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Return of the Fairy Tale
Posted by doggonedmysteries
“My Lady, if you can give me the means to kill him, I will help you. You have my word.”
Mavelle opened her pack and pulled out a bundle. She opened the bundle with great care. Lifting the crystal knife from its wrappings, she showed it to Cragger. Its surface glowed, a perfect reflection of the fire that kept them warm. “I hate to admit that I almost lost this when the troll attacked my sister and her party. After that, I felt it best put away safely until I could find someone to wield it for me. I knew I hadn’t the strength to do it myself.” She handed it to Cragger.
Cragger turned the blade over in his hand. “The Griffon’s blade! I thought it was a myth. This was lost to History a millennium ago.”
“That explains why I never heard of it.”
“My Lady, This blade has struck down Gods and Giants. It will do against the troll.” He held the blade in both hands, raised them as in the Goddess blessing, and bowed his head. “I am honored.”
“Now sir, you may rest your head in the shelter with me and my companion. Since he shows me that I am safe with you.” Mavelle pointed to McDougal who stretched out on his side snored loud enough to rival the thunder overhead.
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Tags: Author, Caregiver, Craft of writing, Doggoned, Fairy tale, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer, Writing
EEG is over now we wait…and wait…and wait
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I always wish test results were instant. I hate waiting for them. We probably won’t know anything for at least a week.
The Curmudgeon could not get home fast enough after they removed all the wires and glue-like crap. He’d not showered for three days–this is a man who showers at least once a day. It took three scrubbings for him to get most of the stuff out of his hair.
He has three patches on his face where the ‘glue’ took off skin. He’s not thrilled. I’m disappointed that he wouldn’t let me get a picture of him in his scarf and fancy gauze covered wire braid. He has no sense of humor sometimes.
You all have a good one.
You don’z hab a scarf on, we knowz you now!
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Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Electroencephalography, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Update on what’s going on with The Curmudgeon this week.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
The Curmudgeon is having an ambulatory EEG done. This will take three days. Yesterday began in the very early morning with them attaching wires to his head that run down a sleeve into a machine strapped on his waist. A microphone is hooked to his shirt.
He must wear the microphone all the time and use it for a long list of events, such as eating, brushing his teeth, going to sleep, waking up, taking meds, etc.
He has a list of do and do not things too. Day one is over, he’s gone to bed, and can’t wait for day three to be here and gone. He is not a happy camper. He’s complained about the wires, the kerchief on his head, and everything having to do with this.
You all have a good one.
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Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Electroencephalography, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Touching?
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Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Dogs, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Whoohoo! Nightly romp!
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Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Dogs, Home, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
More of the Fairy Tale
Posted by doggonedmysteries
His eyes glowed with tears unshed. “The Dwarf Council arranged to have a car loaded with explosives blown up at the entrance to the tunnel. They had warning signs posted so dwarves would never dig there again. Now centuries later, it must be that man has found the tunnel and released the creature once again. My people have burdened me with the task of destroying it before he takes more dwarves. They have no concern over men; they want only that I avenge the deaths of our own. Come back with him dead or never come home again. That is what they told me. I know of no way to kill a rock troll. Now, tell me your story.”
“There’s not much to tell other than he stole my younger sister from her bed and my older sister he grabbed while she pursued him. It is on me to get them back.”
Cragger lit a pipe and took a long drag on it. He blew it out in a large cloud. “I’ve tracked him here. He seems to like these ruins.”
“Will you help me? I will give you the means to kill him if you help me save my sisters.”
“You’ve a way to kill him?”
“Yes. I will show you if you promise me your help.”
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Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Fairy tale, Fiction, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Double whammy on its way
Posted by doggonedmysteries
We have 6 to 10 inches of snow predicted with this double whammy storm coming through. As I wrote this line in an E-mail I thought it might make a good opening for today’s post.
I am NOT looking forward to a large amount of snow. The Curmudgeon and the dogs aren’t either. We have had enough. Winter can end any time now.
I’ve blessed my snow shoveler AJ from AJ Wildflowers every time she’s cleared our walks. I am so glad we found her.
I think today calls for plenty of hot coffee, warm snuggly clothes, and 65 lb dogs on laps. The evening should consist of a stick the ribs sort of dinner and a glass of wine before bed.
You all have a good one, stay warm and safe!
February 2010 blizzard picture
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Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Snow, Writer
Mooching dogs
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Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Disability, Dog humor, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
What’s for dinner?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
The last couple of days I made left overs for dinners. It’s time to make a few normal meals now since I am running out of those lovely leftovers.
Yes, when I see I once again have a large collection of plastic containers, I know it is time to start cooking big meals again. This way I have left overs to put in the plastic containers and freeze for lazy days.
Beef stew sounds like a good start. I have some gorgeous packages of tenderloin tips in the freezer that I can thaw for tomorrow. They are so tender that I can whip up a large pot of stew in no time.
I will plan out several more meals where I can pack leftovers from them into the freezer. I do meals like this because I never know when I’ll need a fast, worry free meal.
Since I went grocery shopping yesterday, I can relax all weekend.
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Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Another day gone…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Piles of laundry, sweet-smelling, fresh, clean, folded and put away. I may not have accomplished much yesterday, but I did do that.
I wanted to work on my fairy tale and two of my books but there’s no such thing as concentration around here these days.
The Curmudgeon was on one of his ‘let’s see how far I can push her to the edge’ days. The pups wanted out every five minutes. If I sat down at my computer, the phone rang, almost as if it were connected to my desk chair.
Two days of warm temperatures ahead, I’ll add water to the pond.
You all have a good one!
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Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Updates for the week.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Waking up well rested, finding The Curmudgeon in good shape, the dogs fed and taken out…that’s a good day.
We didn’t get a lot of snow. I heard ‘AJ Wildflower Landscaping’ shoveling our sidewalk and drive around 5 this morning. So glad I don’t have to do it. I adore AJ, she does a wonderful job.
The dogs were quiet and cuddly all day. I guess they figured we needed a break. LOL!
You all have a good one!
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Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Not a good day.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I woke VERY early to The Curmudgeon yelling. I leapt out of bed and dashed downstairs to find him flat on the floor and unable to pull himself up into his chair. I cannot lift him when he’s like this because he’s dead weight.
I dialed the neighbor’s number, handed the phone to The Curmudgeon, and ran back upstairs to get dressed. A minute or two after returning downstairs, the neighbor was here to help.
Our neighbor lifted The Curmudgeon into his chair after a couple attempts. The rest of the day The Curmudgeon spent recovering. After a long nap and by dinnertime he was doing better.
I don’t know what I’d do without our neighbors.
You all have a good one!
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