Some Pics From My Day – Jan 17, 2025

The grands spent the night last night, and we got them up early and got them off to school. Lyra only had a half-day, so she was here in the afternoon while her siblings were still in class. Jared & Emma were also here in the afternoon, they are like family to us and the …
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GUEST POST from Don: Termites

TERMITES Imagine living your entire life underground, requiring a gut bacteria which can kill you if it gets on your skin, and eating wood for a living. That would make anyone angry.  It would make me angry. Now imagine not having any serious defensive weapons except your bodily gasses and a large headed version of yourself …
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VIDEO: Feeding Our Dogs (Real Food!)

It occurred to me several weeks ago that nobody else in this family eats “kibble” – the parrots and Pete & I eat real food, and avoid processed 95% of the time. So we made the choice to feed Maisie & Chuy the same way. Tonight after making a batch of food for them I …
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GUEST POST from Don – Medical Advocacy

MEDICAL ADVOCACY We have found that we must have advocates for medical purposes.  The best thing about being an adult is that you get to stand up for yourself (or you have the skill to ask for help when you need it). Can I tell a story?  My mom had Waldenstrom’s, a blood cancer that produces thick …
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