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Please pray for Gladys

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So I posted this comment over on Joe My God this morning as I needed to get it out and it was too early to call anyone:

OT:
Sorry to put this here but it’s 5:20 am in California and I’ve barely slept. My husband is on a plane at this moment flying back home from New York and I have no one to talk to at this moment.
I am crushed with guilt. I adopted a senior dog with a bad cataract on her left eye just over two months ago. After adopting Gladys we noticed her energy levels were that of a much younger dog and her vet agreed. We had her assessed by a vet ophthalmologist and and he felt she had developed that cataract early and that it could be removed and restore most of her sight in that eye. We moved ahead with the procedure.
Yesterday she had her one month follow up. He said I could remove her cone this morning as that today would be her 30 days. I decided to remove it yesterdayday afternoon as I had time to clean up her face and be with her. I mean what would 12 hours early be in the scheme of 30 days? I had been so good and never took it off her the whole time. She was so beautiful with it off and seemed so happy to be rid of it.
While getting ready for bed I gave the dogs their treats, we have 6. My father in laws chihuahua is also staying with us. They were separated for their treats but after treats and getting everyone back in the house they were together. I turned my back for one minute and the chihuahua attacked her. He got the post surgical eye.
I rushed her to the emergency vet and she cried in pain in my lap. I haven’t a clue how I drove there it’s all a blur. The emergency vet gave me pain meds and told me to restart the antibiotic drops we had just discontinued yesterday. We got home after midnight. She said there may be a slight possibility that the ophthalmologist might go able to save it and to have her back there at his office when they open this morning.
Please send us healing and positive thoughts. I’m just distraught. Her pain meds seem to be working as she is quiet.
Ok into the shower for me so I can get her back to her eye veterinarian the moment they open.
Thank you for letting me share my trauma.

Update 12 noon: Gladys is now at the ophthalmologist/ surgeon. Her incision line from the previous surgery popped open from the trauma. He’s going to clean it and restitch it. He thinks this may possible save her eye so we will try. If it doesn’t her eye will be removed  we probably will not know if this works for several weeks .
Please pray for us.

Gladys several days ago before last nights event.

Given the circumstances, since I haven’t slept and she’s awaiting surgery I’m going to nap. If I do not post a beard today you will know why.
I love you Gladys, stay strong, hang in there, heal well.

 

Being Boring

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This isn’t the first time we have posted this masterpiece on our blog. I doubt it will be the last time either.
Today as we move into the official week of Pride, I pause and reflect.

At this moment the memory of dancing to this tune on the deck over the ocean at “Tea by the Sea” in Key West with my friend Greg fills my mind. It was spring of 1991 and a group of friends had joined The Better Half & I in Key West to celebrate our anniversary where we met. The Pet Shop Boys’ Being Boring was the very first song played by the DJ to open that Tea Dance, in usual fashion, with something low key to build from. This tune was perfect. We danced there with our shirts unbuttoned blowing in the breeze flowing in off the ocean. As Greg and I were just starting to roll, the breeze over our skin in the afternoon sun and the music was magical. I remember Greg laughing as another buddy dancing near us very audibly announced “Isn’t this fabulous? Even the trolls are beautiful!”

I treasure this memory. It was one of those defining moments, I recall it as if it was yesterday. It’s hard to believe that was 32 years ago. Unfortunately Greg is one of the many I lost, one of the some I am now “missing” as I listen to the lyrics. I’m filled with joy for the moments we shared including this very special one. Wherever you are Greg I hope you see these words because I want to say, I Love You!

To everyone reading this, please bless someone you love today by telling them just that.
…Oh and may your Pride week be filled with love, joy, laughter, beauty, inclusion, acceptance, friends and memories…

Pet Shop Boys – Being Boring – 1990

Nine years ago today…

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A blog was born, with THIS being his very first post.

A lot has happened since June 1, 2014 including: 4,970 posts, 245,037 visitors, 861,972 views and 18,102 comments.

Special thanks go to Michael, Anne Marie, Sean, Eric, Blobby, Mark and Joe who were the seven bloggers Fearsome and I followed regularly and gave us the inspiration to maybe start our own. Many of you have since entered our lives and continue to inspire us since that special day nine years ago.
Whether you are another blogger or a reader, we thank you for being here and love you for it because without you Fearsome Beard wouldn’t be.

Smooches! XXXXO

ZZ Top – Sharp Dressed Man / Live – 2016

…because there ain’t no way a man can be sharp dressed, if he ain’t got no beard.

Close to you

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I am at loss for words when it comes to the  memories this song brings to me. I was young and hadn’t yet gotten to the age of falling in love. Yet this song gave me a comfort, and a glimpse of what romance must be just from the beauty of the music. I knew every single word of this song and could sing it from start to finish. Of corse I could because I had listened to it daily on my handheld transistor radio. A radio I still have to this day.

Still in its carrying case.

The station you ask? Oh that would have been AM 1240 WROV. The radio? Yes it still works. It was at my side for years and even survived a few bicycle crashes. My brother found it in a drawer when cleaning out our mother’s house after I moved her out here to live with me. He saved it from the sale for me as he knew how much I treasured it as a young boy.

I post the tune today as I can’t think of a better song to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. I send you love and hope that you in turn spread love to everyone you see and touch today.

Carpenters – (They Long To Be) Close To You – 1970

Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Wa, close to you
Wa, close to you
Ha, close to you
La, close to you
(….oh and yes Karen was not only the vocalist, but also the drummer. )