We’re still struggling with the acclimation process between Leo and Isis. To be honest, I’m not sure we’ve conquered tolerance yet. Isis tolerates Leo being confined to the laundry room. She’ll glance at him nonchalantly when she passes on her way in and out of the back door. But we’re still keeping them on oppositeContinue reading “Tolerance, acclimation and integration”
Author Archives: Kari Neumeyer
Don’t cry for me, Ipanema
A few months ago, we were watching an episode of the International Sexy Ladies Show (yes we were). This stimulated a discussion about wanting to go to Brazil. I went into full trip-planning mode. February tends to be a glum time for me, so we should go then. Oh, except I’m signed up for aContinue reading “Don’t cry for me, Ipanema”
Broken
Am I the only one who goes to a doctor sort of hoping for a definitive bad-news diagnosis? I want my dentist to tell me I need a root canal, because it justifies my going to the trouble of making an appointment and it gives me a solution to the pain. I stumbled and twistedContinue reading “Broken”
Inertia and the killer whale
I’ve invoked Newton’s law on this blog before. A body at rest tends to stay at rest. Even if she’s had a really boring day at her desk. She might learn of an opportunity to get away from the desk and think, “Nah, I’d have to wake up early to do that.” She might needContinue reading “Inertia and the killer whale”
What if I’m the problem?
My kids behave better for Grandma than they do for me. Leo’s been coming with me to work most of the time, because I didn’t want to burden Rob’s mom with having to come over every single day, twice, to let the dogs out without letting them actually come into contact with each other. UntilContinue reading “What if I’m the problem?”
Most socialized dog ever
I feel like we failed Isis in a lot of ways. I’m learning now that you’re supposed to expose your puppy to everything that could possibly “scare” it later in life before he or she is four months old. I wish we’d taken Isis to puppy pre-school and puppy kindergarten, instead of waiting until sheContinue reading “Most socialized dog ever”
Sangre
For some reason I like to give blood. Maybe because I like to feel needed. They tell me I have a useful blood type and supplies are low. And it saves lives. They won’t take my blood if I’ve been to countries like Nepal, India, Vietnam or Cambodia within the past 12 months. So it’sContinue reading “Sangre”
Salitter drying from the earth
In all likelihood anyone who googles “salitter” will be directed here to my review of The Road. When I googled “salitter” I found this. Generally I prefer novels that are entertaining reads. I want a sensical plot and a fulfilling resolution. I don’t need to be “challenged” but I’m happy if I’m given something toContinue reading “Salitter drying from the earth”
I love having dogs, plural
…Even if I can’t play with them both at the same time. Yet. Maybe by the third dog, I’ll have it right. The mistake we made from the beginning with Isis was that we lavished attention on her every second we were with her. This kept her from learning how to settle down quietly. IContinue reading “I love having dogs, plural”
Not the baby anymore
A few days before we got Leo, Isis was happy to run around in the backyard by herself. She didn’t want the door closed on her – occasionally she’d show up at the sliding glass door with her dirty ol’ soccer ball in her mouth, asking me to join her – but she was fairlyContinue reading “Not the baby anymore”
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