Random Items

Some random items going on in my life and in my head.

** We think our fur baby, Izzy, has to have surgery again.  Sunday was the first time I have ever heard her cry. Oh my goodness, it was awful. She could not put her left back foot down. She was behaving just like when she tore her ACL.

If you remember me telling you that once one is torn they expect the other to go to. Every damn person I saw on the street while walking her had to tell me. So I asked the vet and indeed that is correct. We assumed that was the issue. But upon examination, they also found a huge lump on her inner leg as well that she will not allow us to touch. We ferminate her (it's something that helps with shedding) each day so how either of could have missed this enormous lump is odd.
She was in such pain that we took her to the ER. They felt she had a tear again but they too were quite concerned about the lump. 

We need to bring her back to the surgeon (next to the ER thankfully) on Thursday morning to see Dr. Morris who did her last surgery. He will confirm or deny a need for surgery and they will aspirate the lump to see what this is.
I am praying it is just what we have been calling her lady lumps. Those are fatty deposits that Labradors and Goldens get. She has a couple of those and we have never had them checked further because the doctors always say they move around and that means a fatty deposit. But this came out of nowhere and is not like the others. That is our big concern and fear.
My goodness owning a dog is expensive. It is like having a child. There is always something. 

If Izzy needs the surgery they have an appointment on the books for that day as well. We are preparing as though that is what will happen. No food or drink after a certain time etc. All I can say is, "Thank God for dog insurance!" But bottom line it's our fur baby we are most concerned about.

** I was thrilled to see that my new fav show on Netflix, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel won a golden globe for the lead actress. Amazing since it has only been streaming for 30 days. Told you it was good. 😋

**Speaking of the Globes - warning - my opinion only -
If I have to hear about Oprah for president one more time I will vomit.  Yes, she gave a very good church style speech. But just because she has a vocabulary, is articulate and can put a concise thought together to form a complete sentence we automatically go for president? 
Gee didn't we just elect a tv personality? Do we wish to watch Battle of the Network Stars come election time? Heaven help us.

Yes, he has the vocabulary of a 6th grade. Yes, he is not knowledgable about anything, especially how his job works. Yes, he says things "like, I'm smart" all the time and it is embarrassing to our country. (a valley girl says like all the time as do 12 yr olds and that is pitiful) 
He just took credit for no aviation crashes in the US for the past year. 
What a total buffoon. So he's flying all the planes too? Idiot.

But just because she gave a good speech is no reason to think we need another TV personality. Besides isn't she busy enough? 
She owns a TV Network, 1/2 of Weight Watchers, a correspondent on 60 minutes, owner of a girls school etc.  She has more money than God and she has no experience. Have Americans become so stupid that they think all it takes to be a good leader is to give a great speech? 
If that is the requirement I think my husband should run.He spent his corporate white-collar career giving speeches. He's elected!

If we want a good woman, how about Elizabeth Warren? 
If you just want a damn good candidate on many levels how about Cory Booker? They have worked in gov't for a long enough time to be knowledgeable. 
They have done some great things as well for the country and their states. 
Also not in gov't so long that they are career politicians.
Okay, enough of politics. Hate that on my blog but I just had to with this O. thing. It's stupid at best to me. Americans want easy and stupid and I find it frustrating when it involves our lives.

** I had to pick up my rent-a-car this morning. It's so weird how difficult it is to use a new car. I couldn't find anything. I brought the owners manual into the house to look over so I am looking for things while driving. It's a Toyota Rav 4. It's not as comfortable as my Highlander but it will do just fine until I get my car back.
On the way to the appointment at 8am this morning it was very very icy and foggy. I kept praying that I would make it there without another accident. I have a very old car so I have a key to start the car. She handed this thing to me and I made myself look old and said, "Where is the key?"  Oops. She laughed and said, "you sound like my grandmother" Okay lady I liked you, that wasn't necessary. She told me just use that to lock and unlock the car. The button inside the car starts and stops it. I was embarrassed, but I survived. 

**It feels like a heat wave. It was 33 this morning. I think our high will be 35.
Then tomorrow in the mid 40's then the 50's on Thursday and 60 on Friday. 
It will feel like putting on your shorts weather after -1.
But it will turn back into winter over the weekend. So we must enjoy this while we can right? Happy warm Tuesday.