For a week now, this caugh and sore throat has been coming on again. I am absolutely drained. Tonight I got to do a little work on a re-write. Last night some new material - but not a lot.
I'm not resting well and the little pup, bless his heart... is pretty demanding. I think it's going to be fine just as soon as I can get to feeling better. The good news is at least the past two days I have written some. I just need to keep this going tomorrow as well.
Shannon got off to NY City this morning and made it safely. Talked to Meghan tonight for a few. It's pretty quiet around here. Cathy & I did watch a video I rented. So we had a little relaxation.
I'm going to shut down for the night. The dogs have been out. I'm going to take some medicine and get Barry and head to bed.
posted by Michael A. Wells 10:35 PM
Friday, July 04, 2003
Just Like a Newborn
Wow... the puppy is demanding. It is truly like having a newborn. He is so cute and fun... but it is cutting into my writing. Let's be honest... the writing has fallen on the charts. Hopefully that will change today.
We have a name...
At last, I decided on Barry. Had several good choices... it really was coming down to Barry or Kegan. I think bothwere fitting.
Last night I got a collar for him. We had to get a ferret's collar because anything else was too small at this point.
Well... that's it for now. Shannon's birthday is today - need to head upstairs and get ready.
posted by Michael A. Wells 11:30 AM
Wednesday, July 02, 2003
Tuesday Night - Caught Off Guard...
blindsided... never had a chance... didn't see it coming
No writing last night. Though I have plenty to reflect and potentially write about. I was minding my own business watching the Giants beat St. Louis when my wife and son and Mary appear with what else... a 6 week old long haired Dachshund.
Apparently Cathy and the kids have talked about it for a few weeks now. Shannon located a breeder who had a litter with a red longhaired. She picked him out and Michael, his girlfriend Mary, and Cathy went to pick him up.
I was "shocked... dumbfounded... emotional beyond rational...you name it."
I miss Barron so very much. He was our red, longhaired Dachshund that died on Thanksgiving evening. Barron was so special. He had an enlarged heart and we had to treat him with heart medication daily for quite a while.
I really figured some day; I might get another... but never though about it anytime soon. I don't know, thought maybe eight to ten years... we really have a house full of pets now and I just didn't envision it for a long time...
He is so special. He can't and won't ever replace Barron. But there is room in my heart for him - and I'm sure he will become special in his own way.
No name for him yet. A few thoughts running through my head... I need to give it some time. But not too much. He is a sweetie and very special - just like my family!
I owe a big thank you to Cathy, Shannon, Michael, Cathy Ann and Meghan... I'm still having trouble emotionally with this. I suppose I should add, not in a bad way... but still... it is very emotional.
posted by Michael A. Wells 2:41 PM
I have to say that I am pleased with what I accomplished on Monday night. Both in direct writing and pulling together my inventory. Nice to start out the week on a positive note.
Missed Meghan. It was really tough leaving the airport yesterday. The emotions of the trip to Great Lakes and back and then having her home for like a blink of the eye. I'm hoping she has a really good time with here big sis... but it is hard on this end.
I've forced myself to set down and do this... I'm sure there must be some older items I am missing... In fact I know there are. This however is for the most part a pretty good accounting of my work and status to this point. Over the next few weeks I may be able to pull the rest together and uptdate this, but it's a good starting point in an effort to organize my material.
Drove Saturday to Great Lakes Navel base (north of Chicago) to see youngest daughter graduate from her Sea Cadets boot camp the next day. We drove back Saturday... (sigh)
Needless to say, it has been a long assed weekend - pretty draining. Glad to have Meghan back home, but she'll turn around and leave to visit her oldest sister for the next of the month starting tomorrow afternoon.
Managed to get a little reading done this weekend... writing efforts today were pretty unsuccessful. I will outline some pretty specific plans for the week and try and post them tomorrow. That's it for now...
Off to bed shortly.
posted by Michael A. Wells 11:46 PM
