I was reading an article about dentists who now have dogs - I believe they're officially called "facility dogs" - who help keep nervous patients calmer. Dogs are carefully trained to work with multiple people, not react to the dentist's drill, lie on the patient's lap, rest on a clean cover on the person's lap and happily be petted while the dentist works. If another patient is allergic or afraid, dog is put in a separate room. Cleanliness is emphasized, so everyone's safe. I'm much less afraid of dentists now, but I could have used this when I was in my 20s.
Jayne: What're you gonna tell the others? Mal: About what? Jayne: About why I'm dead. Mal: Hadn't thought about it. Jayne: Make something up. Don't tell 'em what I did.
'Ariel'
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Toddson - Mar 02, 2022 7:22:03 am PST #13518 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Dana - Mar 02, 2022 7:32:29 am PST #13519 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
OH MY GOD I want a dog at the dentist.
-t - Mar 02, 2022 7:35:18 am PST #13520 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
After being out among the humans all day yesterday, I have to do it again today. I can't help but think this is a bad plan. I could use a dog to help me cope. We actually allow dogs in the office now, but only one day a week and I guess it's Tuesday - my boss had her dog with her yesterday and that was nice. I may be ready to consider drinks after work in a few weeks...
Steph L. - Mar 02, 2022 7:55:37 am PST #13521 of 30000
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
We're going to our first concert tonight since late 2019, and I'm excited, but it also feels really weird. Not worried about Covid since I just had it.
Laura - Mar 02, 2022 8:34:59 am PST #13522 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I would worry that my weeping and wailing would upset the dental assistant doggo.
Laura - Mar 02, 2022 8:36:33 am PST #13523 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Drinks and concerts both sound very appealing. I'm deciding if I want to quickly arrange something for my anniversary on the 17th. Getting married on a holiday means there is always something going on that is festive.
sj - Mar 02, 2022 8:37:25 am PST #13524 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Had a conference with ltc's teacher and principal this morning regarding the kid who has been bullying her this year and has escalated to grabbing her arm a couple of times. They were great and seem to be taking the situation very seriously.
askye - Mar 02, 2022 8:38:35 am PST #13525 of 30000
Thrive to spite them
A dentist dog would be awesome.
I'm so ready to have my temp bridge put in. They called me back and rescheduled it to earlier than originally scheduled. and as soon as the bridge is replaced (I think mid March) I'm scheduling to have a filling removed and a crown put in on the otherside. It's been not fun trying to eat the last few days. And my gum was irritated from the broken bridge rubbing on it and I think it's still irritated because it feels sore when things touch it. So i've been doing some saltwater rinses.
Laura - Mar 02, 2022 8:39:39 am PST #13526 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
That is good news, sj. Bullying is an issue that needs to be taken seriously.
Toddson - Mar 02, 2022 9:10:44 am PST #13527 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
sj - agreeing with Laura; what's fairly minor now, if not addressed and stopped, will continue and escalate.
askye - A dentist dog would be awesome