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Mar. 7th, 2010
Sunday morning, with dozing dogs
Mar. 7th, 2010 09:32 amWell, in truth one is chewing a Kong ball and the other is beside me on the couch poking me with her paw.
Yesterday was lovely, 40s and sunny. I actually had the back door open for an hour or so until the chill got to me. It really was too early, but it was nice while it lasted.
Bought more seeds yesterday. Mesclun, sweet basil, and mixed sweet peppers. Counting the days, and hoping for a warmer, sunnier summer.
Gaby had her stitches removed on Friday. Everything looks fine...except when we got home, she started licking her shaved leg. I don't know why it itched--growing hair, tape residue--but in a couple of hours she managed to lick a raw spot. I cleaned and bandaged it, so now she's limping again. Any little thing on her legs seems to bother her. At least she doesn't pull at the bandage, which is an amazement. She's like Mickey in that respect. King is the opposite--he pulls off a bandage as I'm applying it. Doesn't even wait for me to tape it.
Cloudy today. Could rain. Spring is out there somewhere, looking for landing lights.
In running news, I managed to somehow screw up my right knee. It's bugging me in the same place that I torqued a few years ago when I slipped on some snow over ice. It feels hyperextended.
It may have been a shoe issue. I had to go back to some old shoes for a couple of weeks, and I think the cushioning was shot. OTOH, it may just be the way it will always be. Once the lower leg issues went away thanks to the orthotics, other issues would present. I will lay off until knee feels better, then try again with new shoes. If I still have problems, I may need to give race walking a try. It only hits the knees with 1.3 times body weight , instead of the 3-4 that stresses them when running. It takes practice, though.
I know I could try knee-strengthening, but I really, really don't have time to join a gym right now.
So, a little discouraged. I was just at the point where the back of the closet jeans were starting to fit again. Dammit.
Quiet day. Writing day. A little laundry. Dinner will be tuna steak with fruit. Salad with homemade lemon vinaigrette--first time I made that dressing, and it came out really well. Maybe couscous.
Yesterday was lovely, 40s and sunny. I actually had the back door open for an hour or so until the chill got to me. It really was too early, but it was nice while it lasted.
Bought more seeds yesterday. Mesclun, sweet basil, and mixed sweet peppers. Counting the days, and hoping for a warmer, sunnier summer.
Gaby had her stitches removed on Friday. Everything looks fine...except when we got home, she started licking her shaved leg. I don't know why it itched--growing hair, tape residue--but in a couple of hours she managed to lick a raw spot. I cleaned and bandaged it, so now she's limping again. Any little thing on her legs seems to bother her. At least she doesn't pull at the bandage, which is an amazement. She's like Mickey in that respect. King is the opposite--he pulls off a bandage as I'm applying it. Doesn't even wait for me to tape it.
Cloudy today. Could rain. Spring is out there somewhere, looking for landing lights.
In running news, I managed to somehow screw up my right knee. It's bugging me in the same place that I torqued a few years ago when I slipped on some snow over ice. It feels hyperextended.
It may have been a shoe issue. I had to go back to some old shoes for a couple of weeks, and I think the cushioning was shot. OTOH, it may just be the way it will always be. Once the lower leg issues went away thanks to the orthotics, other issues would present. I will lay off until knee feels better, then try again with new shoes. If I still have problems, I may need to give race walking a try. It only hits the knees with 1.3 times body weight , instead of the 3-4 that stresses them when running. It takes practice, though.
I know I could try knee-strengthening, but I really, really don't have time to join a gym right now.
So, a little discouraged. I was just at the point where the back of the closet jeans were starting to fit again. Dammit.
Quiet day. Writing day. A little laundry. Dinner will be tuna steak with fruit. Salad with homemade lemon vinaigrette--first time I made that dressing, and it came out really well. Maybe couscous.
Sunday morning, with dozing dogs
Mar. 7th, 2010 09:32 amWell, in truth one is chewing a Kong ball and the other is beside me on the couch poking me with her paw.
Yesterday was lovely, 40s and sunny. I actually had the back door open for an hour or so until the chill got to me. It really was too early, but it was nice while it lasted.
Bought more seeds yesterday. Mesclun, sweet basil, and mixed sweet peppers. Counting the days, and hoping for a warmer, sunnier summer.
Gaby had her stitches removed on Friday. Everything looks fine...except when we got home, she started licking her shaved leg. I don't know why it itched--growing hair, tape residue--but in a couple of hours she managed to lick a raw spot. I cleaned and bandaged it, so now she's limping again. Any little thing on her legs seems to bother her. At least she doesn't pull at the bandage, which is an amazement. She's like Mickey in that respect. King is the opposite--he pulls off a bandage as I'm applying it. Doesn't even wait for me to tape it.
