“Honest, I have no idea how this happened. Last thing I remember, I was texting my friend who told me this cool song was on the radio so I was trying to find the station while reading Facebook on my laptop when suddenly there was this squirrel…”
We have questions, Sharon H. Many questions.
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I just wanna comment on how amazing modern cars are. On numerous occasions I’ve seen piles of tattered wreckage attached to either end of a completely intact passenger compartment. Wrecks that easily could have killed people just thirty or so years ago today end with drivers and passengers sitting glumly on the grass beside the road.
Or in shock.
Know what you mean. Instead of building tanks like they did in the 50’s, they build cars that take the hit and fold up ‘like origami’ around you.
That said, we still need to work on safe airbags. I don’t drive american cars because I have to sit so close to reach the peddles that I’m steering with my sternum.
I used to have a Chevy Prizm; I got rear-ended by a minivan going at least 50mph one day. If you could have just taken off the trunk and put on a new one, the car would have been perfectly fine. Unfortuntately, you can’t do that, so it was totaled, but at least the insurance paid for more than half of a new Hyundai Elantra.
I later got rear-ended in that Elantra (it just needed a new bumper), and we had Pablo in the car. While we waited for the police we got him out so he could walk around. The poor girl who hit us felt so bad. 🙁
I think I’ve become very sensitized by recent events (in the world and in my life). I can’t find Teh Cute in some recent posts. Car wrecks, references to texting while driving … weapons in the claws of innocent animals … I’m having trouble here. I could explain further, but I don’t want to be a downer on everyone else. I hope this phase passes. When I can’t enjoy Cutetropolis, I know it’s not a good sign. I just don’t seem to have any reserves.
Hi RM,
As someone who has clinical depression (and who has been successfully treating it for many, many years), I encourage you to get professional help. It may be just a passing phase brought on by stress, negativity in the news, etc., but even so… Trust me – “wait and see” is not your best option, and neither is going it alone. In the meantime, try to surround yourself with people/things that bring you joy, and avoid (as much as possible) those that don’t. Sending caring vibes…
RM! I’m so disheartened to hear that you are feeling down! I hope you know we’re on your side and will do whatever we can to cheer you up. I’m not sure what that might be except to look for adorable posts – if there’s anything else please let us know. Cat Whisperer’s suggestions sound good and I do so hope you resolve what’s causing your distress and are feeling better soon.
RM, I know how you feel. I’ve been on YouTube a lot recently, watching cute kitten and puppy videos. Ten minutes of watching kittens encounter Great Danes, or discovering their reflections, can really help.
BTW, Mike, how are those Labour Day barbecue for Cutetropolitans plans coming?
Understandable, these are some crazy times for all of us and we empathize that there might be some personal events weighing on you as well.
You’re not alone feeling like this, I think the US tone in recent months has been painful/struggling. And we’re seeing coping methods, like Tina Fey and her weekly sheetcake. One that I hadn’t heard of till recently was the rise of “feel good” tv.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/08/21/the-feel-good-hallmark-channel-is-booming-in-the-age-of-trump/
Personally not interested in watching ad nauseum “Christmas in July” movies but hey, apparently a lot of people find escape/relief/nostalgia/whatever.
Added to say that this website is DEFINITELY a coping method.
Amen.
I need this site more than I say. Yesterday Grampa ended up in the hospital again, after falling into his dishwasher (I think he was unloading it). No breaks, thank God, but dreadful cuts and bruises. He has asked to be placed into a care situation.
It seems to be so opposite to the situation, but in my numbness, my mind grasped for something to do, and I started designing Christmas presents. It gives me something positive to work on, it allows me the chance to tick off another item on my annual list of things to do, and it uses things I have in my craft hoard. It does help.
I don’t know the spirituality of everyone here, here, but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I guess it’s good that he wasn’t too hurt and that he’s recognized and accepting of help.
Wish I could say the same for my father.
Oh, that’s hard, Kar. I’m so sorry.
I think you’re doing an excellent thing to cope, Duckie – I know that creative projects got me through some very tough times.
Poor Grampa -he’s smart to know that he needs to be in a care situation – he’ll probably do very well not having to have the burden of looking after himself (e.g. doing dishes!) and hopefully he’ll find friends.
I’m glad that your Grampa is reasonably okay. This is a tough thing for you both to go through, Duckie. Good luck with your crafting, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well. Kar- you and your father are, too.
Duckie, I’m relieved for you and yours that your Grampa’s injuries are no worse than they are; that he was able to ask for a care situation is probably a blessing, though I know the cost of a good place can be astronomical; not really what you want to deal with at present.
Your Grampa is lucky to have you.
I hope your No Reserves state doesn’t last. I have been there, thankfully for only brief periods at a time, and that is tough. When you respond to everything by turning on the emergency siren, getting through the day is tough. I hope there’s something you can do or somewhere you can go that will take you out of yourself.
I second what everyone else has said, RM. It was good of you to speak up and not just keep it to yourself. Don’t worry about being a downer. My favorite quote along those lines is “the people that matter don’t mind, and the people that mind don’t matter.” Hugs to you!
Thanks, everyone. I’m already taking advantage of professional care; I really don’t think I could manage without. I’m fortunate that although most of the time I don’t need weekly visits any more (and I can remember when I needed twice-weekly), help is only a phone call away. I’m back to weekly for a while, and everyone’s kindness here is very much appreciated.
I am happy to hear you picked up the phone!
“Well, now that was partially my fault…but you were in the left lane, and you were signaling left. I dunno, I guess I just assumed you were going to TURN left.”
“…and then my burrito started to spill in my lap…”
….and then the dvd player in the console was skipping….
😀 This so makes my morning– I sent this to a colleague who does all the auto insurance here. We could deal with the stories if all our clients were puppehs!
I swear officer .. I was not texting ..
(Maybe playing pokemon go .. Gotta Fetch ’em All)
I’ve seen someone playing violin while driving before. I was so gobsmacked I just about wrecked my own car.
I really hope that wasn’t on a freeway.
Be grateful it wasn’t a cello.
And I’m guessing that Hot Dogs were on the hibachi.