Well, it’s still not 100% certain, but things aren’t looking good for Princess Ana. There are probably some hard decisions ahead. So here she is, looking perfect as usual: Update: The decision to put her to sleep has been made. We’ll tell the kids in the morning. Update: Ana died peacefully at the vet lastContinue reading “The beginning of the end”
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The Amazing Reverse-Goldilocks Belly
So. Last post I wrote about how the surgeon I saw about the gap in my abdominal muscles was probably too small to be covered through the public health system. “My hands are tied,” he said. “Although you certainly need the surgery.” I had a CT scan that revealed (among other things) the gap inContinue reading “The Amazing Reverse-Goldilocks Belly”
My job
In the afternoons, I pick up two girls from school and mind them. Louisette comes with me. The girls actually chose the two of us over several other potential babysitters. Louisette is delighted with the girls, and they are delighted with her. I have their mum’s permission to post this photo: Is it anyContinue reading “My job”
The Reverse Man Cold
I have what I call a bad cold – and doctors call bronchitis. I knew I’d been exposed to pneumonia, so I want to the doc to get pre-emptive antibiotics and discovered that, actually, I was quite sick. My favourite thing about CJ today: Unlike so many spouses of either gender, he is more likelyContinue reading “The Reverse Man Cold”
Chill
Happy Monday
Hello, Kitty
Eeeeeevvviiiilllll
1. “Mister? Mister, wake up!” 2. “What do you mean, “RUN!”? What kind of a doctor ARE you, anyway?”
So much to love
I’m reading “Pride and Prejudice”, a version which happens to have the below picture on the front cover. The painting is “Congratulations” by George Henry Harlow. Here is my list of concerns about the painting: 1. Why are these young women clearly teething? 2. Who stretched out their necks like that? 3. Why isContinue reading “So much to love”
I got got
So I was caught in a scam yesterday. A simple but brilliant*scam. My phone rang; I noticed it was a long-distance number and was instantly intrigued. All I heard when I picked up was a buzzing noise so, after a pathetically small period of wondering who had called me, I called the number back. No-oneContinue reading “I got got”
Nothin’ to see here
Hey look! No blog entry all weekend! Go. . . . play outside or something.
Diverting power to the main grid
I seem to be strangely busy these days*so I’ve decided to cut down on blogging a teensy bit. Those readers who’ve been around for a while (or who noticed that I still blogged while on my honeymoon/in labour/etc) will be stunned at this development, while the rest of you will be left wondering, “And theContinue reading “Diverting power to the main grid”
Ch-ch-ch-changes
So July is interesting so far. Our landlady is selling our flat; I’ve given up losing weight (for now); I’m about to go back on anti-depressants (just to see how functional I can get – possibly very functional indeed); my sister is in town and about to have a second child; and I’m looking forContinue reading “Ch-ch-ch-changes”
“Meg the Egg” full story
And yes, I know it’s weird. . . 4 Mum walked in on Hugh and I kissing. “Sex ed clearly isn’t enough,” she said, and gave each of us an egg with a drawn-on face to look after. She said it was the latest technology, and it would teach us about parenthood. Hugh freaked outContinue reading ““Meg the Egg” full story”
“The Captain’s Daughter” full story
1 I curled my toes around the narrow foot-rope, and dug my nails into the knot tying up the sail. No good; I bite my nails too much. On the up side, my teeth are good. I leaned into the wind and pulled at the knot with my teeth. Spitting fibers, I pulled the ropeContinue reading ““The Captain’s Daughter” full story”
“Zeppelin Jack and the Deadly Dueller” full tale
For those waiting for the diet coke and mentos rocket entry. . . it’s coming. I’m going and putting it together right now. “The Captain’s Daughter” tale begins tomorrow. In the meantime, here’s the full tale of this month: 1 Marm grabbed both of us boys by the collars, but Nip wriggled away. I trudgedContinue reading ““Zeppelin Jack and the Deadly Dueller” full tale”
How much do YOU love the internet?
Ubergeeks John Scalzi and Wil Weaton have done something wonderful. This: Other than writing stuff themselves, they had various other (in)famous people contribute, plus they ran a competition (based on the picture). Which I didn’t win. The book itself is, technically, free. You can go read it at http://unicornpegasuskitten.com/. But since the whole point ofContinue reading “How much do YOU love the internet?”
“Peace Hostage” complete tale
The next story, “Killer Robot Cat”, begins September 1. Yay for springtime and naughty fluffy robots! PEACE HOSTAGE 1 The boar was so close I could taste the stench of it. I pressed the butt of my spear into the rocky ground and shouted a challenge. The bleeding pig squealed and charged right onto myContinue reading ““Peace Hostage” complete tale”
When Good Libraries Go Bad (complete tale)
1 A tentacle circled my neck, squeezing the life out of me with agonizing skill. “Steve!” came Terry’s voice. “Steve! Wake up!” * I opened my eyes to Terry, leaning over me. He looked scruffy without his mind-mage robes on. “Your cthulhu nightmares suck.” “Sorry.” * We got up for breakfast. As the mind-mage, TerryContinue reading “When Good Libraries Go Bad (complete tale)”
Vampire Diaries (finished)
I will be posting today’s awesomeness in a separate post within half an hour. The next twittertale is “When Good Libraries Go Bad”, which begins on 1 July. 3 Woke up totally gross. Had a shower then realised I’m, like, a vampire now. My friend Sammy’s gonna be SO jealous! * Spent all day lookingContinue reading “Vampire Diaries (finished)”