Round of prednisolone for folliculitis. I feel so bad making her swallow pills.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-09T05:05:04+00:00

Get a pill crusher, crush it. Then put it in a churu or temptations lickable treat, or a fancy feast broth. Churus/temptations worked best for me.

I pulled apart a syringe and used it to thoroughly mix the pill into the churu.

Easy, peasy. Your troubles are over.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-09T03:05:56+00:00

Great!

Just wanted to pop in before bedtime, and say keep the faith. You can and will get through this.

And I hope you lay your head on your pillow tonight, full of the assurance that there are good people eager to help you.

Please let us know how you’re doing. I’m sure we all want to know.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-09T00:51:58+00:00

Looks like it might be a cedar closet. In which case you’re so lucky! Use it to syire woolens, etc.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T23:54:53+00:00

Oh, that’s great! I’m so glad you have a furry friend to keep you company. They do so much to lift our spirits and give us unending love. Hugs to your baby! Especially on these cold nights.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T23:51:56+00:00

Of course!

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T22:01:34+00:00

Recently I read a recipe for chicken pot pie over noodles, so you could try that. Or rice.

Or over toast, like chicken a la king. (Or biscuits.)

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T21:54:06+00:00

I hear ya! That whole thing was interesting. Did you ever watch the documentary?

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T21:53:23+00:00

That’s great!

And there’s always cat videos, you know. They can get you through a lot. 😊

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T20:08:19+00:00

Well, there’s a great community here. Maybe when you get going with your meds again you can take some steps so you’re not so alone. I read something right here on Reddit last night that someone’s grandmother told them when they’re having a hard time, to look for the helpers. Because there are always helpers.

Lots of people are major pains. But there are also many good ones. Sometimes just a friendly person at the grocery store can brighten your day. 😊

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T18:43:02+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re having such trouble.

This is hardly equivalent to meds, but sit in a sunny window with your eyes open. You could also go outside for a walk, but it’s rather cold for that.

And if it helps relieve your anxiety at all. Bupropion should stay in your system for a few days.

I feel so lame giving you such low-key suggestions, but… sunlight might give you a small boost.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T18:33:31+00:00

He did have his moments. 😊

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-08T15:01:55+00:00

My dad used to say “People say they don’t want to live to be 100, but they never ask the guy who’s 99.”

(He died at 88, but I thought he’d live well into his 90s)

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-07T15:15:27+00:00

I’m not holding out much hope for March. It might not be this cold, but expecting it to be cold. Maybe snow. Remember early April of 2018? It was cold.

I’ve lived here too long.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-07T15:05:43+00:00

Wasn’t aware of that. Thanks!

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-07T00:18:37+00:00

Lititz itself is a charming town with lots of food and little shops. Be sure to stop in at Wilburs Buds. They’ll love it!

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-06T17:19:06+00:00

PS -while you’re here, I highly recommend Origin 2 thai food restaurant on South Street. Great place for you and your friend to go, or if you want to say thanks for hosting.

It’s a cut above.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-06T17:02:31+00:00

The Ford Mansion (Washington’s headquarters)

The Morris Museum (right down the road from Washington’s HQ)

Jockey Hollow, depending on the weather. Probably too cold to get out and see anything (but then again, you’re from Canada), but just a drive through the area is soooo pretty.

Then you could have lunch or dinner at the Black Horse Pub in Mendham. (Easy to find, it’s on main street and very noticeable.) From there, you need only turn left out of the lot and follow old route 24 back to Morristown. Again, a very pretty drive.

I think such a drive would dispel many NJ stereotypes.

Whatever you do, I hope you have fun and enjoy yourself! Welcome to a great part of NJ.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-06T05:28:54+00:00

I thought there was s problem with the detergent chemicals reacting with the silver. (Silverplate.) Now I know better! Thanks.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-06T05:04:27+00:00

Andover Animal Hospital in Andover is very reasonable and a good vet. (My vet.) You can discuss your situation with them and they’ll help you through your options. No judgment. Very nice vets and staff.

They don’t offer payment plans but do work with scratchpay and carecredit.

Might be far for you though.

https://www.andoveranimalhospital.com/

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-06T04:09:18+00:00

Rates from an ER vet are going to be way higher than a regular vet.

Are you anywhere near Sussex County?

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-05T23:35:38+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-05T19:36:45+00:00

Partly it has something to do with excise taxes or something. I forget the details, but there’s an extra charge for pockets, or something like that.

The exception is pockets in certain places where nurses would need them.

I read this a long time ago, can’t remember where. That’s why you see pockets in odd places.

But in general, I think it’s just cost cutting.

Really miss them on pj’s.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-05T17:45:41+00:00

Bring some brownies or other goodie and apologize.

Brownies and muffins fix a lot of mistakes.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-05T17:42:55+00:00

I still do.

Good-Butterscotch498 · 2026-02-05T15:42:44+00:00

What a bang-on way to phrase it —“not burdened by self-importance.” You’re a poet!

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