... and into the Light

Watching the cat bounce and dance across the room.
Fascinated as the toy mouse gets tossed all about.
Her desperately trying to get into my water bottle because in her feline eyes my water is somehow cleaner, more fresh and colder than hers.
Pulling into the driveway and seeing her staring out the window waiting for me to come home.
The croak-like meows that beg for treats.
The quiet purrs that express her gratitude and comfort.

It's been almost a year - 10 months in fact. And her presence still brings me comfort and joy.
Barely making up for the loss of George.

Labels: Asia, George, love

Asia, my baby, warmer of feet, bather of hands and giver of comfort.

George, my turkey, the one who gives kisses, and giggler at the Simpson's.


I gave you away, out of love and respect. You deserve more than I can give you. Although you may be with a new family now, you will always hav a piece of my heart.
I love you George.

Labels: Asia, George, good-bye

I feel like I have dropped of the face of the planet - which in retrospect is wrong - you can't drop off the face of the planet - you need to become a projectile and then shot off the face of the planet - but whatever - that's beside the point.

I am in Windsor -enjoying spending time with my nieces - which is completely reaffirming my desire to not procreate! Kids are great - the whole "family" thing is great - just not for me.

I decided to play Wii today - and man - holy FUN!!! and exhausting. I tried my hand at Tiger Woods - it;s so much harder than on the PS2, but I am looking forward to practicing more.
My brother is taking me to a couple Tigers games... no idea who is watching the girls! lol

so far George is OK - I think it better that the girls aren't here all day to bug him... and he can be out of the cage and on his perch.

I started the new medication on Friday and I feel, well, exhausted. But whatever... I have time everyday to nap!

Oh... and I have a headache.

That's all. I do hope everyone out there is well.

Labels: George, napping, nieces, Wii

So… I’ve been talking to Phoenix, well cause that’s what I do.
And we came tot the realization that I don’t write as often as I used to, but the suggestion was made that I should just leave a note and say HI! I’m still alive, living this so-called life. I am doing the best I can, with what I’ve got…
Basically I am a walking cliché!

And on a funny note. I just scared the crap out of George. He was sleeping and I snuck up on him and waited. HE has this habit of in his sleep opening his eyes and “checking” for intruders… at that point the acknowledged me and jumped… I though he was going to fall down. It was awesome (yes and mean) but in case you didn’t know I am a little bored and must get my giggles somehow.
I have a fantastic voyage planned and it means I get to see my nieces (and my brother) and play WII for 3 weeks… should be … fantastic!

Labels: George, life, Phoenix

I’ve done some strange things in my time. I mean, being escorted out of a town by police to prevent a friend from being arrested, you know - things like that.
Today is the start of a new era - the next phase in bathing the bird. I have discovered that he can be shampooed using no more tears baby shampoo. So today was his first “shampoo”. It wasn’t as bad for me as I thought, I expected scratches, bites, screaming (from him, not me) and well… like a psycho / Hitchcock movie scenario.
What I got was a little bird, clean and smelling pretty, and some kisses thank you.
He never ceases to amaze me. He has changed so much since I took over his care almost 10 years ago. He’s become so sweet and cuddly. I wish my family could truly experience the real George, the one I know and play with everyday.
Mind you - I do enjoy finding new ways to “torture” him. He is cold and shivering right now, but he smells baby fresh!

Labels: George, shampoo