Here’s the deal- whoever I steal internet from has an issue with their router and is obviously less bothered by this than I am. It has been over a week now and I am going bonkers.
Right now I am typing this on an iPhone that I am totally addicted to but might not keep. And not only is the net down but my computer itself is AGAIN having expensive issues and is AGAIN having some PC surgery at the computer doctor that I most likely can’t afford… Shall I keep whining? Ok.
ISO new ankle. Must be fit with no prior sprains or breaks. Contact jesse. Thanks.
It has been over a month and my ankle and now other pieces and parts of my foot are clearly pissed off. I can walk for the most part but it hurts to and it will randomly swell and rebruise. Oh, and for all you who commented and emailed me with concern, thank you and I did eventually go to the doctor. She thought itcwas just a bad sprain but has since changed her mind to ‘not sure.’ I have an appointment with a foot doc next week to see what is up.
Besides being computerless and one footed life is going quite well.
Randomly, a few days ago I found a poor little disoriented baby squirrel looking quite exhausted and looking more like a cat treat than a lost baby. So, of course I decided I needed to help little Jose out somehow.
I have self diagnosed myself with anthro-guilt complex (made that up but it sounds spot on) and I take it very personaly when animals (yes, this includes bugs) are in need.
I called some wildlife folks and did what they said to do: get him in a box with a warm towell and put the box in the tree you think he came from.
Turns out mama squirrels are fairly maternal but won’t come to the ground to get their babes- now we know.
Anyway, after a good long and needed nap little Jose jumped out of the box and started climbing the tree, crying for mom. He looked rested and like he had his squirrel marbles back. I haven’t seen him since but have a good feeling about it. Ah, the life of the bleeding-heart-unemployed.
And yes I did ask Violet if we could keep him and yes she cut me off mid-sentence with a do-not-even-sort-of-kind-of-consider-this “NO.”
Happy Cher day, everyone! Happy Friday-eve!
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September 10, 2009 at 5:35 pm
greg
“I needed to help little Jose out somehow” – I totally just said awwww out loud right now. I can’t stand it, it’s so cute!
I once found a little raccoon (let’s call him Fernando) in my very large garbage can. I lifted the lid and there he was, eating whatever was at the bottom of the can. I screamed and closed the lid (RACCOON!) and figured he’d find his way out. Well, the next day (it’s was a freezing-cold January day) I lifted the lid and he was there shivering, looking up at me. Poor little fella. Still though, it’s a raccoon and one must be careful. We devised a plan. My ex ended up grabbing a broom, getting in the car and driving up the driveway to the garbage can. Opening up the window just a little he was able to stick the broom handle out and knock over the can so that little (extremely disoriented) Fernando could run out. Problem solved.
Feel better!
Oh and have you tried Pocket God on the iphone? Love it.
September 10, 2009 at 7:08 pm
FG
this made me laugh! we also steal internet, since i refuse to pay $65/mo for it. we often are frustrated by the server being down, or other such nonsense. but it’s hard to complain when you’re a thief!
i have two 31-yr-old ankles. each sprained once but otherwise in excellent shape. however, i need them both. sorry.
and although i think i made my opinion clear on twitter, i am reassured by violet’s great and all-encompassing wisdom, and glad she is in your life. pet squirrels are NEVER a good idea.
and greg, i think you could have just kicked over the trash can…
September 11, 2009 at 11:46 am
Katrina
If you can get your hands on it, comfrey will really help your foot heal more quickly. Make a tea with it and put a compress on the swollen/injured area. If you can get a hold of the whole leaves, just wet them with hot water and wrap the leaf itself around the injury. Comfrey leaves have little prickles that lets them be used like bandages.
September 12, 2009 at 7:46 am
mikey
hey boo ~ whats about your ankleness? it will be hard to visit that man in the big apple if ya can’t walk….
the squirrel situation is adorable. my favorite part was the box in the tree part.
i love you! hope hope the foot doctor remedies that guy…
xo
September 14, 2009 at 9:32 am
e
I complain about squirrels, and I don’t really like them, but I would probably do the same thing. My gf thinks they are adorable and now I’m praying that she never finds a stray baby squirrel in need of a loving home…