It is so hard watching someone you love making bad choice after bad choice. And now those bad choices are finally creating bad consequences and the person won't clue into the connection in choice and result. I know nothing I say or do will make a difference and it sucks holding my tongue.
I got stupid. The money was too good.
Jayne ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
SuziQ - Apr 16, 2014 5:35:56 pm PDT #25411 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
tommyrot - Apr 16, 2014 5:41:12 pm PDT #25412 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Last time I was at the shelter I took about 330 pictures, which I narrowed down to 53 to upload. I shoot in burst-mode (because cats tend to not want to sit still) so I end up with 3-5 nearly-identical photos for each shot. Plus I go for a narrow depth-of-field, with just the cats' faces in focus, but sometimes I get a cat's nose in focus but not the eyes, so I can't use those photos.
I use Lightroom for post-production, which is invaluable. I crop photos and correct the exposure, and white balance if needed. But I can be a perfectionist so it's all good.
sarameg - Apr 16, 2014 5:48:34 pm PDT #25413 of 30000
Jesse, follow your gut. And I wouldn't be surprised if your mom really needs company or really needs solitude that night. It's gonna be a weird first night for her no matter what.
Aw, tommy, great job. For some reason, these two really grabbed me: [link] [link] Good thing for Loki and Pumpkin I'm not nearby!
This one is trouble: [link] Pumpkin looks at me like that. TROUBLE.
The gentleman-looking cats remind me of Mister Kitty. He was such an old mancat. There is something special about those dudes.
Amy - Apr 16, 2014 5:54:06 pm PDT #25414 of 30000
Because books.
They're great, tommy.
::hugs Suzi:: I'm sorry. That's rough to watch.
lisah - Apr 16, 2014 6:30:53 pm PDT #25415 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Jesse, that is good news about the place being available. I don't really have advice about going or not going tomorrow but everyone else does.
Tommy, those are great pictures!! The shelter and those kitties are lucky to have you helping out.
lisah - Apr 16, 2014 6:32:26 pm PDT #25416 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Kat - Apr 16, 2014 6:35:54 pm PDT #25417 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Jesse, I agree on the go with your gut. We weren't there when they transferred Grace from the hospital to the nursing home; our reasoning was that we were going to need more days off coming up.
-t - Apr 16, 2014 6:45:30 pm PDT #25418 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
hee! This guy
Yeah, that one jumped out at me, too.
Kat - Apr 16, 2014 6:48:47 pm PDT #25419 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
So, I have to place a big Office Depot order tomorrow. I HATE OD.
Burrell - Apr 16, 2014 9:02:02 pm PDT #25420 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I'll be thinking of you and your parents tomorrow, Jesse. That's a big move. I agree with the thought that, if you think you'd be a help, try to be there, but otherwise you can just check in with your mother and see what you can do for her.
I am so tired and overwhelmed and somehow my days keep being crazy busy. Looks like we are going to go to Utah tomorrow afternoon. It's a long drive. Not sure I'll have free time, Connie, but if I do I'll let you know since I'll be in your area.
It's one of the signs of the apocalypse, you know, a man's hair touching his ears.
Erm, my boy has hair down his back these days. Hope it doesn't draw too much unwanted attention. I know it'll be just fine with the family we are visiting there. Even the very conservative husband of our cousin--he's a long boarder with pretty long hair of his own.