Monthly Archives: August 2011

Ruckus Resolved

Posted on August 30, 2011 by nadbugs

After the ruckus with Replacement Vet No. One, things have settled down around here.  Many, many thanks to friends who helped out with alternative recommendations. The Bean paid a visit to Replacement Vet No. Two — minus Bugs — and … Continue reading →

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Moonflower Supplement

Posted on August 25, 2011 by nadbugs

Between work demands, Bugs’s gathering strength after the rabies vaccine, and running the household, I need to make this a flying visit with you.  But I couldn’t resist showing how I jumped the gun the other day with the moonflowers.  … Continue reading →

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Joy In Mudville

Posted on August 23, 2011 by nadbugs

Bugs here, blogfriends.  I can’t keep up with this Bean.  One day she’s in the dumper, next she’s — crowing, I believe.  No hang on.  That was a real thing making that hoohah, the thing with feathers, the kind that … Continue reading →

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Water As Magic

Posted on August 22, 2011 by nadbugs

My thanks go out to you who have followed me into the emotional thicket of all that’s come up, over here, from our trip to Replacement Vet.  I’m grateful to you.  You’re easing my progress through the ugly feelings the … Continue reading →

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Rabies Ruckus

Posted on August 21, 2011 by nadbugs

Two days ago, Bugs and I paid a visit to Replacement Vet.  Now I am not happy. I’m not happy with things in general, I admit.  In this case, though, I have special reasons to feel unhappy.  Let this picture … Continue reading →

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Ignorance Is Bliss — Not!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by nadbugs

I thought I was mortified when, in ignorance, I expressed the belief that Bugs’s little nipples were [ahem] pimples.  Turns out, I didn’t know from mortified.  Now I am mortified for sure. Our dear fellow blogger LifeWith4Cats has just posted … Continue reading →

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Bugs Bestows On Bat-A-Rat

Posted on August 16, 2011 by nadbugs

It’s taken us a while to feel accomplished enough to make this announcement, but here we are.  We have arrived. We bring you:  :: Bat-A-Rat! :: There is no-one else here to share this with. :: Whap! :: ::Whap! :: … Continue reading →

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Zen Cat

Posted on August 13, 2011 by nadbugs

Shh.  I am meditating. Sitting quietly Looking at nothing The essence of emptiness becomes clear. [Editor’s Note:  Does anybody know why cats do this?  Bugs sat like this, apparently looking at nothing, for at least five minutes.]

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More Forage

Posted on August 11, 2011 by nadbugs

I wish this blog came with Smell-O-Vision. You know how it feels to breathe in — No.   Words fail me.  I wish I could find a way to breathe into you how I felt, taking this picture.  Standing there wet-footed, … Continue reading →

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. . . And The Yang.

Posted on August 7, 2011 by nadbugs

Bugs ponders the Great Circle of Life. For everything there is a time, and a season.  Now it is the time and the season to blow off steam.  Flower essences or no flower essences. Mr. Grasshopper knows his time is … Continue reading →

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