I took Cuddles to the vet this morning and got the bad news. The confusion, walking in circles, weakness in the hind legs: possible brain tumor.
And a fair-sized bill to find out if anything could be done -- or not. She was at least 14 and maybe as old as 16, she hadn't seemed happy in at least a year.
On alternate Wednesdays, I run a little writers' group sharing insights and critiques with other writers. I'm the most experienced there, though not the only one who has made a living as a writer, so often I am leading the discussions and providing some of the things I have learned.
The group is called "Taking Pains" as a reminder that being a writer is a craft that requires attention to detail, and too, an ability to stand up to constructive criticism. Which we try to do a lot of, and as little of the other kind as can be managed.
It's the only holiday in August, my birthday. :) I'm 72.
I'm thankful for a lot of things in my life and one of those is BigCloset which I have been operating, with the help of friends, for almost 21 years.
It's fun and I'm convinced it helps keep me young, despite the occasional stress. :)
I'm kind of passed the age at which I expect birthday presents, but if there is anyone out there who would like to know that they made me smile, they can send a gift through the Hatbox via the links in the right-hand column of this page.
UPDATE: We've got a sample from a voice actor, reading the same passage. She charges a lot. Have a listen and tell us if you think she's woth $200 an hour.
Butterscotch 10 - Trust is up on BC. Marjorie has made Davey an appointment with a doctor. What's that all about?
And on Patreon, Butterscotch 18 - Cowgirl is up. Rory and Kissy are parked down at the beach. What are they doing in the cab of that Toyota? Patrons Only post due to 18+ content.
Sam and Del 4 is up on Patreon for Patrons now, early next week for everyone else.
Mom is all smiles as she takes Sam to a salon to get his hair done by a professional. Sam enjoys the attention but he's suspicious of purple vegetables in his future.
Butterscotch 7 is up on BC. Kissy goes out on the street, dressed to suit her new friend Marjorie. Cute hat!
Stolen 1 is up on Patreon, free for anyone to read. Greg is kidnapped during a daring daylight heist, now he has to convince a killer that he's a girl!
The notorious thieves, Moose and Earl have gotten away with another crime — Greg Dahl has been Stolen and his survival depends on his willingness to convince a killer that he's a girl!
Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, hi-res image of the cover.
Special FX, based on C.D. Rudd's long-running webcomic SailorSun.Org is being serialized for Patrons on the BigCloset Patreon. Non-Patrons can view the chapters a week later.
This week, Billie gets a ride from his Assistant Director and picks up more hints on just what has happened to him.
Marjorie takes Davey for salad in chapter 3, here on BC today.
Meanwhile, in Butterscotch 14 being previewed on Patreon for patrons, Davey heads out looking for a burger on his own. 14 will be available next week for everyone.
Meanwhile, chapter 13 is up on Patreon, a week early for Patrons. All chapters will eventually be free here on BC but if you subscribe on Patreon, you can read ahead. :)
The blurb asks if Ayumi can do it again, create a J-Pop sensation with a brand new band.
Well, Melanie Brown certainly can!
Moxie, the sequel to Texas Belles is on Kindle, the story of the beautiful bass player who used to be a boy. It'll take all of her grit, determination, skills and Moxie to make a success of her new band of misfits, malcontents and rejects.
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