, and there's a lot of stuff I can't do (mostly because my hands are getting worse, and I can't grasp most jars, bottles, cans, basically anything over about an inch in diameter) that he usually does at home that just aren't happening. Julia, and at the moment he's folded up like wet cardboard and I can't convince him he'd feel better if he'd eat something. Sounds like he's a bit depressed besides hurting. This time of year is good for getting people down. What did Jan used to call it? February is the armpit of winter, or something like that. |
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Post by Karen on Feb 11, 2010 21:04:50 GMT -5
I keep trying to get composed enough to make a coherant post about yesterday; no such luck. The bottom line is that Franklin will be reevaluated in three months (Happy Birthday to Me) and may have major back surgery in six months; he's supposed to be getting his other medical stuff under control and work on getting some muscular development going, but the first step is getting out of bed. Julia, argh.  and good vibes for both of you. Wish I could do more. Which by the way, I had a bit of a talk with my mom yesterday regarding stress levels and how I don't have anyone to talk to. She said something to the effect that (a) I could lean on her, and (b) she thinks it'd be good for her to help me, and it's about time she started doing that. Not that I'm going to overuse the privilege, but it's nice to know I can if I need to. Anne, Stickles glitter glue drying on both wands, and I assembled a pair of earrings from Artgirlz mini crown charms and a couple of teeny labradorite beads Good on your mom! |
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Post by Karen on Feb 11, 2010 21:06:47 GMT -5
Also a good idea. It, and District 9 and The Proposal and 500 Days of Summer (Mary Ann's suggestion) are all on my On Demand menu. We've never bought a movie through On Demand (Jim will only watch the free ones and they are pretty much all dreck---oh my gosh, the 1994 version of Frankenstein with Kenneth Branaugh and Robert DeNiro was a train wreck) for 4.99, so maybe I'll try out that feature. Easier than driving to blockbuster, yes? Do they just add it to your Comcast bill, or is there something I should know ahead of time about activating an account or something? They will just add it to your bill. I also recommend Redbox, if you have that in your area. We have several in my smallish town, normally just outside grocery stores. Movies for only a buck! (or less ) Redbox is good. I like that it has the option to reserve them online. I also second "Julie/Julia". That was a great movie! |
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on Feb 11, 2010 21:28:07 GMT -5
The worst part is that he's basically checked out of reality most of the time; he's been home more days than he's been at work so far this year, and there's a lot of stuff I can't do (mostly because my hands are getting worse, and I can't grasp most jars, bottles, cans, basically anything over about an inch in diameter) that he usually does at home that just aren't happening. Julia, and at the moment he's folded up like wet cardboard and I can't convince him he'd feel better if he'd eat something. Sounds like he's a bit depressed besides hurting. This time of year is good for getting people down. What did Jan used to call it? February is the armpit of winter, or something like that. Oh, the depression is all out in the open- he has problems when he's taking opiods over the long term: he was supposed to see a counselor this morning, but was too sick to leave the house. Julia, suddenly realizing I've got no money in my checking account because yesterday was payday. |
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Feb 11, 2010 21:48:05 GMT -5
Shan, Sounds like palliative care really is best at this point. Believe me, I know how hard this is. Just let your dad know that you love him and that it's OK for him to go when he needs to go and that you will be alright. The hospice folks will explain it to you better than I can. You have all my love and support. We have had several conversations with the hospice folk, who are all perfectly wonderful, as is the facility itself. We were going to take Dad there today but circumstances moved it to tomorrow morning, so we had a chance to have a look around it this afternoon after doing all the paperwork. We are more at peace today than we have been in what seems like forever but which has actually only been a few days, mercifully, for not just us but Dad. My sister and I had a conversation in the kitchen tonight about wishing that death could be arranged and announced and experienced formally like a birth or a wedding, where you can tell everyone you want to be there to come at a certain time. But we can't, so. We wait. Hopefully, not for long. Dad wouldn't like that. Death is not neat or tidy. Death is messy, awkward and always inconvenient. I think you are simply awesome and you are handling an impossibly painful situation with amazing grace. Always good thoughts for you and yours. |
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Post by SpringSummers on Feb 11, 2010 22:02:09 GMT -5
OK - time for Project Runway. The commercials seem to suggest they are making a dress for Heidi to wear on the cover of Marie Clare.
I guess we'll have to wait and see if there are any restrictions around it, or what.
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Post by Lola m on Feb 11, 2010 22:02:16 GMT -5
Project Runway! Yay!
So, what it the challenge?
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Feb 11, 2010 22:02:51 GMT -5
Morning Scubies. Well yesterday ended up being sort of sucktastic. On my way to the theater I was in a car accident. It wasn't bad, a driver rear-ended me and I wasn't hurt or anything. But I am sick (the zicam didn't work this time) and class was wild and rowdy though the show is going to be fantastic. I just feel really tired and drained and just a long day yesterday with cutting my hand in the file room, sick, car accident, rowdy class . . . . . and then I have a diva mom in this group. I messed up calling her kid Chase when his name is Chance and the mother launched into this whole long His name is Chance because we took a chance on him, his brother's name is lucky because he was . . . .um I can't remember and his other brother's name is Tye since he broke the tie. Gah. And more gah. Then she yelled at one of my little actors because he was rolling around. I yell at my students - not parents. I had to nicely tell her this. Thank God her son is amazing and talented. But I repeat Gah. Thank God it's Winchester Day. I need me some Cas. Even the most minor fenderbender is going to be a shock to the system. So glad you're okay, but still--be good to yourself, 'k? 'Cause we only gots us ONE Pixi. |
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Feb 11, 2010 22:05:18 GMT -5
Apparently, that baby does the opposite of whatever I post in a day. Last night, she slept through from 8 to 5:45, ate, and is now sleeping again. Of course, that means she's undereating, since she ate only half of what was left for her at daycare yesterday. But, whatever - she seems happy and healthy. As long as she doesn't start to dramatically shift weight curves, she can slow down a bit. Babies, toddlers, children, pre-adolescents, teenagers, young adults: the one totally predictable aspect of all ages is that the moment you even suspect that you have them all figured out they will change gears, directions, habits, likes, dislikes, even personality traits. Jim still has problems with this one say "Allie likes stuffed penquins, right?" Me: "well, she did go gaga over them for 6 weeks when she was 13." What she said. No matter what you say about her she will make a liar out of you. |
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Feb 11, 2010 22:06:13 GMT -5
PROJECT RUNWAY! Big BIG Challenge?  ? WOW!!! BIG!!! Dressing Heidi? Pregnant Heidi! That's bigger than big! |
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Post by Lola m on Feb 11, 2010 22:09:21 GMT -5
Marie Claire magazine . . . cover . . . rules: detail in the top part; color, not black, patterns; what will Spring season be all about, confident and sexy - and for Heidi!
OK!
So, what is our take on Spring? I say we go for totally wild!! A giant spring hat!! With frolicing dinosaurs on it!! Or maybe farm animals, to call back to our burlap sack triumph?
And bright bright bright! Neon pink and green and yellow!
And a flirty, flowy chiffony short dress!
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Feb 11, 2010 22:10:16 GMT -5
Sprimg? Start your engines! Needs color, needs interest at top and needs to be photo (shop) ready!
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Post by Lola m on Feb 11, 2010 22:11:16 GMT -5
Or babies!! Babies could be our pattern and theme!!
Oh, wait, we did that last year.
OH MY GOD!! Bunnies!! It must be bunnies!! Bright multi-color bunnies, for spring and for Buffyverse!!
Patterned fabric of bunnies and carrots. And a giant carrot hat!!
Yes!
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? WOW!!! BIG!!!