Great show!!!! It's nominated for an Emmy...for best comedy https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.masslive.com/entertainment/2023/07/the-top-emmy-nominations-for-2023-including-best-drama-comedy-and-actors.html%3foutputType=amp

So very sorry for your losses (hugs)

*activates the @Spy Car signal* I'm pretty sure Spy Car has mentioned this in the past

Have they met God?!!??... 😜

I do agree with you that the heartache and costs are overwhelming (hugs) (Possible idea: find a good shelter with a foster program. It won't take away the heartache but does take away vet costs. The shelter remains responsible and you provide love and day-to-day supplies )

I had a loved one who would get stuck. I told them they were welcome to fill up my answering machine but I would not pick up during the day. I'd call back in the evening. Another person*never* took their calls and immediately threw out letters unopened. You can't keep thinking that it's better and you can ease up. Imo, ime, pick a lane and stick to it. With this same person I said no to everything they wanted to give me. Another person in their life chose to say yes to everything and immediately stop at the dumpster or thrift store depending on condition. My person was very concerned with getting everything to the "right" person or place. They would get very focused/obsessed. One person saying "oh, that's neat" or "wow! I can have this?" would cement that they needed to handle stuff perfectly and it caused great anxiety and seemed to become the MOST IMPORTANT THING (hugs)

Will this start during garden season? Here's a favorite zucchini and tomato recipe. The spices are prominent, imo. It calls for pita bread but I've also served it over toast.

I like the idea of a seating area where the dog crate is. In addition I'd switch the bed so that the headboard was on the opposite wall so the seating area isn't cramped and it doesn't feel like everything is on one side of the room.

Thinking of you, many hugs

Changed my mind!

A bubble machine! I've always wanted one! I put together a bubble event at church and it gave me the perfect nudge to just finally buy one. Bubble Machine Durable Automatic Bubble Blower, 8000+ Bubbles Per Minute Bubbles for Kids Toddlers Bubble Maker Operated by Plugin or Batteries Bubble Toys for Indoor Outdoor Birthday Party https://a.co/d/hX0pwWm

Congrats! I think I mentioned art gallery!! Yay!

My two cents: put the effort co-op would take into the local friends. An hour away adds up and if there are get togethers outside co-op would you have the time? (Disclaimer: I hated co-op and wish I'd never done any sort of homeschool group)

Many (hugs)

Love this! I have an accidental Nativity scene collection and many are inside things... perfect addition!