Oh God Leo, that's awful someone got mugged. And so sad, especially for the poor man. Muggings are terrible no matter what but going after someone who is obviously vulnerable like that is just another level of deplorable. If there's anyone you can report the company to as a whole, like a housing authority or something, you should do so. Obviously they need to be held accountable, and I hope you can find a way to do that. I really wish her situation wasn't so complicated for you to deal with. Hugs

I'm so tired still. Damn covid. Thankfully work yesterday was slow, I'm hoping tomorrow will be too. Today unfortunately isn't...I have a doctor's appointment this morning which I'm dreading for several reasons...my doctor sucks and it's just going to be frustrating, I really don't want to get weighed because it's bound to make me feel terrible about myself, and I just don't want the errand. I decided to go to the art store afterwards too, I'll already be almost halfway there so ultimately it'll save me time this weekend. I'm definitely coming home and taking a nap after, and probably relaxing the rest of the day. I might go to the brewery with the signs (didn't get there this past weekend, don't really want to go during the super bowl), but if I feel really terrible I'll skip that. Otherwise just working on burning stuff. I ordered myself a redwood slab to make a coffee table for myself...I have a couple pieces of elm for tables, but this was so pretty. It'll be paid for by the money from the signs too. And I'll sell both elm tables probably, or make myself an end table with the smaller one. Either way they'll still be used for something nice. I think I'm going to finish the raven project for bf, which won't take long really, and then my break from commissions will officially begin. I have so much I've been putting on hold, and as much as I like doing custom pieces for others, I know I need to step back and do stuff for myself. No timelines, I have most of it here so not much money required, and some new and interesting decorations will hopefully be a pick me up. But I need to go get ready, gotta leave in an hour and I have a few things I need to get done before I go.

Oh and I found that a high CK level can be associated with hypokalemia, which Koshka has. Only thing about that is her potassium level was actually decent this time, and she's not showing the signs of muscle weakness that are typical of polymyositis. Cats usually kinda hang their head, gait is altered etc. She doesn't have any differences in how she walks, and no cervical ventrofelxion. She also ate well last night and this morning. If she would only keep doing that instead of making me worry about her, that would be great. I'm going to recheck her blood in a couple weeks and see what happens, I guess. And she's going to be 8 this year, so obviously I'm worried about if she'll have a normal lifespan, or what kinds of crazy things I'll have to do to keep her stable when she's older. I swear, nothing is easy

Morning - It is about to get bitterly cold here. To the point that antifreeze could freeze in the engine of a car. I have to get out of here and to the grocery store. We are also expecting 2-4 inches of snow later. Glad that I got gas yesterday. I do however, have to find a long funnel for my car. It is next to impossible to get gas line antifreeze in my car because of the gas tank configuration. My partner was supposed to find one a while back and didn't.

I did get to the stained glass place yesterday. They are only open by appointment which was not noted on their website. I now know where it is and will maybe try again next week. It was a nice day for a little drive.

I got all excited yesterday because I had a notification in one of my hospital records sites. Thought it was for a COVID vaccine appointment. No, it was for the MRI appointment at 8 AM which I changed. I was really disappointed. The state is not getting the vaccine amounts that they are asking for at all.

Leo - I have no words for the current situation - yours and your Mom. I can completely understand how any of it is just too much. I'm so sorry.

Miki - Taking a break from commissions sounds like a good thing. Especially if you get to work on something for your house for a change. I hope that your appointment isn't as annoying as you think it will be. Try to get some rest later.

Shoutout to AngelaJo, Milily, PuppyMom, Zombie, Wonder, Ida, PainedOne and Twin. I will try to check back later.

Hugs Leo, got no words today but lots of hugs and prayers and chocolate for you!

Miki i hope you feel better with more energy soon!

Fantod Hope your day goes smoothly!

We are about to get 8 to10 inches of snow, starting any time now. I am exhausted. I been getting up almost everyday at 2 am today i slept till 5 but woke up a lot before that. I just got done with my Therapy appt for grief therapy. I am in awful pain with the storm moving in, just awful i cant stand it. I am just blah today. We have eye appts at 130 Matt and i but if the storm hits were cancelling.

Leo, I just couldn’t feel any worse for you than I do. I don’t know what to say anymore. You are on my mind and heart all the time. May. God be with you in your decisions.

Miki you certainly need a rest. I think a break from your commissions is a good thing. Hope the doctors appointment goes fast and well.

I need that antifreeze stuff for my car too fantod. Hope the MRI goes well. I have no idea when I can get the Covid vaccine. I’m 58. Not sure where I fall in that.

All of my pre stuff is done for my surgery except the Covid test on Saturday and on Monday I find out what time my surgery is for Tuesday. I can bring one person, so my hubby will be there.

Take care.

got mom on a waiting list at a place that will hopefully be good... I crwaled through it like a lunatice.

gotta crash, LOVE TO ALL!!!

Wow Leo I can't stand what you and your mom are going through.. I hope she is able to move soon and you are able to find some peace of mind. Hugs.
Miki I think it is a great idea to do your own thing for awhile. Balance in all things helps us grow and gives us peace.
Ida I am praying your surgery goes well and you will be better soon.
Angela hugs. I know how you feel with the change in weather comes the pain. I hope you find ways to soothe the hurt.
Fantod I hope you can weather the storm that is about to come in no pun intended. It sounds like it is going to be a deep freeze.
Hi to twin. I have missed our talks.
I had covid 19 a year ago December and am still fighting constant sinus and lung infections. I now have a lymph gland infection that won't go away. I have been down since Thanksgiving and was even admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago with the start of sepsis. I have no and I mean NO energy at all and sleep more than half of every day. It takes all my energy to shower and get dressed. I am in constant pain and feel like giving up. I just don't know how much longer I can take antibiotics with no change. I really need to focus on you all right now so I can get out of my own head.

Hi Autumn. I am sorry you have been so sick and for so long.
Big soft hugs. Come by here more often if you can .

Back for a second. I somehow managed to get everything on my list done today. It was pretty disorganized at times but came together in the end. Gas line antifreeze is in my car too. We generally keep a case of it on hand for the winter. I now do not have to leave the house for any reason for the foreseeable future. The weather is getting bad now.

My Mom now has a UTI. Waiting on her PCP to get a script into the pharmacy. Its going to a 24 place so she can start it tonight. Her ultrasound came back as unremarkable. So we are going with pancreatitis and constipation. Her whole GI system is affected by her posture due to spinal stenosis. It is becoming more of an issue as her age advances.

Autumn it is great to see you. I'm sorry that your health issues are so overwhelming. We all need to get of our heads right now. Its a common theme that I hear from everyone that I know. I sure wish that your health would improve. Sending good thoughts and support your way.

Hi to Ida and Milily!

See you all tomorrow. Wishing everyone a decent nights sleep and some sense of calm.