Sophie's ear seems to be healing nicely. But yesterday, Skipper started shaking his head and pawing at his ear. I knew immediately what was wrong. You all know of his ongoing project to dig to China. Well, occasionally in his fervor, he gets dirt in his ear. I took him to the vet the first time, not knowing what the problem was. She gave me some ear wash and showed me how to use it. Yesterday, I swabbed lots of mud from our boy's ear. I think I got it all because he's no longer messing with his ear.
What's next? Don't know. Have to wait and see.
Jesse came in last after visiting with his dad and informed me that he would be moving. His dad and stepmom are fixing up Jesse's Grandma Bibby's house (Bibby passed away in 2012) to move into. Jesse says he's going to move into the house his dad now occupies, one which was built by Jesse's great-grandfather (his dad's grandfather) many long years ago.
He doesn't seem too enthused about moving out, and I have to admit I will be sorry to see him go. But he says he needs to have the experience of being on his own. He's 25 and has always lived with his parents or grandparents. I told him if things didn't work out, he could always come back.
But I'm not going to stress over it right now. He said it would be at least six months before his dad has Bibby's house ready to move into. Lots could happen by then. Nyuh nyuh nyuh.
My newest read: MR MERCEDES by Stephen King, not for the squeamish
or faint of heart
I started reading Stephen King's new book Mr. Mercedes last night. One of my favorite activities since sometime in the 70s has been reading his books. I'm still like a kid at Christmas every time he has a new one come out. It's amazing to realize that his books have been a part of my life since I was in my 20s, more than half my life. Guess you could call me his "number one fan." (Those of you who have read Misery or seen the movie might shudder at that statement. But don't worry. I have no ill intent toward the man.) Thanks, Stephen, for many hours of edge-of-the-seat excitement (and gore).
I know many of you are averse to this type of fiction. My friend and faithful blog reader Barbara, for instance, says it's way to scary for her. But I've loved scary stories and thrillers since I was old enough to read. I remember my sister Ramey and I took turns reading Bram Stoker's Dracula aloud to each other when we were kids. I guess you can just call us The Weird Sisters.
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On 06/06/2014, Sherry V. said ...
I haven't read Stephen King for quite a while. I started losing interest when he went through that phase with the series of books that were only available through some crazy way (geez, can't even remember the name of the book. . . Roland was the main character so you might be able to "jog" my memory).
Maybe I'll pick up some of his older books & get myself re-acquainted with him.
On 06/06/2014, Sue, the Florida Farm Girl said ...
I'm not a fan of Stephen King but I love to read. Mixed news about Jesse. He does need to learn how to live independently but it seems the two of you have reached a good understanding of how to live together. You will miss him when he's gone and, believe me, he'll miss you (and your cooking, etc) when he's gone.
On 06/06/2014, Diane W said ...
Big change again. But what about the cats?? LOL
On 06/06/2014, Gretchen said ...
I'm a big Stephen King fan too. It is hard to believe how productive he is and how I've read nearly every single one. I am just a couple behind. Can't wait to read your review of Mr. Mercedes.
Hope the cats aren't leaving with Jesse. I really enjoy your photos and stories.
On 06/06/2014, Bonnie said ...
Against my mother's wishes, a friend and I went to see Bette Davis in "Hugh, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" when we were in the THIRD GRADE (before movie ratings). Honestly, I was nearly 40 before I could watch her onscreen again, in the much-tamer "Now Voyager." Glad you enjoy scary books--I gave them up way back then! Ha!
P.S. So glad to hear about new meds and some pain relief.
On 06/06/2014, Dolores Tanner said ...
I think the last book of his I read was The Stand.... when I got scared of certain cars, cornfields and my own hands, that was it!!!!
On 06/07/2014, Barbara Anne said ...
It will be interesting to see how Jesse likes living alone and he'll probably find it an eye-opener as most of us did. He'll be all the happier deep down knowing he can always move back in with you.
Yep, Stephen King is too scary for me and "Ths Shining" is the first and last book of his I've read. It was a bookclub book so you know how long ago that was! More power to you stalwart souls out there!
Hugs!
On 06/07/2014, Judi said ...
Yes, as mentioned, is he taking the cats? Also, don't you keep that young man well fed? I'd bet he'll miss your cooking.
On 06/11/2014, Nancy in Utah said ...
Hi Susan! Just wanted to let you know that I always wait with great anticipation for your reviews of Stephen Kings new books. I do more audio books now as I have had some retinal bleeds in my left eye and the written page is often hard for me to see, but there is nothing like the feel and smell of a physical book in your hands. You know, I have read voraciously my entire life, but the first grown up 'scary' book I ever read, was Salems Lot! I was hooked and of course started looking for others by this great writer and found Carrie, gobbled it in one sitting and then waited, rather impatiently for news of a new SK book coming out. They were the only two out at the time. but I had never heard of him until my brother handed me the copy of Salems and told me I would love it and love it I did. The next one out was of course the Shining, which scared me as bad as Salems and like you, I was in my early 20's, so he has been a huge part of my life for over 40 years and there is no one I love more (as authors that is, LOL) I've never lost my taste for the hairs he raises on the back of my neck or the turn of my stomach at a particularly gruesome scene and I hope I never do. Glad to know there are others like me. I have two book cases full of his books and many of them I have read multiple times. As his short stories go, do you have a favorite? There are so many that I love, but the two that stick out in my mind are "Survivor" later published as "Lady Fingers" about the shipwrecked doctor, and "The Chattery Teeth" ... Kathy Bate, his scary "Number One Fan" reads the audio and it is incredibly well done in the audio version. Another thing I admire about SK is that he does not allow abridged version of his audio books and I'm so very glad he doesn't. Enjoy, and thanks for your great reviews.
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