I have not had a cigarette in 35 days.

Friday was busy at work. A nasty snowmobile accident in the community, with casualties. Made for a long day. To end a long week. It was court this week, and that makes for a lot of paperwork and coming and going. I also had to use the police radio a lot, and at one point realized I'm no longer terrified of it. They call me and I answer, "go ahead" and when I need them I call them, asking them, "do you copy?" without even thinking about it.

I made some paper today with green tealeaves in it. I also made sushi for dinner. This last courtesy of one of the most amazing avocadoes I have ever purchased. Not a bruise on it, came away from the skin like a dream, beautiful firm yet ripe perfect green flesh. Amazing when you consider how far the avocado must have travelled to reach the Arctic. It was nicer than the last one I bought in Nanaimo. I ate too much sushi and am contentedly lazy this evening. Answering emails and tidying up my tax stuff to send to the accountant.

Jazzy seems a little better, she's a bit perkier, I'm still hopeful that this new course of drugs will help. I was pleased to read that the anti-depressant medication also relieves pain. If she was in any, she won't be feeling it these two weeks at least. I have been on the internet and found that if this doesn't work, with her symptoms we'll have to look at bladder cancer, which can be very excruciating. So, I'm praying for Jazz. I'm sure (if there is a God) he cares what happens to furry friends. He's probably got one himself. (Does God have a Dog? What kind?) Today -- in the wake of my avocado -- I'm more inclined than usual to credit God with existence.