Random thoughts in the Dog House

[mon]

No offence, D.T. is the laughing stock of the U.S.... has been forever it seems.

[cassiesmom]

I bought some liquid hand soap at Wal-Mart yesterday - they didn't have Softsoap, so I bought Lifebuoy which was the only liquid soap they had. Yecchhh! I don't like the smell at all, plus it's kind of watery. Serves me right.

mon, how are you?

[cassiesmom]

No offence, D.T. is the laughing stock of the U.S.... has been forever it seems.

I turned off Tuesday evening's debate after about 20 minutes. I couldn't follow it. So much talking. It reminded me of staff meetings I've been in where the agenda items are pretty broad and everyone has something to say. The discussion just keeps going in circles and nothing gets decided. So I turned it off. I do wonder who determines the topics and prepares the questions beforehand- is it the organization that's sponsoring the debates? Or the moderator? We'll see how the Vice-Presidential debate goes next week, I hope it will be more orderly than Tuesday night was. Yikes!

[mon]

Hello! I was looking forward to the debate too but I, like you couldn't bear to watch it for very long. They both behaved like children and who needs that? You are right, it was a waste of time. I guess now that Trump has covid, there may not be a debate anytime soon? Guess time will tell. I don't like the man but I wouldn't wish that disease on him or his wife. Might have helped had he put on a mask. Doing good here, thanks for asking 💕❤️ Sadly I must have shoulder replacement surgery. My broken arm just didn't heal right after the first 2 surgeries. Found this out yesterday, get a CT scan next week, go from there. Was upset at first but hell, what's the point. Gotta do what ya gotta do and move on right. That should be a long recovery, jeeeepers ☹️🙄 Never mind, sending best wishes and lotsa sunshine to you all🌈🎃👍🏿💕❤️

[cassiesmom]

mon, how is your shoulder? I'm thinking of you and wondering how you're doing. Hugs!

[mon]

My shoulder is hooped . I am not very pleased. Beautiful of you to ask, not sure when the surgery will be. Just got the MRI, CT scan on thurs. hope you are fine. I feel like poop. It's just fine, so many peeps going through so much worse. I don't want this surgery but guess I need it! I just want everyone to be okay, life is a bit weird lately eh. ❤️👍🏿

[mon]

P.s How is every little wee thing with you sweetheart.. I am so scared that you or anyone else may feel really sad, depressed, things have not been easy. I burst into tears a lot for NO reason quite a bit but only when I'm alone. These are very stressful times indeed and I want everyone to feel loved. I sometimes feel really unloved and sad. I just know that another Thanksgiving, another Christmas may go by, all of us separated 👎🏿 The truth is, everyone can be together in spirit and ... I love my beautiful family know I love them.

[phesina]

Dear mon, we're sending loads of good wishes and warm healing energies. Here's hoping this surgery will bring you some relief from the pain. Please keep us posted.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and from us!

[mon]

Thanks so much for thinking of me ❤️ Wishing you and yours the very best too! I'll let you know when they book my surgery, can't be soon enough. I want it over with ASAP if it must be done, ewww, SO yucky 🤢😜 Group cyberhugs to all Pet Talk Peeps ❤️💕👍🏿

[cassiesmom]

To mon: ((((hugs))))

I'm so ready for the election to be over. It's been very divisive. As we get closer to election day it seems to get worse. And Illinois COVID cases are trending upward again. I was really hoping it would be done and over with by now. No such luck. It's no use for me to worry about either of these things I can't control, though.

On a more positive note, there are a few trees around here beautifully showing their fall colors. I'll try to get some photos with my phone.

[mon]

Thanks, I caught that hug cassiesmom! I am so sorry the covid is not dying out where you are at, it's getting worse here in British Columbia too. We wear masks everywhere. My husband is an essential worker and hasn't skipped a beat in that department. He repairs heavy machinery so he isn't around a lot of people at his job sites and wears a mask always. I stay home and only grocery shop once a week, never go out or have company other than twice in months. The fall colours are more beautiful than ever this year, it is an artists wildest dream! This pandemic has taken a heavy toll on most people and I'm not sure that if and when it ends we will have learned a profound lesson or not. I guess life is what we make it and this covid crap was not a welcome guest. I have tried to be kinder and more understanding of strangers and more grateful for the loved ones in my life and the blessings I have. I am still grieving the loss of a loved one and I cannot imagine passing judgement on someone who is doing the same. It is impossible to know what other people are going through so the only way to go is kindness. Also, selfishly I realize that helping others only makes me feel better too so it's a "win win" situation, right girlfriend!? 👍🏿🤜🏻🤛🌹🤜🏻🤛💕❤️😻😻😻