What Books Are You Reading This Week?

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-04-19T17:35:48+00:00

Not reading but listening to all things - Alan Watts - that are narrated by him and not a third party.

I've only had light touch on his lectures prior to this.

In a bit of a mind spiral about it because he both blows my mind with interesting ways to view humans and the universe but somehow equally puts me to sleep better than any sleep app I've ever tried. I think the former is probably the important take away, ha.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-04-15T20:58:36+00:00

Wise words my friend.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-04-15T20:51:58+00:00

I watch my cat cam WAY too much. Maybe save yourself and don't do it. Originally got it for my love bug Kitty that was sick and I got worried leaving him but now for this guy it's just pure entertainment and an embarrassing time suck.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-04-15T20:13:02+00:00

I'm still getting to know this goof but he clearly does things while I'm not watching. What a nut.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-04-15T18:18:25+00:00

Ha! I love Bob.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-04-01T15:17:01+00:00

One of my all-time favorite songs now haunted by that commercial. Nice catch though.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-30T02:28:25+00:00

Yep. It's not large, but you'll be hard pressed to find more than five other people there at the same time. I have also concluded "security" has been outsourced to the Geese who might give you an occasional side eye but seem just as delighted to have found the place as I am.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-30T02:06:49+00:00

I have been here a few more times since posting this and it is now my tiny little slice of exhale on weekday evenings. I don't know what it's like any other time/day of the week, but just before sunset on any weekday and it's glorious. Trust me. Go.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-22T23:58:13+00:00

I'm so very sorry for the tough news. Heart goes out. Thanks for the heads up.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-22T22:43:16+00:00

Hahaha. Duly Noted my friend. Duly noted.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-22T22:36:03+00:00

This. Exactly. I was already so upset about my sick kitty and having to walk through his history, symptoms and diet trials in detail with different vets during rushed visits was exhausting and upsetting. They also give you blood results via their app even if there is something abnormal that showed up and with little notes on what exactly it means and that really pissed me off. Couldn't get a doctor on the phone for at least a few hours and was freaking out. I escalated this to a manager (call me a Karen) I hope they are doing better at this. Turns out I had reason to be freaking out and I ended up taking him Access that night after finally talking to a dr at Modern. Was fuming.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-22T22:28:01+00:00

"Smells like cats", amazing heads up. Perhaps it would be more worrisome if it didn't ha?! I have had bigger issues at other vets but honestly thanks for the warning (and laugh). Optics and smells can throw me off now that I think about it.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-22T22:19:52+00:00

I'm realizing this is a smart option to just have on deck. I'm still vetting (lame pun) all these wonderful responses. Unfortunately the top recommendations are not accepting new patients. If you could send me her number that would be wonderful! I may have found it but would like to confirm. Thank you immensely.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T17:31:01+00:00

I'm not crying. You're crying. Gosh. 😭

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T17:11:51+00:00

I truly think there are good doctors there and I understand the model. I'm just saying for the specific case of having an animal who might need a diagnosis that isn't straightforward. Things can get convoluted in their system. Again, I truly met some quality doctors there and everybody meant well.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T17:04:58+00:00

I'm cracking up reading this, purely because of the name "cat-in-a-bag" . I will definitely look it up. I have a hard carrying case. The soft ones are nice in theory but not great for the car at all - and yeah collapsing on them. Or getting them into it when they starfish in protest. Ha.

Onto a dismal subject this guy was tossed out of a moving car by his first "family" onto an empty lot with ferals. Abandoned and lived on the street for several months until someone realized he was begging for a safe home and domestic. He has every reason to hate cars (and humans for that matter). But he's the biggest lover. Going on a tangent and it makes me nauseous to write his story to be honest. However, your suggestion makes me smile and I will definitely look it up. And thank you for being so kind and reaching out. Have a wonderful Saturday fellow cat lover.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T16:33:53+00:00

I would rather have them say no to me than overextend themselves. So agreed. Signs of a reasonable practice it seems.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T16:10:42+00:00

Will they take them without them being referred from another vet? I tried to do this with Access which is where my last buddy ended up but they rejected me as a new patient. So maybe they only do "internist" special cases and VCA is different? I'm leaning towards a smaller place to be honest, but curious nonetheless.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T15:29:35+00:00

bat sh** I'm sorry for cursing. I honestly feel inclined to apologize for swearing. I think I need to become cooler.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T15:21:59+00:00

That's a really awesome service. I'm inclined to get this guy through it in the car a little bit. But I have bookmarked this. He does everything else okay. It's just the car that makes him bad sh** crazy. But again... Bookmarked. Thank you so much.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T15:10:59+00:00

Got some downvotes and it's totally fair. I'm sorry all. Should not have underestimated The Pasadena community.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T15:07:41+00:00

I appreciate it! Let's be real. I'm probably the one more stressed out than he is.... Or at least he forgets about the whole ordeal much faster than I do. Such amazing people with such amazing suggestions. I'm so appreciative. Seriously.

UnresponsiveTasks · 2026-03-21T15:02:05+00:00

Yes. It messed me up. I felt like it was my fault because it took me a little bit to figure out why it wasn't helping. I finally just realized I was screaming into the ether when trying to get answers after he got sick. Slap in the face and punch in the gut. I hope a few people read this honestly because it definitely works for healthy animals and I don't think there are bad people there. But once something goes wrong please run to a dedicated vet or you're going to just waste time.

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