June
20, 2013
Small
breed dog paraphernalia overwhelms the little guest room. Two little creatures
are here at Hill Hotel for the weekend. I am thrilled to be pet-sitting again. I
miss the new energy and excitement. It also brings about a whole new level of
strolling through the house with vigilant awareness. They have more cute stuff
than Barbie, just as pink and frilly. The only things missing are a styling comb
and sparkly jeep to skedaddle to the beach. I hope Tyrus doesn’t feel deprived
in comparison.
In
less than a week I will undergo an updated X-Ray to discover whether I can bear
weight on my peg and switch to walking with a cane, like a more mature person, versus
a hopping along with a deluxe walker or awkward crutches. It is very difficult
to restrain myself and not attempt to use my foot. Impatient and daring yet
refraining, for the most part. Before I know it, I will be back in my mannish huarache
sandals and sending longing looks at my high heels. So far, those ankle-breakers
are pushed to the far reaches of the closet, hiding away from my disadvantaged stares.
The
license plates in the state of Washington
are configured differently, so I discovered after Taelor found a yellow ticket
on the window the other morning. It is categorized as an obscured license plate.
A $111 fine. As I launch into her scattered paperwork, I find yet another
suspiciously familiar yellow tag and gasp in recognition. Phoned the courthouse
immediately and, after fuming for 16 minutes on “hold,” I speak with a gentle expeditious
young man who sets up a court date for me, combining the two citations, and a
stab at the judge/hearing officer for compassion and understanding. Geez, when
will all of this iron out and life becomes free of inconveniences and extended
hold periods on my cell phone? Where is the “free ride” I was promised?
Hot.
No wind and a lot of truck noises coming from the street today. Difficult to
delve into my Blog and write like my life depends upon it.
Having
company over for dinner. Of course, I cannot contribute much and I do believe I
have some tea bags in the cupboard to add water and set in the sun for a
refreshing beverage. It is fun to entertain, especially since I am not
obligated to do anything but plop on the couch with ice packs on my ankle. The
pups will do the keep the guests amused and I can relax and enjoy the family. I
have only seen some of these family members from afar, via Skype, so am anxious
to share my space and stories.
When
my nephew was reminded that he would be reunited with my dog, Tyrus, he
declared “This is the best day of my life!”
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