Category Archives: pets

Retrofit of the viv is mostly done

Posted on May 11, 2015 by perlgurl

What started out as a simple, but functional one-animal cage that was underused by the current animal that was residing in it and was even more difficult to use by the keeper with regard to cleaning and maintenance has finally evolved … Continue reading →

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It’s not easy finding homes for them all…..

Posted on December 23, 2014 by perlgurl

Taking in and caring for sick, hurt, abandoned or otherwise considered “throw-away animals” comes easily to me. Taking in an animal and ensuring it gets healthy again is the easy part. Finding homes for them where I feel they will … Continue reading →

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Successful shedding

Posted on September 25, 2014 by perlgurl

My Colombian Rainbow Boa, Aphrodite finally had a shed in one piece. Considering the shape she was in when I got her back in February of this year and the fact that her humidity requirements have been such a pain … Continue reading →

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Weekend (working) warrior

Posted on September 8, 2014 by perlgurl

Climbed on the roof and cleaned the gutters and did not fall down. Harvested most of the food from my garden, put together a compost pile and then prepped the beds and compost pile for the winter. Packed up almost … Continue reading →

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Change in plans and more lessons on expectations

Posted on September 3, 2014 by perlgurl

My vet called and rescheduled the appointment for the boa and the study group I thought I needed to be at tonight was a figment of my imagination so all of a sudden I have the entire night off. It’s … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 14, Saturday, July 12

Posted on July 15, 2014 by perlgurl

Worked on our homemade snake cages (aka viv, short for vivarium) today. I learned how to use a miter saw and even ALMOST got to use it. But then we determined we needed a new blade for the saw, which … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 4, Monday, June 30

Posted on July 6, 2014 by perlgurl

First day back at work since Missy died. Probably should not have gone in since I snapped at one of my office mates almost as soon as I got in. I did my usual where I come in and try … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 3, Sunday, June 29

Posted on July 2, 2014 by perlgurl

I remember that Sunday was sunny, a strange break in the weather after a week of rain. I was already feeling like I had forgotten to do something since we had gone a full day with Missy and her need … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 2, Saturday, June 28

Posted on July 1, 2014 by perlgurl

I recall my heart broke open on this day. I don’t think I even considered the LYS. I have not ever experienced the death of a person close to me nor do I think I have grieved for a person … Continue reading →

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LYS, take 2: Day 1, Friday June 27

Posted on July 1, 2014 by perlgurl

I’m writing this in retrospect, some five days after the fact. This was supposed to be the first day of our second Living Yoga Sadhana (LYS) that was Hatha-based with a focus on finding balance. This was the last full … Continue reading →

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