October 3, 2007
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Skunks, Headbands, Hula Hoops and Everyday Excitement
(now with scratch and sniff for a more realistic blogging experience)
stinky pups
The dogs had a disagreement with a skunk last night and lost. When you lose an argument with a skunk you not only feel embarrassed, you stink, too. The puppies were both sprayed in the face and it is incredibly hard to get the smellification out. I did some reading and found out that tomato juice does not actually neutralize the odor, it merely masks it so I made a paste out of mild dish liquid and baking soda and smeared it all over them and let it soak for a bit. Good times, good times.
They will be sleeping in the kitchen for a few nights, at least.
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Roo keeps busy
Jesse has been quiet and pensive lately; he thinks deeply at times and needs the silence to process it all. I know how he feels.
I am canning things and freezing vegetables and felting birds wearing small holiday hats on them to sell as ornaments and share as gifts.
cheep, cheep.
I am still somewhat sick. My lung infection and asthma have not cleared and it has been nearly 6 weeks. I still use the inhaler 3-5 times a day to catch my breath and I am a bit worn out from this. I tire easily and want to feel like myself again. sigh. But I manage and am doing all I can to keep my immunity up. I am learning to say no to things that drain me physically and mentally but baby steps take time.
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That said, the air is crisp and the leaves are pretty and my children are happy and my honey will be home for the winter soon and the pantry is stocked and my heart is full.
Full, full, full.
Comments (24)
wow wow wow. you are bizeeeeee. i love the birds! LOVE THEM, i tell you!
Jesse is such a little MAN! Such joyful busy-ness you have. Hope you kick that infection’s booty soon!
You have beautiful children.
The stinky skunk smell didn’t kick the bejeezus out of the lung infection and asthma? Not fair.:not-talking:
yay for the rest that winter brings.
Julie!
I received my little etsy purchases today and…there are just no words! Thank you!
a full heart and pantry..perfection…
I love that last picture of you.
A pantry full of yummy homegrown goodness. Lovely! I hope you are feeling one hundred percent again soon.
Sorry you’re still feeling poorly but, lucky you!
Hope you kick the infection soon. I love how you are so in tune with your kids. You need to write a book for those of us that are challenged in this area…i.e. me.
I so understand that smell. My dog Ziggy once got sprayed in the face, jumped into the truck and rubbed his face all over me, and I had to drive an hour to get home and start bathing him…and bathing hium…and bathing him…LOL..you have my empathy. Your pictures of Roo and Jesse are perfect: you have captured their spirits, wow! You’re so gifted, Julie. The bird is adorable. Are they on Etsy? Sorry you’re feeling poorly. I have asthma, too, and I know it can be exhausting. I hope you feel much better very soon.
A fan, Lisa
Finally: your heart is full, full, full and your readers are glad, glad, glad.
I hope your asthma and ickiness clear up soon. Otherwise. life sounds lovely!
:love:
Sending you lots of this :love: and hoping you get some extra of this :sleepy:
Ah yes, the dog – skunk showdown. The dog always loses.
(((Hugs))) I do hope you get better soon. It’s so frustrating to feel like your body is not cooperating.
Your children are so gorgeous. I love LOVE that second pic of Jesse.
You took your Dylan ad down. ?
I love my Juliepersons hair things! I bought them for my daughter- but I am keeping them! But now I bought some more, so maybe this time?
I had pneumonia 3 years ago and treated it with my homeopath and very dilute, ie strong, Pulsatilla. But with homeopathy it is so individual- that is not to say Pulsatilla would be right for you… Even with treatment I had a lingering cough for a good two months before I was truly “well”.
Sorry to hear that you still aren’t up to “Full Speed.” I hope thing are on the mend.
wowsers; Jesse is so handsome! I love your life!
Beautiful post!
JUlie, Coffee found a skunk a yr or so ago and we tried the tomato juice- yeah i think it just covered it up. someone told me a ‘trick’ but i forget. … I do like that shot of yourself there:big-smile: and the birdies too!!
Jesse’s hair is beyond fabulous.
Love the hula hoop!!!