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Suicidal Pets

There is a psychological epidemic that seems to be silently sweeping pet nation, and one that I am starting to really suspect.  Why haven't I read any reports of this yet, are the pet stores aware of this and keeping the information from the general public???

Last year sometime, my son got a fish named Walkie.  He seemed to really care about this cold, slimy little thing and I'm convinced Walkie knew and loved ME very much instead, as he always seemed to get excited to see me -- even if I was just walking past.  Anyway, we went on a trip out of town for just a few days, and when I came back I saw a really dark piece of what seemed like beef jerky lying on the carpet.  But no, it was Walky.  He had jumped out of his bowl during our absence...  Maybe he wanted to go with us?  (I did quickly replace Walkie without saying a thing to our kids, so as far as I know, the Walkie now is the only Walkie we ever had.  And don't anyone ruin that.

Then, just a few days ago, my daughter put her "Little Maria" mouse down on the table to she could get the other mouse (a not-so-smart move I had no idea my daughter had been practicing)  and Little Maria jumped off.  The next day, Little Maria had expired.  This was actually quite sad for our daughter, as we are not allowed to even mention Little Maria's death around our house.

And today, I get up to say good morning to our parakeet.  You guessed it, it's dead too.  Seemingly this bird, in some attempt at a poorly-calculated protest, emptied out his entire food bowl (it's all at the bottom of its cage) as soon as I put it down.  I didn't check on him yesterday, but I could hear him (he sounded fine) and said hi to him from far away.  So I don't know how long birds last without food, but his protest-through-fasting was successful for about 2 days.

Where are all the pet psychologists when you need them??

Help for my friend!

Looking for responsible person flying from Los Angeles, Encino or Burbank airports to Indianapolis, IN, preferably on a constant basis such as a flight attendant.  Trustworthy and able to resist temptation, person must be able to carry a package of the size and aroma of an In-N-Out burger.

Inquiries, please post here.

Thank you.

 

And the answer is...

...Conrad Aiken when he thought he was dying he told his wife "Give my love to the world", the dramatic flair of which she found amusing... he didn't die that time.  She liked it so much, the phrase now resides on her tombstone at the Bonaventure Cemetery, the same cemetery that "Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil" centered around... 

And no, I'm not an intellectual, I just become obsessed with topics that interest me and I research them to death.  This happened with Savannah, GA after reading the book Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil.   I love true stories.  I become engulfed in the experience...

Another very interesting story is the one about a Philipino lady named Teresita...  According to court records, her spirit came back to avenge her death and catch the man who had robbed and murdered her.  I first saw it in a TV movie called "A Voice From The Grave", so then I bought the book.  I can't remember the name of it, but it all happened in the '70s.  The most interesting part is that the man, who was probably going to get off because of circumstancial evidence, ended up confessing to the entire crime.  Those involved believe that Teresita's spirit appeared to him and scared him shitless... 

I already told my husband that if I die before him, he better never re-marry or I'll haunt his evey waking moment...

 

There are only 161 shopping days left until my birthday!!!!!

Sometimes it takes me a while...

Today I saw my kids get excited for the umpteenth time about buying all sorts of purpley, confetti-sprinkled, pink-and-shiny, star-doused, magic, rolling-twisty snacks...  And it wasn't until we were at home, relaxing after dinner that I realized:  they are being entertained by the foods (loosely termed) they eat.      Food as entertainment??  Sheesh... no wonder there is an obesity problem in the U.S.   I have been soooo guilty of supporting this way of thinking... and I have only now figured it out..????   Good grief!