You may have not noticed how often your cat meows, or exactly what it sounds like, but lately it seems like suddenly they always have something to say. Even when your cat is sitting all alone, they start belting out the meows. It seems like it’s nonstop now, and you’re starting t...
Rest is important when you’re trying to get over a cold — and rest is not just getting enough sleep. If you have a cold, you might want to avoid strenuousexercisefor 2 or 3 days. If your cold symptoms are all above your neck, like a runny nose, stuffy head, and sneezing, it ...
She’s getting old. Fourteen this year. She’s very outdoorsy and had needed to recently be re-trained to use the box. We had a different box last year, and you know how that goes with cats. Something different = possible threat to cat’s life. I’m not sure how the cat can perc...
She’s getting old. Fourteen this year. She’s very outdoorsy and had needed to recently be re-trained to use the box. We had a different box last year, and you know how that goes with cats. Something different = possible threat to cat’s life. I’m not sure how the cat can perc...
Encouraged other HSCT patients, like Diana Rees, who is now a veteran! Drove 15 hours each way to pick up Sochi, a rescue cat, in Atlanta. Kissed my last of 4 extra doses of chemo goodbye!! No more “blue devil” (chemo).
You are dealing with a brain illness.Do not give into self-loathing. You would not hate yourself for sneezing from allergies or having diabetes. Trust your psychiatrist and therapist.It will be tempting to be suspicious of their motives. They are not in cahoots with “big pharma”. They are...
. There is a saying that "coughs and sneezes spread illness". Always use a handkerchief( 手帕) or napkin to cover your mouth when coughing and your nose when sneezing. That way, the germs won't get onto your hands and spread to things you touch such as doors, cups...
Elinor woke for about an hour during the night as her nose started running and she was sneezing. (Elinor didn’t manage to sleep through the night until she was three years old. The first time she did it and we had had our first undisturbed night in years we thought she had died!) ...
“BROBEE SICK!” Natalie had hollered. RIP Brobee. Natalie came downstairs and opened some presents. She also got a bike. She can’t pedal yet so this is pissing her off. Lots of shouting is coming from our household. Later, she had some friends come over for some cupcakes. We passed...
“She had some pretty major surgery yesterday. Are y’all sure she’s ready to go home?” I asked. “SHE thinks she’s ready to go home!” said the nurse. I went into Mom’s room. “Are you SURE about this whole going home thing? You were extremely sick yesterday, and I don’...