Death with dignity wisdom
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Putting my old dog down - Need wisdom
Comments (25)No Sylvia, I am not the OP .... I'm just one of many who offered my own opinion and heartfelt experience - FWIW. I trust OP and other readers will be grappling with the input and various perspectives here.... as well as their own emotions and past experiences around death.... and in the end it'll be what it is, some combination of grief, relief, regret,and love.... My own experience/knowledge is that "good" deaths are indeed possible - one of my dear kitties died of feline leukemia and got progressively weaker/more frail but purred / recognized and wanted me present til the very end....her last few minutes she became a bit agitated and then she passed... it was simply like a wave going through her and her spirit left.... More recently though.... my old calico faced a death that would have been highly traumatic for both her and me and according to my vet could have quite likely involved many minutes, evem hours of her struggling to breathe.... so that led to a different outcome and a rather agonizing decision to euthanize.... Those two experiences informed my view that I dont think one size fits all and that a good talk with a vet who knows you and your animal well is the best tool for making a decision. Honestly, Syvlia - if I was to choose between one of those two ways of death for myself I would choose the first one - to pass naturally and peacefully - I would so HATE to put anyone through the agony of having to decide what to do .... But alas.... peaceful deaths are not always possible... maybe even a rarity, I dunno..... I do recognize that! I apologize if my words came across as insulting - that was not my intention....See MoreGetting ready to start putting cabinets up-any words of wisdom!
Comments (13)I use the box to both support the wall cabinet and as a platform to level it in all directions before placing the permanent shims. Base first, walls first is a topic like religion and politics. I was taught bases, about 2/3 of the cabinet installers I know do base the others walls. Reasons. If you are going to run into a problem it will be in the bases. Easier to align walls to bases (meant to say talls) , allows faster time to template. I can then use the box system which makes it far easier to get dead plumb and level, get shims placed properly in relation to screws and not over torque them. (important especially for inset). Lastly I'm short and typically installed solo, no way I could do that with a ledger. I've never damaged a base cabinet but I do protect them. I've also never dropped a wall cabinet. I also use a system of 3" ply strips. Place those along the back and edges of each cabinet. Shim and level those to a whisper above finished floor height. Pin them to the floor. Then bases are dropped in and screwed. Have to carefully plan any exposed end cabinets. While this works best when also putting in a new floor.... I find it so much faster and accurate that I will even cut down the sides of all the bases to have the height needed for the ply. Using a sled for a circular saw and a combination square I can cut ten an hour. It prevents having a land locked shim that needs adjustment. Very useful with really bad floor variation. Alternative is cabs with no sub base and site build it instead. This post was edited by jakuvall on Thu, Dec 11, 14 at 11:15...See MoreTwo Rutger Tomatoes both alike in dignity...
Comments (7)Suggest you pluck the offending leaves with vile spots. They usually are to be found low on the plant. Removing leaves that grow below the first fruit trusses is a good idea to give more air circulation to the plant. The yellowing doesn't look like anything terrible to me, but do ask about it over on the tomato forum. Yes, it is a fruit, yet 'tis grown along with the veggies and eaten with them too :) Linda...See MoreSome words of wisdom I found inspiring.
Comments (5)There is good in the people. A spirit is emerging of fairness, truth in reporting and a desire to return the people's voice to government. Listen for the authentic candidate who supports the people and stands behind positions for good. The ' can't be done ' days are ending. Don't let anyone make you afraid. Fear is the weapon to keep the change away. Fear of a worse candidate. Fear of other people. When we get together for the right reasons, good things will happen. History shows us we can and have made progress in the past when we stand together. Have no fear, be happy for all the good we can do together....See MoreOlychick
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