Weather-wise we've gone from the Atmospheric River to Snowmaggedon, back to the torrential rain and now some depressing fog. It feels like it closes in the sky and makes me feel claustrophobic. Younger Daughter and I are muddling along, trying to respect each other's boundaries while keeping our cats from killing each other. That will undoubtedly result in more damage to the carpet in one room and to the door in the other. :( Carol is a friendly girl who is used to living with her brother and another kitty whereas Mari is absolutely convinced that any cat in her house or yard must be eliminated!
Carol has beautiful coloring, doesn't she? Like most of us she's learned that the path of life can hold surprises and changes. We're going in one direction and suddenly we branch off onto detours where the "scenery" is completely different. Our roads aren't linear; they're full of curves and what we think is our reality can blow apart in an instant. Younger Daughter does have a therapy appointment today; I hope it goes OK and that she'll want to continue. I don't hold out much hope of that though. As I discovered, counseling that doesn't make you uncomfortable and a bit threatened isn't doing any good. I don't know that she's ready or willing to deal with those feelings.
In spite of the grayness, I got out for a walk in my putrid bright jacket. It's healthy for me to keep to some of my normal routine.
Even though I'm not really going places, it's helpful to have these free tests around. I'm expecting a couple more since the federal and state government are sending them. I jumped on the websites as soon as they were available! However, did you realize that they do have expiration dates? I'll need to get Covid before June 22. 2022.
I remind myself that when there are clouds in the sky and in our lives there can also be the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. I can't really tell which one this is; can you? However, YD tells me that it's a sunrise since Mt. Rainier is in the background. :)
The kitty sure is pretty. She seems so calm in the picture.
I truly hope the counseling session will help and she will be willing to give
it a fair chance.
I ordered the 4 free tests and then us daycare providers received an email that we
can get a package of 30 free for testing with our families. I think it went through
here a couple weeks ago as a cold with the kids. 2 tested positive with only slight
cold symptoms. Mom tested positive so tested the kids and was shocked they were positive
too, so I think they all had it. I hope they did!! ha!
The sunset is gorgeous. We have had just absolutely beautiful sun rises and sun sets and
so many sun dogs that are beautiful too, with our bitter cold weather temps.
Posted by: Wendy | January 25, 2022 at 01:12 PM
We are still waiting on our tests but that isn't surprising. I have been reading though about the short useful dates on them and many people are complaining about that. I have a feeling that by June, Omicron will be in the rearview mirror and we will be talking about another variant.
Posted by: Ed | January 25, 2022 at 02:10 PM
What a great looking car, and I like your life’s lesson went along with her. I hope your daughters session goes well.
Posted by: AC | January 25, 2022 at 02:26 PM
At least your choice of colorful jacket kept you from getting hit in the fog!
Maybe Carol should go with YD to counseling too. Gives tyrant Mari a break. They do have those Glade-like plug in devices from Chewy.com to supposedly calm cats. They work at my veterinarian son's house.
Be patient with the therapy; it's baby steps you know. I always liked the thought that nobody gets from Point A to Point Z in life without a little help.
Yep, all the tests have expire dates. That's why, before the government free ones became available, I didn't order any online, not knowing what the dates would be. But that's when the TEST expires and shouldn't be used; nope not a requirement to catch covid to test, nor will you expire after the expire date. That IS a beautiful sky, very close to Hawaii's views; almost like an Indian blanket summer.
Linda in Kansas
Posted by: DrumMajor | January 25, 2022 at 03:42 PM
Carol looks cool, calm and collected; maybe she's taking the change in stride. Great that YD has taken the first step and made an appointment. Your influence has gotten a positive result. Yes, I do believe strong women rule. With your ongoing gentle influence and support, I predict good things will happen. Your yellow jacket is really lovely on you and perfect on a gray day. Your sunrise photo is fantastic. Nature is truly beautiful.
Posted by: Susan | January 25, 2022 at 05:01 PM
Therapy is measured by time. I hope today is a good start for YD.
Posted by: Joanne Noagon | January 25, 2022 at 05:16 PM
Carol, like most members of the feline community, is beautiful. So serene. So omniscient. So cat.
Also, that picture of Mt. Rainier and the sky (who knows what it is) is stunning. I just corrected my misspelling of the name of the mount and wondered if it is that way because Washington is rainier than other places.
Posted by: Catalyst | January 25, 2022 at 06:21 PM
Carol is truly beautiful! And so sad the cats don't get along, but that's not unusual. Even after having Nikki for over two years, she and Wylie (at 9!) do NOT get along. They just typically ignore each other, but now and then there are fisticuffs.
I'm very glad—and quite surprised!—that YD agreed to see a therapist. I hope she gives it a chance. And I hope the therapist is well-trained in helping YD to open up and self-reflect. I feel it's the best thing she can do for herself right now!
Posted by: Tonya Watkins | January 26, 2022 at 12:14 AM
Glad to read this about YD, Margaret. Looks like everyone's on the same page except for Mari! BTW, that's a great photo of Carol--and your majestic Mt. Rainier. Interesting about the short shelf life of those tests too, I signed up for them the same hour they were announced on the news, but I'm not sure why,..
Posted by: DougM | January 26, 2022 at 05:46 AM
Good luck with the cats. Carol looks like our two cats, my they RIP. I always said they were cats in stripe-y pajamas. I'm not surprised there are expiration dates on the Covid test, but I sure wish they were usable for years, not months.
Posted by: Ally bean | January 26, 2022 at 10:51 AM
I'm just surprised the expiration dates are so soon. I've ordered my government tests. I wish I had one last week when the pulmonary therapist told me to be sure to wash my hands when I got home because the virus was "all over the place" there. Why wait till I get home? I have hand sanitizer in the car. I'm not running a fever but I am having a bad week.
I really do hope that therapy goes well. It's not meant to be a quick process despite what insurance companies think. But if she connects with a therapist it could be really helpful.
Good luck with your adorable kitties. Oh and beautiful photo of the mountain. Wishing I was there!
Posted by: Zazzy | January 26, 2022 at 11:51 AM
I wonder if the expiration dates are "true". Also Carol the cat is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: kayak woman | January 26, 2022 at 02:48 PM
I love that the cat's name is Carol.
That sunset is gorgeous.
Posted by: Pixie | January 27, 2022 at 06:13 PM