Sierah’s basketball team won their game this weekend (Now 3 and 0) but her school’s football team lost at Semi-State. I sure hate that, but at least they made it that far. Taryn road the fan bus to the game and didn’t return until 1:00AM Saturday morning…….she had fun and I sent her dressed like it was going to be sub zero outside. Arms sticking almost straight out in my goose down coat with all the stuff she had on under it…oh, and a blanket…..I guess some kid that just had on a thin jacket used the blanket.
From the paper on Sierah’s game:
SOUTH SIDE 63, CARROLL 50
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South Side
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9
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20
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6
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28-63
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Carroll
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11
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13
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16
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10-50
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South Side: Katie Ball 0 0-0 0, Zaquanna Braden 4 5-6 13, Demetria Eley 4 2-12 10, Sha`la Jackson 7 2-4 16, Marcyea Mingo 2 6-8 11, Sierah ****** 1 2-2 4, Normalyn Smith 2 3-4 9, team 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 20-36 63.
Stellar:
Stellar has proved to be a big baby. He carries around the stuffed polar bear non-stop. He had it so full of drool and stinky stuff that I decided to wash it last night. He wined the entire time it was washing and drying…..He leans on you when he stands next to you and he wants you to touch him all the time.
He has now been introduced to Murphy, Cheyenne, Tonka and Franny. Only the two boys left. Once we get that taken care of, we can leave them all out together. Stellar seems fine with all of them.
I took lots of photos of him with a 35 mm camera so I will get them developed within the next few days. He looks so cute curled up on the couch with is “Woobie.” (That’s what we call Murphy’s stuffed animal, so that is what Stellar’s is called too.)
He is eating really well but wants someone with him when he eats. He follows me everywhere. When I drove away this morning he was standing in the doorway looking at me. I will return home in 3 hours and I pray he is okay during that time. He will have free roam of the house so I hope that eases his tension. I think he is going to have separation anxiety.
He is so darn big. When standing next to my table or counter, he is eye level with them. Even the stove. We have to keep stuff pushed back and tell him no…..he almost had a chicken leg last night…….he stands in the kitchen and drools when you cook, licking his chops.
He loved his big bone, the stuffed bear, the fake stuffed bone that squeaks and the Kong with peanut butter, but was not interested in the ball. He is still frightened outside and will not go further than about 10 feet into the yard. I can’t imagine how the poor guy felt in those woods all that time. He is such a big ole baby. He is really doing well. Much better than any expectations I could of ever had for him.
A 3 legged cat:
Over the summer this 3 legged cat kept appearing at my house. Not unusual because I leave food out since I started feeding black cat long ago…..even when he moved into the house because there are so many neighborhood strays. The 3 legged cat did look healthier than most of the others and has always had a good body weight. Just the missing leg. I assumed he was someone’s cat, just out roaming.
The kids think he belongs to the Frat house behind us, but I just think he has lived in a small patch of trees right next door. Those boys have always had a dog and have always taken really good care of it; I just don’t think they would let this cat roam if it did belong to them.
I am going to ask them tonight after work because the cat now is wanting in my house. I know “Him Black Cat” would not have it and I am not sure about the dogs……but I did set up a little shelter for him on my porch. He is super friendly and really vocal. Looks in my window and meows to come inside. He tries to slip in the house every time we come in or out. I guess he decided the porch will do for now.
Bach Flower Remedies:
Check out: http://www.metta.org.uk/therap/Bach.htm This is not the best place, for the best understanding of the remedies, but it will give you an idea. They do work, for people and dogs. The best way to administer it is a few drops under the tongue but you can ad it to water or rub it into the skin. The bottles will range in price from $6 to $16 depending on where you get them. Most large Pet chains are starting to carry them. If not, ordering on line is easy enough….lots of places have it.
I would say, if you have a dog frightened by storms or that has separation anxiety or any other phobia the “Rescue Remedy” would be of help to them and you both. It is all natural and non-habit forming.
A good book:
This morning I was thinking of a book…well, two books you guys should read. I know my blog friends who have followed Stellar’s story would love these books. They are called “Found Dogs” and “Second Chances” by Elise Lufkin . I would recommend anyone reading them….They are short stories, with beautiful back and white photos of each dog who is written about and they are both an easy read. I have checked them both out over and over from my library. http://www.founddogs.com/ (Please check them out and read them, I promise you will love them…..) If you read those and love them, then check out “Dog is my co-pilot” printed by the publishers of BARK magazine. (Another favorite of mine.)
Once you read them, let me know what you think!
Laura
