My house is a mess. Contractors have repaired the bedroom ceiling and repaired a few other things around the house that were broken. Dust is everywhere and my bedroom and dining room furniture is piled into other rooms. Jean Claude and Roxie have enjoyed the adventures the clutter has created. In an effort to protect my laser printer I covered it with a blanket – now the printer is a resting place for the Japanese bobtail. Jean Claude likes perching atop my television set – now in the front room by a window. Soon the work will be completed and while I still have some cleaning to do, there will be order and my house will look even better It’s been a pretty rough time for me personally and professionally but I know that just like my house- God is just repairing my soul and that I will have to make the decision to do the clean up and peace will come. .
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And In This Corner….
For Roxie, the Japanese bobtail and Jean Claude, the Black Bombay play often erupts into an all in all cat fight complete with hissing, hollering, chasing and the moving of very heavy furniture. Usually Roxie, half JC’s size, whips him good. Jean Claude does get in a few licks before retreating to one of his spots. Of course his favorite spot is on my back lawn where he likes to sit and watch the world. Every great fighter has to rest after a battle. Just learned that another famous fighter “Smokin” Joe Frazier died at age 67. Frazier, a boxing great, fancied himself a performer outside the boxing ring as well. I still remember his off-key rendition of Wilson Pickett’s “Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You.”
Here is another lesser known song recorded by Frazier “Little Dog Heaven.”
Taking Our Medicine
So, once again I begin the challenging morning ritual of giving Roxie her meds. Yep, Roxie, the Japanese bobtail, is recovering from surgery and must take three different forms of prescription drugs. It’s definitely a challenge, and I am glad the reality television cameras are not rolling when I administer the medication, but eventually Roxie, after much hollering and screaming, takes her medicine. I think she knows it will make her feel better and extend her life.
There’s a lot of talk these days about how to solve this nation’s economic woes. There are a number among us who in the course of pursuing short-term greed have sacrificed long-term gain. Millions are jobless and devastated. Everyone is expressing outrage and pointing fingers. . Our political leaders have offered a myriad of solutions but don’t want to lose any ground for the 2012 elections. In scenes right out of Frank Capra’s 1939 classic “Meet John Doe.” Occupy Wall Street groups have sprung up all over the world. But in this country it should not be me against them. It’s U-S. Perhaps like Roxie it’s time for all of us to take our medicine.
She’s BAA-AA-CK
Roxie, the Japanese bobtail, is back from the vet’s. She had an extended stay and some surgery there because of a recurring urinary tract problem. CCL and I were allowed to visit her during her convalescence but now she’s back at my house, being well, Roxie. Jean Claude, the black Bombay, who had been very needy while Roxie was away appeared happy when I brought Roxie home. He greeted her at the door in fact. Roxie, however, was initially not so excited to see JC. While in her small carrier and then when I let her out she hissed loudly at him. Much later, after she got settled and spent some time cuddling with me, did she again resume her affection for her pal.
Waiting
This week and next I have jury duty – that means nightly I call in with my juror number to see if I’ve been picked to serve on a panel. I did not get picked today but I’m home waiting for the cable contractor and also to see what time I can pick up the Japanese bobtail Roxie from the vet. She had surgery on Friday and has been at the vet since last Tuesday. Saturday, CCL and I were allowed to pay her a visit. We both held her watched her and played music for her. She was in some pain and then calmed down. She seemed better for the most part when we left. Her absence is clearly tough on the black bombay Jean Claude, who totally male, has been extremely needy the last few days. He usually loves to go outside for his morning constitutional but today he sat almost listless by the backporch door and then came in the house after only a brief time as if hoping Roxie would be in the house when he returned.
Cats & All That ™ 