My Ted passed in my arms in October at 7 with a mass in his belly, as well. I’m so sorry for your loss. They are family and grief is a long process. Stay strong.

This is Shadow. He prefers my husband. After his twin (who preferred me) passed in October, he has come around to tolerate me.
This is him grumbling at me for pets. I took a picture instead, so now I am sitting alone.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ it was funny.

For my husband and I, it’s been since October and we still cry for our Teddy.
Grief is a process, a long winded journey.

Anyone who has been affected by the Eaton fire (or any fire really) and in need of supplies can go to the SoCal Adventist office in Glendale on Sunday January 12 10am-2pm.

Luckily the 210 corridor through La Crescenta has remained fire free today, as the winds here have calmed quite a bit.
Our sipu tree took the brunt of the wind and had several top branches snap off (up to 8 in diameter). Our eucalyptus tree was sparred for the most part.

Medicare for ALL!

Rest of the “tree” is behind the couch.

An update from today’s honor physiology students - some epic edible skin models! (Desserts)
I was so impressed with their ingenuity!! ❤️

Last day with students for the semester!
Today, my honors physiology students are presenting their final - an edible skin model. They made models of the skin out of dessert items. Here are some examples from yesterday!

It’s Pepper’s 9th birthday today! And he hates his bow❣️

Christmas light season is always the best.
We keep the white ones up year round due to needing light on our porch; so the color really makes it lively!

Me and my husband cooked for my cute little family (my dad, aunt and cousin). We were so happy tonight trying to take a picture, you can see me in the green shirt 🤣

Thanksgiving has officially begun! I made apple pies first thing. Not the prettiest, but they will be delicious!

I found a 6lb bag of the best grandma candy!!!! 😱❣️
Let the holiday season begin!

I miss my dog so bad, Teddy Bear. He died 3 weeks ago from a tumor. He was a very good boy. I got him when he was left in a cardboard box as a baby.