Povey Prattle

No wonder.  Jesus was born in Sarasota. This is an announcement from  a local Lutheran Church (which shall be nameless) as published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune Saturday 2nd December. "Prepare for the celebration of Jesus' birth on Wednesday evening in Advent" So now you know.

Any old fool , Christian or not, President of the U.S.A. or not can say Merry Christmas. It's a gracious and inoffensive enough greeting which is devoid of religious meaning. Perhaps   among themselves  Christian Disciples should say HOLY CHRISTMAS

I saw a P.A. at Heart Specialists of Sarasota today. An EKG revealed that my heart rate is good (as is my blood pressure), Therefore I am cleared to be "topped and tailed" at Florida Digestive Health Specialists next Thursday (an Endoscopy and a Colonoscopy). I should be so lucky!

Izzy did so well last night.  She went to her crate to sleep without protest.  She slept well, and snored loudly. She walks well, we have been out and about a lot today. We came across "Shorty" a Scotty Dog who belong to my neighbours.  They had met yesterday without incident. But today Izzy pinned Shorty to the ground.  Shorty's owner and I pulled the dogs apart. Neither of them were hurt, but as I pulled Izzy back I fell to the ground, bashing my head on the pavement, scraping my elbow, and losing my dignity. Shorty's owner was very gracious about this. Note to self: recognise that Izzy sees small animals as prey.  Be utterly careful as you introduce her to Adelaide the cat, and never leave them in the same room when you are out of the house.  (The two beasts have not yet met face to face). After the incident with Shorty I hastened to buy a harness for Izzy. This helps me to control her better without putting pressure on her neck. That'...

Day bed  (in my bedroom) TUESDAY We are winning each other's hearts by the minute! Izzy is deeply affectionate, and want to be near me at all times.  I dare to think that she already knows that she is set for life. I introduced her to her crate bit by bit, 30 - 60 seconds at a time.  She seemed to be very comfortable.  Later on I told her to "go into your crate", and she did so with alacrity. I left her there for 15 minutes. Even later I crated her again and left the house for twenty minutes. That worked well. She already knew the command to "sit", now I am teaching her to "stay".  She is very teachable. Even later I said "on your bed" (the one near my computer), and there she is, perfectly comfortable. She and the cat have not met.  I am keeping Adelaide on the Lanai for the while. Izzy wants to meet her, but that will have to wait since Adelaide hisses at the very sight of her.  This too shall pass. We've had t...

Her name is Izzy  (much to the amusement of my sister in law of the same name,who met her at the Humane Society the other week). She is 40 lbs, a Catahoula Leopard, three years old.She is very energetic, and very loving. Hail and farewell at the Humane Society When we got home I put a few treats into her cage and bed.  She entered immediately, and proceeded to rest! A bit later she found Penne's toy  "Baby", and took it staright to her bed.

Another teaser. All will be revealed Tuesday afternoon or evening.

The count down begins......