Life

Not quite sure why, but the motivation to post just hasn't been around the past few days - seems like I am always doing something else, or just wanting to do nothing.

So, let's see...

I had a bit of a scare with my Number One Kitty, Imelda. She stopped eating, stopping moving, and started falling over when she tried to walk. Now, the old baby is nearly 17, so I figured we had reached the end. She was yowling in pain when she tried to eat - I took her to the vet fully expecting to have her put to sleep (as I would never allow her to suffer). She was an unbelievable trooper through the exam, and the vet said that she has a tumor that is pressing on nerves in her mouth, eye, and inner ear (hence the falling over). He said that he wanted to try some antibiotics first, and I agreed - but didn't hold out a lot of hope. Well, much to my surprise, they seem to be helping. She eating and doesn't seem to be having any pain. She's still very quiet, and still wobbles, but I think she has a bit of time left. I'm just glad that she doesn't appear to be on death's door. I spent quite a bit of time crying, when no one was looking.

Pablo continues to behave himself - though he definitely knew something was wrong with Imelda. The two days that were the worst, he spent a lot of time under the couch, which is odd for him.

On the professional front, the arrival of the Katrina evacuees was anti-climactic. The Town took care of most everything, and we were actually told that not only was the library's help not needed, it was not wanted. Basically, they wanted to do EVERYTHING themselves, so that the glory would go solely in their direction. Unfuckingbelievable. Politics at its best - and we wonder why things fail at the top levels - a fuckin' podunk town can't even put the political shit aside. At any rate, a few people have been in to use the internet, and that's about it. The people have been quiet, polite, and varied in terms of ethnicity. My donations were not needed, and I essentially didn't feel like I was much help - on a personal level, at least. Oh, well, I am glad that the people seem to be adjusting to life here.

Also in LibraryLand, I have been taking on more responsibility - which would be fine as I love it - but is garnering me the undying affection of those I work with - NOT. My boss' trust in my abilities flies directly in the face of those he does not think as highly of - and one person in particular who has been at the library forever. More politics! But, I'm getting ballsy in my old age - I requested that he not leave me in a position of "authority" until I am ACTUALLY in a position of authority - heh.