Cloudy today. Could rain. Spring is out there somewhere, looking for landing lights.
In running news, I managed to somehow screw up my right knee. It's bugging me in the same place that I torqued a few years ago when I slipped on some snow over ice. It feels hyperextended.
It may have been a shoe issue. I had to go back to some old shoes for a couple of weeks, and I think the cushioning was shot. OTOH, it may just be the way it will always be. Once the lower leg issues went away thanks to the orthotics, other issues would present. I will lay off until knee feels better, then try again with new shoes. If I still have problems, I may need to give race walking a try. It only hits the knees with 1.3 times body weight , instead of the 3-4 that stresses them when running. It takes practice, though.
I know I could try knee-strengthening, but I really, really don't have time to join a gym right now.
So, a little discouraged. I was just at the point where the back of the closet jeans were starting to fit again. Dammit.
Quiet day. Writing day. A little laundry. Dinner will be tuna steak with fruit. Salad with homemade lemon vinaigrette--first time I made that dressing, and it came out really well. Maybe couscous.
Yesterday was lovely, 40s and sunny. I actually had the back door open for an hour or so until the chill got to me. It really was too early, but it was nice while it lasted.
Bought more seeds yesterday. Mesclun, sweet basil, and mixed sweet peppers. Counting the days, and hoping for a warmer, sunnier summer.
Gaby had her stitches removed on Friday. Everything looks fine...except when we got home, she started licking her shaved leg. I don't know why it itched--growing hair, tape residue--but in a couple of hours she managed to lick a raw spot. I cleaned and bandaged it, so now she's limping again. Any little thing on her legs seems to bother her. At least she doesn't pull at the bandage, which is an amazement. She's like Mickey in that respect. King is the opposite--he pulls off a bandage as I'm applying it. Doesn't even wait for me to tape it.
Cloudy today. Could rain. Spring is out there somewhere, looking for landing lights.
In running news, I managed to somehow screw up my right knee. It's bugging me in the same place that I torqued a few years ago when I slipped on some snow over ice. It feels hyperextended.
It may have been a shoe issue. I had to go back to some old shoes for a couple of weeks, and I think the cushioning was shot. OTOH, it may just be the way it will always be. Once the lower leg issues went away thanks to the orthotics, other issues would present. I will lay off until knee feels better, then try again with new shoes. If I still have problems, I may need to give race walking a try. It only hits the knees with 1.3 times body weight , instead of the 3-4 that stresses them when running. It takes practice, though.
I know I could try knee-strengthening, but I really, really don't have time to join a gym right now.
So, a little discouraged. I was just at the point where the back of the closet jeans were starting to fit again. Dammit.
Quiet day. Writing day. A little laundry. Dinner will be tuna steak with fruit. Salad with homemade lemon vinaigrette--first time I made that dressing, and it came out really well. Maybe couscous.
Sunday night, should be sleeping
Mar. 7th, 2010 11:11 pmWatched the Oscars for the first time in forever. The Twitter dump will be formidable. Just warning you.
I did not see any of the nominated films. If things hold true to form, I will see one in about three years' time, and either hate it or wonder what took me so long.
Carey Mulligan. I saw her face and thought, Damn, she looks familiar. Looked her up. She played Sally Sparrow in Blink. Not to pat myself on the back, but I noted then that she was a very good actress. Guess the Oscar nom confirms it.
And now I need to sleep because tomorrow is Monday, dammit.
I did not see any of the nominated films. If things hold true to form, I will see one in about three years' time, and either hate it or wonder what took me so long.
Carey Mulligan. I saw her face and thought, Damn, she looks familiar. Looked her up. She played Sally Sparrow in Blink. Not to pat myself on the back, but I noted then that she was a very good actress. Guess the Oscar nom confirms it.
And now I need to sleep because tomorrow is Monday, dammit.
Sunday night, should be sleeping
Mar. 7th, 2010 11:11 pmWatched the Oscars for the first time in forever. The Twitter dump will be formidable. Just warning you.
I did not see any of the nominated films. If things hold true to form, I will see one in about three years' time, and either hate it or wonder what took me so long.
Carey Mulligan. I saw her face and thought, Damn, she looks familiar. Looked her up. She played Sally Sparrow in Blink. Not to pat myself on the back, but I noted then that she was a very good actress. Guess the Oscar nom confirms it.
And now I need to sleep because tomorrow is Monday, dammit.
I did not see any of the nominated films. If things hold true to form, I will see one in about three years' time, and either hate it or wonder what took me so long.
Carey Mulligan. I saw her face and thought, Damn, she looks familiar. Looked her up. She played Sally Sparrow in Blink. Not to pat myself on the back, but I noted then that she was a very good actress. Guess the Oscar nom confirms it.
And now I need to sleep because tomorrow is Monday, dammit.