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| Happy Friday from the little library! Some of the board are interviewing candidates to work here. I posted looking for work in Oklahoma. The president saw it and now the board are hardly looking at me and barely talking to me. I guess they thought I'd work until the program that I'm working through here ran out next March. I have to look out for me. I'm dizzy, really dizzy. I'll be spending most of today sitting very still. Have a beautiful day and weekend!    |
| It's Wednesday at the little library! Play Cafe is going on in the activity room and the kids are enjoying themselves. It's HUMID here! We're expecting 100 degree heat index. It's too early for this gal! Gracie Mae had another milestone yesterday evening. The only dog she has seen since I rescued her is the large dog next door. She barked at him a few times but mostly they just look at each other. Well, we were sitting outside. There is an older couple with 3 elderly little dogs that they walk, always 2 at a time. They were out walking with their little terrier and doxie. Gracie was interested in them. She stood with the hair on her back standing up yet no aggressive pose. The terrier saw her and barked. Gracie turned tail and ran to me!  As they walked past my car, she moved to see them better. Again the little dog barked and she came running to Mama! I told my sister that her little dog will find Gracie easy to train. Gracie is showing her silly character more all the time. Y'all have a gorgeous day! |
| It's Tuesday at the little library! My boss's last day is a week from tomorrow. Not one member of the board has discussed how they plan to go forward. (summer reading, activities, etc.) In fact, none of them will look me in the eye. Hmmm... I have some resumes out in Ardmore. Missed a perfect library job by 2 weeks. Just found out about it today. I don't have to have a job before I move. I would like a 15-20 hours per week gig. Just to get me out of the house and a little extra money. Gracie Girl is getting bigger everyday! Her jumping, biting, and scratching are better. I found a lot, that is owned by the city, where I can let her run. She'll love that! Have a gorgeous day y'all! |
| It's Friday Eve at the little library! It's cloudy here today. We are expecting more storms later on today. Actually through Sunday. Tornado Alley is really taking a beating right now. I wish I could have taken a pic of Gracie last night! She was on her back, head between the bed pillows, and long legs sprawled every which-a-way. It was comical! We're still working on puppy things but we're finding our way together. More toys, more chews, more time outside. One thing that I worry about is she goes nuts whenever I leave the house. I crate her because she can't be trusted not to destroy things. I'm seriously considering calming dog chews. Have a gorgeous day y'all! |
| I feel bad for her because puppies shouldn't really be left alone for any length of time... But I'm glad you're bonding well. I can't remember how old she is. |
| It's Tuesday at the little library. What a weekend! Was anyone in the path of the Oklahoma tornadoes? The devastation is just so much to wrap my head around. I pass through Marietta on the way to my sister's and have stopped in town often. We used to go to Sulphur all the time, now the historic downtown is gone. There were tornadoes close to my sister and several cousins. My family are all fine and no damage, thankfully. I was on the phone with my sister until 2 a.m. and then couldn't fall asleep until after 3. Silly Gracie had her rabies shot yesterday morning. She doesn't want to load but she's okay once in. She hops out just fine. Other than peeing in the vet's floor, she behaved like a champ! They gave her cheese and I had a pup cup (whipped cream) waiting for her. She was wound up and wanting to play this morning. I'm still fighting some vertigo. We managed. Have a gorgeous day y'all! |
| It's Friday at the little library! I'm leaving early today for the funeral for a friend's mother. I've known this woman since my family first moved to town in 1970. Tomorrow and Sunday, I'm pet sitting. Monday, Gracie Mae gets her first shots. I have a pup cup (whipped cream) waiting for her. She matures a little more each day. She slept in the bed with me all night. She's calmer but her puppy does come out often. I'm discovering which chew treats she likes best. We do need to work on her getting into the car. I want her to go with me whenever possible. She's curious about what goes on behind the shower curtain. I expect her to bust through it any day now! Goofy girl! I joined a Black Mouth Cur group on FB. It's cool to see so many dogs who resemble her! Have a gorgeous day and weekend y'all! |
| It's Wednesday at the little library! I wasn't here yesterday due to severe vertigo. I had it since Sunday. It's still hanging around but it's not as bad so here I am. My best friend left this life on Sunday morning. I'm devastated. I go from numb/shock to crying. There will be a private memorial for her--just family and close friends. This Friday I have to go to a funeral for a close friend's mother. So much death! I'm ready for some happy. Gracie is doing well. She's learned how to get on the bed now. We're working on "you can't be on the bed when Mama's not" and "Bed is only for snuggles and sleep." She understands "off." Oh, and I found out she's a Black Mouth Cur. They are farm and hunting dogs. I have a couple of books coming on the breed. I'm not very familiar with it. Have a gorgeous day y'all! |
| They are so cute! She's going to get big! This is what I found. Though, I'm sure you've already read this. It does sound like she'll be a good, loyal friend. Black Mouth Curs are typically loyal, protective, and kind, and are often used as hunting companions. They are also good family dogs because of their sweet personality and desire to bond with humans. |
| sorry about your losses, Gracie will help you through. For the vertigo, try this, lie down on your bed, turn your head from one side to the other until you find out which ear may be causing it. When you do, hold that side tightly twisted to that side for 1 minute. Repeat if necessary. Apparently there are stone-like things in your eardrum that can fall out of place. |
| It's finally Friday at the little library! It's Homeschool Humdinger day. Most likely the last. I can't do it and the board won't want to come in and do it. While I'm angry with the board I'm more sad for the library and it's patrons. It's sad a few people run the board and are focused solely on a new library and not do anything for the library that they currently have. It's not right for the patrons, the employees or the library itself. After my supervisor leaves, all the hard work that she put into building this library up will just be gone. No programs, no new books, nothing. It's so sad. Anyway... Gracie is getting her puppy shots and nails trimmed on Monday. I'll be spending the weekend finding safe spots to put everything. She managed to find an authenticity certificate for one of my signed hockey pucks. I still have just over half of it left. A close friend's mom passed away last night so I have a funeral coming up. She had been in the hospital for quite awhile. My best friend is making baby steps progress. I'm still cautiously optimistic. Have a wonderful day and weekend y'all! |
| It's Friday EVE at the little library! Thank goodness! The stuff has hit the fan. My boss has taken a job at another library. The board made changes to the hours without consulting us. Of course, for the 3rd year, we will have no air conditioning. Summer reading is coming up and I can't do it all by myself. The board certainly has no intention of being here. They may have no choice. I'm actively looking at employment where my sister lives. I can pay my part of the bills without it. I just would like the extra cushioning. My sister is aware and okay with me moving on up. I'm done with a board who has no desire to properly steward this library. All they want is someone to dop several million dollars in their lap for a shiny new library that they can't even manage. This building has structural issues that they refuse to address. Can you tell I'm not happy? It's sad really. Once I leave I doubt it will remain open for long. Ok. Off my soap box... Gracie was a lot calmer last night and this morning. I just want to love on her and rub her big ol' belly. Have a gorgeous day y'all! |
| Happy Tuesday from the little library! My best friend is hanging in there. They discovered that she is having brain seizures. She has been moved to a level 1 hospital. I am cautiously optimistic. Pet sitting went well. These two are typically very good. Gracie and I are still adjusting to one another. She is getting better at "down." She's way to big to be jumping on people. I do have scratches and such from nails and puppy teeth. She has her shots next week and I plan to have her nails trimmed as well. I love to just watch her. She's still growing into her size and stumbles about when she gets rushed. She's both a challenge and a joy.  Have a gorgeous day y'all! |
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