I'm pretty much at the point of watching her for the signs, not freaking out that the steroids don't seem to be helping (unlike I was doing with the antibiotics a couple weeks ago.) Just judging her comfort levels. I haven't heard her purr in a couple weeks, but that's part I wouldn't be able to hear it over the breathing and part I'm not sure she can. She can still mouth off, though.

At the moment, I'm pretty zen. This moment.

Just loving her is enough right now.

I haven't heard her purr in a couple weeks, but that's part I wouldn't be able to hear it over the breathing and part I'm not sure she can. She can still mouth off, though.

I'm still not sure precisely how and why cats purr (I remain convinced they are just full of bees) but the trouble breathing might be inhibiting the purring physically. Mouthy cats still communicate pretty effectively.

I'm pretty sure whatever is causing her issues inhibists purring. Sucks, but there it is.

Happy Birthday, Anne!!

this is the most awesome thing I have read in the month of January (online):

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you must read it.

It's like a horrific love song to eHow. Also, hilarious.

Hah, that was awesome.

For those of you who use Zulily: I have had more than one issue lately with broken items, and shipments gone awry. While their customer service has responded, the shipment issue is one they seem unable to correct no matter how many times they tell me it is taken care of. While they give refunds since they cannot replace things, I am still left pretty annoyed with them because I am having to put in claims, track down and/or deal with broken items.

Buyer beware. I don't think it is worth my time anymore.

Thank goodness I have other projects in addition to the PR clusterfuck: I just sent one email, got a response, forwarded it to someone here who replied, "You're my hero." If only it were always that easy!